The acclaimed author of Founding Gardeners reveals the forgotten life of Alexander von Humboldt, the visionary German naturalist whose ideas changed the way we see the natural world and in the process created modern environmentalism... Zobraziť viac
The third edition of Molecular Microbiology: Diagnostic Principles and Practice presents the latest molecular diagnostic... Zobraziť viac
We tend to assume that we are the only living things able to experience feelings but have you ever wondered what’s going on... Zobraziť viac
For billions of years, Earth was an inhospitably alien place - covered with churning seas, slowly crafting its landscape by way of incessant volcanic eruptions, the atmosphere in a constant state of chemical flux... Zobraziť viac
Invertebrates is a complete, trusted, and engaging textbook whose comprehensive coverage makes it an invaluable resource for both undergraduate and graduate courses and professional researchers... Zobraziť viac
An extraordinary collection of more than 300 images celebrating the beauty and diversity of trees... Zobraziť viac
All known genera of the palm family in 240 exquisite illustrations... Zobraziť viac
The perfect countryside and armchair companion to the wild flowers of the British Isles. Illustrator Angie Lewin and author Christopher Stocks follow up the success of The Book of Pebbles with The Book of Wild Flowers, a celebration of British wild... Zobraziť viac
The definitive guide to the development, form, function, and disorders of the human body... Zobraziť viac
The simplest, most visual guide to the science of life - ever... Zobraziť viac
The diversity of life on earth is astounding, with each species perfectly adapted to its environment. Sharks can navigate the ocean using electromagnetic fields; sloths use algae as camouflage... Zobraziť viac
Are there geographic clusters of disease cases, or hotspots of crime? Can the geography of air quality be matched to where people hospitalized for respiratory complaints actually live? Spatial data is data about the world where the attribute of... Zobraziť viac
Concluding with a cautionary call for increased regulation, Reprogenetics introduces fact, history, and reason into a public discussion of complex and vexing issues. Zobraziť viac
Genome sequencing is one of the most exciting scientific breakthroughs of the past thirty years... Zobraziť viac
You'll never guess what doctors call tummy rumbles or how many smells your nose can recognise, and did you know that you could catch a yawn... Zobraziť viac
Discover the most brilliant skills animals have ever evolved in a stylish and fascinating picture book... Zobraziť viac
The peacock mantis shrimp can throw a punch that can fracture aquarium walls. The great grey owl can hear many decibels lower than the human ear. The star-nosed mole's miraculous nose allows it to catch worms in as little as 120 milliseconds... Zobraziť viac
Acclaimed biologist Susanne Foitzik has travelled the globe to study these master architects of Earth. Joined by journalist Olaf Fritsche, Foitzik invites readers deep into her world - in the field and in the lab - and will inspire new respect for ants... Zobraziť viac
Jubilejní publikace přináší reprezentativní přehled dvaceti ročníků světově uznávaného cyklu a představuje všechny přednášející - více než 130 vědců včetně 15 laureátů Nobelovy ceny. Kniha přibližuje historii... Zobraziť viac
We can see the fruits of genetics all around us. Just look at your siblings, parents, grandparents, or other relatives. You will always find some shared feature, which is typical for the given family and which has been inherited for many generations... Zobraziť viac
