Owen Foote wants to be a real scientist with a white lab coat. He’d like to spend the next school year in Mr. Wozniak’s fourth-grade class, where science is king. Owen figures that Mr. Wozniak will let him and his friend Joseph in if they can win first prize in the school science fair. But the “project,” a uromastyx lizard named Chuck, isn’t exactly cooperative. The boys come up with another idea that seems like a winner, but once again, unruly personal feelings seem to be undermining the scientific method. It takes an inspired blend of science and friendship to get them back on track. Fast-paced and funny, this new story treats themes of competition, ambition, squeamishness, and loyalty in the appealing style Owen Foote fans have come to expect.
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Demanding Medical Excellence is a groundbreaking and accessible work that reveals how the information revolution is changing the way doctors make decisions. Michael Millenson, a three-time Pulitzer Prize nominee as a health-care reporter for the Chicago Tribune, illustrates serious flaws in contemporary medical practice and shows ways to improve care and save tens of thousands of lives. "If you read only one book this year, read Demanding Medical Excellence. It's that good, and the revolution it describes is that important."—Health Affairs"Millenson has done yeoman's work in amassing and understanding that avalanche of data that lies beneath most of the managed-care headlines. . . . What he finds is both important and well-explained: inconsistency, overlap, and inattention to quality measures in medical treatment cost more and are more dangerous than most cost-cutting measures. . . . [This book] elevates the healthcare debate to a new level and deserves a wide readership."—Library Journal"An involving, human narrative explaining how we got to where we are today and what lies ahead."—Mark Taylor, Philadelphia Inquirer"Read this book. It will entertain you, challenge, and strengthen you in your quest for better accountability in health care."—Alex R. Rodriguez, M.D., American Journal of Medical Quality"Finally, a health-care book that doesn't wring its hands over the decline of medicine at the hands of money-grubbing corporations. . . . This is a readable account of what Millenson calls a 'quiet revolution' in health care, and his optimism makes for a refreshing change."—Publishers Weekly"With meticulous detail, historical accuracy, and an uncommon understanding of the clinical field, Millenson documents our struggle to reach accountability."—Saty Satya-Murti, M.D., Journal of the American Medical Association
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Covering the hand-held firearms of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire, this book starts with an overview of the period leading up to World War I. During that time, the armed forces of these nations adapted existing weapons to their military needs while making massive strides to meet the unprecedented demand for small arms. Well-researched and illustrated, the book features specifications of key weapons and an impressive collection of photographs and drawings.
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This book explores the world of Visual Basic 6 programming with respect to real-world interfacing and control on a beginner to intermediate level, with a home automation system. Includes HVAC systems, water pumps, temperature controls and more.
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"The USS Nicholas (DD-449) was commissioned on 4 June 1942, a significant event for the US Navy. It marked the service entry of the first of 175 Fletcher Class destroyers. These destroyers represented a landmark design that would serve with distinction through WWII. INCLUDES: ""Fletcher DDs In Action
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Among the hottest topics right now are those related to radio: radio astronomy, amateur radio, propagation studies, spheric hunting, searching for solar flares using VLF radio and related subjects. Begin "listening to the heavens" with this book. Includes a CD-ROM.
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Make the concept of energy come alive with a variety of fun and exciting toys. In 21 fun-filled activities, your students will discover potential energy with a homemade roller coaster and learn how an Explorer Gun "RM" stores and releases energy. They will explore how energy and work are related by building simple machines with LEGOs "RM" and learn how gears transfer energy in the wacky Grape Escape "TM" game. Each activity clearly addresses the National Science Education Standards. Appropriate for grades 4 -- 8.
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How did the first photo look? What were photos printed on in the past? When was the camera phone invented? Take a journey through time and discover the amazing history of the camera!
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Terra's mother is an astronaut with a promise to keep, and even though she is busy at the edges of the universe, she must rush back to earth in time for Terra's school play. Will she make it? This innovative picture book incorporates spectacular NASA photographs while exploring earthbound childhood concerns and dreams. And the order of the planets, the rhythms of the seasons, and the mysteries of astronomy are all introduced by the school play--a poetic production that classroom teachers will be inspired to duplicate. Readers have come to expect the moon from inventive picture-book artist Lynn Reiser--and here it is . . . in living color.
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Designed to help problem solvers improve their street smarts, this hands-on guide examines the components of problem solving, and presents a series of graduated exercises — drawn from a variety of industrial applications — to familiarize, reinforce, challenge, and stretch readers creatively in the problem solving process. Leads readers step-by-step through a complete problem-solving process — from encountering an ill-defined problem to identifying the real problem, effectively exploring constraints, planning a robust approach, carrying it through to a viable solution, and then evaluating what has been accomplished. MARKETS: For students, new professionals, and practitioners.
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