Science

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2018 Bestselling author Simon Winchester writes a magnificent history of the pioneering engineers who developed precision machinery to allow us to see as far as the moon and as...

Anatomy and Physiology is a complex subject spanning many health science disciplines. Principles of Anatomy and Physiology has always been recognized for its pioneering homeostatic approach to learning the subject. This International Adaptation of the...

A revised and updated edition of the classic work to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the first moon landing 'It left me spellbound ... belongs to the same tradition as Tom Wolfe's The Right Stuff' Sunday Times 'Fascinating. A wonderful book'...

Oxygen has had extraordinary effects on life. Three hundred million years ago, in Carboniferous times, dragonflies grew as big as seagulls, with wingspans of nearly a metre. Researchers claim they could have flown only if the air had contained more...

Exam Board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: ChemistryFirst Teaching: August 2018First Exam: June 2019Full course coverage in this new Higher Chemistry textbook, updated for the latest changes to the SQA coursework and question papers.- In-text, Study and...

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: AQA Level: A Level Subject: Chemistry First teaching: September 2015; first exams: June 2017 Written and checked by curriculum and specification experts, this Student...

Geoffrey West's research centres on a quest to find unifying principles and patterns connecting everything, from cells and ecosystems to cities, social networks and businesses.Why do organisms and ecosystems scale with size in a remarkably universal and...

Molecular Biology is the story of the molecules of life, their relationships, and how these interactions are controlled. It is an expanding field in life sciences, and its applications are wide and growing. We can now harness the power of molecular...

Exam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: ChemistryFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: Summer 2018The second edition of this textbook has been fully revised and updated to reflect changes made tothe SQA syllabus from 2017 onwards. New features...

Get a rock-solid grasp on geology Geology For Dummies is ideal reading for anyonewith an interest in the fundamental concepts of geology, whether they're lifelong learners with a fascination for the subject or college students interested in pursuing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486472072Author Stephen P TimoshenkoFormat PaperbackPage Count 560Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

The third edition of the defining text for the graduate-level course in Electricity and Magnetism has finally arrived! It has been 37 years since the first edition and 24 since the second. The new edition addresses the changes in emphasis and...

Top ten Sunday Times Bestseller 'Engaging, ambitious and creative' Guardian Where are we? Are we alone? Who are we? Why are we here? What is our future? ...

Exam Board: EdexcelLevel: IGCSESubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: Summer 2019Develop your students' scientific thinking and practical skills with this second edition, fully updated to match the new 2017 specifications.- Build...

The fungi realm has been called the "hidden kingdom," a mysterious world populated by microscopic spores, gigantic mushrooms and toadstools, and a host of other multicellular organisms ranging widely in color, size, and shape. The Kingdom of Fungi...

Shortlisted for the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award, and one of The Observer's 'Thirty books to help us understand the world'. Are we really to blame for the climate crisis? Over 70 per cent of global emissions come from the...

A fascinating look at what's rattling around in your skull Neuroscience For Dummies introduces you to the mind-boggling study of the human brain. It tracks to the content of a typical introductory neuroscience class at the college level -and it's perfect...

The most comprehensive reference guide to the world's sharks-now fully revised and updatedSharks of the World is the essential illustrated guide for anyone interested in these magnificent creatures. Now fully revised and updated, it covers 536 of the...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERLONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2024FOYLE'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023LONGLISTED FOR BLACKWELL'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023ONE OF THE GUARDIAN'S BEST IDEAS BOOKS OF 2023ONE OF THE TELEGRAPH'S...

This book unravels the complex mechanisms involved in global real estate capital markets, enabling the reader to understand how they have grown and evolved, how they function, what determines market pricing, and how the public and private debt and equity...

Exam Board: ISEBLevel: 11 PlusSubject: ScienceFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: Autumn 2018Prepare for the most challenging of pre-tests and 11 plus independent school entrance exams with five levelled exam papers designed to test pupils' ability...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692767047Author Robert Anton WilsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 246Imprint Hilaritas Press, LLC.Publisher Hilaritas Press, LLC.Weight(grams)...

This Very Short Introduction uses Newton's own unpublished writings to provide fascinating insight into the man who kept the Royal Society under his thumb, was Head of the Mint, and whose contributions to our understanding of the heavens and the earth...

The book includes 29 pieces in a range of jazz and light-hearted styles, supported by witty illustrations. It begins with wonderfully simple repertoire that succeeds in being both truly jazzy and very easy.Piano Time Jazz Book 1 is around the level of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781940380148Author John R TaylorFormat HardbackImprint University Science BooksPublisher University Science Books

This ninth edition adds a section examining the modern context of fluid mechanics and associated issues including climate change, new forms of energy generation, and fresh water conservation.About the AuthorJohn Ward-Smith was Senior Lecturer in the...

'A gripping exploration of one of the most fundamental, but also perplexing aspects of existence.' PROF. LEWIS DARTNELL, author of Origins'Such an enjoyable read...full of delightful nuggets that you will want to impress your friends and family with.'...

Jim Al-Khalili is about to untangle the world's greatest science conundrums...___________How does the fact that it gets dark at night prove the Universe must have started with a big bang? Where are all the aliens? Why does the length of a piece of string...

Chemistry enables our eyes to detect the world around us; it determines whether something tastes sweet or sour; it helps genetic information pass accurately from one generation to the next. Ultimately, chemistry powers life itself. We don't need to dig...

An introductory guide to 180 species of bird commonly found throughout Scotland in the best-selling pocketable Gem format. Unlike many field guides, Gem Scottish Birds does not cover birds which only visit occasionally, or which occur in such...

In this classic work that continues to inspire many readers, Jim Lovelock puts forward his idea that the Earth functions as a single organism. Written for non-scientists, Gaia is a journey through time and space in search of evidence in support of a...

By tackling the most central ideas in chemistry, Why Chemical Reactions Happen provides the reader with all the tools and concepts needed to think like a chemist. The text takes a unified approach to the subject, aiming to help the reader develop a real...

The ideal gift for aspiring astronomers. The sights in our Solar System are dynamic reminders of our planet's position as part of a larger neighbourhood. Study the ever-changing face of the Moon, watch the steady march of the planets against...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781577319542Author Marc BekoffFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint New World LibraryPublisher New World Library

This new extended edition of Story of Life is the perfect gift for those with a love of the natural world. Wander the galleries - open 365 days a year - and discover a collection of curated exhibits on every page, accompanied by informative text. Each...

A lavish and definitive view of the oceanic world - accompanying the landmark 7-part BBC series narrated by Sir David Attenborough. With over 200 breath-taking photographs and stills from the BBC Natural History Unit's spectacular footage, this...

Secure the key science skills and knowledge students need to succeed in the new KS3 Science curriculum with Pupil Book 2. Engage students of all levels in KS3 Science with clearly differentiated material.Introduce fundamental ideas in the blue...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780679734161Author Henry PetroskiFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Vintage BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 261gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

Devising and performing a scientific experiment is an art, and it is common to hear scientists talk about the 'beauty' of an experiment. What does this mean in chemistry, the experimental science par excellence? And what are the most beautiful chemical...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781449963958Author Phd Dr Sc Ibrahim KarimFormat PaperbackPage Count 344Imprint CreateSpacePublisher CreateSpaceWeight(grams) 458gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...