Did the universe start with a Big Bang? Is light a wave, a particle – or both? Is a "Theory of Everything" possible? Explaining the key milestones in the field of science in a clear and simple way, The Science Book answers these questions and more... Zobraziť viac
Discover the gripping, action-packed history of the motorcycle, from the earliest petrol-powered two-wheelers to the blistering superbikes of today. Tracing the history and allure of the motorbike, this book illustrates their diverse range, from the ... Zobraziť viac
The human brain faces a set of dilemmas every day: how to achieve coherence from fragmented sensory inputs and how to attain connection with other people in an increasingly atomized and isolating world. Ideologies offer a shortcut, providing easy ... 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
This must-have book shows us WHY we need to take action now to combat climate change and then, critically, HOW, through easy-to-understand language and fascinating infographics that offer each of us varied and... Zobraziť viac
The follow-up to the internationally bestselling architecture title "XS: Big Ideas, Small Buildings", "XS Green" devotes itself to a wide range of small-scale, idiosyncratic projects created by the biggest names in global architecture... Zobraziť viac
Like no other mode of transport, the motorbike stands for freedom, rebellion, unlimited speed, and above all else, personal adventure. This lavishly illustrated book is an homage and a guide at the same time... Zobraziť viac
In 1974 a message was beamed towards the stars by the giant Arecibo telescope in Puerto Rico, a brief blast of radio waves designed to alert extraterrestrial civilisations to our existence... Zobraziť viac
Během čtyř desetiletí minulého století byl elegantní letoun Aero L-29 nejpoužívanějším cvičným strojem letectev bývalého východního bloku (kromě Polska) a byl také zařazen do výzbroje řady států tzv. třetího světa. Kromě... Zobraziť viac
In a new edition of his hard-hitting book on climate change, economist Dieter Helm looks at how and why we have failed to tackle the issue of global warming and argues for a new, pragmatic rethinking of energy policy. Zobraziť viac
Taking a "music first" approach, Gareth E. Roberts's From Music to Mathematics will inspire students to learn important, interesting, and at times advanced mathematics. Ranging from a discussion of the geometric sequences and series found in... Zobraziť viac
The 2016 offering from Big Picture Press's Welcome to the Museum series, Botanicum is a stunningly curated guide to plant life. With artwork from Katie Scott of Animalium fame, Botanicum gives readers the experience of ... Zobraziť viac
Prakticky již 50. let nebyla vydána publikace, která by se komplexně věnovala hliníku a jeho slitinám, a to od jejich vlastností, přes prvovýrobu hliníku, tavení a odlévání, tváření, tepelné zpracování, korozi, práškovou metalurgii, povrchové úpravy až... Zobraziť viac
If you had a 10 percent chance of having a fatal car accident, you’d take necessary precautions. If your finances had a 10 percent chance of suffering a severe loss, you’d reevaluate your assets... Zobraziť viac
No other life form on the planet has generated a brain like ours... Zobraziť viac
For particularly brilliant theoretical physicists like James Clerk Maxwell, Paul Dirac or Albert Einstein, the search for mathematical truths... Zobraziť viac
The third edition of this highly successful manual is not only a revised text but has been extended to meet the interpretive needs of Raman users as well as those working in the IR region. The result is a uniquely practical, comprehensive... Zobraziť viac
The ultimate reference book for bird enthusiasts - now in its third edition. With expanded text and additional colour illustrations, the third edition of the hugely successful Collins Bird Guide is a must for every birdwatcher... Zobraziť viac
The book Ecosystem Services: Types, Management and Benefits is mainly focused on issues related to soil and ecosystem management. At present, management of soil from an ecosystem perspective is a prime concern for biodiversity conservation... Zobraziť viac
Tato monografie, plná kvalitních fotografií a technických detailů, je především určena obdivovatelům vojenské techniky, sběratelům a modelářům... Zobraziť viac
