Category: Non Fiction

How do neurons turn into minds? How does physical “stuff”—atoms, chemicals, molecules, and cells—create the vivid and various worlds inside our heads? The problem of consciousness has gnawed at us for millennia. In the last century there have been massive breakthroughs that have rewritten the science of the brain, and

The new 2nd edition of the popular survey of Near Eastern civilization from the Bronze Age to the era of Alexander the Great. A Companion to the Ancient Near East, 2nd edition, (PDF) explores the history of the region from 4400 BCE to the Macedonian conquest of the Persian Empire

Attain the best outcomes with expert, practical, highly visual guidance! Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery, (PDF) includes just the thoracic and esophageal surgery content from Operative Techniques in Surgery, the complete 2-volume set edited by Michael W. Mulholland, MD, Ph.D. Perfect for practitioners who wish to emphasize on mastering today’s

Advanced Thermoelectrics (PDF) offers an overview on nanostructured thermoelectric materials and devices, including fundamental concepts, device contacts and stability, synthesis techniques and potential applications, particularly in solar energy conversion and waste heat recovery. The contents emphasize on thermoelectric devices made from nanomaterials with high thermoelectric efficiency for use in large

This lively, comprehensive Human Behavior in the Social Environment: A Multidimensional Perspective, 6th edition, (PDF) offers an integrative approach to biopsychosocial case formulations of current and developmental human behavior concerns. The latest 6th edition builds on prior efforts in promoting integrative assessments by adopting a specific method for completing case