Author: Polish Academy of SciencesNational Academy of Sci
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: united, states, poland, perspectives, risks, ecological
Number of Pages: 428
Published: 1990-01-01
List price: $35.00
ISBN-10: 0309042933
ISBN-13: 9780309042932

Authors:Frank Press, National Academy of Sciences, National
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: views, science, news, headline
Number of Pages: 248
Published: 1991-01-01
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 0309044804
ISBN-13: 9780309044806

Many Americans want information on how to eat a healthier diet, clean up the environment, or improve their children’s education. Yet, all too often, people lack the time or background to read scientific reports for answers to these questions. Now, scientists and nonscientists alike will enjoy "Headline News, Science Views", a collection of easy-to-read short articles on many of today’s most important issues. These readable essays are written by some of the country’s leading scientists, engineers, physicians, and other experts. The authors discuss intriguing issues in language

Author: National Academy of Sciences
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Keywords: traffic, congestion, special, report, relieve, fees, gridlock, peak, period, curbing
Number of Pages: 146
Published: 1994-06
List price: $25.00
ISBN-10: 0309055040
ISBN-13: 9780309055048

Author: National Academy of Sciences
Publisher: Washington: National Academies Press
Keywords: volume, memoirs, biographical
Number of Pages: 376
Published: 2004-11-30
List price: $73.00
ISBN-10: 0309091837
ISBN-13: 9780309091831

Book DescriptionBiographical Memoirs is a series of essays containing the life histories and selected bibliographies of deceased members of the National Academy of Sciences. The series provides a record of the life and work of some of the most distinguished leaders in the sciences, as witnessed and interpreted by their colleagues and peers. They form a biographical history of science in America--an important part of our nation’s contribution to the intellectual heritage of the world.

Author: National Academy of Sciences
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Keywords: research, national, council, transportation, board, report, special, requirements, monitoring, truck, safety, data
Number of Pages: 132
Published: 1990-06
List price: $21.00
ISBN-10: 0309049644
ISBN-13: 9780309049641

Author: National Academy of Sciences
Publisher: Books for Business
Keywords: wastes, agricultural, human, generation, methane
Number of Pages: 144
Published: 2001-01
List price: $42.50
ISBN-10: 0894990209
ISBN-13: 9780894990205

This book deals with the need for alternative energy supplies. Our fossil fuel reserves will eventually be exhausted. Moreover, these reserves are unequally distributed and are becoming too costly for many countries that must purchase them. In addition, the cost of transportation may sharply limit the use of fossil fuels in the rural areas of many developing countries. And, as recent events have shown, the cost – and the availability – of these fuels is determined less by market forces than by the decision of the producing nations. This report is devoted to the development of an alterna

Author: National Academy of Sciences (U.S.)
Publisher: BiblioLife
Keywords: volume, memoirs, biographical
Number of Pages: 344
Published: 2008-10-09
List price: $31.75
ISBN-10: 0559190506
ISBN-13: 9780559190506