PowerShift: A Wonderful Science Book for Everyone!
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Robert Staytons timely new book PowerShift, sheds light (quite literally) on the most important issue of our time: a fossil fuel transition to renewable solar-based energies. This is not just a technical book for energy nerds and scientists, but a clear well written book that anyone should be able understand, and even more importantly, everyone should read!

A physicist, teacher and excellent science writer, Stayton states with eloquence and clarity the history of energy and how we arrived in our present energy dilemma. He moves forward from this depressing scenario to address positive solution-oriented technical innovations in renewable energy, discussing the economical viability of solar energy alternatives.

As energy is the single most important issue for global sustainability that we face, we need to move beyond simply documenting the impact of climate change impacts and address solutions that Stayton proposes: stop burning our valuable fossil fuel resource in heat engines!

Stayton also address the significant traditional arguments against this renewable energy path, including energy storage, and the compelling economics of solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation. As he reviews the economic cost of solar PV systems, we understand that the price for PV technology is also dramatically dropping.

This book also proposes a logical and brilliant 50-year plan for a gradual and graceful transition to a future solar energy-based society.

So what holds this transition back and when can we move forward on this agenda? The shift to renewable solar power sources, Stayton clarifies, is a transition already well underway and attainable through individual action.

Its nice to have a positive action that we can all undertake to address the negative effects of Global Climate Change!
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Wonderfully intriguing from the first page to the last. The author takes the reader on a journey into the science of how our brains process and store information - and explains how to harness that knowledge to create effective presentations, and does so in a way that is not only compelling and memorable but also extremely enjoyable. Certain to transform the boring and/or ineffective presentations in corporate meetings worldwide, the information in this book is just as applicable for dynamically changing the communication between spouses, parents and children, co-workers, or any other group when ideas need to be proposed in a way that compels an anticipated action. I highly recommend this book to everyone!!
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This is certainly the best book I have ever seen on computer science and all its applications in math, science, and just about everything!
Clifford A. Pickover starts with a few chapters on the Top 10 Scientists and what would happen if an IBM computer was placed in the year 1900. He then goes on to talk about the applications of computer science on almost every science, with a few pages on every subject. His book is 63 chapters long - among them: "The World of Chaos," "Twisted Mirror Worlds," "The Moire Effect: Practical and Pictorial Patterns," and "Visualization of the Gleichniszahlen-Reihe Monster."
The book is well-organized into 10 Parts, and each chapter within itself contains an introduction, description, and even exercises for the reader. Overall, the book is fun to flip through, and on lonely Tuesday evenings, it's great just to open the book to a random page and read.
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I like how this book gives specific activities for each discipline. I have taught science for 16 years and I am finding new ways to introduce science concepts that keeps my interest! I would highly recommend this book because it offers such a wide range of approaches that are very adaptable to the classroom. It definitely has my brain recalculating!!
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An absolutely fantastic and engaging book on these frightening and FASCINATING phenomenon of nature!
The information was really new to me (who knew tornadoes CAN move up to 80 miles per hour, but on average only travel 30-40?), and the photographs were nothing short of jaw-dropping. My science-loving nephew will LOVE this book. Highly recommended!
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I love this book!  Incredible, transformative information in a easy to read, flowing, and personable writing style.  I learned so much from this book...new understandings about myself, energy, and growth in a chaotic world.
I had many "ah-ha" moments and felt exhilarated when I finished reading it.  I am so excited about my Crystalline System and the new ways of accelerated healing and transformation with it!
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Genn's book is something I really loved reading. It is fun, yet full of the basics and much more. She offers insights from her many years of experience that is priceless. The photos and drawings make it so easy to understand some of the structure differences in crystals.  To see these, brings  to us the ability to identify them correctly in the future. I highly recommend this book as a great addition for either a beginner or an "expert", for both learning and just plain fun!
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This is a great book to introduce children to science and evolution.  I wish every family in the US had a copy!
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If you are looking for change in your life and want a proven, scientifically backed, methodology to accomplish change then this book is for you.

The premise of the book is that there are essentially two types of people in the world. There are those who are transformers and make a difference in their lives and in the lives of others and then everyone else. An example of a transformer is Ghandi or Mother Theresa. These are people who have gone against the popular tide and made a significant impact in the world. The research explains their process in ways everyday people can apply to having better lives, whoever they are.

It's evident by the experiences the Authors share that they too have gone through a transformation to get where they are. I won't spoil what they have accomplished in their personal lives, but one example is that they have appeared on multiple national television shows and much more.

The neat thing about this book is that the Authors designed the book to help the everyday person accomplish their personal vision in life. They help them understand the science and practical applications behind transformation, so they too can live a transformed life that is better aligned to their life vision.

This book goes beyond theory, the Authors use the lessons learned from years of primary & secondary research. They also have an active transformation program they run to assist with personal transformations. The Authors cite some of the students written reports in the book. These student reports were a gripping reminder that the WHO we think we are is not always the WHO we want to be. At first I felt a little uneasy reading about the case studies & their personal challenges, these are personal raw feelings - but the more I read the more I realized the students were euphoric in their results and happy to share.

