A captivatingly informative and visually beautiful survey of the tree species - from all over the world - that human cultures have found most useful. Each tree species is the subject of a concise text centred on a story... Zobraziť viac
Mitochondria are tiny structures located inside our cells that carry out the essential task of producing energy for the cell. They are found in all complex living things, and in that sense, they are fundamental for driving complex life on the planet... Zobraziť viac
How does a Venus flytrap know when to snap shut? Can it feel an insect’s spindly legs? How do roses know when it’s spring? Do they actually remember the weather? ... Zobraziť viac
This new updated and expanded 10th anniversary edition of The Biology of Belief will forever change how you think about your own thinking. Stunning new scientific discoveries about the biochemical effects of the brain's... 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
CUT FLOWERS is an A-Z guide to the most popular flowers used in flower arranging. It covers over 130 flowers showing their botanical and common name plus form, colour, length of stem and... Zobraziť viac
How fifty years of genetic engineering have brought us to the brink of a profound and disturbing future, from Baillie Gifford-shortlisted scientist Matthew Cobb... Zobraziť viac
An inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from around the globe... Zobraziť viac
Smell is arguably the least understood sense, yet it has always been a vital component of the human experience... Zobraziť viac
We don't know what we've got until it's gone... Zobraziť viac
Nahlédněte spolu s dětmi do úžasného a často tajemného i světa známých i neznámých rostlin. Ukažte jim, jakou zásadní roli v životech všech lidí i zvířat hrají a co všechno umí. I když jsou stále připoutané k jednomu místu, přece se dokáží rozmnožit na... Zobraziť viac
An illustrated journey through the magical woodland and its stories, from birch broomsticks and the sacred olive, to alder doorways and the Tree of Life. Zobraziť viac
Offers author's own experience as an autistic person alongside remarkable new discoveries about the autistic brain, as well as genetic research. This book highlights long-ignored sensory problems as well as the need to treat autism symptom by symptom,... Zobraziť viac
A mind-expanding, revolutionary journey across time that shows how our biology has determined human history for the first time. This book will change how you see the world... Zobraziť viac
Explores the value of describing the machinery of neuroscience using the elegant language of mathematics and reveals in full the remarkable fruits of this endeavour. Zobraziť viac
Book Four in the Award-Winning Alpha Wolves of Yellowstone seriesFollowing five generations of female wolves—including the famous 06—this gripping family saga set in Yellowstone National Park reveals the pivotal role that female wolves play in pack... Zobraziť viac
A beautifully illustrated little book that will open your eyes. Zobraziť viac
Selected and introduced by Richard Dawkins, The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing is a rich and vibrant anthology celebrating the finest writing by scientists for a wider audience - revealing that the best scientists have displayed as much... Zobraziť viac
50 Biology Ideas You Really Need to Know is your guide to the most significant and stimulating questions in the study of life. Why do species evolve? Can characteristics be inherited without DNA? Are all organisms made of cells? What makes us human? .... Zobraziť viac
Fully revised and updated for the sixth edition, this market-leading dictionary is the perfect guide for anyone studying biology, either at school or university. With nearly 5,500 clear and concise entries, ... Zobraziť viac
