18 books like The Human Brain

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The Intelligent Man's Guide to Science Isaac Asimov · 1960 · ★ 3.8 · 864p · ≈ 28h · Moderate Reports on recent advances in the physical and biological sciences to aid the general reader in understanding modern scientific phenomena. Shares: Biology, Popular works, Science

The Human Body Isaac Asimov · 1963 · ★ 4.0 · 320p · ≈ 10h · Moderate "In writing a book about the human body there is the great advantage that all the readers know what a human body is." Who but Isaac Asimov would begin a serious textbook in such a jovial way? Sketching first the biological order of the evolutionary process until he reaches its apogee, man, he establishes the place of homo sapens in Nature's scheme. Then, limb by limb, organ by organ, occasionally… Shares: Human body, Biology, Popular works, Science

Campbell Biology Martha R. Taylor · 2011 · ★ 4.5 · 928p · ≈ 30h · Moderate Campbell Biology is a biology textbook used for introductory Biology and Advanced Placement Biology courses. The textbook was initially published in 1987 by American biologist Neil Campbell, and has been used internationally by over 700,000 students in both high school and college-level classes. Shares: Biology, Science

Gaia James Lovelock · 1979 · ★ 4.1 · 173p · ≈ 5h · Moderate Uiteenzetting van de theorie dat de aarde, zee en atmosfeer één groot organisme zijn dat zichzelf door een feedback-mechanisme in stand houdt, en een beoordeling van de huidige 'gezondheidstoestand' van het mechanisme. Shares: Biology, Science

The Dragons of Eden Carl Sagan · 1977 · ★ 4.2 · 271p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Presents an overview of human evolution and discusses human and animal intelligence, the mechanisms of the brain, memory, sleep, myths and legends about evolution, and the possibility of intelligent extraterrestrial life. Shares: Brain, Science

Biology René Fester Kratz · 2010 · ★ 4.3 · 422p · ≈ 14h · Moderate An updated edition of the ultimate guide to understanding biology. Ever wondered how the food you eat becomes the energy your body needs to keep going? The theory of evolution says that humans and chimps descended from a common ancestor, but does it tell us how and why? We humans are insatiably curious creatures who can't help wondering how things work starting with our own bodies. Wouldn't it be… Shares: Biology, Science

Beyond the Body Farm William M. Bass · 2007 · ★ 4.2 · 304p · ≈ 10h · Moderate There is no scientist in the world like Dr. Bill Bass. A pioneer in forensic anthropology, Bass created the world's first laboratory dedicated to the study of human decomposition—three acres of land on a hillside in Tennessee where human bodies are left to the elements. His research at "the Body Farm" has revolutionized forensic science, helping police crack cold cases and pinpoint time of death.… Shares: Human body, Popular works

The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat Oliver Sacks · 1980 · ★ 4.0 · 317p · ≈ 10h · Moderate In his most extraordinary book, “one of the great clinical writers of the twentieth century” (The New York Times) recounts the case histories of patients lost in the bizarre, apparently inescapable world of neurological disorders. Oliver Sacks’s The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat tells the stories of individuals afflicted with fantastic perceptual and intellectual aberrations: patients who… Shares: Nervous system, Science

Differentiating Instruction With Menus Laurie E. Westphal · 2007 Differentiating Instruction With Menus: Algebra I/II offers high school math teachers everything needed to create a student-centered learning environment based on choice. This book uses five different types of menus that students can use to select exciting advanced-level products that they will develop so teachers can assess what has been learned, instead of using a traditional worksheet format.… Shares: Biology, Science

The Universe Isaac Asimov · 1966 · ★ 4.0 · 318p · ≈ 10h · Moderate A readable introduction to scientific facts about the earth, the solar system, and the universe. Shares: Popular works, Science

Advances in virus research Karl Maramorosch · 1986 Advances in Virus Research. Shares: Biology, Science

Über die spezielle und die allgemeine Relativitätstheorie Albert Einstein · 1917 · ★ 4.2 · 164p · ≈ 5h · Challenging Einstein's own explanation of his theory for those who do not have a mathematical background and are unfamiliar with physics. Shares: Popular works, Science

Advances in imaging and electron physics Peter W. Hawkes · 1995 · 360p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Advances in Imaging & Electron Physics merges two long-running serials--Advances in Electronics & Electron Physics and Advances in Optical & Electron Microscopy. The series features extended articles on the physics of electron devices (especially semiconductor devices), particle optics at high and low energies, microlithography, image science and digital image processing, electromagnetic wave… Shares: Science

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Discovery Education Elementary School Science Techbook, National Discovery Education · 2023 Shares: Science

Exploring Science Mark Levesley · 2001 · ★ 5.0 · 390p · ≈ 13h · Moderate Covering all of the Sc1 to Sc4 requirements, this series incorporates the ideas and evidence statements of the revised National Curriculum. The copymaster CD Rom includes worksheets that can be adapted to meet the exact needs of your pupils. Shares: Science

Sciences James Trefil · 2000 In this thought-provoking follow-up to his acclaimed StarTalk book, uber astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's most important philosophical questions about the universe with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science.For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who want to understand their place in the universe, this enlightening new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a… Shares: Science

PE Civil Exam Review Guide School of PE · 2022 Shares: Science

Annual of Scientific Discovery: Or, Year-book of Facts in Science and Art David Ames Wells · 1850 · ★ 5.0 · 423p · ≈ 14h · Challenging Widely regarded as the father of science fiction, H. G. Wells was also a prolific author of history, politics and social commentary, whose works from an early date were renowned for their outspoken socialist views. This eBook presents Wells’ collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare novels and tales, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. Parts Edition is… Shares: Science

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