I was amazed, but not surprised to see some students admittedly came from a state of denial. I also realized that I'm not the only one with a desired to change but there are others.

The good news is that we are not set in our ways and that we can retrain our brains, the science behind this is neuroplasticity. The hard part is that we must consciously engage ourselves in the transformation.

In reading "Transformed" I realized that there are many other people on similar journeys to mine, they all have wants & desires of how their lives should be. Everyone is capable of choosing their dreams; the real key is to learn how to transform so they can accomplish their dreams.

I can say that after reading their book, I am more intrigued with their "Year of transformation program". Thinking about my life, what should my future state be? I feel I've accomplished a lot if my life, but what if I could do even more!
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I didn't know I like science books before I picked up Sam Kean's book. It's an amazing journey into the world of genetics, full of colourful stories of lucky survivors, stubborn scientists and inventive conmen, it will be hard to put down once you get through the initial two chapters. It also gives you an insight into how our science evolves (and how much hinges on human emotions, even when it comes to discussing lab results). An absolutely wonderful book, in short.
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I found this book and bought it because I was interested in helping kids grow their creativity (as a education consultant), but then I found experiments in this which intrigued me to test out for myself!

This is not just for kids, for any science fans! Its cool stuff, so you will love to brag about it with your friends. Easy to read, clearly written and I recommend for anyone who wants to bring out creativity and get your mind rolling!
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Manuel's new book brings decades of evidence based science to everyone in an easy to read format with real nuggets of practical wisdom that encourages action. The book is the right length to read in one go in 2 days quite easily. Or to take your time to go through the exercises over 2 months to develop positive happier habits to transform yourself and others.  It is rare to get the right balance of theory and practice in a small book that anyone can pick up and take action NOW.  This book will help you to be happier NOW in this moment instead of waiting for another time called the future. Thank you to Manuel for his kindness to share what he has learnt and practiced with the world.  I found it very helpful to learn from his personal examples that he shared with us about what makes him happy ;)))
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This is an amazing and wonderful book that will surely attract many new students who would otherwise not choose to study geology.  It is full of colour pictures and photographs, written in an extremely entertaining style, and is also full of high-quality science put in perspectives that I have not seen in any other text.  The authors truly have everything at their fingertips.  The book comprehensively covers the full breadth of what the reader might infer from the title "Understanding Earth", including (in addition to geology) weather and climate, the evolution of life (concentrating mainly on microbes), biogeology, human impact on the earth, and study of the other terrestrial planets (Mercury, Venus and Mars).  The information presented is up to date and, astonishingly given its publication date, includes detailed coverage of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the 2005 impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans, and results of the latest space probes to other planets.
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Marie Manuchehri's new book is a powerful description of how energy healing works. It's a great introduction to this amazing field, filled with practical exercises around each chakra and useful information about the chakras, conveniently compiled for reference in charts at the end of the book. The narrative reveals how Manuchehri works with her clients to trigger significant change in their lives. It's just a lovely book, easy to read and understand, but with far reaching implications for the future of how we can make for ourselves a better, healthier, more satisfying, joyful life. Don't miss the 'scan' exercise at the back of the book, take the time to do it seriously, and you might be surprised at the information you receive! Sunny Speidel
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This book is very good and it contains a lot of new and effective steps and information about Power Shell. This book is perfect for those who are into this kind of topic's and for those who wants to know more information about power shell this book will be very handy for you guys. This book is very well written by the author and i highly recommend this book to you guys.
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Scott Berkun has written a great book on innovation that is different from most of the usual fluff on the topic.
Each chapter of the book is devoted to a myth related to innovation, (hence the title) and the author goes on to discuss why the myth has propagated as truth and why it is wrong.

In my opinion, the great thing about this book is the examples. The author has picked great anecdotes from the past and dissects them to prove his point.

One of the best chapters is the Myth of Epiphany, where he goes through Isaac Newton and gravity.

This book is a must-buy because of the many insights and reminders that you will get. It is also very well-written and absorbing; I missed my stop on my commute to work because I was too engrossed reading it!
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As impossible as it seems, this brilliant book allows its reader to manipulate scientific concepts like light, sound, time, and space. It provides teachers, parents, grandparents, librarians, children and unaccompanied adults the opportunity to play and learn without pain. Each person who makes up a secret code, or creates kaleidoscopic art using the spirograph, or figures out which day birthdays will be three years hence, or projects accurate  constellations  onto the ceiling, cannot help but be entranced! The book's vivid colors are beautiful. The paper pop-ups are sturdy. And, the reader is treated to concise explanations matching these ingenious inventions. It is a great buy for active thinkers, though it requires a smartphone or a flashlight, plus pens and blank paper, to fully enjoy all of the contraptions within. This "doing" book is perfect for use in independent learning centers, or for grandparents to share with grandchildren, or as a teaching tool in science or design classrooms. It is an irresistible treat for all ages.