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How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
Paperback,
06/01/2022,
£9.99
£8.99
The Greatest Adventure: A History of Human Space Exploration
Hardback,
12/07/2021,
£25.00
£22.50
A thrilling, beautifully illustrated account of human space exploration, from the space race of the 1950s and '60s to the present day.
Space Forces: A Critical History of Life in Outer Space
Hardback,
02/11/2021,
£16.99
£15.29
The radical history of space exploration from the Russian Cosmists to Elon Musk
The Knowledge Machine: How an Unreasonable Idea Created Modern Science
Paperback,
03/02/2022,
£10.99
£9.89
Books do Furnish a Life: An electrifying celebration of science writing
Paperback,
10/02/2022,
£9.99
£8.99
'Richard Dawkins is a thunderously gifted science writer.' Sunday Times
'It may be a collection of shorter parts, but the book is in no sense Dawkins made simple.
The Secret World of Stargazing: Find solace in the stars
Hardback,
25/11/2021,
£14.99
£13.49
Venture into the great outdoors, switch off from your busy life and identify the wonders of the night sky.
The Elephant in the Universe: Our Hundred-Year Search for Dark Matter
Hardback,
27/05/2022,
£23.95
£21.56
If existing models of the structure of the universe are correct, then 85 percent of the cosmos comprises a substance called dark matter. Yet no direct evidence of dark matter exists. Award-winning science journalist Govert Schilling details the quest to detect dark matter and how the search has helped us to understand the universe we inhabit.
Rewired: Protecting Your Brain in the Digital Age
Hardback,
24/06/2022,
£22.95
£20.66
Social media and the always-connected digital life really are undermining our relationships. Carl Marci shows that our phone and Facebook habits aren't just distractions; they're altering our brains, harming our ability to communicate intimately. Fortunately, there are ways out. More than a critic, Marci offers solutions for tech-life balance.
Written In Bone: hidden stories in what we leave behind
Paperback,
15/04/2021,
£8.99
£8.09
Limb by limb, case by case - some criminal, some historical, some unaccountably bizarre - Dame Sue Black reconstructs with intimate sensitivity and compassion the hidden stories in what we leave behind.
Kay's Marvellous Medicine: A Gross and Gruesome History of the Human Body
Paperback,
21/07/2022,
£8.99
£8.09
Control: The Dark History and Troubling Present of Eugenics
Hardback,
03/02/2022,
£12.99
£11.69
A short, highly directed guide to an area of science that is little understood but increasingly part of public discourse by the Sunday Times bestselling author of HOW TO ARGUE WITH A RACIST
Dark and Magical Places: The Neuroscience of How We Navigate
Hardback,
20/01/2022,
£16.99
£15.29
Lose yourself in this extraordinary account of how we navigate the world.
Ice Ages: Their Social and Natural History
Hardback,
10/02/2022,
£18.99
£17.09
Allan Mazur's book tells the appealing history of the scientific 'discovery' of Ice Ages, and how the waning of the last Ice Age paved the way for agrarian civilization and, ultimately, our present social structures. An engrossing combination of natural science and social history: glaciology and sociology writ large.
E=Mc2
Paperback,
11/08/2016,
£9.99
£8.99
'David Bodanis attempts to expalin the meaning, beauty and implications of the most famous equation in physics. Thanks to his clarity, wit and enthusiasm, he succeeds.' Simon Singh, Daily Telegraph
Telomerase Revolution: The Story of the Scientific Breakthrough that Holds the Key to Human Ageing
Paperback,
06/07/2017,
£9.99
£8.99
The Telomerase Revolution is the definitive work on the latest science on human ageing, covering both theory and clinical implications. It takes the reader to the forefront of the upcoming revolution in human medicine.
Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals are?
Paperback,
06/07/2017,
£10.99
£9.89
From world-renowned biologist and primatologist Frans de Waal, a groundbreaking work which challenges everything we think we know about animal intelligence.
Adapt: How We Can Learn From Nature's Strangest Inventions
Paperback,
06/07/2017,
£12.99
£11.69
Explore the science of biomimicry: full of fascinating natural facts, ingenious ideas and a glimpse into the future of human innovation.
Destination Mars
Paperback,
06/07/2017,
£7.99
£7.19
The first title in Icon's new Hot Science series, exploring the cutting edge of modern science.
Westonbirt Arboretum's Tree Spotter's Guide: The Definitive Guide to Britain's 100 Best Trees
Paperback,
06/07/2017,
£9.99
£8.99
In the depths of the Cotswolds, near Tetbury in Gloucestershire, lies one of the most beautiful tree gardens in the world. Known as Westonbirt Arboretum. Here you can find around 15,000 trees, each one lovingly labelled. Illustrated with artwork depicting the tree and leaf, this book will educate and entertain with features of landscape.
Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived: The Stories in Our Genes
Paperback,
07/09/2017,
£9.99
£8.00
A dazzling tour of the latest genetic discoveries which are blurring the boundaries between science and history - 'Brilliant, authoritative, surprising, captivating' BRIAN COX
Entertainment for Angels: Electricity in the Enlightenment
Paperback,
01/06/2017,
£8.99
£8.09
Benjamin Franklin's Enlightenment world of philosophy, spectacle and electricity
Sex, Botany and Empire: The Story of Carl Linnaeus and Joseph Banks
Paperback,
06/07/2017,
£8.99
£8.09
The sexual symbolism of Enlightenment botany.
