Science is a serious business, right? Wrong... Zobraziť viac
What is life? This is among the most difficult open problems in science, right up there with the nature of consciousness and the existence of matter. All the definitions we have fall short... Zobraziť viac
Astrophysicist Adam Frank guides us through the search for extraterrestrial life and the questions we stand ready to answer... Zobraziť viac
The selection of exquisite photographs portrays the extraordinary range of architectural styles of coastal homes from ultra modern to rustic to contemporary residences... Zobraziť viac
New Sustainable Homes will address that question by presenting a wide range of projects where the architect and client have made a conscientious effort to incorporate sustainability into the design of the home... Zobraziť viac
The external facades of a building are more than a protective mantle, or an intelligent skin regulating temperature and light, they also determine its very appearance... Zobraziť viac
As the basic and most common living unit of the city, the apartment building is the perfect place for creative solutions, new material uses and personal interpretations of space... Zobraziť viac
Whether it’s an exclusive villa on the Costa Brava, a modern holiday home in Cape Town, a beach house in southern Europe or an idyllic residence in Australia, the owners and their (interior) architects always go in search of the essence... Zobraziť viac
This title offers an in-depth focus on seven recent renovations of a most diverse range of properties, including the complete restoration and redesignation of an impressive country estate and park garden... Zobraziť viac
Your expert guide to mastering the numbers behind the mysteries of modern mathematics... Zobraziť viac
A stunning account of a colossal wildfire that collided with a city and a panoramic exploration of the rapidly changing relationship between fire and humankind... Zobraziť viac
Leading global experts provide a sweeping, empowering playbook to tackle what Yuval Harari has described as one of the biggest threats to humanity... Zobraziť viac
Plunge into the depths of the unknown in this thrilling work of nonfiction that combines science, history, and nature writing to explore the deepest recesses of the natural world... Zobraziť viac
An eye-opening and accessible account of the latest as-yet-inexplicable phenomena of the universe oddities that could transform our understanding of the fundamental nature of reality... Zobraziť viac
We spend our whole lives in one body and yet most of us have practically no idea how it works and what goes on inside it. The idea of the book is simply to try to understand the extraordinary contraption that is us.' Bill Bryson turns his attention... Zobraziť viac
The Danish word hygge is one of those beautiful words that doesn't directly translate into English, but it more or less means comfort, warmth or togetherness... Zobraziť viac
Master the art and science of data storytelling—with frameworks and techniques to help you craft compelling stories with data. The ability to effectively communicate with data is no longer a luxury in today’s economy; it is a necessity. Transforming... Zobraziť viac
This new edition of Tatry, just like the previous one, is the guidebook... Zobraziť viac
A detailed and thorough reference on the discipline and practice of systems engineering... Zobraziť viac
This volumes brings together evidence from both field and experimental studies to demonstrate how rivers respond to uplift, subsidence and lateral tilting. This volume will be of interest to graduate students, consultants and academic researchers... Zobraziť viac
