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Science and technology, Physics
Human-narrated audio
String theory is a recent development in physics that, by positing that all which exists is composed of infinitesimally small…
vibrating loops of energy, seeks to unify Einstein's theories and those of quantum mechanics into a so-called "theory of everything." Greene offers a view of human understanding of space and time, beginning with Newton, moving through Einstein and quantum physics, and on to string theory and its hypotheses. c2004.
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Science and technology, Physics
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This text describes the coming revolution in our understanding of the cosmos: a quantum theory of the universe that brings…
together Einstein's general theory of relativity - which denies the existence of a unique time - and quantum mechanics - which demands one. The author contends that only the most radical of ideas can resolve the profound conflict between these two foundational pillars of modern physics, and in this book he proposes it: there is, quite literally, no time at all. 1999.
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Science and technology, Physics
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How the amazing theories of relativity and quantum mechanics transformed our understanding of nature in the last century, and how…
new ideas, developed in seeking to unify the laws of nature, probably hold the seeds of a major upheaval in physics. 1999.
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Science and technology, Physics
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Science columnist for the Los Angeles Times elucidates the mysterious concept of nothingness. Discusses the Big Bang, black holes, string…
theory, vacuums, and zero while tracing their scientific history and the theories of experts in the field--from Isaac Newton to Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking. 2001.
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Health and medicine, Health and aging
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A physician explains the physical changes that occur in women prior to menopause during the period called "perimenopause." Details symptoms,…
body functions, and treatments--including medical and herbal--that are available and may help women make a comfortable transition to their next stage of life. 2000.
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General non-fiction, Health and medicine, Health and aging, Psychology, Aging (social issues)
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Drawing on anthropological, medical, historical, and literary sources, Germaine Greer passionately argues that "the change" need not be a dreaded…
tragedy, but rather, a spiritual liberation of women. Among her arguments, she questions estrogen replacement therapy, and goes on to propose a new "art" of aging through menopause. 1991.
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Science and technology, Physics
Human-narrated audio
A cultured person, Natalie Angier argues, should know about the classic ideas of physics and evolutionary biology as well as…
the classic works of Beethoven and Picasso. How was the Earth formed? How big is an atom? What is a quantum leap? Drawing on conversations with hundreds of the world's leading scientists, Angier takes us on an informative tour of this neglected canon. 2008.
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Health and medicine, Health and aging
Human-narrated audio
Third edition of guide for families whose members suffer from dementia. Covers a wide array of related social, medical, psychological,…
financial, and legal problems and suggests possible solutions. Includes information on hospice and assisted facility care and advances in medical research. c1999.
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Science and technology, Physics
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Avec les mots de l'écrivain, le talent du poète, Carlo Rovelli nous fait apercevoir le mystère du monde, la beauté…
du monde, une beauté à couper le souffle. Ces sept leçons donnent un aperçu rapide des aspects les plus importants et fascinants de la grande révolution qui a bouleversé la physique au XXe siècle, et surtout des questions et des mystères que cette révolution a soulevés. Elles nous emmènent dans le monde enchanté des grandes idées de la physique actuelle : de la relativité générale d'Einstein à la physique quantique, des particules élémentaires à l'architecture de l'Univers, de la gravité quantique à la nature du temps et de la conscience. 2015.
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Health and medicine, Health and aging
Human-narrated audio
" Marie de Hennezel aborde dans ce livre la question encore taboue de la sexualité des seniors. Observant une juste…
mesure entre pudeur et impudeur, elle sonde le mystère et la profondeur de la vie amoureuse dans ce nouveau chapitre de la vie. Au fil de ses rencontres, de ses lectures, de sa propre réflexion, et même de ses incursions sur des terres lointaines, comme celles du tantrisme ou des arts d'aimer de l'Orient, elle invite le lecteur à un voyage au coeur d'un territoire méconnu. " -- 4e de couv.
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Science and technology, Physics, Sports and games
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Explains how physical forces affect the motion of both humans and inanimate objects, and shows how such forces come into play in athletic pursuits. c1984.
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Health and aging, Humour, Aging (social issues)
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Rosenblat believes most people worry needlessly about things that aren't important, thereby taking years off their lives. Rosenblat gives advice…
on how to keep things in perspective and live life to the fullest in 54 humorous pieces. 2000.
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Science and technology, Physics
Human-narrated audio
The questions of metaphysics are among the deepest and most puzzling: What is time? Am I free in my actions?…
Why is there something rather than nothing? The authors make metaphysics accessible, bringing the riddles to life and showing how stimulating they can be to think about. 2005.
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Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Science and technology, Physics
Human-narrated audio
Voici enfin un livre écrit en termes simples s'adressant à tous ceux et celles qui désirent en savoir un peu…
plus sur la physique des particules, mais qui n'ont pas nécessairement de bases en sciences. Une bonne dose de curiosité leur suffira pour découvrir tout un monde allant de l'infiniment petit jusqu'à l'infiniment grand. 2015. Titre uniforme: Who cares about particle physics?
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Science and technology, Physics
Human-narrated audio
A look at pulleys and gears and how they are used to make machines work. These two gadgets are used…
in escalators, cars, fishing rods, and many other places. Grades 2-4. 2001.
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Health and medicine, Health and aging
Human-narrated audio
A travers des conseils pratiques et un témoignage personnel et spirituel, l'actrice démontre qu'à 45, 50 et même après 60…
ans, chacun peut s'épanouir et devenir l'être aimant, généreux et heureux qu'il a toujours rêvé d'être. Elle détaille un à un les ingrédients de cette recette du bonheur : alimentation, fitness, acceptation de soi, spiritualité. 2012. Titre uniforme: Prime time.
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Health and medicine, Health and aging
Human-narrated audio
Denise Chartré qui, à 90 ans, est la preuve vivante que tout est possible. Pour atteindre cet état, il convient…
tout d'abord de renouveler son énergie en stimulant ses chakras, ce qui permet au système glandulaire de mieux fonctionner. L'usage de la réflexologie sur les méridiens énergétiques joue également un rôle important, tout comme la respiration énergisante qui permet d'augmenter l'apport d'oxygène au cerveau. Enfin, la connaissance des combinaisons alimentaires est essentielle si l'on veut éviter l'accélération du vieillissement. En ce qui concerne l'exercice, Madame Chartré a trouvé la solution, puisque trois fois par semaine, elle fait du trampoline. Pour Denise Chartré, ces quelques éléments appliqués régulièrement permettent d'avoir une vie longue et active. 2010.
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Science and technology, Physics
Human-narrated audio
Describes advances in physics over the last century. Includes chapters on the electromagnetic spectrum, quantum mechanics, atomic structures, chaos and…
order, and the evolution of the universe. Chronicles the research that resulted in the creation of new technology. Senior High and older. c1999.
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Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Health and medicine, Health and aging
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
There is now an increasing awareness of the complex challenges posed by the expanding aging population in North America. When…
our parents reach a certain age and have difficulty coping, we find ourselves wondering how to provide them with the kind of love, care, support, and attention they need, just as they have done for us all our lives. This book offers crucial advice to help you, a new Vulnerability Index to measure what level of need your parents may have right now, as well as a financial planning section and resource directory. 2013.
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Health and medicine, Health and aging
Human-narrated audio
The book is a guide to leading a longer, healthier and more fulfilling and productive life, incorporating information from recent…
studies and anecdotal information from new interviews that Dr. Dembe conducted for the book. 2003.