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Chronicles the lives and accomplishments of 100 of the world's most influencial scientists from throughout the course of history, ranging from Isaac Newton to Archimedes.

Join the adventure as Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) sets out to solve some of the greatest medical mysteries of all time.

In this succinct history of a conflict that raged for over a century, Gordon Corrigan reveals the horrors of battle and the machinations of power that have shaped a millennium of Anglo-French relationships.

"A survey of walls throughout history and their role in shaping society."--Provided by publisher.

Combining science, history and culture, this guide to the human body explores every aspect of our anatomy from ancient body art to modern-day plastic surgery and discusses why some people are left-handed and why some cultures think the soul resides in the liver.

"In her easily accessible style, Margreet de Heer visualizes science and makes it approachable for those with little knowledge of the subject. Touching a number of topics in various scientific disciplines--including math, chemistry, physics, biology, geology, and quantum theory--this work ponders questions such as "Who exclaimed "Eureka" and why? Why did Galileo get into a fight with the Church? "and "What happens when you have your DNA tested?" This...