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A comprehensive guide to the science of movement Exercise Science For Dummies covers must-know information about the how and why to body movement. This useful primer covers content found in a typical introduction course in this topic area—which includes the likes of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and more.
The thermodynamics knowledge you need to succeed in class—and in your career Thermodynamics For Dummies, 2nd Edition covers the topics found in a typical undergraduate introductory thermodynamic course (which is an essential course to nearly all engineering degree programs). It also brings the subject to life with exciting content on where (and how!
Harvest basic botany knowledge from this abundant book Botany For Dummies gives you a thorough overview of the fundamentals of botany, but in simple terms that anyone can understand. Great for supplementing your botany coursework or brushing up before an exam, this book covers plant evolution, the structure and function of plant cells, and plant identification.
Discover the undiscovered with this jargon-free introduction to astrophysics Astronomy is the study of what you see in the sky. Physics is the study of how things work. Astrophysics is the study of how things in the sky work, from large objects to tiny particles. Astrophysics For Dummies breaks it all down for you, making this difficult but fascinating topic accessible to anyone.
Uncover the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse—and more!Prepare to say, “oh my stars!” The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse is visible in North America on April 8th and won't be making its next appearance until 2044. 2024 Solar Eclipse For Dummies shines light on this stellar event you won't want to miss and gives you an approachable look into the extraordinary science and history of eclipses.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-14-2024
The path to understanding astrophysics is both thought-provoking and brain-stretching. How did the universe come into existence, when will it end, and what role do our familiar planets and stars play in the grand scheme of the cosmos? There are many more questions in astrophysics than there are answers. The goal of this book is to put you in a position where you’re able to better formulate those questions, and know where to go for answers.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 02-22-2024
Welcome to the world of Human Geography. It is a whole world that a shockingly large number of people do not even know exists. Human geography is an academic discipline regularly taught at the high school and university level that actually encompasses quite a few subdisciplines of geographic study. The traditional divisions of human geography study the following major fields.
Your map to understanding human geography Human Geography For Dummies introduces you to the ideas and perspectives encompassed by the field of human geography, and makes a great supplement to human geography courses in high school or college. So what is human geography? It’s not about drawing maps all over your body (although you’re welcome to do that if you want—no judgment).
Article / Updated 09-05-2023
You’ve probably noticed that September just “feels” like a time of transition. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s the time of the year when temperatures cool off, birds begin gathering for migration, and the trees start showing color. Yusufdemirci / Adobe StockAll of this occurs around the autumnal equinox, between September 21 and September 24 (in 2023, the equinox is the 23rd) marking the start of fall for people in the Northern Hemisphere.
Article / Updated 06-15-2023
The wildfires burning across Canada have become a global story. As of early June, more than 10 million acres have burned, and it could be Canada's worst wildfire season ever. The fires have led people to wonder, "does climate change cause wildfires? ©Atilla Adam / Adobe StockWhile it's uncertain whether climate change has directly caused these particular fires, scientists do believe that, overall, we are seeing more wildfires every year because of a warming planet.