Science

How much do we really know about the place we call 'home'? In this sweeping, timely book, Nicholas Crane tells the story of Britain.Over the course of 12,000 years of continuous human occupation, the British landscape has been transformed form a European...

The information age owes its existence to a little-known but crucial development, the theoretical study of logic and the foundations of mathematics. The Great Formal Machinery Works draws on original sources and rare archival materials to trace the...

Obesity, autism, mental health problems, IBS, allergies, auto-immunity, cancer. Does the answer to the modern epidemic of 'Western' diseases lie in our gut? You are 10% human. For every one of your cells, there are nine impostors hitching a...

Exam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: ChemistryFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2017With My Revision Notes you can:- Manage your own revision with step-by-step support from experienced teacher and examiner George Facer- Apply...

What is ethics? Where do moral standards come from? Are they based on emotions, reason, or some innate sense of right and wrong? For many scientists, the key lies entirely in biology - especially in Darwinian theories of evolution and self-preservation...

With a new afterword, Why You Are Here: A speech on the opening of the COP26 climate summitAs a young man, I felt I was out there in the wild, experiencing the untouched natural world - but it was an illusion. The tragedy of our time has been happening...

We all fear pain and we will do almost anything to avoid it. In The Meaning of Pain, renowned osteopath Nick Potter presents a radical new approach to treating chronic pain. He draws on insights from biology, evolution and social behaviour to help us...

Following Russia's aggressive war in Ukraine, the world is suddenly gripped by concerns over energy security. And yet, there is an even greater threat ahead - one that is much more likely to shape the events of the twenty-first century than the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780802149329Author Michael J StephenFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Black CatPublisher Black Cat

'This is about gob-smacking science at the far end of reason ... Take it nice and easy and savour the experience of your mind being blown without recourse to hallucinogens' Nicholas Lezard, Guardian For most people, quantum theory is a byword...

A compelling argument for including the human perspective within science, and for how human experience makes science possible."This is by far the best book I've read this year." -Michael Pollan, Professor of the Practice of Non-fiction, Harvard...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781608687107Author Joanna MacyFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint New World LibraryPublisher New World Library

Uncover the Earth's inner secrets as you explore the world's most magnificent volcanoes and earthquakes like never before. Become an eyewitness to the world's most explosive volcanoes and powerful earthquakes with this picture-led guide that will take...

"This little book is big fun."-Michael PollanAn illustrated mini-encyclopedia of fungal lore, from John Cage and Terence McKenna to mushroom sex and fairy ringsFungipedia presents a delightful A-Z treasury of mushroom lore. With more than 180 entries-on...

Become a space traveller and explore our Solar System and the Universe beyond in a cool mini encyclopedia that's packed with pictures.With space facts at your fingertips, Pocket Eyewitness Space makes learning about space fun. With more than 170 profiles...

Level: KS3 Subject: Geography Complete coverage of the KS3 Geography course Clear and concise revision notes, plus seven practice opportunities for every topic:* quick tests to...

Which is the densest element? Which has the largest atoms? And why are some elements radioactive? From the little-known uses of gold in medicine to the development of the hydrogen bomb, this is a fresh new look at the Periodic Table. Combining cutting...

In Atmospheric Things Derek P. McCormack explores how atmospheres are imagined, understood, and experienced through experiments with a deceptively simple object: the balloon. Since the invention of balloon flight in the late eighteenth century, balloons...

The story of the most significant biological breakthrough of the century - the discovery of the structure of DNA.'It is a strange model and embodies several unusual features. However, since DNA is an unusual substance, we are not hesitant in being bold'...

RSPB Spotlight: Hedgehogs is packed with eye-catching, informative colour photos, and features succinct and detailed text written by a knowledgeable naturalist. Much loved - but about to be lost? The Hedgehog regularly tops polls of the UK's favourite...

This text is primarily intended to accompany an advanced undergraduate course in atomic physics. However, the elementary atomic physics covered in the early chapters should be accessible to undergraduates when they are first introduced to the subject...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780898158397Author Paul StametsFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 584gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780982456064Author Peter Roger BregginFormat PaperbackPage Count 690Imprint Lake Edge PressPublisher Lake Edge PressWeight(grams) 907g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426325502Author Christina WilsdonFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

A richly illustrated guide to lichens and their biologyExisting at the margins of life, lichens are the result of symbiotic relationships between fungi and photosynthesizing partners in the form of algae or cyanobacteria. Comprising more than twenty...

Enrich and update your KS3 Science curriculum and prepare today's pupils for GCSE 9-1 Science with this engaging and flexible student book. Winner Teach Secondary Curriculum Impact Award 2023 ...

Catology explores the bizarre and very funny world of feline science.Vital questions answered include:Why do cats have a secret second nose?Why don't cats fart (but dogs do)?Do cats feel guilt, love, happiness or jealousy?Why are cats' tongues covered in...

For many years, de Waal has observed chimpanzees soothe distressed neighbors and bonobos share their food. Now he delivers fascinating fresh evidence for the seeds of ethical behavior in primate societies that further cements the case for the biological...

THE TIMES SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEARNEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEARFINALIST FOR THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYA revelatory and vibrant story of measurement which will make you look at the world around you anew.'A wildly...

Protecting Group Chemistry provides an overview of the general methods that are used to block the reactivity of - i.e. protect - specific functional grops thus allowing others, present within the same molecule, to be manipulated unambiguously. An...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781927166529Author Fiona McphersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 276Imprint Wayz PressPublisher Wayz Press

Karpathos, a mountainous island with rugged terrain and magnificent landscapes, is one of the most authentic places in Greece. It has endless sandy beaches in the south and secluded coves with emerald-blue waters in the north. The more developped south...

Beloved MIT professor Walter Lewin, whose riveting physics lectures have made him a YouTube super-star, offers a mind-opening and delightful journey through the most intriguing discoveries in physics. A wonderful raconteur, Lewin takes readers on a...

Organized around the central theme of homeostasis how the body meets changing demands while maintaining the internal constancy necessary for all cells and organs to function HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY helps you appreciate the integrated functioning of the human...

Exam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Human Biology First Teaching: August 2018 First Exam: May 2019Get your best grade with comprehensive course notes and advice from Scotland's top experts, fully updated for the latest changes to SQA Higher assessment...

In Darwin's Dangerous Idea: Evolution and the Meanings of Life Daniel C. Dennett argues that the theory of evolution can demystify the miracles of life without devaluing our most cherished beliefs. From the moment it first appeared, Charles Darwin's...

Modified gravity theories have been a main focus of theoretical cosmology research in the past decade or so, and have been quickly developing into a mature research field that attracts attention, interest and effort from both theoretical and...

Exam Board: AQALevel: AS/A-levelSubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016AQA ApprovedDevelop students' experimental, analytical and evaluation skills with contemporary and topical biology examples, practical assessment guidance...

This workbook: targets key misconceptions and barriers to help your students get back on track addresses areas of underperformance in a systematic way, with a unique approach that builds, develops and extends students' skills gets students ready for the...

Every night, above our heads, a drama of epic proportions is playing out. Diamond planets, zombie stars, black holes heavier than a billion Suns. The cast of characters is extraordinary, and each one has its own incredible story to tell. ...