Science

An illustrated look at corals and the reefs they build around the world, and the causes and dire consequences of their rapid disappearanceCorals are among the most varied lifeforms on Earth, ranging from mushroom corals and leather corals to button...

Niels Bohr, who pioneered the quantum theory of the atom, had a broad conception of his obligations as a physicist. They included not only a responsibility for the consequences of his work for the wider society, but also a compulsion to apply the...

From the New York Times bestselling authors of Abundance and Bold comes a practical playbook for technological convergence in our modern era.In their book Abundance, bestselling authors and futurists Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler tackled grand global...

A rich and fascinating exploration of the Volga River and its vital place in Russian history-named a Best Book of 2021 by the Financial Times "A memorable journey into the heart of Russian social, political, and cultural history."-Jennifer Eremeeva,...

'Sacks is rightly renowned for his empathy . . . anyone with a taste for the exotic will find this beautifully written book highly engaging' - Sunday Times Always fascinated by islands, Oliver Sacks is drawn to the Pacific by reports of the tiny atoll of...

Many readers will doubtless be astonished to learn that animals were being fired aloft in U.S. and Soviet research rockets in the late 1940s. In fact most people not only believe that the Russian space dog Laika was the first canine to be launched into...

From soulful self-reflection to boisterous jubilation, let New York based astrologer Sandy Sitron show you how to harness the changing energies of the moon and start living the life you've always wanted.'Beautiful and powerful' -- ***** Reader...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780992857288Author Robert M BlackFormat PaperbackPage Count 250Imprint Hamilton House Publishing LtdPublisher Hamilton House Publishing LtdWeight(grams)...

See the Earth revealed in amazing detail through more than 640 spectacular maps, along with fascinating fact files about countries all over the world.The world is a big place, but this best-selling reference atlas keeps things suitably small for children...

Cancer research has reached a major turning point, and no one is better qualified to explain the past two deacades' dramatic leaps forward in understanding this disease than world-renowned molecular biologist Robert Weinberg, director of the Oncology...

The world needs to turn away from fossil fuels and use clean, renewable sources of energy as soon as we can. Failure to do so will cause catastrophic climate damage sooner than you might think, leading to loss of biodiversity and economic and political...

David Attenborough is one of the most influential and admired figures in English television. When 26, he applied for a job in the BBC - which then meant radio - and was promptly turned down. But someone saw his rejected application and asked, would he...

This book is the ultimate flight-identification guide for the raptors of the Western Palaearctic, covering Europe, North Africa, the Middle East (including Arabia) to Central Asia. Raptors are notoriously hard to identify, even if seen well, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486659572Author Grant R. FowlesFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

"Read this book and you will learn how photosynthesis was discovered, how it works, and how we can produce more food to feed the world." - PAUL NURSE, Nobel Prize winner and author of What is Life?In Light to Life, biologist Raffael Jovine takes us on a...

Exam Board: SQALevel: S1-N4Subject: Physics Bring physics to life with this exciting new resource for S1-S3 classrooms! Provides in-depth coverage of Third Level and Fourth Level as well as National 3 and National 4Keep mixed level...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780806539966Author Marc J. SeiferFormat PaperbackPage Count 576Imprint Citadel Press Inc.,U.S.Publisher Citadel Press Inc.,U.S.

Packed with more than 640 high-definition maps and over 950 illustrations and diagrams, this is the ultimate world atlas.Fully revised and updated edition to encompass recent world events, this extensive atlas is an invaluable reference for home, school,...

The Little Ice Age tells the fascinating story of the turbulent, unpredictable, and often very cold years of modern European history. Using sources ranging from the dates of long-ago wine harvests and the business records of medieval monasteries to...

In his highly anticipated sequel to The Elements, Theodore Gray demonstrates how the elements of the periodic table combine to form the molecules that make up our world.Everything physical is made up of the elements and the infinite variety of molecules...

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...

A series of seminal technological revolutions has led to a new generation of electronic devices miniaturized to such tiny scales where the strange laws of quantum physics come into play. There is no doubt that, unlike scientists and engineers of the...

This volume introduces and systematically develops the calculus of 2-spinors. This is the first detailed exposition of this technique which leads not only to a deeper understanding of the structure of space-time, but also provides shortcuts to some very...

A NATIONAL BESTSELLER Publishers Weekly Bestseller USA Today Bestseller Wall Street Journal Bestseller Seattle Times Bestseller Amazon Bestseller Is this even a question? What is a woman? But all of a sudden, way too many people...

Made to Measure introduces a general audience to one of today's most exciting areas of scientific research: materials science. Philip Ball describes how scientists are currently inventing thousands of new materials, ranging from synthetic skin, blood,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781319119164Author Joseph GoodmanFormat HardbackPage Count 564Imprint W.H.Freeman & Co LtdPublisher Macmillan Learning

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

From the renowned naturalist Stephen Moss comes the must-have gift for bird lovers this Christmas. 'Wherever there is a stretch of water for them to find food and make their nest, you will come across swans' With beautiful illustrations...

This practical pocket guide is packed with information on 200 species of fungi found in Britain and the near Continent. There's an incredible variety that exists within the world of fungi, from the better-known groups such as the boletes and...

Instant Notes in Molecular Biology, Fourth Edition is the perfect text for undergraduates looking for a concise introduction to the subject, or a study guide to use before examinations. Each topic begins with a summary of essential facts an ideal...

Recent startling successes in machine intelligence using a technique called 'deep learning' seem to blur the line between human and machine as never before. Are computers on the cusp of becoming so intelligent that they will render humans obsolete? Harry...

This concise introduction offers students and researchers an overview of the discipline that connects genetics and evolution. Addressing the theories behind population genetics and relevant empirical evidence, John Gillespie discusses genetic drift,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250069276Author Martin J BlaserFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Picador USAPublisher Picador USAWeight(grams) 249gDimensions(mm) 210mm * 140mm * 19mm

'A book about one apocalypse - much less five - could have been a daunting read, were it not for the wit, lyricism, and clarity that Peter Brannen brings to every page.' Ed Yong, author of I Contain Multitudes Apocalypse, now? Death by fire, ice,...

"The powerful origin story of one of Yellowstone's greatest and most famous wolves." -Washington Post"[The Rise of Wolf 8] is a goldmine for information on all aspects of wolf behavior and clearly shows they are clever, smart, and emotional beings."...

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 2 is combined with practical study tips and effective revision strategies...

This is a 'Whole Earth Catalog' for the 21st century: an impressive and wide-ranging analysis of what's wrong with our societies, organizations, ideologies, worldviews and cultures - and how to put them right. The book covers the finance system,...

The permaculture classic that launched a new movement in edible, wildlife-friendly gardening! The Permaculture Garden shows you how to transform a yard or even the smallest space into a highly productive garden that works in harmony with nature...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250143792Author Gino Segr Format PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint Picador USAPublisher Picador USAWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm) 208mm * 137mm * 30mm

Experience the hauntingly beautiful world of orcas, and discover the stories that unfold when humans enter oceans alongside them.When intrepid biology student Hanne Strager volunteered to be the cook on a small research vessel in Norway's Lofoten...