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Learn about the most important discoveries and theories of this science in The Biology Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tac...

The Superluminous Universe reveals, for the first time in English, the incredible insights of French quantum physicist Professor Regis Dutheil. Tha...

From the bestselling author of On Gratitude and On the Move.In this spirited volume, Oliver Sacks examines the many passions of his own life both ...

Recent developments in artificial intelligence, especially neural network and deep learning technology, have led to rapidly improving performance i...

Migration is in the news every day. Whether it be the plight of refugees fleeing Syria, or the outbreak of the Zika virus across Latin America, the...

***SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2022******SHORTLISTED FOR THE RSL CHRISTOPHER BLAND PRIZE 2022***'Fascinating... timely, un...

The astonishing science of neutron stars and the stories of the scientists who study them.Neutron stars are as bewildering as they are elusive. The...

An innovative and appealing way for the layperson to develop math skills--while actually enjoying it Most people agree that math is important, but...

Obvious questions do not always have obvious answers. John Gribbin is known for giving us simple explanations of big concepts in science. But there...

'A majestic story' David Bodanis, Financial Times From the international bestselling author of Physics of the Impossible and Physics of the Future...

What the f*ck is 5G, and how does it even work?The world loves 4G phones, tablets and other gizmos and we take the tech for granted...but when that...

The instant Sunday Times bestseller -- a beautiful story of rebellion and science'A triumph. . . We are left in a world that is not disenchanted by...

'A delightful and engaging treasure trove of a book that brings the chemical elements to life and gives them personalities of their own. A wonderfu...

AN INTRIGUING AND BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATED EDITION OF YORICK WILKS' INSIDERS GUIDE TO AIThe benefits and potential nightmares of artificial intelligen...

'Lucid and entertaining. With barely an equation in sight, Numbercrunch makes a passionate case for how just a little bit more numeracy could help ...

In China, many excellent students in mathematics take an active part in various mathematical contests, and each year, the best six senior high scho...

In China, many excellent students in mathematics take an active part in various mathematical contests, and each year, the best six senior high scho...

*AS MENTIONED ON NO SUCH THING AS A FISH*'A fascinating tour behind the scenes of the world's energy system - absolutely stuffed with interesting f...

There is not just one story of silk. In silk is science, history and mythology. In silk is the future. ...

Complete with colour illustrations and written in a conversational style, biochemist William Elliott unravels the mystery of life while revealing i...

Racism is a public health crisis and we can do something about it. 'A work of towering importance that will undoubtedly change science and save li...

Planetary scientist and educator Ken Coles has teamed up with Ken Tanaka from the United States Geological Survey's Astrogeology team, and Phil Chr...

A Song for Molly is both a love story and a poetic homage to science. The subjects in this first-person novella range from encounters with Wittgens...

'Reading [Tell Me What You Want] may be the best thing you ever do for your sex life, your relationships and your self-acceptance' - Geoffrey Mille...

Gesund beginnt im Mund - eine bekannte Volksweisheit. Dieses spannende Buch nimmt Sie mit auf eine Reise durch die faszinierende Welt unserer Mundh...

An exploration of one of the most celebrated and well-known theorems in mathematicsBy any measure, the Pythagorean theorem is the most famous state...

Creative Mobile Media provides a guide to the creation, production and display of media with mobile technology at its heart. Split into two parts, ...

Alone in the known universe the Earth glows bright with life, a unique cosmic oasis of biodiversity which is now under threat from our own actions....

Making Stars Physical offers the first extensive look at the astronomical career of John Herschel, son of William Herschel and one of the leading s...

Think of a number between one and ten.No, hang on, let's make this interesting. Between zero and infinity. Even if you stick to the whole numbers, ...

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER'An entertaining tour that will change how you see the world' Sean Carroll, author of Something Deeply HiddenIs there a...

A novel approach to stargazing, this stunning space book features step-by-step guides to identifying the key constellations across the northern hem...

Recommended by the New Scientist.'Brilliant.' Stylist'Thoughtful and thought-provoking - you need to read this book' Gina Rippon'An affecting and i...

Travel back in time almost eight million years to explore the roots of the human family tree. Written and authenticated by a team of experts and wi...

** THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER **A GUIDE TO USING THE SCIENCE OF THE BODY CLOCK TO CREATE THE OPTIMUM PERSONAL ROUTINE: SLEEP BETTER, WORK BETTER, ...

You are surrounded by stickiness. With every step you take, air molecules cling to you and slow you down; the effect is harder to ignore in water...