The first introductory ecological economics text written specifically for natural scientists. Assumes no prior knowledge of economics or philosophy. Zobraziť viac
A leading scientist’s guide to the way our immune system protects us—but only most of the time... Zobraziť viac
In 1952, at age sixteen, Sylvia Earle—then a budding marine biologist—borrowed a friend’s copper diving helmet, compressor, and pump and slipped below the waters of a Florida river. It was her first underwater dive... Zobraziť viac
Alchemy was an experimental laboratory activity that involved numerous disciplines. It was practised over time and among various strata of society, ranging from artisans and burghers, physicians and clergy, to nobility and rulers. It was part of the... Zobraziť viac
Apple isn’t just a brand; it’s the world’s most valuable company and creator of the 21st century’s defining product. The iPhone has revolutionized the way we live, work and connect. But Apple is now a victim of its own success, caught in the middle of... Zobraziť viac
Breg and Brigach are the headwaters of the River Danube, originating from the Black Forest at 1078m, and 925m, respectively. They merge near the town of Donaueschingen, creating the River Danube... Zobraziť viac
Acclaimed for its clear, friendly style, excellent illustrations, leading author team, and compelling theme of exploration, Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain, Fourth Edition takes a fresh, contemporary approach to the study of neuroscience... Zobraziť viac
Today we live in snug, well-furnished houses surrounded by the trappings of a civilised life. But we are not alone - we suffer a constant stream of unwanted visitors. Our houses, our food, our belongings, our very existence are under constant attack ... Zobraziť viac
The Practical Classes in Cell Biology</i> is simultaneously a teaching material and a workbook in one. Each chapter is composed of a theoretical part related to the discussed topic and a practical part which are tasks that the student performs... Zobraziť viac
A breathtaking historical novel following the incredible construction of the Panama Canal and casting light on the unsung people who lived and laboured in its shadow - by acclaimed author Cristina Henriquez... Zobraziť viac
In this major work, Bourdieu examines the distinctive forms of power -- political, intellectual, bureaucratic and economic -- by means of which contemporary societies are governed. Zobraziť viac
Subtitled "Fact and Fiction in the History of Scientific Discovery". 21 halftones. Zobraziť viac
The astonishing story of the ten million books that were smuggled across the Iron Curtain during the Cold War. For almost five decades after the Second World War, Europe was divided by the longest and most heavily guarded border on earth. The Iron ... Zobraziť viac
A Brief History of Intelligence bridges the gap between AI and neuroscience by telling the evolutionary story of how the brain came to be.The entirety of the human brain's 4-billion-year story can be summarised as the culmination of five evolutionary... Zobraziť viac
A pilot, forced to land in the desert, meets a small boy-a young prince-who tells him a strange tale about a tiny planet far away, with three volcanoes and one haughty rose. First published in 1943... Zobraziť viac
An exhilarating guide to the astonishing future of quantum computing, from The New York Times bestselling physicist... Zobraziť viac
Der schweizerische Kanton Graubünden besticht durch eine überwältigende Landschaft und herausragende neue Architektur. Der Werkstoff Beton hat dort eine lange Tradition in der bewussten Auseinandersetzung mit Geschichte... Zobraziť viac
Neuroscience has dramatically increased understanding of how mental states and processes are realized by the brain, thus opening doors for treating the multitude of ways in which minds become dysfunctional. This book explores questions such as when is... Zobraziť viac
During the height of the Cold War in the 1950s the small island of Quemoy in the Taiwan Strait was the front line in the military standoff between Chiang Kai-shek's Republic of China and Mao Zedong's People's Republic. Michael Szonyi discusses the... Zobraziť viac
Bestselling author Sam Harris dismantles the most common justification for religious faith--that a moral system cannot be based on science. Zobraziť viac
