An accessible introduction to algorithms, explaining not just what they are but how they work, with examples from a wide range of application areas. Digital technology runs on algorithms, sets of instructions that describe how to do something... Zobraziť viac
Dive into our planet's largest and least explored world in this stunning encyclopedia of whales, waves, wrecks, wind farms, and everything oceanic!Using 3D illustrations and a level of detail you can't find in other books, this children's ocean... Zobraziť viac
Marvel at the wonders of the Universe, from stars and planets to black holes and nebulae, in this exploration of our Solar System and beyond. Universe opens with a look at astronomy and the history of the Universe... Zobraziť viac
A charming and quirky illustrated exploration of birds and the reasons we love them. From the Common Swift, which can stay in the air continuously without landing for up to ten months at a time, even sleeping on the wing, to the tiny Goldcrest... Zobraziť viac
A powerful and fascinating insight into the 100 animals - from the blue whale to the mosquito - that have had the biggest influence on humanity through the ages. We are not alone. We are not alone on the planet.We are not alone in the countryside... Zobraziť viac
From the world-renowned physicist and bestselling author of The Elegant Universe and The Fabric of the Cosmos, a captivating exploration of deep time and humanity's search for purpose... Zobraziť viac
'This is a thing of rare beauty' - David Wallliams on Hidden Planet (shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2020)Water World is the stunning new book from Ben Rothery, author of Hidden Planet and Sensational Butterflies... Zobraziť viac
The second volume of a commonsense, self-contained introduction to the mathematics and physics of music, focusing on the digital and computational domain; essential reading for musicians... Zobraziť viac
The complexity of mathematics - its abstract rules and obscure symbols - can seem very distant from the everyday. There are those things that are real and present, it is supposed, and then there are mathematical concepts... Zobraziť viac
Presenting a wealth of innovative scientific research and data in stunning, beautiful infographics, 99 Maps to Save the Planet provides us with instant snapshots of the destruction of our environment... Zobraziť viac
Beauty is more than skin deep. In nature, colour is more than a source of beauty; it's a form of vital communication. Depending on the situation, colour says different things - it can... Zobraziť viac
From one of the world''s leading experts on the subject, a fully updated introduction to the sustainability movement from the 1600s to today... Zobraziť viac
Are we really to blame for the climate crisis? Over 70 per cent of global emissions come from the same 100 organisations, but fossil-fuel companies have taken no responsibility themselves... 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
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
The story of the Higgs boson - the so-called 'God particle' - and the man who thought of it In the summer of 1964, a reclusive young professor at the University of Edinburgh wrote two scientific papers... Zobraziť viac
Tato monografie, plná kvalitních fotografií a technických detailů, je především určena obdivovatelům vojenské techniky, sběratelům a modelářům... Zobraziť viac
This book is devoted to the plants of the Caucasus and the ecological conditions in which they grow. It is aimed at amateur and professional botanists, rock gardeners, plant and mountain lovers, and those who admire photographs of wild beauty... 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
The bestselling author of Crow Country and writer of The Guardian's Counrtry Diary tells the story of all life on Earth through a single day spent in the company of swifts... Zobraziť viac
