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Science Matters: Achieving Science Literacy

James Trefil; Robert M. Hazen

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Why Science?

James Trefil

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The Sciences: An Integrated Approach

James Trefil; Robert M. Hazen

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The Sciences: An Integrated Approach Desktop Edition

James Trefil; Robert M. Hazen

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The Sciences: An Integrated Approach

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The Sciences: An Integrated Approach

James Trefil; Robert M. Hazen

The Sciences, 4th Edition integrates major concepts from physics, chemistry, astronomy, earth sciences, and biology to help anyone become science-literate. Even readers with little or no science background will find this unique book an indispensable guide to understanding the latest headlines, controversies, and scientific developments. The new edition keeps pace with the dynamic nature of the sciences by incorporating the most up-to-date discoveries in all five disciplines. 

Design to be used alongside Trefil:  The Sciences, 4E, this Study Guide contains many elements that foster student success.  Included are chapter reviews, learning objectives, key chapter concepts and key concept charts. The ties between science and math are reinforced with key formulas and equations. Links to scientists and their findings are outlined to help improve your comprehension of key subject area concepts.

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Human Nature: A Blueprint For Managing The Earth--by People, For People

James Trefil

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Egrade Plus Stand-alone Access for Physics Matters, 1e: 1 Term

James Trefil

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Physics Matters: An Introduction to Conceptual Physics

James Trefil; Robert M. Hazen

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Other editions: Hardcover - 2004

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The Sciences: An Integrated Approach

James Trefil; Robert M. Hazen

This book takes an integrated approach to science to educate readers so they understand the issues and can participate in the debates that will only grow over time. It provides readers with a sound overview of the principles of sciences required to make decisions related to issues such as healthcare, technology, the environment, alternative energy sources, nutrition and medical research.

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Other editions: Hardcover - 2004, Softcover - 2003, 2000, Softcover - 1999, Softcover - 1999, Hardcover - 1999, Softcover - 1998, Softcover - 1997, Softcover - 1997, Softcover - 1994

Egrade Plus Stand-alone Access For Physics Matters, 1-term

James Trefil

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The Sciences

James Trefil

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Physics Matters

James Trefil; Robert M. Hazen

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The Nature of Science: An A-Z Guide to the Laws and Principles Governing Our Universe

James Trefil

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The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy 2004 Calendar

James Trefil; Joseph F. Kett

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Science Literacy for the Twenty-First Century

James Trefil; Sheila Tobias; Stephen Jay Gould; Howard Gardner; Lawrence M. Krauss; Bruce Alberts; Margaret J. Geller; George A. Keyworth; Michael J. Palmisano

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The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy

James Trefil; E.D. Hirsch; James S. Trefil; Joseph F. Kett

In this fast-paced information age, how can Americans know what's really important and what's just a passing fashion? Now more than ever, we need a source that concisely sums up the knowledge that matters to Americans -- the people, places, ideas, and events that shape our cultural conversation. With more than six thousand entries,The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy is that invaluable source. Wireless technology. Gene therapy. NAFTA. In addition to the thousands of terms described in the original Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, here are more than five hundred new entries to bring Americans' bank of essential knowledge up to date. The original entries have been fully revised to reflect recent changes in world history and politics, American literature, and, especially, science and technology. Cultural icons that have stood the test of time (Odysseus, Leaves of Grass, Cleopatra, the Taj Mahal, D-Day) appear alongside entries on such varied concerns as cryptography, the digital divide, the European Union, Kwanzaa, pheromones, SPAM, Type A and Type B personalities, Web browsers, and much, much more. As our world becomes more global and interconnected, it grows smaller through the terms and touchstones that unite us. As E. D. Hirsch writes in the preface, "Community is built up of shared knowledge and values -- the same shared knowledge that is taken for granted when we read a book or newspaper, and that is also taken for granted as part of the fabric that connects us to one another." A delicious concoction of information for anyone who wants to be in the know, The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy brilliantly confirms once again that it is "an excellent piece of work . . . stimulating and enlightening" (New York Times) -- the most definitive and comprehensive family sourcebook of its kind.

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Good Seeing: A Century of Science at the Carnegie Institution of Washington, 1902-2002

James Trefil; Margaret Hindle Hazen

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The Sciences: An Integrated Approach

James Trefil

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The Physical Sciences: An Integrated Approach

James Trefil; Robert M. Hazen

Science is central to daily life. As consumers, we are besieged by new products and processes, not to mention a bewildering variety of warnings about health and safety. As taxpayers, we must vote on issues that directly affect our communities - energy taxes, recycling proposals, and more. A firm grasp of the principles and methods of science will help you make life's important decisions in a more informed way.

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Other editions: Softcover - 1998, Softcover - 1995

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Are We Unique?: A Scientist Explores the Unparalleled Intelligence of the Human Mind

James Trefil

Acclaim for Are We Unique?

"In his masterful book, Trefil shares with readers some of the most recent research in neurology, evolution, primate research, computer science, and philosophy. Trefil's prose is lively and engaging." —Boston Globe

"Trefil's race through the science that could explain the brain is highly readable." —Sunday Times of London

"In a provocative essay, Trefil argues that the science of artificial intelligence is progressing rapidly. Machines, he theorizes, will one day develop a new kind of intelligence and self-awareness. So, maybe the real question is: Are we ready?" —San Diego Union-Tribune

"A highly readable and engaging treatment of a fascinating question. Trefil makes a case for human uniqueness while at the same time celebrating the achievements of creations ranging from lobsters to neural nets. A provocative and enjoyable book." —Daniel L. Schacter Professor and Chair of Psychology, Harvard University author of Searching for Memory

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Other editions: Hardcover - 1997

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101 Things You Don't Know About Science and No One Else Does Either

James Trefil; James S. Trefil

James Trefil takes the reader on a thrilling tour across the borders of current scientific knowledge-from astronomy to genetics, from information technology to cosmology, the great contested questions that preoccupy researchers today and will become headlines tomorrow. In elegant, witty three-page summations, Dr. Trefil "makes sense of science for the rest of us" (Washington Post).

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The Physical Sciences: An Intergraded Approach

James Trefil; Robert M. Hazen

Science is central to daily life. As consumers, we are besieged by new products and processes, not to mention a bewildering variety of warnings about health and safety. As taxpayers, we must vote on issues that directly affect our communities - energy taxes, recycling proposals, and more. A firm grasp of the principles and methods of science will help you make life's important decisions in a more informed way.

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The Physical Sciences: An Integrated Approach, Active Learning Guide

James Trefil; Robert M. Hazen

Science is central to daily life. As consumers, we are besieged by new products and processes, not to mention a bewildering variety of warnings about health and safety. As taxpayers, we must vote on issues that directly affect our communities - energy taxes, recycling proposals, and more. A firm grasp of the principles and methods of science will help you make life's important decisions in a more informed way.

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The Physical Sciences: An Integrated Approach, Textbook and Lab Manual

James Trefil; Robert M. Hazen

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