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General Relativity: The Theoretical Minimum by Leonard Susskind 9780141999869
RRP: $23.08$16.32The latest volume in The New York Times bestselling physics series explains Einstein's masterpiece: the general theory of relativityHe taught us classical mechanics, quantum mechanics and special relativity. Now, physicist Leonard Susskind, assisted by a... -
Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray by Sabine Hossenfelder
RRP: $37.78$21.71Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781541646766Author Sabine HossenfelderFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Basic BooksPublisher Basic BooksWeight(grams) 313gDimensions(mm) 210mm * 140mm *... -
The Beginning of Infinity: Explanations that Transform The World by David Deutsch
RRP: $27.28$19.09In our search for truth, how far have we advanced? This uniquely human quest for good explanations has driven amazing improvements in everything from scientific understanding and technology to politics, moral values and human welfare. But will progress... -
Chaos by James Gleick
RRP: $27.28$19.09Uncover one of the most exciting frontiers of modern physics in this fascinating, insightful and accessible overview of Chaos theory.'An exceedingly readable introduction to a new intellectual world' ObserverFrom the turbulence of the weather to the... -
Hello World: How to be Human in the Age of the Machine by Hannah Fry
RRP: $23.08$16.32_______________'One of the best books yet written on data and algorithms. . .deserves a place on the bestseller charts.' (The Times) You are accused of a crime. Who would you rather determined your fate - a human or an algorithm?An algorithm is more... -
Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems: Pre-University Physics and Maths Puzzles with Solutions by Thomas Povey
RRP: $39.88$28.58In Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems, Thomas Povey shares 109 of his favourite problems in physics and maths. A tour de force of imagination and exposition, he takes us by the hand and guides us through uncompromisingly challenging territory that... -
Physics I For Dummies by Steven Holzner
RRP: $44.08$26.78An easy-to-follow guide to introductory physics, from the Big Bang to relativity All science, technology, engineering, and math majors in college and university require some familiarity with physics. Other career paths, like medicine, are also only open... -
The Precipice: 'A book that seems made for the present moment' New Yorker by Toby Ord
RRP: $27.28$18.44What existential threats does humanity face? And how can we secure our future? 'The Precipice is a powerful book . . . Ord's love for humanity and hope for its future is infectious' Spectator 'Ord's analysis of the science is exemplary . . ... -
The Man from the Future: The Visionary Life of John von Neumann by Ananyo Bhattacharya
RRP: $23.08$14.95A FINANCIAL TIMES AND TLS BOOK OF THE YEARAn exhilarating new biography of John von Neumann: the lost genius who invented our world'A sparkling book, with an intoxicating mix of pen-portraits and grand historical narrative. Above all it fizzes with a... -
Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering: A Comprehensive Guide by K. F. Riley 9780521679718
RRP: $92.38$86.16The third edition of this highly acclaimed undergraduate textbook is suitable for teaching all the mathematics for an undergraduate course in any of the physical sciences. As well as lucid descriptions of all the topics and many worked examples, it... -
Probability Theory: The Logic of Science by E. T. Jaynes
RRP: $218.40$199.54The standard rules of probability can be interpreted as uniquely valid principles in logic. In this book, E. T. Jaynes dispels the imaginary distinction between 'probability theory' and 'statistical inference', leaving a logical unity and simplicity,... -
Maths on the Back of an Envelope: Clever ways to (roughly) calculate anything by Rob Eastaway
RRP: $20.98$13.94'Another terrific book by Rob Eastaway' SIMON SINGH 'A delightfully accessible guide to how to play with numbers' HANNAH FRY How many cats are there in the world? What's... -
Solving Mathematical Problems: A Personal Perspective by Terence Tao 9780199205608
RRP: $58.78$46.98Authored by a leading name in mathematics, this engaging and clearly presented text leads the reader through the various tactics involved in solving mathematical problems at the Mathematical Olympiad level. Covering number theory, algebra, analysis,... -
