Science

'The clouds are nature's poetry, and the most egalitarian of her displays, since everyone has an equally fantastic view of them. Clouds are for dreamers, and their contemplation benefits the soul. Yet their beauty is so everyday as to be in danger of...

Analytical mechanics is a set of mathematical tools used to describe a wide range of physical systems, both in classical mechanics and beyond. It offers a powerful and elegant alternative to Newtonian mechanics; however it can be challenging to learn due...

Introduction to Research Methods contains everything from developing an initial idea into a proposal, through to analysing data and reporting results. Whether you have to undertake a project as part of your coursework, or as part of your employment, or...

The plain-English guide to understanding quantum physics Mastering quantum physics is no easy feat, but with the help of Quantum Physics For Dummies you can work at your own pace to unlock key concepts and fascinating facts. Packed with invaluable...

Reveal extraordinary stories form nature by best-selling author Ben Hoare with this awe-inspiring animal book for curious kids aged 6-8.The world is filled with curious objects made by plants, animals, and even by the Earth itself. The wonder of wildlife...

Biochemistry is a major new textbook designed and created specifically for briefer courses in the subject. Written by Prof. Terry Brown of the University of Manchester (author of Genomes and Gene Cloning), the book provides the necessary detail and...

In twenty short books, Penguin brings you the classics of the environmental movement.From the Congo Basin to the traditions of the Kikuyu people, the lucid, incisive writings in The World We Once Lived In explore the sacred power of trees, and why humans...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2020 AND THE RUNCIMAN AWARD 2021A FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 'The best history of Greece around... Beautifully written and packed with insights about the culture and the people. I will be dipping into this...

Provide full coverage of the required practicals and build students' working scientifically skills with questions that enable them to apply their knowledge to new contexts. - Extend knowledge and build working scientifically skills with 'Further...

Packed with facts and tantalising anecdotes from experts and bursting with colour photographs, learn all about rocks and minerals in this fresh take on the subject that kids with love. It's time to learn everything about rocks and minerals! ...

Exam Board: ISEBLevel: KS2Subject: ScienceFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2017Science Year 4 covers all relevant topics including habitats, plants, solids, liquids and gases, electrical circuits and friction. Rigorous exercises and...

*Books for Topics Recommended Reads: 50 Best Books for Year 1** Start Small, Think Big is a series that sets young readers on a journey of discovery, beginning from the small and familiar to new areas of knowledge where they really have to think big! ...

Packed with captivating illustrations from National Geographic and MindTap's anywhere, anytime digital learning tools, Miller/Spoolman's LIVING IN THE ENVIRONMENT, 20th edition, empowers you with the knowledge and inspiration to make a difference in...

Exam Board: OCRLevel: A-levelSubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016This is an OCR endorsed resourceEncourage students to learn independently and build on their knowledge with this textbook that leads students seamlessly from...

'Compulsively readable...Green threatens to do for string theory what Stephen Hawking did for holes' New York TimesIn this international bestseller, Columbia University professor Brian Greene provides, in layman's terms, a comprehensive demystification...

We've crammed this book with brilliant revision and practice resources for both years of OCR B (Salters) A-Level Chemistry! Every topic is clearly explained with straightforward revision notes, helpful examples and full-colour diagrams. We've also...

A plain-English guide to advanced physics Does just thinking about the laws of motion make your head spin? Does studying electricity short your circuits? Physics II For Dummies walks you through the essentials and gives you easy-to-understand and...

A cocktail party. A terrorist cell. Ancient bacteria. An international conglomerate. All are networks, and all are a part of a surprising scientific revolution. In Linked , Albert-Laszlo Barabasi, the nation's foremost expert in the new science of...

This book contains three full sets of practice papers for Key Stage 3 Science - ideal preparation for the in-school tests that most pupils take at the end of Year 9 (age 14). Each set contains two hour-long tests: Paper A and Paper B. Detailed answers...

In this lively and controversial book Elaine Morgan presents a challenging interpretation to the question of human evolution. With brilliant logic she argues that our hominid ancestors began to evolve in response to an aquatic environment. Millions of...

Endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education for full syllabus coverage.Rely on a course with international focus and examples and case studies from around the world, which has been especially written to cover the Cambridge International AS &...

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...

Practice your way to a high score in your anatomy & physiology class The human body has 11 major anatomical systems, 206 bones, and dozens of organs, tissues, and fluids-that's a lot to learn if you want to ace your anatomy & physiology class! Luckily,...

"A paradigm-smashing chronicle of joyous entanglement that will make you acknowledge your own entanglement in the ancient and ever-new web of being."--Charles Foster, author of Being a Beast Are trees social beings? In this international bestseller,...

In the second, revised edition of a well-established textbook, the author strikes a balance between quantitative rigor and intuitive understanding, using a lively, informal style. The first chapter provides a detailed historical introduction to the...

Most people remember chemistry from their schooldays as largely incomprehensible, a subject that was fact-rich but understanding-poor, smelly, and so far removed from the real world of events and pleasures that there seemed little point, except for the...

Two new Revision Workbooks covering Eduqas AS and A Level Physics. Revision Workbook 1 covers Components 1 and 2, Revision Workbook 2 covers Component 3 and Options A, B, C & D. Each Revision Workbook provides a comprehensive collection of...

Nuclear physics began long before the identification of fundamental particles, with J. J. Thomson's discovery of the electron at the end of the 19th century, which implied the existence of a positive charge in the atom to make it neutral. In this Very...

The first book by astronaut Tim Peake - a mesmerising collection of over 150 of Tim's stunning photographs taken on board the International Space Station, many of which have never been seen before. Including a personal commentary from Tim, this is an...

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Elephant's on Acid comes a collection of the wackiest theories from science and history.What if we're living inside a black hole? What if we've already found extraterrestrial life? What if the dinosaurs died in...

'Indecently entertaining.' A Daily Mail Book of the Week An Amazon US Best Book of 2022 'A fascinating tale of poisons and poisonous deeds which both educates and entertains.' - Kathy Reichs As...

Exam Board: CCEALevel: GCSESubject: GeographyFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: June 2019This title has been endorsed for use with the CCEA GCSE Geography specificationConfidently navigate the new content and assessment requirements with a fully...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781319325398Author John GrotzingerFormat PaperbackPage Count 650Imprint Bedford/Saint Martin'sPublisher Macmillan Learning

The fully revised and expanded second edition of the ground-breaking book that made the fascinating micro-moth group accessible to the general naturalist. Written by a team of moth experts under the editorship of Phil Sterling, this is a complete...

The visually arresting and often misunderstood octopus has long captured popular imagination. With an alien appearance and an uncanny intellect, this exceptional sea creature has inspired fear in famous lore and legends-from the giant octopus attack in...

The 2022 edition of Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors, known as 'The Orange Guide', is the essential reference for all manufacturers and distributors of medicines in the UK.It provides you with a single authoritative...

Exam Board: CCEALevel: A-levelSubject: GeographyFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018Reinforce students' geographical understanding throughout their course; clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers help students improve their...

'Brilliant. You won't find a clearer, more engaging guide to what we know (or would like to know) about the universe and how it is put together' Bill BrysonCelebrated physicist and global bestselling author Paul Davies tells the story of the universe in...

This updated edition addresses the examined units of the CCEA AS level Life and Health Sciences specification (including the recently-proposed revisions). It covers both the Single and Double Award courses, through the study of the following units:* AS...

Will technology change what it means to be human??You don't have to be a computer scientist to have discerning conversations about artificial intelligence and technology. We all wonder where we're headed. Even now, technological innovations and machine...