100,000 years ago, at least six human species inhabited the earth. Today there is just one. Us.Homo sapiens. How did our species succeed in the battle for dominance? Why did our foraging ancestors come together to create cities and kingdoms? How did we co Zobraziť viac
Every element has character, be it volatile, aloof, gregarious or enigmatic. They also have incredible stories of how they came to be, how they were discovered and how their qualities have been harnessed to make everything we have in the world... Zobraziť viac
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
A superbly written work of narrative non-fiction by an exciting new talent, The Anti-Catastrophe League is a brilliant study of the people and their teams who are trying to save the world.Our species has a unique genius for self-imperilment... 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 the life-changing magic of trigonometry with Matt Parker, stand-up mathematician and No. 1 bestselling author of Humble Pi. Why can no two people ever see the same rainbow? What happens when you pull a pop song apart into pure sine waves and... Zobraziť viac
This deluxe slipcased edition presents Miyamoto Musashi''s classic work The Book of Five Rings in a luxurious silkbound volume with full-colour illustrations and gold cover embossing. This is a wonderful keepsake for anyone who wants to apply its... Zobraziť viac
Operation Biting was one of the most thrilling British commando raids of World War II, and probably the most successful. In February 1942 RAF intelligence was baffled by a newly-identified radar network on the coast of Nazi-occupied Europe, codenamed... Zobraziť viac
The Jaguar Book is more than just a book about cars; it is a tribute to the heritage of one of the most important brands in automotive history. Under the direction of renowned photographer René Staud, you will experience an exquisite compilation of... Zobraziť viac
Robots are no longer just science fiction – they're real, and they're changing the world! From healthcare to manufacturing, and even space exploration, robots are everywhere. Dive into the amazing world of robotics, where cutting-edge technology... Zobraziť viac
Did you know that: * Deserts provide food for fish? * 70% of all birds on the planet are chickens? * Climate change was the reason why humans began to talk? * Cows emit harmful methane when they burp or fart? Filled to the brim with 123 astonishing facts Zobraziť viac
We live in the age of the algorithm. Increasingly, the decisions that affect our lives—where we go to school, whether we can get a job or a loan, how much we pay for health insurance—are being made not by humans, but by machines. In theory, this should... Zobraziť viac
A leading computer scientist brings human sense to the AI bubble. No recent scientific enterprise has been so alluring, terrifying and filled with extravagant promise and frustrating setbacks as artificial intelligence... Zobraziť viac
Dive into this uniquely elegant visual exploration of the sea. An informative and utterly beautiful introduction to marine life and the ocean environment, The Science of the Ocean book brings the riches of the underwater world onto the printed page... Zobraziť viac
Stephen Hawking's worldwide bestseller, A Brief History of Time, has been a landmark volume in scientific writing. Its author's engaging voice is one reason, and the compelling subjects he addresses is another: the nature of space and time, the role of... Zobraziť viac
Here, a new conceptual framework for looking at animal vocal communication is proposed. It describes animals as managers, attempting to get other animals to behave in ways beneficial to the managing animal, and as assessors, ... Zobraziť viac
Promoting a conceptual understanding and taking an integrative systems approach, "Animal Physiology, 2/e, International Edition" illustrates the individual organization as well as the collective interdependence of each complete physiological system... Zobraziť viac
This technical guide offers an extensive overview of the use of vertical vegetation in high-rise buildings, an in-depth analysis of green walls, definitions and typology, including standards, policies and incentives... Zobraziť viac
This book is a guide for advanced undergraduates, post-graduates and researchers to the fundamental principles in studying kinetics and mechanism of processes concerning proteins. It provides a rare broad overview that concentrates on fundamental... Zobraziť viac