Timekeepers: How the World Became Obsessed With Time
Paperback,
06/07/2017,
£8.99
£8.09
A witty and entertaining journey through time from the bestselling author of Just My Type and On the Map
30-Second Quantum Theory: The 50 most thought-provoking quantum concepts, each explained in half a minute
Hardback,
03/07/2014,
£12.99
£11.69
A beautifully illustrated, full-colour guide to one of science's most infamously impenetrable subjects.
Girls Who Code: Learn to Code and Change the World
Paperback,
24/08/2017,
£12.99
£11.69
Crack the code to your future dreams Since 2012, the organization Girls Who Code has been leading the charge to get girls interested in technology and coding.
What Colour is the Sun?: Mind-Bending Science Facts in the Solar System's Brightest Quiz
Paperback,
03/11/2016,
£7.99
£7.19
The mind-bending quiz book that every science geek needs in their Christmas stocking
Science is Beautiful: Disease and Medicine: Under the Microscope
Hardback,
07/09/2017,
£20.00
£18.00
Science is Beautiful collects the most fascinating microscopic photographs of our diseases along with the medicines we use to treat them.Featured are some of the most illuminating microscopic images of bacteria, viruses and cancers ever captured. These photographs are profoundly fascinating - and also beautiful.
Earth Gazers
Hardback,
07/09/2017,
£25.00
£22.50
The fascinating story of how we first came to see the earth from space.
Turing and the Universal Machine (Icon Science): The Making of the Modern Computer
Paperback,
07/09/2017,
£8.99
£8.09
The history of the computer is entwined with that of the modern world and most famously with the life of one man, Alan Turing. How did this device, which first appeared a mere 50 years ago, come to structure and dominate our lives so totally? An enlightening mini-biography of a brilliant but troubled man.
30-Second Maths: The 50 Most Mind-Expanding Theories in Mathematics, Each Explained in Half a Minute
Paperback,
01/09/2017,
£9.99
£8.99
From Rubik's cubes to Godel's incompleteness theorem, everything mathematical explained, with colour illustrations, in half a minute.
Into the Grey Zone: A Neuroscientist Explores the Border Between Life and Death
Hardback,
07/09/2017,
£16.99
£15.29
What does it mean if a mind can exist unharmed within a deeply damaged brain?Through cutting edge research and case studies that are poignant, tragic and uplifting, Dr Owen maps this inner universe of the self, showing us what it means to be alive and human.
I Contain Multitudes:Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life
Paperback,
07/09/2017,
£10.99
£9.89
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WELLCOME BOOK PRIZE 2017 AND THE ROYAL SOCIETY INSIGHT INVESTMENT SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2017THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERYour body is teeming with tens of trillions of microbes. I Contain Multitudes is science journalism at its best' Bill Gates
Chance: The Science and Secrets of Luck, Randomness and Probability
Hardback,
02/10/2014,
£7.99
£7.19
Why Can't Elephants Jump?
Paperback,
07/10/2010,
£7.99
£7.19
What's the storage capacity of the human brain in gigabytes? What's the farthest point on land from the sea? Why is frozen milk yellow? And why do flamingos stand on one leg? This book compiles readers' answers to these questions in the "Last Word" column of "New Scientist".
Farmer Buckley's Exploding Trousers
Paperback,
26/05/2011,
£10.99
£9.89
The all-but-forgotten heroes and highlights of everyday science
Ad Astra: An Illustrated Guide to Leaving the Planet
Hardback,
01/10/2017,
£16.99
£15.29
A stunning collection of space travel stories from science broadcaster, Dallas Campbell
Dinosaurium
Hardback,
19/10/2017,
£25.00
£22.50
A stunningly curated guide to dinosaurs, the Dinosaurium gallery features a comprehensive collection, from the legendary T. rex and Triceratops to lesser-known species such as Coelophysis and Tsintaosaurus. With artwork from Chris Wormell, accompanied by expertly written text.
Selfish Gene: 40th Anniversary edition
Paperback,
08/06/2016,
£9.99
£8.99
The 40th anniversary edition of the million copy international bestseller, with a new epilogue from the author. As relevant and influential today as when it was first published, this classic exposition of evolutionary thought, widely hailed for its stylistic brilliance and deep scientific insights, stimulated whole new areas of research.
Games Primates Play
Paperback,
24/05/2012,
£11.99
£10.79
An investigation of the evolution and economics of human relationships. It arms readers with knowledge of the scientific principles that ethologists, psychologists, economists, and other behavioural scientists have discovered in their quest to unravel the complexities of behaviour.
Materials science and technology dictionary
Paperback,
11/03/1993,
£14.99
£9.09
An essential reference for professionals and students alike
30 Second Quantum Theory
Paperback,
01/11/2017,
£9.99
£8.99
A beautifully illustrated, full-colour guide to one of science's most infamously impenetrable subjects.
Bumper Book of Things That Nobody Knows: 1001 Mysteries of Life, the Universe and Everything
Hardback,
02/11/2017,
£16.99
£15.29
A witty and fascinating exploration of the limits of human knowledge of our planet, its history and culture, and the universe beyond.
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