The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Science of Everything

by Steve Miller

Author	: Steve Miller
Publisher	: Penguin
Total Pages	: 372
Release	: 2008-10-07
Genre	: Science
ISBN	: 1440652031

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“Why are most plants green?” Why doesn’t stomach acid dissolve the stomach itself? Why are there more tornados in the Midwest than on the coast? This volume answers these questions and over 200 more, shedding light on the science behind them. As informative as it is entertaining, it addresses every major branch of science, including physics, chemistry, biology, geology, meteorology, astronomy, and cosmology. It highlights some of the big ideas that helped shape science as we know it, and discusses the future of science with regards to nanotechnology, genetic modification, molecular medicine, and string theory. • Complete Idiot’s Guides® have a proven track record of simplifying science with great success, as with volumes on physics and chemistry. •Entertaining scientific overviews of this kind also successful, including such titles as The Pocket Idiot’s Guide™ to Not-So-Useless Facts and The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Understanding Einstein.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to College Biology

by Emily Jane Willingham Ph.D.

Author	: Emily Jane Willingham Ph.D.
Publisher	: Penguin
Total Pages	: 507
Release	: 2010-06-01
Genre	: Science
ISBN	: 1101198036

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Biology is the study of life—the structure, function, growth, origin, and evolution of living things. Biology and chemistry work together to create what many people think of as "science." And passing Biology 101 in college is the entryway to further study in the sciences - if you can't do well in it, you aren't moving ahead. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to College Biology follows the curriculum to Biology 101 so closely that it serves as a perfect study guide to it, and it's also great for the AP Biology and SAT Subject Biology exams that high school students are taking in droves. Students can turn to it when their textbooks are unclear or as an additional aid throughout the semester. The guide covers: • Complicated processes such as photosynthesis and cellular respiration • Explanations of complex biology, from DNA to ecosystems • Offers online extras, including a chapter on microbes and an extended glossary Suitable for the new learner or as a refresher for former students, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to College Biology brings biology to the reader in a relaxed, accessible way.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Physics

by Johnnie T. Dennis

Author	: Johnnie T. Dennis
Publisher	: Penguin
Total Pages	: 388
Release	: 2003
Genre	: Science
ISBN	: 9781592570812

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Intended for high school and college students required to take at least one physics course, this book offers an easy-to-understand, comprehensive companion to their school textbooks that brings real-world relevance, and even a touch of fun, to Einstein's favorite subject.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Life Science

by Lesley A. DuTemple

Author	: Lesley A. DuTemple
Publisher	:
Total Pages	: 366
Release	: 2000
Genre	: Science
ISBN	: 9780028631998

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Explains the basic concepts behind the life sciences, including information about the plant and animal kingdoms, zoology, botany, and has chapters on evolution, genetics, genetic engineering, ecology, and the future.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Game Theory

by Edward C. Rosenthal Ph.D.

Author	: Edward C. Rosenthal Ph.D.
Publisher	: Penguin
Total Pages	: 419
Release	: 2011-03-01
Genre	: Mathematics
ISBN	: 1101478845

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Gain some insight into the game of life... Game Theory means rigorous strategic thinking. It is based on the idea that everyone acts competitively and in his own best interest. With the help of mathematical models, it is possible to anticipate the actions of others in nearly all life's enterprises. This book includes down-to-earth examples and solutions, as well as charts and illustrations designed to help teach the concept. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Game Theory, Dr. Edward C. Rosenthal makes it easy to understand game theory with insights into: • The history of the discipline made popular by John Nash, the mathematician dramatized in the film A Beautiful Mind • The role of social behavior and psychology in this amazing discipline • How important game theory has become in our society and why

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Intelligent Design

by Christopher Carlisle, M.Div

Author	: Christopher Carlisle, M.Div
Publisher	: Penguin
Total Pages	: 398
Release	: 2006-12-05
Genre	: Science
ISBN	: 1440626049

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An objective overview of the biggest controversy in American education. Intelligent Design is one of the hottest issues facing parents and educators to day, but it can be hard to separate the facts from the heated rhetoric. This expert and objective guide gets to the bottom of the questions: What is Intelligent Design? Should it replace or complement traditional science? What's all the fuss about? * Explains the terms, the controversy, and the involvement of the American courts * Indispensable guide for concerned educators and parents * Written by an expert in the field

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Science Fair Projects

by Nancy K. O'Leary

Author	: Nancy K. O'Leary
Publisher	: Penguin
Total Pages	: 370
Release	: 2003
Genre	: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN	: 9781592571376

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Explains what the scientific method is and gives step-by-step directions for more than 50 projects and experiments using everyday items, for everyone from beginners to advanced students.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to String Theory

by George Musser

Author	: George Musser
Publisher	: Penguin
Total Pages	: 372
Release	: 2008-07-01
Genre	: Science
ISBN	: 1101029358

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We’re living in the midst of a scientific revolution that’s captured the general public’s attention and imagination. The aim of this new revolution is to develop a “theory of everything”—a set of laws of physics that will explain all that can be explained, ranging from the tiniest subatomic particle to the universe as a whole. Here, readers will learn the ideas behind the theories, and their effects upon our world, our civilization, and ourselves. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® String Theory explains how this exciting idea holds up against competing theories. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Clear explanation of quantum mechanics, Einstein’s theories of relativity, and how string theory unites them. • A quick, easy-to-understand overview of competing theories and how they might be tested. • Fast facts about black holes, what’s inside them, how they’re made, and why they’re so paradoxical. • Simple, smart tips to help you visualize extra dimensions.

Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Science Fiction

by Cory Doctorow

Author	: Cory Doctorow
Publisher	:
Total Pages	: 360
Release	: 2000
Genre	: Business & Economics
ISBN	: 9780028639185

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Offers advice on how to get a science fiction novel or short story published, including tips on the basic elements of a work of science fiction to getting an agent, and signing a contract.