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The #1 New York Times bestseller. Over 25 million copies sold! Translated into 60+ languages! Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals...

Whether you are a scientist or a poet, pro-nuclear energy or staunch opponent, conspiracy theorist or pragmatist, James Mahaffey's books have served to open up the world of nuclear science like never before. With clear explanations of some of the most complex scientific endeavors in history, Mahaffey's new book looks back at the atom's wild, secretive past and then toward its potentially bright future.

Gallileo, Copernicus, Newton, Niels Bohr, Einstein. Their insights shook our perception of who we are and where we stand in the world and in their wake have left an uneasy co-existence: science vs. religion, faith vs. empirical enquiry. Which is the keeper of truth? Which is the true path to...

Brought to you by Penguin. THE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER - 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD. Transform your life with tiny changes in behaviour, starting now. People think that when you want to change your life, you need to think big. But world-renowned habits expert James Clear has discovered...

What do all the things you can see and touch in the universe have in common? Atoms! Made up of electrons, protons, and neutrons, atoms are so tiny you can’t see them without special microscopes.

"Atomic Habits" by James Clear is a transformative self-help book that delves into the science of habit formation and offers practical strategies for creating lasting change. Clear explores how small, incremental changes, or "atomic habits," can lead to significant improvements in one's life.

Atoms and Ashes recounts the dramatic history of nuclear accidents that have dogged the industry in its military and civil incarnations since the 1950s. Through the stories of six terrifying major incidents—Bikini Atoll, Kyshtym, Windscale, Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima—Cold War expert Serhii Plokhy explores the risks of nuclear power, both for military and peaceful purposes, while offering a vivid account of how individuals and governments make decisions under extraordinary circumstances.

The Stuff of the Universe: Matter, Energy, Atoms, and Quantum for the Non-Scientist is an exhilarating look at a captivating area of scientific exploration, without confusing math or formulas. If you like murky topics demystified, adult-oriented learning, and mind-bending conundrums, then you’ll love Irwin Tyler’s compelling path to discovery. Buy The Stuff of the Universe to build your knowledge today!

TV, personal computers, automatic sliding doors, electron microscope, GPS, MRI scan and other such technological applications make our lives better. In the early 20th century, a number of important discoveries and theories were put forward – discovery of electron and internal structure of atom, photoelectric effect, Einstein’s relativity and quantum theory to name a few. Most ideas were beyond human comprehension, some of the theories were bizarre! In this book we will understand the basics of modern physics in a way that anyone can appreciate the relevance of modern technology in our ...

Imagine a group of incredibly gifted children — all roughly the same age, all hiding amazing abilities from a world they know will never accept them, and all the result of genetic mutation. One man commits himself to the task of gathering these extraordinary children into an experimental new school, both to guide them in the use of their unique abilities and to shield them from the jealous suspicions of the “normal” population. You may already be familiar with the saga of The Uncanny X-Men — but this is the tale of Wilmar Shiras’ Children of the Atom, first published in 1953 by ...

Simple Exercises for Building the Life You Want An interactive guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones, based on the 25-million copy #1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits. The official companion to the #1 worldwide bestseller is the next step in your habits toolkit. Guided...

The American public's introduction to nuclear technology was manifested in destruction and death. With Hiroshima and the Cold War still ringing in our ears, our perception of all things nuclear is seen through the lens of weapons development. Nuclear power is full of mind-bending theories, deep secrets, and the misdirection of public consciousness - some deliberate, some accidental. The result of this fixation on bombs and fallout is that the development of a non-polluting, renewable energy source stands frozen in time.

It's 1942 and the Nazis are racing to be the first to build a weapon unlike any known before. They have the physicists, they have the uranium, and now all their plans depend on amassing a single ingredient: heavy water, which is produced in Norway's Vemork, the lone plant in all the world that makes this rare substance. Under threat of death, Vemork's engineers push production into overdrive. For the Allies, the plant must be destroyed.

Learn about the discovery of Atoms with iMindsJNR audio learning series for younger minds. How is your body similar to the chair you are sitting in? Both things are made up of atoms! In fact, almost everything in the entire universe is made up of atoms. They are the building blocks of matter.

Jumping to alternate realities sounds great, if you're in control. But what if you're not? What if you're propelled away from the people and places you love the most in the blink of an eye? And what if these involuntary journeys happen because your neurochemistry is different, and your brain works differently? Beautiful, compassionate, and resourceful as she is, this is Rea's problem. A latina trans woman and an academic, she is beloved by a tight circle of friends, who fully accept her without knowing the cause of her disappearances.

What does it mean to live only a flicker of time in an eternal universe? In this provocative thought experiment, A.C. Zito reframes the human lifespan as a single atom suspended within the immeasurable cosmos. Through lenses of philosophy, science, and psychology, this thesis explores the paradox of smallness and meaning: are our lives diminished by their scale, or intensified by awareness of their brevity? Blending existential reflection with cosmic perspective, Zito challenges readers to grapple with humility, purpose, and the vast interconnectedness of existence. The result is a ...

Henry “Hank” Howard had a plan: finish his groundbreaking serum, impress his demanding future father-in-law, and propose to the love of his life. But when a late-night mugging leaves him rattled—and the experiment finally turns purple—Hank makes a desperate choice that changes everything. Now, when he loses his temper, Hank transforms into something else: huge, unstoppable… and bright purple.

Personable, good looking, and a whiz at physics, graduate student Allan Diffenduffer "Duff" Bogan has a bright future ahead of him. But while staying at the home of an invalid widow in Florida, Duff makes a discovery that freezes his blood: a cache of uranium hidden in the locked closet of a fellow guest. The FBI is initially skeptical, but Duff knows all too well what his findings portend.

WWII: The Pacific War – Fire, Fury, and Survival in the World’s Deadliest Ocean War The epic true story of courage, sacrifice, and the fight that changed history forever. 👉 A gripping, fact-packed World War II guide for teens & adults — a must-read for history fans! Includes 55+ powerful photographs that bring the Pacific battlefield to life. The Pacific War was a clash of empires — fought across endless ocean, brutal jungles, and unforgiving volcanic islands. It was total war. No retreat. No surrender. From the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor to the desperate last stands at Iwo ...

Seven lectures given by Alice Bailey are brought together in this book of seven chapters. The scientific relation of matter and consciousness is discussed as evolution progressively affects the atomic substance of all forms, subjective and objective.