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  • 從奈米到光年:有趣的度量衡簡史

    by 李開周 ...
    Series series HISTORY
    在歷史中,度量衡演進究竟在忙什麼?為何中國尺度比奈米還小?印度尺度卻比光年還大?為何荷蘭寸和瑞典寸會讓戰艦沉沒?書中自有千鍾粟,一鍾到底是多少?度量衡和我們人類的日常生活息息相關。無論是中國歷代度量衡,還是英制、美制的規定,世界上眾多「單位」爭奇鬥豔。長度、容量、面積、重量等測量,無一不與度量衡有關。早期人類的印象停留在「尺斗秤」,隨著科技快速發展,從極大到極小、時間、溫度、電流,甚至地球與月球的距離等,全都在人類測量的範圍。李開周老師首次發揮測量工程師的工作專業,結合詳實的歷史研究及考證,探究世界各國對度量衡的定義與演進發展的有趣歷程,一部關於度量衡的千年演化史!作者簡介李開周1980年生於河南開封,《南方都市報》專欄作家。著有《歷史課本聞不到的銅臭味》、《吃一場有趣的宋朝飯局》、《過一個歡樂的宋朝... ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • ¡No más Comer por Comer!: Destruye el hambre emocional y pasajero y cambia por completo la manera que ves la comida para bajar de peso de manera saludable y permanente

    by Shaun Aguilar ...
    ¿Alguna vez te has preguntado porqué la mayoría de las personas no obtienen los resultados que después de intentar una dieta tras otra? ¿Porqué algunas personas tienen facilidad para perder peso, mientras que otras luchan con ello constantemente? ¿Acaso existe una manera de perder peso permanentemente para aquellas personas que lo han intentado todo? Entonces necesitas seguir leyendo."No importa ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • World in the Balance: The Historic Quest for an Absolute System of Measurement

    The epic story of the invention of a global network of weights, scales, and instruments for measurement.Millions of transactions each day depend on a reliable network of weights and measures. This network has been called a greater invention than the steam engine, comparable only to the development of the printing press.Robert P. Crease traces the evolution of this international system from the use ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Weight Loss By Eating

    by Mandla Xulu ...
    Weight loss by eating - RecipesReduce weight and burn fat in 21 days by eating.Lose weight quickly with healthy food, liver detox, diet, nutrition, & natural medicine ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Wealth Trading

    by Alfred Mbati ...
    There are a number of reasons why most traders don’t make a lot of money. This is not just limited to the naïve or beginners but traders who have lots of experience and education as well. This book will enlighten you on why this is so. Remember, Currency, Stock, Bond, Cryptocurrency etc. trading is like a zero sum game in which a majority of traders lose and contribute to the enormous incomes ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • The Seven Measures of the World

    by Piero Martin ...
    Translated by Gregory Conti ...
    The fascinating stories behind the essential seven units of measurement that allow us to understand the physical world“Entertaining popular science and a literate tale of why things are as they are.”—Kirkus ReviewsFrom the beginning of history, measurement has been interwoven into the human experience, shaping our understanding of nature, personal relationships, and the supernatural. We measure ... Read more

    $20.99 USD

  • The Seven Deadly Sins of Psychology

    A Manifesto for Reforming the Culture of Scientific Practice

    Why psychology is in peril as a scientific discipline—and how to save itPsychological science has made extraordinary discoveries about the human mind, but can we trust everything its practitioners are telling us? In recent years, it has become increasingly apparent that a lot of research in psychology is based on weak evidence, questionable practices, and sometimes even fraud. The Seven Deadly ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • The Scientific Method

    A Guide to Finding Useful Knowledge

    The scientific method delivers prosperity, yet scientific practice has become subject to corrupting influences from within and without the scientific community. This essential reference is intended to help remedy those threats. The authors identify eight essential criteria for the practice of science and provide checklists to help avoid costly failures in scientific practice. Not only for ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

  • The Science of Measurement

    A Historical Survey

    Series series Dover Books on Mathematics
    "Klein is both a skilled reporter and a wide-ranging humanistic scholar. The book is popular and learned, witty and serious, literary and mathematical — always solid and entertaining." — Los Angeles Times.Although the topic of measurement might seem to lend itself to a dry-as-dust treatment, this book is just the opposite: an engrossing, easy-to-read study that treats a multifaceted topic with wit ... Read more

    $28.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Perfect Fitness Routine

    Push, Pull, and Legs Split (Push Edition)

    The Perfect Routine to get the Dream Body you have always desired. This ebook just incorporates the Push Day exercises. We all have potential in term of our physique, but very few will ever reach it. ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • The Overproduction of Truth

    Passion, Competition, and Integrity in Modern Science

    The way science is done has changed radically in recent years. Scientific research and institutions, which have long been characterized by passion, dedication and reliability, have increasingly less capacity for more ethical pursuits, and are pressed by hard market laws. From the vocation of a few, science has become the profession of many — possibly too many. These trends come with consequences ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

  • The Obesity antidote

    Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss, and Why Intermittent Fasting Is the Key to Weight Control.

