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  1. Marketing for Scientists: How to Shine in Tough Times by Marc J. Kuchner

    In tough economic times, this guide helps scientists communicate their research more effectively to land grants, projects or jobs. Island Press, 2011, 240 p., $19.95

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  2. New England Wild Flower Society’s Flora Novae Angliae: A Manual for the Identification of Native and Naturalized Higher Vascular Plants of New England by Arthur Haines

    The New England Wild Flower Society provides a comprehensive guide to the identification of the region’s native plants. Yale Univ., 2011, 973 p., $85

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  3. Reactions: The Private Life of Atoms by Peter Atkins

    An overview of college-level chemistry simplifies matters by imagining chemical reactions from the point of view of atoms. Oxford Univ., 2011, 200 p., $24.95

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  4. The Chemical History of a Candle by Michael Faraday

    The physicist’s classic lecture is reprinted with an introduction by Faraday expert Frank James as a 150th anniversary edition. Oxford Univ., 2011, 192 p., $24.95

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  5. Culinary Reactions: The Everyday Chemistry of Cooking by Simon Quellen Field

    This clear primer to the chemistry of cooking goes well beyond the basics to teach cooks how to improve their results scientifically. Chicago Review Press, 2012, 238 p., $16.95

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  6. BOOK REVIEW: The Infinity Puzzle: Quantum Field Theory and the Hunt for an Orderly Universe by Frank Close

    Review by Devin Powell.

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  7. BOOK REVIEW: Concrete Planet: The Strange and Fascinating Story of the World’s Most Common Man-made Material by Robert Courland

    Review by Sid Perkins.

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  8. Lessons from the Torpid

    Hibernators have some helpful tips for keeping humans healthy

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  9. Earth

    Making Waves

    Japanese quake gave scientists an unprecedented look at a big tsunami.

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  10. Consciousness Emerges

    Somewhere along a tangled path, sights, sounds and insights pop into awareness.

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  11. Life

    Shark’s skin adds forward boost

    Fish gets extra thrust by the teeth of its skin.

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  12. Life

    Cancer drug may have Alzheimer’s benefits

    Medication helps the brain clear a plaque-forming protein associated with dementia.

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