Nawshin Haq

What in the World is DNA? gives the reader a comprehensive understanding of the ins and outs of DNA. This book discusses topics from who discovered DNA, to the connection of DNA and genetics. There has been an extensive amount of research about the history, present, and future of DNA to create this full scope book. It also explores opposing viewpoints as well as its presence in pop culture. While covering all of the scientific details about DNA, this book presents it in a way that any reader would be able to understand.

In this book, many topics are covered surrounding psychotherapy, such as exploring the ‘father of psychology,’ the cognitive/behavioural effects of receiving psychotherapy, and more. Understanding the impact of psychotherapy on quality of life is just as important as knowing the level of effectiveness of this technique. Lastly, the public perception and future perspectives of psychotherapy are covered in depth in this well-rounded informational book.

Most of the world’s active volcanoes lie within the Ring of Fire, a horseshoe-shaped region surrounding the Pacific ocean that is vulnerable to events such as earthquakes and volcanoes due to tectonic features. Also known as the Circum-Pacific belt or more specifically as the Pacific Ring of Fire, the movement of tectonic plates and the environment of the Ring of Fire have forged the perfect conditions for volcanic hot spots. Ecosystems within the Ring of Fire are complicated by the complex interactions between layers of the Earth’s surface.

Even after a century-long investigation spearheaded by world-class historians, scientists, archaeologists alike, the two millennia old Peruvian mystery remains unresolved. The enigmatic, several kilometres long Nazca Lines are composed of 800 straight lines, 300 geometric figures and 70 animal and plant designs. These Lines appear to have been etched into the sun-baked Pampa Colorada region of Peru, and have remained self-preserved for thousands of years. This book provides an overview of these ingenious Peruvian lines, its rich historical background, and its archaeological significance today. Taking a deep dive into the culture, traditions and rituals of the Nazca people will help appreciate the impact of this ancient marvel on tourism, arts and pop-culture today. Characterized by history, archaeology, culture, art, pop-culture, and conspiracy theories, The Nazca Lines reveals the known identity, importance and impact of this long-drawn mystery.

Gravity - A force? Something that keeps us from flying? Discovered when an apple fell from a tree? Or is it one of the Greatest Unsolved Mysteries? Backed by a rich history of investigations and a wide variety of applications - from determining the weather to space travel - the concept of gravity is not as simple as it may seem. This book provides a compelling overview of the discovery of gravity, its impact on humans, and the trends in gravitational research - what has been done and what is to come. An enriching discussion of the anomalies and discrepancies surrounding gravity helps appreciate the contrast between historical theories, and those alternative theories that continue to emerge.

Promising a ‘new normal’ of 10-minute space vacations and orbiting space hotels, human spaceflight advancements in the last decade make the distant dream of a multi-planetary life seem closer to reality. In this exciting era of privatizing human spaceflight, it is important to take a step back to understand and acknowledge its rich historical discovery and the many nuanced concepts that populate this revolutionary opportunity. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of human spaceflight, the contributions of the many astronauts that made this possible, and its impact on the world today. Taking a deep dive into the science behind human spaceflight allows the appreciation of the intricate mechanics at work, coupled with its physical, psychological, philosophical and sociological implications. Human Spaceflight also explores the controversies, unanswered questions and what the future holds for this exciting opportunity.