Science

'This book is not just about life, but about discovery itself. It is about error and hubris, but also about wonder and the reach of science. And it is bookended with the ultimate question: How do we define the thing that defines us?' - Siddhartha...

Exam Board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR & WJEC Eduqas Level: GCSE Grade 9-1 Subject: Physics Suitable for the 2024 exams Practise and pass your...

Offering guidance on writing poetry, nonfiction, and fiction, Environmental and Nature Writing is a complete introduction to the art and craft of writing about the environment in a wide range of genres. With discussion questions and writing prompts...

"Doubt is our product," a cigarette executive once observed, "since it is the best means of competing with the 'body of fact' that exists in the minds of the general public. It is also the means of establishing a controversy." In this eye-opening...

After the death of her father, Sakellaraki's photography emerged as a passageway to navigate her personal grief. The project evolved to explore collective mourning in Greek society, ancestral rituals, private trauma and the passage of time-inspired by...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781637480052Author Erich von DanikenFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint New Page Books,USPublisher Red Wheel/Weiser

How far is a light year? Why isn't Pluto a planet anymore? Will the Universe end? What exactly is dark energy? How much does it cost to deliver a pizza to space? Uncover the answers to some of the most puzzling questions about space in this...

For GCSE Physics and GCSE Double Award ScienceHigher tier Create confident, literate and well-prepared students with skills-focused, topic-specific workbooks.Our Student Workbooks build students' understanding, developing the confidence and exam skills...

Published in 1872, The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals was a book at the very heart of Darwin's research interests - a central pillar of his 'human' series. This book engaged some of the hardest questions in the evolution debate, and it...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780956372819Author James V StoneFormat PaperbackPage Count 218Imprint Sebtel PressPublisher Sebtel PressWeight(grams) 299gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 12mm

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

How is The Colour Code different to other books on colour? Well, the short answer is that it is a whole lot more fun - not least because it is extensively illustrated. We don't just get a story about Mummy Brown (the pigment made from Egyptian mummies), ...

The Pocket Guide to the Insects of Costa Rica reveals the sheer number and diversity of insects and arthropods of the tropics. Every square meter of rainforest and cloud forest in Costa Rica offers up multitudes of gemlike tiny creatures with enough...

What Do You Care What Other People Think? Further Adventures of a Curious Character is a captivating collection of reminiscences from freewheeling scientific genius Richard P. Feynman. Richard Feynman - Nobel Laureate, teacher and iconic intellect -...

A fully revised and updated edition of the bestselling photographic guideHoverflies of Britain and Ireland is a beautifully illustrated photographic field guide to this increasingly popular group of insects, focusing on the species that can be most...

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: OCR Level: A Level Subject: Chemistry First teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2017 Written by the University of York project team for Salters Advanced...

It's an astonishing fact that capturing all the energy in just one hour's worth of sunlight would enable us to meet the planet's food and energy needs for an entire year.The Solar Revolution tells the story of how scientists are working to reconnect us...

A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 'Punchy, funny and invigorating ... Pinker is the high priest of rationalism' Sunday Times 'If you've ever considered taking drugs to make yourself smarter, read Rationality instead. It's cheaper, more entertaining, and...

Inductive zoology.In History of Animals Aristotle analyzes "differences"-in parts, activities, modes of life, and character-across the animal kingdom, in preparation for establishing their causes, which are the concern of his other zoological works...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781439248478Author Gal LuftFormat PaperbackPage Count 146Imprint Booksurge PublishingPublisher Booksurge PublishingWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

From the bestselling author of THE GIRL OF INK & STARS comes the perfect Christmas gift for young and old alike: an exciting adventure to the frozen north, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman. WINNER OF THE...

'I can't think of a better way to learn about artificial intelligence, and I've never had so much fun along the way' Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Option B AI is the technology of the future, but how does it actually...

Devon shows perhaps one of the most varied displays of geology in the British Isles. Intended for anyone with an interest in geology, The Geology of Devon covers the geological development of the county and adjacent areas from Devonian times to the...

For more than two decades, award-winning science and nature writer David Quammen has traveled to Earth's most far-flung and fragile destinations, sending back field notes from places caught in the tension between humans and the wild. This illuminating...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780957985872Author Antoine BechampFormat PaperbackPage Count 236Imprint Metropolis InkPublisher Metropolis InkWeight(grams) 306gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm...

Help students to develop their knowledge and build essential skills with practical assessment guidance and plenty of support for the new mathematical requirements in this updated, all-in-one textbook for Years 1 and 2.Combining everything your students...

There have been many books about Antarctica in the past, but all have focused on only one aspect of the continent - its science, its wildlife, the heroic age of exploration, personal experiences or the sheer awesome beauty of the landscape- but none have...

- Shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize 2019- A Sunday Times 'MUST READ'- 'An exciting introduction to a little-known microscopic universe.' Sunday Times- 'A seriously entertaining book.' Melanie Reid, The Times- As read on RADIO 4's BOOK...

Chemistry's most significant chart, the Periodic Table, and its 118 elements, is laid bare in this lively, accessible and compelling expose.The periodic table, created in the early 1860s by Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev, marked one of the most...

Can we do better in space than we ve done here on Earth? We ve pinpointed the destination, refined the technology, designed the habitat, outfitted our space residents. Are we forgetting something? A timely reminder that it s not just rocket science,...

A bold, inspiring, and multi-disciplinary exploration of cutting-edge human knowledge and capabilities-and how to harness their awesome, but terrifying potentialIn Superconvergence, leading futurist and OneShared.World founder Jamie Metzl explores how...

The laws of thermodynamics drive everything that happens in the universe. From the sudden expansion of a cloud of gas to the cooling of hot metal, and from the unfurling of a leaf to the course of life itself - everything is directed and constrained by...

The dangers of illegal drugs are well known and rarely disputed, but how harmful are alcohol and tobacco by comparison? The issue of what a drug is and how we should live with them affects us all: parents, teachers, users - anyone who has taken a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781927763803Author Erwin SchroedingerFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Minkowski Institute PressPublisher Minkowski Institute PressWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781526208767Author Geoff DannFormat PaperbackPage Count 512Imprint Anthropozoic BooksPublisher Anthropozoic Books

'A fantastic and varied collection of problems authored by some of the best puzzle setters around' - Alex Bellos'A book of delightful puzzles. It's just as good as you'd expect.' - Tim Harford'A marvellous miscellany of mysteries' - Simon Singh'Hours of...

Take a look through the lens and discover the beauty and science of the magnificent nightsky - and beyond! This stunningly-illustrated space book is split into eight sections that cover every aspectof astronomy. Learn about the history of discoveries in...

A lyrical tribute to the diversity of trees, their physical beauty, their special characteristics and uses, and their ever-evolving meanings Since the beginnings of history trees have served humankind in countless useful ways, but our relationship with...

The islands of the Galapagos, situated off the coast of Ecuador in South America, are home to some of the world's most fascinating wildlife and are visited by thousands of tourists each year. This series of books is designed to give visitors...

"In Mr. Swetz's learned and engrossing commentary on the text, you can find facts that will impress your boss and amaze your friends, such as the mathematical origins of the words 'counter, ' 'banks, ' and 'digits.' The rich historical details...