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A fascinating book, from a leading maths educator and demystifier, that shows how maths is relevant to our everyday lives.  ...

On 29th May 1919, British astronomers tested Einstein's theory of relativity by measuring the path of the stars travelling near the sun during an e...

'A lively examination of communal endeavour... important and correct' - Steven Poole, The GuardianAt a time of existential global challenges, we ne...

Why is eating chocolate so pleasurable? Can the function of just one small group of chemicals really determine whether you are happy or sad? Does m...

Did you grow up thinking math is boring? It's time to reconsider. This book will teach you everything you ever wondered about numbers-and more. Ho...

To celebrate the awarding of the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics to Shuji Nakamura (along with two other Japanese scientists), this newly updated editi...

This lively and humorous book focuses attention on the fact that science is a human enterprise. The reader learns about the foibles and quirks as w...

From one of the worlds great science writers, a book that explores the deepest principles of evolutionary history.In this groundbreaking new approa...

A revolutionary notebook that challenges us to play outside (and with) the lines.   A standard notebook displays page after page of horizontal line...

Look up...The Art of Stargazing is the ultimate insider's guide to the night sky in which award-winning space scientist and The Sky at Night presen...

A lens into the unexplored and unseen cosmos A beautiful book showcasing the most stunning images from the first years of the James Webb ...

Sound shapes our world in invisible but profound ways, and here Caspar Henderson brings his characteristic curiosity, knowledge and sense of wonder...

From gravity to black holes, special relativity to global warming, this authoritative and entertaining book from bestselling author Marcus Chown br...

Bridges the gap between AI and neuroscience by telling the story of how the brain came to be. 'I found this book amazing' Daniel Kahneman...

Answer all your menopause questions in the first-ever book to not only tell you what happens but show you. Fully illustrated and backed up by the ...

'A very well written book about geology and geological history' Sir David Attenborough, The Times'I travelled to Haverfordwest to get to the past. ...

An excellent, extremely up-to-date overview of the most important technological revolution in human history. - Prof. Jeff Clune, University of Brit...

Neil Delamere: 'Smart, accessible and full of brilliant tidbits'Dave Moore: 'A delightful wander through the human body'Dylan Evans: 'Prepare to be...

The surprisingly dramatic role of nutrition in our mental health, and how diet and micronutrients can be used to help treat and prevent anxiety, de...

The Solar System so what is it?We've all learned the basics at school but how much can you remember? Expert astronomers and co-presenters of The S...

Throughout history, humans have attempted to influence and control the thoughts of others. Since the word 'brainwashing' was coined in the aftermat...

An entertaining pop-sci narrative investigating ice patch archaeology and the role of glaciers in the development of human culture.Glaciers figure ...

'A gem of a book' Carlo Rovelli, author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics'A unique and beautifully written masterpiece' Max Tegmark, author of Life...

A deadly secret lurks within our kitchens, medicine cabinets and gardens... Digitalis purpurea. The common foxglove. Vision blurs as blood pressur...

Meet the doctors, scientists, patients and campaigners tackling the worlds worst diseases We often hear about the dark side of the pharmaceutical...

'The nation's go-to woman for all things space... her joy for the subject is boundless' The GuardianTake a new look at the world around you.What i...