Science Research

In Body By Science, bodybuilding powerhouse John Little teams up with fitness medicine expert Dr. Doug McGuff to present a scientifically proven formula for maximizing muscle development in just twelve minutes a week. Backed by rigorous research, the authors prescribe a weekly high-intensity program for increasing strength, revving metabolism, and building muscle for a total fitness experience. 

We are constantly bombarded with inaccurate, contradictory and sometimes misleading information-until now. Ben Goldacre masterfully dismantles the dubious science behind some of the great drug trials, court cases and missed opportunities of our time. He also shows us the fascinating story of how...

Houston publishes so many books a year that he can't possibly write them himself. He has a ghost team; writers, agents, publishers. So when he takes a year out to write something of quality, a novel that will win prizes, a lot of people stand to lose their livelihoods. Now Houston, the prime...

Master social research methods and turn raw data into evidence-based decisions for your career and community. Whether commuting to the office or seeking an empowering edge for professional development, this approachable guide demystifies the science of inquiry. Navigate data collection, surveys...

Brought to you by Penguin. So much relies on science. But what if science itself can’t be relied on? Medicine, education, psychology, health, parenting – wherever it really matters, we look to science for advice. Science Fictions reveals the disturbing flaws that undermine our understanding...

Condensing the most important topics in all of clinical research in an easy-to-understand presentation. The 20 percent of what you need to know in order to be 80 percent proficient! The authors who have operated various levels of businesses in the clinical research industry since 2005 believe that more practical information pertaining to clinical research needs to be accessible to individuals who are new to the industry or are curious about entering the rewarding world of clinical trials.

Escape burnout and master deep work with the neuroscience of effortless productivity. When your morning commute is filled with anxiety and your workday feels like an endless battle against distraction, accessing a motivated, clear-headed state can seem impossible. This audio experience...

In Science Nonfiction: Behind the Scenes in University Research, scientist and educator Darren J. Lipomi offers an insider’s account of how scientific discovery works in the real world. Drawing on two decades inside elite laboratories and public universities, he explains how discovery is funded, who bears the risk, and why the people doing the most creative work often occupy the most precarious positions.

What makes a nation scientific: its inventions, or its willingness to pursue knowledge without an immediate profit? In this incisive essay from *Civilization in the United States*, anthropologist Robert H. Lowie examines America’s complicated relationship with scientific achievement. Lowie...

It seems like every time a new mother turns on her computer, radio, or television she is greeted with news of yet another scientific study about infancy. Ignoring good information isn't the right course, but just how does one tell the difference between solid studies, preliminary results, and snake oil? In this friendly guide through the science of infancy, Science of Mom blogger and PhD scientist Alice Callahan explains how nonscientist mothers can learn the difference between hype and evidence.

The Science of Dreams: The Hidden Architecture of the Sleeping Mind. Every night, your brain builds a world from scratch—furnished with rooms, populated with characters, governed by its own elastic physics—and you believe it completely. By morning, almost all of it is gone. In The Hidden Topology of Dreams, Boris Kriger reveals the astonishing architecture behind this nightly vanishing act. Drawing on a rigorous mathematical framework published in the companion monograph.

Life in Space explores the many aspects and outcomes of NASAs research in life sciences, a little-understood endeavor that has often been overlooked in histories of the space agency. Maura Mackowski details NASAs work in this field from spectacular promises made during the Reagan era to the major new directions set by George W. Bush's Vision for Space Exploration.

The Researcher's Bible provides a short introduction to the major concepts and approaches used in the social sciences, especially in sociology, anthropology, leisure, recreation, and tourism. It is an ideal supplement to a more detailed text on research methods and a guide to choose which research methods to use in a study. It also provides an explanation of different options for company owners and managers of organizations, who might want to do research or hire a research company to conduct a study for them.

Master the methodology of modern social science to transform your everyday curiosity into credible, rigorous research. Whether you are prepping for a crucial university thesis or seeking professional upskilling during your morning commute, this empowering guide demystifies complex data. Say...

Change your way of thinking to help you better navigate real life Have you ever looked at your life and said, “How do I fix this mess?” We’ve all seen books that claim they have the answers and that those answers are “backed by science.” But what does that even mean? Facing limited...

Master qualitative research methodology and transform overwhelming academic data into a perfectly structured thesis. Whether commuting to the university library, battling dissertation anxiety, or preparing for fieldwork interviews, this audio guide delivers immediate clarity. Stop feeling...

Political Research Design and the Science of Politics offers listeners detailed information about the basic principles and nuances of developing empirical research design procedures to predict and describe political phenomena. In chronicling the predominant approaches used in empirical political research, the strengths and limitations of various research strategies are contrasted. Major controversies in contemporary political science are discussed.

Step into a new era of well-being with herbal and natural remedies that offer proven solutions to your health challenges without the hassles of modern pharmaceuticals. Transform Your Tomorrow, Today: Discover the secrets of herbal and natural remedies and step into a healthier life without delays!

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2017 ORWELL PRIZE The remarkable story of a unique series of studies that have touched the lives of almost everyone in Britain today In March 1946, scientists began to track thousands of children born in one cold week. No one imagined that this would become the longest-running...

Master the science of aging and extend your healthspan through practical, evidence-based habits for lifelong vitality. Whether you are battling midday fatigue, noticing the physical shifts of getting older, or optimizing your daily commute, this empowering guide bridges the gap between clinical...