Pre-University Mathematics for Sciences by Julia Riley
$11.15Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838216023Author Julia RileyFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Periphyseos PressPublisher Periphyseos PressWeight(grams) 250gDimensions(mm) 228mm *... -
The Energy Method, Stability, and Nonlinear Convection by Brian Straughan 9780387004532
$189.57Six new chapters (14-19) deal with topics of current interest: multi-component convection diffusion, convection in a compressible fluid, convenction with temperature dependent viscosity and thermal conductivity, penetrative convection, nonlinear... -
Trades, Quotes and Prices: Financial Markets Under the Microscope by Jean-Philippe Bouchaud
RRP: $146.98$135.03The widespread availability of high-quality, high-frequency data has revolutionised the study of financial markets. By describing not only asset prices, but also market participants' actions and interactions, this wealth of information offers a new... -
Percolation in Spatial Networks: Spatial Network Models Beyond Nearest Neighbours Structures by Bnaya Gross 9781009168083
RRP: $35.70$30.91Percolation theory is a well studied process utilized by networks theory to understand the resilience of networks under random or targeted attacks. Despite their importance, spatial networks have been less studied under the percolation process compared... -
A First Course in General Relativity by Bernard Schutz
RRP: $104.98$93.98Clarity, readability, and rigor combine in the third edition of this widely used textbook to provide the first step into general relativity for advanced undergraduates with a minimal background in mathematics. Topics within relativity that fascinate... -
The Principia: The Authoritative Translation: Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy by Sir Isaac Newton 9780520290747
RRP: $35.68$30.77In his monumental 1687 work, Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica, known familiarly as the Principia, Isaac Newton laid out in mathematical terms the principles of time, force, and motion that have guided the development of modern physical... -
Applied Linear Algebra by Peter J. Olver 9783319910406
RRP: $115.48$108.70This textbook develops the essential tools of linear algebra, with the goal of imparting technique alongside contextual understanding. Applications go hand-in-hand with theory, each reinforcing and explaining the other. This approach encourages students... -
Quantum Mechanics: A Modern Development (2nd Edition) by Leslie E. Ballentine
RRP: $130.20$115.52Although there are many textbooks that deal with the formal apparatus of quantum mechanics (QM) and its application to standard problems, none take into account the developments in the foundations of the subject which have taken place in the last few... -
Wonders Beyond Numbers: A Brief History of All Things Mathematical Johnny Ball 9781472939975
RRP: $31.48$23.00In this book, Johnny Ball tells one of the most important stories in world history - the story of mathematics. By introducing us to the major characters and leading us through many historical twists and turns, Johnny slowly unravels the tale of how... -
Elements of Phase Transitions and Critical Phenomena by Hidetoshi Nishimori 9780198754084
$109.03As an introductory account of the theory of phase transitions and critical phenomena, this book reflects lectures given by the authors to graduate students at their departments and is thus classroom-tested to help beginners enter the field. Most parts... -
A Student's Guide to the Ising Model by James S. Walker 9781009096300
RRP: $37.78$32.59The Ising model provides a detailed mathematical description of ferromagnetism and is widely used in statistical physics and condensed matter physics. In this Student's Guide, the author demystifies the mathematical framework of the Ising model and... -
Putting Ourselves Back in the Equation: Why Physicists Are Studying Human Consciousness and AI to Unravel the Mysteries of the Universe by George Musser 9780861547197
RRP: $52.50$37.00Distant galaxies, dark matter, black holes - elusive, incomprehensible and inhospitable - these are the building blocks of modern physics. But where do we fit in this picture? 'A delightful account of one of the deepest and most fascinating... -
Mathematics for Physicists: Introductory Concepts and Methods by Alexander Altland 9781108471220
RRP: $92.38$80.89This textbook is a comprehensive introduction to the key disciplines of mathematics - linear algebra, calculus, and geometry - needed in the undergraduate physics curriculum. Its leitmotiv is that success in learning these subjects depends on a good... -
