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
Rocks and mountains have withstood aeons of life on our planet - gradually eroding, shifting, solidifying, and weathering. We might spend a little less time on earth, but humans are also weathering... Zobraziť viac
Combining clear labelled imagery with easy-to-understand text, this new edition of Simply Artificial Intelligence is the perfect introduction to the latest developments in AI, including ChatGPT and the Internet of Things... Zobraziť viac
Explore and understand the natural and human wonders of our planet... Zobraziť viac
A guide to the minute details and immense structures of our planet... Zobraziť viac
This established text provides a first course in physics for students on access or foundation programmes and for non-specialist students on degree courses such as biological sciences, chemical sciences, engineering, mathematics and ... Zobraziť viac
Kip Thorne and Roger Blandford’s monumental Modern Classical Physics is now available in five stand-alone volumes that make ideal textbooks for individual graduate or advanced undergraduate courses on statistical physics... Zobraziť viac
World authority on astrophysics, Sir Martin Rees, takes us on a journey through all the things which could wipe out mankind in the near future. From asteroids to disease to scientific discoveries gone wrong... Zobraziť viac
A world-renowned astronomer and an esteemed science writer make the provocative argument for space exploration without astronauts... Zobraziť viac
As climate change begins to take a serious toll on the planet—with much more damage yet to come—a solution to our warming problems is hiding in plain sight. We need to commit to de-carbonizing our economy, and do so immediately, but so far we... Zobraziť viac
George Dyson's fascinating account of the early years of computers: "Turing's Cathedral" is the story behind how the PC, ipod, smartphone and almost every aspect of modern life came into being. In 1945 a small group of brilliant engineers ... Zobraziť viac
Sometimes, less really is more. This powerful guide summarises the big questions; you could even learn the basics of emerging technology on your next lunch break... Zobraziť viac
Embark on an adventure to see the stars with this inspiring guide that spotlights the world's best places to explore the night sky. Discover 100 spectacular sites including dark sky parks, observatories and wild mountains... Zobraziť viac
Holding her first grandchild in her arms in 2003, Mary Robinson was struck by the uncertainty of the world he had been born into. Before his fiftieth birthday, he would share the planet with more than nine billion people... Zobraziť viac
There has never been a time when ‘following the science’ has been more important for humanity. At no other point in history have we had such advanced knowledge and technology at our fingertips, nor had such astonishing capacity to determine the future... 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
A major exploration of the science of why and how we age and die - from a Nobel Prize-winning biologist and former president of the Royal Society... Zobraziť viac
The only full-length biography of the founder of the Nobel Prize. Few documents have had a more enduring influence on our century than Alfred Nobel's last will and testament, for these handwritten sheets established the ... Zobraziť viac
Part of the joy of mathematics is that it is everywhere-in soap bubbles, electricity, da Vinci's masterpieces, even in an ocean wave. Written by the well-known mathematics teacher consultant, ... Zobraziť viac
There are different angles from which this book contributes to the understanding of wireless communication systems from the perspective of a Software Defined Radio (SDR). A common theme in... Zobraziť viac
