This lucent anti-memoir from celebrated novelist Lydia Millet explores the pain and joy of being a parent, child, and human at a moment when the richness of the planet’s life is deeply threatened... Zobraziť viac
Are we alone in the Universe? Was there anything before the Big Bang? Are there other universes? What makes stars shine? Where does Earth''s water come from? ... Zobraziť viac
Every night, above our heads, a drama of epic proportions is playing out. Diamond planets, zombie stars, black holes heavier than a billion Suns. The cast of characters is extraordinary, and each one has its own incredible story to tell... Zobraziť viac
Prestel: Workshop on the Web, September 2005 ‘Beautifully drawn forms…a wealth of opportunity for translation... Zobraziť viac
Look out the window. See a bird. Enjoy it. CONGRATULATIONS! You are now a bad birdwatcher... Zobraziť viac
Advertising is selling us a dream, a lifestyle. It promises us fulfilment and tells us where to buy it – from international flights to a vast array of goods we consume like there is no tomorrow... Zobraziť viac
Why do we decide that parts of our built environment are worth the special attention that heritage designation brings? How can the character of conservation areas and other historic places continue to evolve to provide new housing, release their... Zobraziť viac
Why is it important to plan for the natural environment at a whole-landscape scale and to connect wildlife habitats together? Why do planners need to look beyond protecting particular species and their habitats?... Zobraziť viac
Christmas, 1859. Just one month after the publication of On the Origin of Species, Darwin received a letter that deeply unsettled him. He had expected criticism. Letters were arriving every day like swarms, some expressing praise, most outrage and... Zobraziť viac
Brought to you in a thorough yet accessible manner, the new edition of Medical Biochemistry gives access to all of the latest information on basic and clinically focused genetic and molecular biology. Featuring a team of contributors ... Zobraziť viac
Cizopasné hlístice (Nematoda) představují jednu z nejvýznamnějších skupin rybích parazitů, z nichž mnohé druhy jsou značně patogenní a jsou často původci závažných Zobraziť viac
Our eyes have been drawn away from the skies to our screens. We no longer look to the stars to forecast the weather, predict the seasons or plant our gardens. Most of us cannot even see the Milky Way... Zobraziť viac
Get out! Seasonal activities, information, stories, games and observations to foster engagement with the natural world. The average child can identify over 300 corporate logos, but only 10 native plants or animals―a telling indictment of our modern Zobraziť viac
Tato monografie, plná kvalitních fotografií a technických detailů, je především určena obdivovatelům vojenské techniky, sběratelům a modelářům. Zobraziť viac
Tato monografie, plná kvalitních fotografií a technických detailů, je především určena obdivovatelům vojenské techniky, sběratelům a modelářům. Zobraziť viac
Have you ever asked yourself how the inventions, gadgets, and devices that surround us actually work? Discover the hidden workings of everyday technology with this graphic guide. How Technology Works demystifies the machinery ... Zobraziť viac
Waders are spectacular members of our avifauna. They are especially prevalent along coasts and in wetlands during the spring and autumn migration periods, when members of several species may perform dramatic flocks that wheel and turn in flight... Zobraziť viac
Messerschmitt Me 210 byl navržen v souladu s koncepcí tzv. Zerstöreru, tj. těžkého stíhače-bombardéru, a zkonstruován byl... Zobraziť viac
Tato monografie, plná kvalitních fotografií a technických detailů, je především určena obdivovatelům vojenské techniky, sběratelům a modelářům. Zobraziť viac
Interactions between species are of fundamental importance to all living systems and the framework we have for studying these interactions is community ecology. This is important to our understanding of the planets biological diversity... Zobraziť viac