A-Level Physics: Essential Maths Skills by CGP Books 9781782944713 [USED COPY]
RRP: $16.78$4.81This brilliant CGP book covers all the maths skills needed in AS and A-Level Physics (the use of maths is required for up to 40% of the marks in the final exams and assessments). It explains Calculations, Geometry, Trigonometry, Graph Skills and Handling... -
A-Level Physics: Essential Maths Skills CGP Books 9781782944713
RRP: $16.78$14.93This brilliant CGP book covers all the maths skills needed in AS and A-Level Physics (the use of maths is required for up to 40% of the marks in the final exams and assessments). It explains Calculations, Geometry, Trigonometry, Graph Skills and Handling... -
The Geometry of Special Relativity by Tevian Dray 9781138063921
RRP: $104.98$91.35This unique book presents a particularly beautiful way of looking at special relativity. The author encourages students to see beyond the formulas to the deeper structure.The unification of space and time introduced by Einstein's special theory of... -
Physics II For Dummies by Steven Holzner 9780470538067
RRP: $46.18$31.42A 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... -
The Mystery of the Aleph: Mathematics, the Kabbalah and the Search for Infinity by Amir D. Azcel 9780743422994
$26.96From the end of the nineteenth century until his death, one of history's greatest mathematicians languished in an asylum, driven mad by an almost Faustian thirst for universal knowledge. THE MYSTERY OF THE ALEPH tells the story of Georg Cantor... -
Weird Maths: At the Edge of Infinity and Beyond David Darling 9781786074850
RRP: $23.08$16.32Is anything truly random? Does infinity actually exist? Could we ever see into other dimensions? In this delightful journey of discovery, David Darling and extraordinary child prodigy Agnijo Banerjee draw connections between the cutting edge of modern... -
Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics by Raymond Serway 9781337553292
$172.43Maximize your course success by making the most of what Serway/Jewett's PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS WITH MODERN PHYSICS, Tenth Edition, has to offer. From a host of in-text features to a range of outstanding technology resources, you'll have... -
A Student's Guide to Vectors and Tensors by Daniel A. Fleisch
RRP: $52.48$44.48Vectors and tensors are among the most powerful problem-solving tools available, with applications ranging from mechanics and electromagnetics to general relativity. Understanding the nature and application of vectors and tensors is critically important... -
Learning Scientific Programming with Python by Christian Hill
RRP: $79.78$70.50Learn to master basic programming tasks from scratch with real-life, scientifically relevant examples and solutions drawn from both science and engineering. Students and researchers at all levels are increasingly turning to the powerful Python... -
The Oxford Linear Algebra for Scientists by Andre Lukas 9780198844921
RRP: $61.93$59.75This textbook provides a modern introduction to linear algebra, a mathematical discipline every first year undergraduate student in physics and engineering must learn. A rigorous introduction into the mathematics is combined with many examples, solved... -
A Student's Guide to Waves by Daniel Fleisch
RRP: $50.38$42.78Waves are an important topic in the fields of mechanics, electromagnetism, and quantum theory, but many students struggle with the mathematical aspects. Written to complement course textbooks, this book focuses on the topics that students find most... -
Foundations of Modern Physics by Steven Weinberg 9781108841764
RRP: $77.68$67.52In addition to his ground-breaking research, Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg is known for a series of highly praised texts on various aspects of physics, combining exceptional physical insight with his gift for clear exposition. Describing the foundations... -
Network Science by Albert-Laszlo Barabasi 9781107076266
RRP: $98.68$85.01Networks are everywhere, from the internet, to social networks, and the genetic networks that determine our biological existence. Illustrated throughout in full colour, this pioneering textbook, spanning a wide range of topics from physics to computer... -
Spinors and Space-Time: Volume 1, Two-Spinor Calculus and Relativistic Fields by Roger Penrose
RRP: $104.98$95.28This 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...