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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards (Science/Technology) 2021.Book InformationISBN 9781950665792Author Steven E. KooninFormat HardbackPage Count...

Power from Steam is the first comprehensive history of the steam engine in 50 years, following the development of the reciprocating steam engine. Hills covers its history from its earliest form to the beginning of the twentieth century when it was...

Exam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Human Biology First Teaching: August 2018 First Exam: June 2019Ensure that students are prepared for every aspect of Higher Human Biology with the new edition of this popular textbook from James Torrance and his...

The Pleasure of Finding Things Out is a magnificent treasury of the best short works of Richard P. Feynman,from interviews and speeches to lectures and printed articles. A sweeping, wide-ranging collection, it presents an intimate and fascinating view...

The renowned Oxford Chemistry Primers series, which provides focused introductions to a range of important topics in chemistry, has been refreshed and updated to suit the needs of today's students, lecturers, and postgraduate researchers. The rigorous,...

It gives thorough expert explanations, worked examples and plenty of exam practice in Physics calculations. It can be used as a course support book as well as for exam practice.Book InformationISBN 9780748767489Author T L LoweFormat PaperbackPage Count...

Discover the fascinating world of Ireland's diverse and astonishing collection of native wildflowers. This new edition reflects the many changes to our botanical knowledge since The Wildflowers of Ireland was first published in 2014. There's updated...

_________________Includes a foreword by STEPHEN FRY'A classic for our time...And all time.' - Michael Shermer'The words of Hitchens, Dawkins, Harris and Dennett are needed more than ever. These are the heirs to Voltaire.' - Matt RidleyKnown as the 'four...

All-new edition of the world's leading vertebrate palaeontology textbook, now addressing key evolutionary transitions and ecological drivers for vertebrate evolution Richly illustrated with cladograms of all major vertebrate taxa, Vertebrate...

THE AWARD-WINNING INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER, FROM THE AUTHOR OF FIRE WEATHER, WINNER OF THE 2023 BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NONFICTIONWINNER OF A WINDHAM-CAMPBELL PRIZE 2014'Absolutely spellbinding' New York Times'Will change how many people think about...

Wolves hold an almost mythical status in the cultural history of Europe and North America. For hundreds of years, they have been the subject of fairy tales and other lore, embodying mystery, cunning, and sometimes threat. People are drawn to their...

'IMPRESSIVE AND ILLUMINATING' TOM HANKS This is the definitive account of the heroic Apollo programme. When astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took their 'giant leap for mankind' across a ghostly lunar landscape, they were watched by some 600...

A practical, complete, and easy-to-use guide for understanding major chemistry concepts and terms Master the fundamentals of chemistry with this fast and easy guide. Chemistry is a fundamental science that touches all other sciences, including biology,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781954118676Author Neil TheiseFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Spiegel & GrauPublisher Random House USA Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781628600582Author Kelly StarrettFormat HardbackPage Count 368Imprint Victory Belt PublishingPublisher Victory Belt PublishingWeight(grams) 1280g

'To read Being Ecological is to be caught up in a brilliant display of intellectual pyrotechnics' P.D.Smith, GuardianWhy is everything we think we know about ecology wrong?Is there really any difference between 'humans' and 'nature'?Does this mean we...

The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material. This is the perfect pocket guide for nature enthusiasts keen to identify the most commonly seen butterflies and moths in...

How do you remember more and forget less? How can you earn more and become more creative just by moving house? And how do you pack a car boot most efficiently? ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781472919908Author Tim MackrillFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint T & AD PoyserPublisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

A fascinating insight into the badger's world. Badger biology, life in the sett, rescue & rehabilitation, consultancy, badgers & farming, and badger-watching with George Pearce - an expert on badgers. George has surveyed over 700 sites, visited 1,500...

Target exam success with My Revision Notes.Our updated approach to revision will help you learn, practise and apply your skills and understanding. Coverage of key content from Year 1 is combined with practical study tips and effective revision strategies...

This satisfyingly chunky book has everything students need for success in AQA AS-Level Chemistry and Year 1 of AQA A-Level Chemistry! It contains in-depth, accessible notes explaining every topic, supported by clear diagrams, photographs, tips and...

A new, fully updated edition of David Attenborough's groundbreaking Life on Earth. David Attenborough's unforgettable meeting with gorillas became an iconic moment for millions of television viewers. Life on Earth, the series and accompanying...

Develop and learn to apply your knowledge, progressing from basic concepts to more complicated Chemistry, with worked examples, practical activities and mathematical support in this updated, all-in-one textbook for Years 1 and 2.Written for the AQA...

'An astonishingly good read, gripping and thought-provoking' William Lane Craig 'If you wanted to understand Stephen Hawking but couldn't face the maths, this is the book for you.' Dr Althea Wilkinson, Jodrell Bank Stephen Hawking kept breaking...

Build strong potential for the latest Cambridge assessments with this clear Revision Guide. It works alongside the Student Book to reinforce your students' knowledge and understanding, clarifying all the key concepts. The course is mapped to the latest...

"Meshing deft scientific text with Tuttle's sumptuous images, it's a superb introduction to the baroque morphologies and flying prowess of these beguiling beasts."- NatureBats: An Illustrated Guide to All Species looks in detail at the more than 1,300...

'This is not simply a book of ideas, it is also a book of stories, most astounding, many heartbreaking' - Bryan Appleyard, SUNDAY TIMESSince the discovery of DNA, scientists have believed that genes are fixed entities that cannot be changed by...

This is the third edition of the highly successful book, Biological Science. The text has been revised and updated to provide comprehensive coverage of the latest syllabuses. New material has been added in the following areas: human health and disease,...

This CGP Complete Revision & Practice book is the perfect way to prepare for AQA AS-Level (and Year 1 of A-Level) Biology. It's packed with straightforward study notes, helpful examples and full-colour diagrams. We've included more challenging exam...

The essential photographic guide to Ireland's wildlife. Collins Complete Irish Wildlife describes almost all the mammals, birds, fish and butterflies of Ireland likely to be encountered by the keen amateur naturalist, as well as all the common...

Did you know that there are more than 60 active volcanoes in Europe today? Or that the longest-existing lava lake is in Ethiopia? Or that Mount Stromboli off the coast of Italy has been in almost continuous eruption for the past 2000 years? Illustrated...

The classic textbook on fluid mechanics is revised and updated by Dr. David Dowling to better illustrate this important subject for modern students. With topics and concepts presented in a clear and accessible way, Fluid Mechanics guides students from...

How to handle everything (and everyone) around you when all hell breaks loose, from the international bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.Not everything goes the way we want it to - the world or people around us sometimes just spin out of control...

'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...

An Independent Climate Book of the Year 2023 In this sweeping work of science and history, the renowned climate scientist and author of The New Climate War shows us the conditions on Earth that allowed humans not only to exist but thrive, and how they...

This brilliant CGP Exam Practice Workbook has all the practice needed to master the AQA AS-Level (and Year 1 of A-Level) Physics course. There's an enormous variety of ultra-realistic exam questions covering every topic, including a section of mixed...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780956188618Author Serena Roney-DougalFormat PaperbackPage Count 312Imprint Green Magic PublishingPublisher Green Magic PublishingWeight(grams)...

Paul Feyerabend's globally acclaimed work, which sparked and continues to stimulate fierce debate, examines the deficiencies of many widespread ideas about scientific progress and the nature of knowledge. Feyerabend argues that scientific advances can...

Meet Earthworm - pink, wriggly and busy helping everyone's gardens grow. In collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the UK's leading gardening charity, comes a charming...