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The stuff the earth is made of. In a tour de force of writing Rebecca explores the science, the scientists, the legends and the stories connected with water (from tidal...

Why is life the way it is? Bacteria evolved into complex life just once in four billion years of life on earth-and all complex life shares many strange properties, from...

Have you ever had a strange urge to jump from a tall building, or steer your car into oncoming traffic? You are not alone. In this captivating fusion of science,...

In 1972, philosopher of science Thomas Kuhn threw an ashtray at Errol Morris. This book is the result. At the time, Morris was a graduate student. Now we know him...

"The peacock's tail," said Charles Darwin, "makes me sick." That's because the theory of evolution as adaptation can't explain why nature is so beautiful. It took the concept of sexual...

What does it really mean to be human? How do we actually differ from apes? All your questions answered in this definitive visual guide to being Human. From biology to...

Albert Einstein is an icon of the twentieth century. Born in Ulm, Germany, in 1879, he is most famous for his theory of relativity, which is considered the founding principle...

Now in its twenty-fourth edition, "Baillliere's Nurses' Dictionary" is fully updated and revised to address the changing world of nursing and health services. This edition moves beyond the narrow medical...

This is an account of the great burst of scientific exploration in the 19th century: the search for the North-West passage; the penetration of the Australian outback; and the hunt...

The author of this text goes behind the scenes at Britain's largest hospital trust and describes a year in the life of a hospital through the stories of those who...

Designed for non-scientists, Six Easy Pieces is an unparalleled introduction to the world of physics by one of the greatest teachers of all time.. }Richard P. Feynman (19181988) was widely...

The twentieth century was defined by physics. From the minds of the world's leading physicists there flowed a river of ideas that would transport mankind to the pinnacle of wonderment...

A scientific look at the nature of knowledge and the Darwinian processes which it propogates, both in the minds of human beings and in the genes of all species. Through...

For Practicum or Internship courses in all CLS (MT) and CLT (MLT) programs.This unique collection of 55 multidisciplinary case studies enables students to better integrate material from all the major...

Born to parents who were enthusiastic naturalists, and linked through his wider family to a clutch of accomplished scientists, Richard Dawkins was bound to have biology in his genes. But...

Written for medical students, this book is designed to increase the chances of success in the clinical part of their final examinations. Offering useful and practical advice, this invaluable book...

This book is written for medical students and aims to increase students' chances of success in the clinical element of the medical final examination. This invaluable book provides students with...

In the late 1990s, treatment-related deaths or complications" were the fifth leading cause of death for Americans. Spurred by the crisis, a group of dedicated physicians like Paul Batalden and...

Graduate schools churn out tens of thousands of PhDs and MAs every year. Yet more than half of all college courses are taught by adjunct faculty, which means that the...

Ask yourself the right questions-and find the answers to your happiness The Question brings together the best of what is thought and known from the world of self-help. The author...

With an extraordinary reputation for authority and accuracy, this landmark biology text continues to be an invaluable learning partner for students and teachers. The authors focus on the "big ideas"...

An unparalleled collection of the timeless writings of one of sciences most beloved and original thinkers.. The Pleasure of Finding Things Out is a magnificent treasury of the best short...

The Faber Book of Science introduces hunting spiders and black holes, gorillas and stardust, protons, photons and neutrinos. In his acclaimed anthology, John Carey plots the development of modern science...

The achievements of medicine in the post-war period rank as one of the most sustained epochs of human endeavour since the Renaissance. So dramatic and profound has been the assault...