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DNA: The Secret of Life, Fully Revised and Updated
Paperback,
02/10/2017,
£12.99
£11.69
Along with Francis Crick, James Watson was the discoverer of the double helix structure of the DNA molecule, realising both how it was able to reproduce itself and how, through its immense variety, it was able to pass on genetic instructions from one generation to the next.
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.
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.
I Contain Multitudes:Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life
Paperback,
07/09/2017,
£8.99
£8.09
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
Beyond the Sky: You and the Universe
Hardback,
07/09/2017,
£12.99
£11.69
UK and Ireland's best-loved comedian Dara O Briain takes you on a journey from the safety of your comfiest chair to the furthest reaches of space (and beyond!)
Origins: The Scientific Story of Creation
Paperback,
14/09/2017,
£16.99
£15.29
Jim Baggott sets out the scientific story of creation - 13.8 billion years from the Big Bang to human consciousness, via the origins of space and time, mass and light, stars, the habitable earth, and life itself. From astrophysics to biology, the whole inspiring picture is here.
Science is Beautiful: Disease and Medicine: Under the Microscope
Hardback,
07/09/2017,
£20.00
£18.00
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.
Dawn of the New Everything: A Journey Through Virtual Reality
Hardback,
15/11/2017,
£20.00
£18.00
Jaron Lanier, `the father of Virtual Reality ... a high-tech genius' (Sunday Times), tells the extraordinary story of how in just over three decades Virtual Reality went from being a dream to a reality - and how its power to turn dreams into realities will transform us and our world.
Planet Hunters: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life
Hardback,
01/08/2017,
£16.95
£15.26
This is the story of our search for life on other planets, from 16th-century heretic Giordano Bruno to the Kepler Space Telescope today. Astronomer Lucas Ellerbroek interviews the leading figures in the field, to give first-hand accounts of the modern history of exo-planet hunting.
Charles Darwin: Victorian Mythmaker
Hardback,
07/09/2017,
£25.00
£22.50
A radical reappraisal of Charles Darwin from the bestselling author of Victoria: A Life
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
Ask an Astronaut: My Guide to Life in Space (Official Tim Peake Book)
Hardback,
19/10/2017,
£20.00
£14.00
The new book from astronaut Tim Peake, the number one bestselling author of Hello, is this planet Earth? From training to launch, from his historic spacewalk to re-entry, he reveals for readers of all ages the cutting-edge science behind his ground-breaking experiments, and the wonders of day-to-day life on board the International Space Station.
Bumper Book of Things That Nobody Knows: 1001 Mysteries of Life, the Universe and Everything
Hardback,
02/11/2017,
£14.99
£13.49
A witty and fascinating exploration of the limits of human knowledge of our planet, its history and culture, and the universe beyond.
Cold Blood
Hardback,
08/05/2014,
£16.99
£15.29
As a boy, the author loved to encounter wild creatures and catch them for his back-garden zoo. In a country without many large animals, newts caught his attention first of all, as the nearest he could get to the African wildlife he watched on television. This book offers an original and perceptive memoir about our relationship with nature.
Scientific Revolution
Paperback,
27/03/1998,
£13.00
£11.70
This work contains Steven Shapin's historical exploration into the origins of the modern scientific worldview. What historians have traditionally called the Scientific Revolution was, in Shapin's view, a diversity of practices and ideas, developed over the course of nearly two centuries.
Science, A History
Paperback,
07/08/2003,
£14.99
£13.49
Galileo, tried by the Inquisition for his ideas, to Newton, who wrote his rivals out of the history books. This book tells the story of the men and women who changed the way we see the world, and the turbulent times they lived in.
Mechanical Turk
Hardback,
25/04/2002,
£12.99
£6.99
The true story of the infamous 18th-century automaton, linking a cast of characters such as Napoleon, Beethoven and Poe. This tale of an early chess-playing machine provides an accessible inroad into the history of the complex relationship between magic, man, mind, and machine.
Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived: The Stories in Our Genes
Paperback,
07/09/2017,
£9.99
£8.99
A dazzling tour of the latest genetic discoveries which are blurring the boundaries between science and history - 'Brilliant, authoritative, surprising, captivating' BRIAN COX
Wild Animals I Have Known
Hardback,
23/11/2017,
£12.99
£11.69
Meet Old Lobo, a gigantic grey wolf whose death-defying predations on sheep and cattle herds are the scourge of farmers and ranchers in the Currumpaw region of northern New Mexico.
Dancing Bees: Karl Von Frisch and the Discovery of the Honeybee Language
Paperback,
23/10/2017,
£16.00
£14.40
Apollo: The extraordinary visual history of the iconic space programme
Hardback,
07/09/2017,
£20.00
£14.00
Explore the iconic Apollo space missions and moon landings through these stunning infographics and data visualisations. If you like space, this book is for you.
Reality Frame: Relativity and our place in the universe
Paperback,
07/12/2017,
£9.99
£8.99
A thrilling journey from empty space all the way to the human mind.
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.
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,
£8.99
£8.09
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.
Map of the Invisible: Journeys into Particle Physics
Hardback,
15/09/2017,
£16.99
£15.29
Beautifully illustrated, with gradually evolving maps offering an inventive visual glossary as the journey progresses, A Map of the Invisible provides an essential introduction to our world, and to particle physics.
Moving Heaven and Earth (Icon Science): Copernicus and the Solar System
Paperback,
07/12/2017,
£8.99
£8.09
An insight into the fundamental workings of the cosmos.
Thinking About Almost Everything
Paperback,
05/03/2009,
£15.00
£13.50
Contains entries on terror, the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, climate change, plant genetics, race, humans and animals, music theology, and the Willmore Conjecture. This book shows how even the most intricate and complex knowledge can enliven public curiosity and spark new thinking on issues either known or yet to be discovered.
How to Make a Tornado
Paperback,
01/10/2009,
£7.99
£7.19
Part of the "New Scientist" series, this book investigates everything from what it's like to die, to exploding trousers and recycled urine.
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.
9781846681882
Hardback,
25/04/2001,
£19.95
£6.99
Separating fact from fiction, the authors distinguish between the quest to prolong life and the dream of living long lives while remaining independent and in good health. They offer an understanding of health, disease and ageing to maximize the length and quality of life.
Long, Long Life of Trees
Hardback,
02/08/2016,
£18.99
£17.09
A lyrical tribute to the diversity of trees, their physical beauty, their special characteristics and uses, and their ever-evolving meanings
Planet Earth the First 4.5 Billion Years: The Origins, Evolution, Geology and Life of Our Home Planet
Hardback,
23/10/2015,
£22.99
£20.69
Tamed: Ten Species that Changed our World
Hardback,
15/10/2017,
£20.00
£18.00
**'A masterpiece of evocative scientific storytelling.' BRIAN COX****'The best popular book on broad-sweep history since Guns, Germs and Steel.'** Peter ForbesThe extraordinary story of the species that became our allies.
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.
Infinite Monkey Cage - How to Build a Universe
Hardback,
19/10/2017,
£20.00
£14.00
The Infinite Monkey Cage, the legendary BBC Radio 4 programme, brings you this irreverent celebration of scientific marvels. Join us on a hectic leap through the grand and bizarre ideas conjured up by human imagination, from dark matter to consciousness via neutrinos and earthworms.
Adventures of a Young Naturalist: The Zoo Quest Expeditions
Hardback,
21/09/2017,
£25.00
£17.50
THE EARLY ADVENTURES OF A YOUNG DAVID ATTENBOROUGHZoo Quest expeditions in Guyana, Indonesia and Paraguay - the perfect Christmas present for fans of Ranulph Fiennes and Gerald Durrell
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