    The Obesity Antidote is an innovative book that pinpoints the primary causes of the obesity pandemic and suggests long-term solutions. It bases its conclusions on research that was done over many decades in tens of thousands of scientific publications, journals, and meta-analyses.In order to achieve one's optimal body composition and preserve excellent metabolic health, knowledge of the elements ... Read more

    $3.11 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The New Calendar

    by Linda Murphy ...
    Without looking at a calendar, what day will your birthday fall on seven years from now? What day does your anniversary fall on? The calculations to arrive at the answers to these questions, rather than being quick and simple, are often mind-boggling complex and painful. We can change to a new calendar which guarantees all dates always fall on the same day of the week, eliminating both uncertainty ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The New ABCs of Research

    Achieving Breakthrough Collaborations

    The problems we face in the 21st century require innovative thinking from all of us. Be it students, academics, business researchers of government policy makers. Hopes for improving our healthcare, food supply, community safety and environmental sustainability depend on the pervasive application of research solutions. The research heroes who take on the immense problems of our time face bigger ... Read more

    $22.99 USD

  • The Metric Calendar, a Metric Diary

    Brainwashed into thinking that the calendar you and 'everyone else' use is perfectly normal? A chaotic calendar in which months are made to vary in length from 28 to 31 days; an unnatural calendar which passes over the existence of solstices and equinoxes, thus in its ignorance having the year begin at a totally arbitrary moment; a split, polycyclic calendar whose dates do not tell you anything ... Read more

    $1.20 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Long and the Short of It

    How We Came to Measure Our World

    by Graeme Donald ...
    We’ve always measured the world around us, from how big things are, to how fast they go, how much they’re worth and practically everything in between. But who decided how we do it, and why?The Long and the Short of It takes us back in time to discover the origins and evolution of a huge variety of different units of measurement. On the way it answers such questions as:Why do we measure time in ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • The Impulse Response Bible

    Welcome to the world of impulse responses! This book is designed to guide you on a journey of discovery, learning how to capture and use impulse responses (IRs) to shape and transform the sound of your music and audio recordings.Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, this book will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to take full advantage of the power and versatility ... Read more

    $19.00 USD

  • Temi di Cinotecnia 11 - Anatomia, cinometrìa e trattamento dei dati

    Aspetti dimensionali nella valutazione dei cani e delle razze canine

    by Mario Canton ...
    Series Book 11 - Temi cinologici
    Questo testo fa parte di una collana di studi tecnici sul cane dedicato a materie che investono gli aspetti fisici e fisiologici dei cani e delle razze canine.I temi trattati non riguardano gli aspetti psichici del cane, come la sua etologia, psicologia, comportamento e le materie correlate come l'educazione o l'addestramento.Non vi sono trattati neppure argomenti legati all'allevamento – come la ... Read more

    $10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Summary of Wheat Belly

    by William Davis | Includes Analysis

    Summary of Wheat Belly by William Davis | Includes AnalysisPreview:In Wheat Belly, Dr. William Davis exposes the untruths of multiple health agencies that have been advising Americans to eat healthy whole grains for years. Davis explains that modern wheat is completely different from the wheat of the hunting and gathering days due to genetic manipulation that has been used to increase yield-per ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Successful Science Communication

    Telling It Like It Is

    In the 25 years since the 'Bodmer Report' kick-started the public understanding of science movement, there has been something of a revolution in science communication. However, despite the ever-growing demands of the public, policy-makers and the media, many scientists still find it difficult to successfully explain and publicise their activities or to understand and respond to people's hopes and ... Read more

    $40.99 USD

  • Stop Gaining Weight The Easy Way

    How to maintain a healthy body and mind

    Series series Stop... The Easy Way
    The world does not need another diet book. But what it does need, is a book that explains how to achieve and maintain a stable, healthy weight.With easy-to-understand chapters, focused firstly on why it is so easy to gain weight, and then how to effectively keep it off; this is an essential guide for anyone looking to take control of their weight in a safe and sustainable way.Combining their ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Standards einfach mitgestalten

    Wie sie entstehen - wer aller mitmacht - und warum

    Normen und Standards sind Teil unseres Alltags. Dennoch wissen viele nicht, was diese genau sind. Das vorliegende Buch ist ein Wegweiser durch die Welt der Standards – wie diese entstehen, wer daran beteiligt ist und welchen Nutzen sie für Privatpersonen, Organisationen und Unternehmen bringen. Denn Standards geben nicht nur Sicherheit im Umgang mit allen erdenklichen Produkten. Sie sind auch der ... Read more

    $46.99 USD

  • Self-Governance in Science

    Community-Based Strategies for Managing Dangerous Knowledge

    Commercial and academic communities use private rules to regulate everything from labor conditions to biological weapons. This self-governance is vital in the twenty-first century, where private science and technology networks cross so many borders that traditional regulation and treaty solutions are often impractical. Self-Governance in Science analyzes the history of private regulation, ... Read more

    $27.99 USD

  • Secrets to Burn Fat: Beginner Guide to High Metabolism Diet, Ketogenic Diet, Apple Cider Vinegar & Intermittent Fasting

    This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to perform the 8:16 intermittent fasting diet properly and successfully. It also guide you to maintain the ketogenic way of eating and enjoy your favorite sweet treats sans the guilt.Have you ever seen Hugh Jackman's impressive physique in Wolverine? Will you believe me if I tell you that you can have Wolverine-like body, too?This diet will ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus