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Mathematics is a fundamental part of life, yet every one of us has a unique relationship with learning and understanding the subject. Working with numbers may inspire confidence in our abilities or provoke anxiety and trepidation. Stanford researcher, mathematics education professor, and the leading expert on math learning Dr. Jo Boaler argues that our differences are the key to unlocking our greatest mathematics potential.

From a talent who’s been compared to Annie Dillard, Edward Abbey, David Quammen, and Jared Diamond, On Trails is a wondrous exploration of how trails help us understand the world—from invisible ant trails to hiking paths that span continents, from interstate highways to the Internet.

Emily Dickinson and Charles Darwin were born at a time when the science of studying the natural world was known as natural philosophy, a pastime for poets, priests, and schoolgirls. The world began to change in the 1830s, while Darwin was exploring the Pacific aboard the Beagle and Dickinson was a student in Amherst, Massachusetts. Poetry and science started to grow apart, and modern thinkers challenged the old orthodoxies, offering thrilling new perspectives that suddenly felt radical—and too dangerous for women.

In A Good Horse Is Never a Bad Color, Mark Rashid continues to share his talent for training horses through communication rather than force. Rashid uses humorous, feel-good stories to relate his techniques of teaching horses by examining their view of the world. This book is a must-have for compassionate horse trainers and owners. Tales of Arabs, appaloosas, and paints - mistrusted and mistreated because of their breed - will give listeners a new perspective on these breeds and others.

Man’s struggle against the sea is a theme that has created some of the world’s most exciting stories. Now, in the tradition of Moby Dick comes a New York Times best seller destined to become a modern classic. Written by journalist Sebastian Junger, The Perfect Storm combines an intimate portrait of a small fishing crew with fascinating scientific data about boats and weather systems.

CIA Project OXCART, Project Gusto produced the program code-named Oxcart to develop the stealthy A-12 Archangel as a new U-2 follow-on aircraft. Under CIA Project Oxcart, the stealthy A-12 Archangel was flight-tested at Area 51, Nevada, under a shroud of secrecy. Flying at 95,000 feet and 2,221 mph or Mach 3.35, the A-12 was the fastest, highest-flying jet-powered, piloted aircraft ever, faster than the Air Force's SR-71, who officially holds the speed record. Selecting a place called Area 51 in Nevada and beneath a shroud of secrecy, the Central Intelligence Agency first flew the U-2, the ...

Histories of science in the 20th century have focused on relativity and quantum mechanics. But, quietly in the background, there has been a third area of exploration that has equally important implications for our understanding of the universe. It is unknown to the general public, despite the fact that many Nobel prize winners, senior academics and major research centres around the world have been devoted to it - it is the study of plasma.

Whether pondering black holes or predicting discoveries at CERN, physicists believe the best theories are beautiful, natural, and elegant, and this standard separates popular theories from disposable ones. This is why, Sabine Hossenfelder argues, we have not seen a major breakthrough in the foundations of physics for more than four decades. The belief in beauty has become so dogmatic that it now conflicts with scientific objectivity: Observation has been unable to confirm mindboggling theories, like supersymmetry or grand unification, invented by physicists based on aesthetic criteria.

For thousands of years, humans have been the architects of the natural world. Our activities have permanently altered the environment – for good and for bad. Nature’s Ghosts examines how the planet would have looked before humans scrubbed away its diversity: from landscapes carved out by megafauna to the primeval forests that emerged following the last ice age, and from the eagle-haunted skies of the Dark Ages to the flower-decked farms of more recent centuries.

When you walk in the woods, do you use all five senses to explore your surroundings? For most of us, the answer is no—but when we do, a walk in the woods can go from pleasant to immersive and restorative. Forest Walking teaches you how to engage with the forest by decoding nature’s signs and awakening to the ancient past and thrilling present of the ecosystem around you.

By August 1968, the American space program was in danger of failing in its two most important objectives: to land a man on the moon by President Kennedy's end-of-decade deadline and to triumph over the Soviets in space. With its back against the wall, NASA made an almost unimaginable leap: It would scrap its usual methodical approach and risk everything on a sudden launch, sending the first men in history to the moon - in just four months.

Joining the ranks of popular science classics like The Botany of Desire and The Selfish Gene, a groundbreaking, wondrously informative, and vastly entertaining examination of the most significant revolution in biology since Darwin - a "microbe's-eye view" of the world that reveals a marvelous, radically reconceived picture of life on Earth.

If you are preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam and would like to pass it on your first try, you will need to master the test questions and answers included in this book.

In recent years, the common perception of the Neanderthals has been transformed, thanks to new discoveries and paradigm-shattering scientific innovations. It turns out that the Neanderthals' behavior was surprisingly modern: they buried the dead, cared for the sick, hunted large animals in their prime, harvested seafood, and communicated with spoken language. Meanwhile, advances in DNA technologies are compelling us to reassess the Neanderthals' place in our own past.

Heavy rain/flooding and gusty winds will continue at least through thisevening in South Texas associated with Tropical Storm Alberto......Heavy rain and flash flooding concerns increase for the north-centralU.S. later Thursday into Friday......A heat wave will persist over the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and theNortheast into late week...Tropical Storm Alberto has formed in the far western Gulf of Mexico and isforecast to make landfall in Mexico around Thursday morning. Alberto willhave impacts extending into southern Texas north of its center ofcirculation, including tropical-storm-force winds ...

What happens when big tech swallows the little guys? Unveil the phenomenon of "Sherlocking" as we dissect how Apple has a knack for integrating third-party innovations into their own systems, potentially rendering those original products obsolete. We trace this back to the 1990s with the Sherlock vs. Watson saga and peel back the layers to reveal its ongoing impact today. Nick Espinosa joins us for cybersecurity flaws in Microsoft's recall application to Chinese tech companies skirting US sanctions, we cover it all. This episode also takes you on a journey through the history of encryption ...

Have you spotted Bigfoot in the wild? The legend behind Bigfoot has captivated paranormal enthusiasts around the US for decades – inspiring movies, books, and discussion. Now, for the first time on The Metaphysical Mysteries Podcast, hosts Tom and Terry are interviewing Bigfoot Researcher Ron Morehead. So, whether you are a believer or not, you won’t want to miss this episode! How Bigfoot Caught The Attention of Ron Morehead Ron Morehead became a Bigfoot researcher in the 1970s. He was associated with a group of men who were avid hunters. These men claimed to have spotted ...

The personal story arcs of science & tech innovators across academia, industry and business. The wins, losses, myths, mistakes and lessons learned. Required listening for those aspiring to a similar journey; recommended listening for those who like to live vicariously.

The Essential Benefits of Using Sunscreen: Your Key to Healthy, Glowing Skin Listen up, my friends, because I'm about to drop some serious knowledge on you about one of the most important products in your skincare arsenal – sunscreen. Yes, that unassuming tube or bottle you might have been neglecting is actually a true superhero when it comes to protecting your skin. So, let's dive in and explore why sunscreen should be your new best friend, shall we? First things first, let's talk about skin cancer. I know, it's a heavy topic, but it's crucial that we address it head-on. Skin cancer is no ...