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Do you have a project-assignment from your physics teacher and do not know where to begin? Or, you have to participate in a Science Fair, and you wish to surprise everyone with a revolutionary chemistry model? Or, you simply wish to experiment with new concepts of physics, electronics, biology and chemistry? This revised audiobook contains 71+10 new projects on Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Electronics. The purpose of the audiobook is to ensure simple explanations of these 81 Science Projects done by Secondary and Senior Secondary students.

Call it "Zen and the Art of Farming" or a "Little Green Book", Masanobu Fukuoka's manifesto about farming, eating, and the limits of human knowledge presents a radical challenge to the global systems we rely on for our food. At the same time, it is a spiritual memoir of a man whose innovative system of cultivating the earth reflects a deep faith in the wholeness and balance of the natural world. As Wendell Berry writes in his preface, the book "is valuable to us because it is at once practical and philosophical."

Innovation influences the market and its operators, especially about competition conditions. One of the most significant technological advances relates to the possibility of capturing a huge amount of information and processing them rapidly: two of the main features that make up the phenomenon known as big data. This not only entails the emergence of specialized operators in these activities, but also makes a "data economy" possible.

Science, as we all know, refers to a body of knowledge itself, of the type that can be rationally explained and reliably applied. Science is a unique combination of Theory and Practice. A thorough knowledge of this subject is almost impossible without proper practical demonstrations which are also termed as Scientific Activities or Projects. In this audiobook, 71+10 Science Activities, the author has taken up the simple facts and principles of Science.

A study of science and scientific theories and laws is almost incomplete without relevant and methodical experiments. In fact experiments are an inseparable part of any scientific study or research. In this audiobook, the author has tried to simplify science to the readers, particularly the school going students through easy and interesting experiments.

Step back in time with this engaging textbook from 1844, offering a fascinating introduction to herpetology and ichthyology. While the information may not be up-to-date, it provides a captivating overview of reptiles, amphibians, and fish, reflecting the Victorian perspective on nature. Readers will find the historical context and the authors insights—who served as president of the Academy of Natural Sciences—remarkable. Discover the enduring charm of this vintage text, where past classifications and environmental statuses paint a unique picture of the natural world. - Summary by A. ...

Read by the author. Will technology change what it means to be human? You don't have to be a computer scientist to have discerning conversations about artificial intelligence and technology. We all wonder where we're headed. Even now, technological innovations and machine learning have a daily...

Read by the author, Joe Clark, and featuring an exclusive Q&A with Joe's top gardening tips. No matter your space, gardening expert and social media sensation Joe Clark will help you find joy and peace in the natural world. Nature enthusiast Joe Clark is here to help you make the most of the...

Random House presents the audiobook edition of The Mechanic, written and read by Marc 'Elvis' Priestley. In the high octane atmosphere of the Formula One pit lane, the spotlight is most often on the superstar drivers. And yet, without the technical knowledge, competitive determination and...

Do doctors really know what they are talking about when they tell us vaccines are safe? Should we take climate experts at their word when they warn us about the perils of global warming? Why should we trust science when our own politicians don't? In this landmark book, Naomi Oreskes offers a bold and compelling defense of science, revealing why the social character of scientific knowledge is its greatest strength - and the greatest reason we can trust it.

Here’s a summary of War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy in English:War and Peace is a sweeping novel set during the Napoleonic Wars in early 19th century Russia. It follows the lives of several aristocratic families, especially the Rostovs, Bolkonskys, and Bezukhovs, as they navigate love, war, and personal growth.The story centers on three main characters:Pierre Bezukhov, an awkward but idealistic young nobleman who inherits a fortune and struggles to find meaning in life.Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, a proud and disillusioned war hero who grapples with his desires and losses.Natasha Rostova, a lively ...

Yellowstone National Park was once home to an abundance of wild wolves - but park rangers killed the last of their kind in the 1920s. Decades later, the rangers brought them back, with the first wolves arriving from Canada in 1995. This is the incredible true story of one of those wolves.

Kill It with Fire examines aging computer systems, the evolution of technology over time, and how organizations can modernize, maintain, and future-proof their current systems. “Kill it with fire,” the typical first reaction to a legacy system falling into obsolescence, is a knee-jerk...

For two years the COVID-19 pandemic has upended the world. The physician and medical historian Jacalyn Duffin presents a global history of the virus, with a focus on Canada. Duffin describes the frightening appearance of the virus and its identification by scientists in China; subsequent outbreaks on cruise ships; the relentless spread to Europe, the Americas, Africa, and elsewhere; and the immediate attempts to confront it. COVID-19 next explores the scientific history of infections generally, and the discovery of coronaviruses in particular.

The Plague explores the profound changes and enduring continuities that shaped European society in the wake of the Black Death and other crises of the 1300s.

You never knew that theoretical physics could be so simple! In this exciting and significant audiobook, Andrew Thomas reveals how all unifications in physics have been based on incredibly simple ideas.

Ancient trees stand as sentinels against all odds while Earth and its people have changed around them. Award-winning author Anthony D. Fredericks examines their awe-inspiring longevity and evolutionary intelligence, drawing on expert interviews, scientific research, and a remarkable reverence for the environment. Fredericks focuses on ten of the oldest trees in the United States and marvels at the complexity of roots, the determination of growth, and the wisdom of forests.

The Druid Peak Pack was the most famous wolf pack in Yellowstone National Park, and maybe even in the world. This is the dramatic true story of its remarkable leader, Wolf 21 - whose compassion and loyalty challenges commonly held beliefs about alpha males.

The world must reach negative greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change. Yet no single plan has addressed the full scope of the problem - until now. In The 100% Solution, Solomon Goldstein-Rose - a leading millennial climate activist and a former Massachusetts state representative - makes clear what needs to happen to hit the 2050 target: the manufacturing booms we must spur, the moonshot projects we must fund, the amount of CO2 we'll have to sequester from the atmosphere, and much more.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Hurricane Girls by Jo Wheeler, read by Claire Rushbrook. While their husbands, brothers and sweethearts fought in Europe and their mothers, sisters and friends kept the home fires burning, for the first time, a group of remarkable women took to the...