Moffat Library Databases: SCIENCE & HEALTH

The family farm lies at the heart of our national identity, and yet its future is in peril. Rick Hammond grew up on a farm, and for forty years he has raised cattle and crops on his wifes fifth-generation homestead in Nebraska, in hopes of passing it on to their four children. But as the handoff nears, their small family farmand their entire way of lifeare under siege.Beyond the threat posed by rising corporate ownership of land and livestock, the Hammonds are confronted by encroaching pipelines, groundwater depletion, climate change, and shifting trade policies. Add GMOs, pesticides, and fossil fuel pollution to their list of troubles and the question is: can the family farm survive in America?

Most of us are clueless when it comes to the physics that makes our modern world so convenient. What's the simple science behind motion sensors, touch screens, and toasters? How do we glide through tolls using an E-Z Pass, or find our way to new places using GPS? In The Physics of Everyday Things , James Kakalios takes us on an amazing journey into the subatomic marvels that underlie so much of what we use and take for granted.

A groundbreaking book about how technological advances in genomics and the extraction of ancient DNA have profoundly changed our understanding of human prehistory while resolving many long-standing controversies.

As an adjunct of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum, Air & Space magazine matches the grand scope of the Museum, encompassing every era of aviation and space exploration, and publishes extensively about the Museum collection.

Dedicated to celebrating the passion of avid gardeners who take delight in gardens and garden-making.

Chronicles exploration and adventure, as well as changes that impact life on Earth. Editorial coverage encompasses people and places of the world, with an emphasis on human involvement in a changing universe. Major topics include culture, nature, geography, ecology, science and technology.

Popular Science magazine is one of the nation's oldest and imost influential magazines on trends in the scientific world. It provides a way for you to stay updated on the newest technology, inventions, and theories that affect our world today. Popular Science magazine also has many practical and insightful news stories that every household can use.

Focuses on topics and subject matters researched, studied and exhibited by the Smithsonian Institution -- science, history, art, popular culture and innovation.

Prostate cancer is the most common male cancer in North America, South America, South Africa, Australia, and Europe. This book talks about the physical and emotional aspects of prostate cancer. It covers topics such as: the advances in prevention, early detection, and treatment; varied treatment options; coping with emotional stresses; and more.

When Michael Pollan set out to research how LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are being used to provide relief to people suffering from difficult-to-treat conditions such as depression, addiction and anxiety, he did not intend to write what is undoubtedly his most personal book. But upon discovering how these remarkable substances are improving the lives not only of the mentally ill but also of healthy people coming to grips with the challenges of everyday life, he decided to explore the landscape of the mind in the first person as well as the third.

Men's Health magazine is the ultimate publication for men who want to lead a healthier and happier life. While the focus of the magazine is on health and fitness, readers will also find topics about nutrition, relationships, and style.

Women's Health magazine is a premier publication focused on the health, fitness, nutrition, and lifestyles of women. Giving women a smart and organized approach to healthy living, each issue showcases how-to workouts, relationship advice, recipes, affordable products, and much more.