Secondhand Popular Science Books

'A magnificent, tender book' Independent 'Her words are brimful of love, grace and kindness' Guardian'She writes with a tender, lyrical beauty' Sunday TimesFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author of Your...

The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. "This is a great guide to the night sky at a great price"Astronomy Now "A handy and straightforward guide." British Astronomical...

In 2008, science can only really account for four percent of our universe, and the rest, well, just seems to be missing. The effects of homeopathy don't go away under...

The Quantum Universe brings together two authors on a brilliantly ambitious mission to show that everyone can understand the deepest questions of science. But just what is quantum physics? How...

This book is a success story. It explains two long-running puzzles of the theory of natural selection. How can natural selection favour those, like the ant, that renounce tooth and...

'With poignancy, humour and compassion, Jones invites us into "the invigorating chaos of pre-hospital care" . . . a panorama of experiences: the mundane, the ridiculous, the heartbreaking and the...

Everyone wonders what it's really like in space, but very few of us ever have the chance to experience it firsthand. This captivating illustrated collection brings together stories from dozens...

"Nursing Care Plans" is the most comprehensive nursing care planning book on the market, with 189 care plans covering the most common nursing diagnoses and clinical problems in medical-surgical nursing....