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"We are buried beneath mountains of fast-accumulating data. In such circumstances, this book, rather than adding to the data load, aims to offer real understanding." -James LovelockHuman beings are extraordinary...

The Divine Proportion reveals a number of simple patterns: It is seen in the seed patterns of fruits, the family tree of bees, the pyramids of Egypt, Gothic cathedrals, Renaissance...

The epic story of human evolution, from our primate beginnings more than five million years ago to the agricultural eraOver the course of five million years, our primate ancestors evolved...

Christie Watson was a nurse for twenty years. Taking us from birth to death and from A and E to the mortuary, The Language of Kindness is an astonishing account...

Beloved MIT professor Walter Lewin, whose riveting physics lectures have made him a YouTube super-star, offers a mind-opening and delightful journey through the most intriguing discoveries in physics. A wonderful...

The heart - we all have one, pumping away reliably in our chest, never stopping till the day we die. But few of us think much about this heroic organ...

Women are far more likely than men to suffer from anxiety, depression, migraines, brain injuries, strokes and Alzheimer's disease. But, until recently, scientific research has focused on 'bikini medicine,' assuming...

A beautifully presented, practical gift guide to 50 sights in the skies above us - complete with a glow-in-the dark front cover. Explained with fascinating, easy-to-understand commentary from astrophysicist and...

A Daily Telegraph book of the year.This is a landmark in science writing that resurrects from the vaults of neglect the polymath Jerome Cardano, a Milanese of the sixteenth century....

A BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR NATURE, THE CHICAGO REVIEW OF BOOKS, AND BOOKLIST.How did we come to have a global climate? What role do the complex interactions of ice,...

One of the most illuminating, useful and exciting books ever published in the mathematical fieldTaking only a modicum of knowledge for granted, Lancelot Hogben leads readers of this famous book...

From quarks to computing, this fascinating introduction covers every element of the quantum world in clear and accessible language. Drawing on a wealth of expertise to explain just what a...

Why is 7 such a lucky number and 13 so unlucky? Why does a jury traditionally have `12 good men and true', and why are there 24 hours in the...

This rarely-seen map of the Moon originates from a 300-inch hand-drawn map produced by the engineer and amateur astronomer Hugh Percival Wilkins (1896-1960). Combining artistry with scientific precision, Wilkins's detailed...

The struggle to perform well is universal, but nowhere is this drive to do better more important than in medicine. In his new book, Atul Gawande explores how doctors strive...

CLASSIC STUDY TOOK PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE FROM EGYPTIANS AND BABYLONIANS AND COMBINED THIS WITH THEIR GENIUS OF MATHEMATICS TO FORM BASIC ASTRONOMICAL STUDIES AND THEORIES. MANY STILL VALID TODAY. PYTHAGORAS, PLATO,...

When the eminent naturalist Charles Darwin returned from South America on board the H.M.S Beagle in 1836, he brought with him the notes and evidence which would form the basis...

A detailed case study of a successful business leader.

Discover and understand the key ideas that underpin the core science of chemistry and learn about the great minds who uncovered them.The Chemistry Book is packed with short, pithy explanations...

An engaging and witty puzzle book for science fans all over the world.The Astounding Science Puzzle Book features a series of mini quizzes of 10-15 questions on quirky topics, including...

The plant world has always been appreciated for its visual appeal, but its true beauty can be revealed when you look under the electron microscope. This collection unearths some of...

A highly entertaining book debunking the many myths about the human body.Everything You Know About the Human Body is Wrong debunks the scientific myths we all take for granted. Written...

A highly entertaining, myth-busting read for anyone with even a passing interest in science.Hot on the heels of the fascinating compendium Everything You Know About London Is Wrong, this next...

"I WILL CONTINUE TO ENJOY STARGAZING AS THE MONTHS GO BY" Helen Sharman, astronaut"VERY USEFUL INDEED" Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenter"IF YOU BUY JUST ONE GUIDE... YOU WON'T DO...

We all use numbers every day, yet many people are uncomfortable with them, finding them daunting and difficult. Others treat numbers as a practical tool they can handle quite well,...

For centuries, mankind has gazed up at the Moon in awe and wonder. It has been a source of both aspiration and inspiration to astronomers, poets, mathematicians and artists alike....

Using graphic novel-style illustration combined with accessible but authoritative text, the Introducing Graphic Guide series is a uniquely brilliant way to get your head around some of humankind's most thrilling...

One of the biggest-selling titles in the Introducing series, J.P. McEvoy and Oscar Zarate's utterly brilliant Introducing Quantum Theory explores one of the most challenging, thrilling and mysterious areas of...

The extraordinary story of how the human brain evolved... and is still evolving. We've come a long way. The earliest human had a brain as small as a child's fist;...

Being able to speak is what makes us human.If you've ever felt the shock of listening to a recording of your own voice, you realise how important your voice is...

'This is the book I wish I could have written but am very glad I've read' Jim Al-Khalili'I think I can safely say that nobody understands quantum mechanics.'Richard Feynman wrote...

'A dazzling, vibrant, vision-changing book. I ended it wonderstruck at the fungal world. A remarkable work by a remarkable writer' Robert Macfarlane, author of UnderlandThe more we learn about fungi,...

'Highly accessible. It has the power to do vastly more for gender equality than any number of feminist "manifestos" ... revolutionary to a glorious degree'Rachel Cooke, Observer'A treasure trove of...

'A sweeping, brilliant overview of the history not only of our species but of the world ... Dartnell has a rare talent in being able to see the big picture...

What can maths tell us about art and design?Professor John D. Barrow has all the answers. In 100 Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know About Maths and the...

FULLY UPDATED FOR 2019We cannot live without water. But with 7.5 billion people competing for this single unevenly-distributed resource, the planet is drying up. In When the Rivers Run Dry,...

Every year, air pollution prematurely kills seven million people around the world, in rich countries and poor ones. It is strongly linked to strokes, heart attacks, many kinds of cancer,...

Alan Turing was an extraordinary man who crammed into a life of only 42 years the careers of mathematician, codebreaker, computer scientist and biologist. He is widely regarded as a...