These seven short lessons guide us, with simplicity and clarity, through the scientific revolution that shook physics in the twentieth century and still continues to shake us today. In this enchanting overview of modern physics, Carlo Rovelli explains... Zobraziť viac
Unmask statistical deception. This hilarious guide reveals how numbers can mislead, empowering you to see through manipulation in our data-driven world. Zobraziť viac
This 'dream-laden and spooked' (Marina Warner, London Review of Books) story is to many one of the best-loved books of the twentieth century. Munthe spent many years working as a doctor in Southern Italy, labouring unstintingly during typhus, cholera... Zobraziť viac
Zombies aren't just the stuff of nightmares. Explore the fascinating world of real-life insect zombification.Zombies are all around us-insect zombies, that is. In Rise of the Zombie Bugs, Mindy Weisberger explores the eerie yet fascinating phenomenon... Zobraziť viac
Q ships came in all shapes and sizes - coastal steamer, trawler, barque, yacht or schooner - but all had to look harmless in order to lure their opponents to the surface and encourage them to attack. Armaments differed according to ship size; steamers... Zobraziť viac
A mathematical prodigy's journey through doubt, loss, and madness to a groundbreaking discovery. Blending science, history, and myth, this is an adventure into the mind of genius. Zobraziť viac
A silent epidemic reshapes our faces and health. Discover the causes of shrinking jaws and crowded teeth, and simple solutions for a healthier future. Zobraziť viac
This revised and considerably expanded 2nd edition of brings together a wide range of topics, including modal, tense, conditional, intuitionist, many-valued, paraconsistent, relevant, and fuzzy logics. All of the topics are explained clearly using... Zobraziť viac
Brought to you by Penguin. There is only one scenario other than an asteroid strike that could end the world as we know it in a matter of hours: nuclear war. And it could start in as little as 26 minutes and 40 seconds from now... Zobraziť viac
Alan Precup disappeared while backpacking in the Alaskan wilderness. Days later, searchers found his campsite. In the bushes about 150 feet away, they found Precup’s bare skeleton, one intact hand, and both feet, still booted. In his camera were the ... Zobraziť viac
Russian and Soviet Battleships is the definitive English language overview of Russian and Soviet battleships, from the ironclad Petr Velikii of 1869 to Stalin's final projects... Zobraziť viac
This is the periodic table as you’ve never seen it before. By presenting the elements in the order in which they were discovered, The Periodic Table also tells the story of chemistry. Now iconic, the table was invented in the 1800s, long before... Zobraziť viac
‘A superb account of early Atlantic history that richly rewards the reader’Jeremy Black, author of A Brief History of the Atlantic‘Haywood is a gifted storyteller’History Today‘Eminently readable’TLS Books of the YearOcean charts the epic pre-Columbian... Zobraziť viac
Explore 160 million years of magnificent flying reptiles. This guide reveals the diverse lives, incredible anatomy, and surprising abilities of these ancient sky rulers, from tiny flappers to bear-sized powerhouses. Zobraziť viac
The third volume of memoirs from the author who inspired the BBC series All Creatures Great and Small Training as an RAF pilot in the smoke and bustle of London is a far cry from James Herriot's day job as a country vet in the Yorkshire Dales. And... Zobraziť viac
Makes mathematical and statistical analysis understandable to even the least math-minded biology student This unique textbook aims to demystify statistical formulae for the average biology student. Written in a lively and engaging style, Statistics for... Zobraziť viac
Can physics change your life? It already has. In The Art of Physics, Zahaan Bharmal explains eight ideas from physics that have transformed his view of everyday life and will do the same for you. Far from being abstract, he argues, physics can help us... Zobraziť viac
Based on a career of making high-stakes, split-second decisions as a U.S. fighter pilot, The Art of Clear Thinking teaches readers to apply Hasard Lee''s combat-tested techniques in everyday life. The training to become a fighter pilot is among... Zobraziť viac
The remarkable story of an overlooked map archive that reveals how maps have helped inspire some of the greatest scientific discoveries, but also led to terrible atrocities.At the heart of University College London, nestled in the centre of Bloomsbury... Zobraziť viac
An urgent, evocative collection of writings celebrating the source of all life: freshwater, our most precious resource. Dive into the depths of a Berlin lake, journey from the Thames to the banks of the Nile, and meet Black Mary, the keeper of a lost... Zobraziť viac
