What the honey bee can teach us about evolution-and ourselves. How did the honey bee evolve into the complex colonial species that exists today-and what does its evolution have to teach us about our own species? In Honey Bee Social Evolution, entomologist Keith Delaplane uses the humble but charismatic honey bee as a model of social evolution to ......
From the contributors to The Conversation, this collection of essays by leading experts in biotechnology provides foundational knowledge on a range of topics, from CRISPR gene sequencing to the ethics of GMOs and "designer babies." In The Conversation on Biotechnology, editor Marc Zimmer collects essays from The Conversation U.S. by top ......
A short but engaging look at how to cultivate a sense of calm in our busy world. In Calm, sound and media researcher Iben Have explores how to cultivate a feeling of calm using digital technologies, routines, and mindfulness training, and our own bodies and minds. Professor Have delves into the science behind human perception and sensory ......
The ultimate reference tool and lab partner for any student of science, durably laminated, authored and designed to fit as much info as possible in this handy 2-page format. Consistently, a best seller since it's first creation, the lamination means you will have it for life and it can survive through chem lab. One chart with the table on both ......
Find out the definition of a chain reaction, what the symbol for helium is, the speed of light equation, and more chemistry-based terms with this invaluable 3-panel (6-page)guide. All terms are up-to-date and listed in alphabetical order for easy reference; full-color images are also included that highlight specific information. No laboratory ......
Essential core elements of life science also called biology - the study of living things. A class worth of facts to support early learning, continued development, and as a reference for review during and after building a strong foundation.
Essential core elements of the study of nonliving systems focusing on chemistry and physics, based on theories and laws that explain phenomena in the universe. A class worth of facts to support early learning, continued development, and as a reference for review during and after building a strong foundation.
Text for upper-undergraduate or graduate students in physical activity, exercise science, fitness, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and occupational therapy programs; also a reference for professionals in those areas.
In Artificial Intelligence and Robotics: Ten Short Lessons, leading expert Peter J. Bentley breaks down the fast-moving world of computers into ten pivotal lessons, presenting the reader with the essential information they need to get to understand our most powerful technology and its remarkable implications for our ......
