A user-friendly manual, written with a deft style and wry humour, to the inner workings of one of nature's most miraculous but misunderstood creations. Zobraziť viac
Why the social character of scientific knowledge makes it trustworthyAre doctors right when they tell us vaccines are safe? Should we take climate experts at their word when they warn us about the perils of global warming? Why should we trust science... Zobraziť viac
Now updated! The new edition of this best-selling guide uses science to tackle some of the most important decisions facing new parents—from sleep training and vaccinations to breastfeeding and baby food. Is cosleeping safe? How important is... Zobraziť viac
It’s not just computers—hacking is everywhere. Legendary cybersecurity expert and The New York Times best-selling author Bruce Schneier reveals how using a hacker’s mindset can change how you think about your life and the world Zobraziť viac
A manifesto exploding what we think we know about disability and arguing that disabled people are the real experts when it comes to technology and disability Zobraziť viac
This is a tale of human obsession, one intrepid tuna, the dedicated fisherman who caught and set her free, the promises and limits of ocean science and the big truth of how our insatiable appetite for bluefin transformed a cottage industry into a... Zobraziť viac
'Deeply researched and engagingly written' The Times'Has the pace and style of a well-crafted thriller' Mail on Sunday'Chock full of memorable characters and written with all the drama and pace of a Robert Harris thriller' Rowland White, author of... Zobraziť viac
An unconventional history of the world’s largest cellular workhorse, from chickens to penguins, from art to crime and more Zobraziť viac
At only nineteen years old Vitalik Buterinpublished a visionary paper outlining the ideas behindwhat would become Ethereum. He proposed to take whatBitcoin did for currency – to end the central control ofgovernments and corporations – and apply it to... Zobraziť viac
The dangers of illegal drugs are well known and rarely disputed, but how harmful are alcohol and tobacco by comparison? The issue of what a drug is and how we should live with them affects us all: parents, teachers, users – anyone who has taken a... Zobraziť viac
A book about how music shapes every emotional stage of our lives from one of the most high-profile female pop writers in the UK today Zobraziť viac
An expanded edition of Dougal Dixon''s classic illustrated work of speculative biology, published to celebrate the book''s 40th anniversary. Features a new cover and more than 10 pages of never before seen sketches and production material. In 1981 St... Zobraziť viac
The Industrial Revolution meets the quantum-technology revolution! A steampunk adventure guide to how mind-blowing quantum physics is transforming our understanding of information and energy. Winner of the PROSE Award for Best Book in Popular Science... Zobraziť viac
Viruses are everywhere, and as the COVID-19 pandemic has shown, cannot be ignored. From their discovery to the unravelling of their intricate structures, this Very Short Introduction provides a rounded and concise account of the nature of viruses, how... Zobraziť viac
An offbeat guided tour of the Universe, focusing on weird and wonderful facts.Astrophysicist Dr Jillian Scudder knows more than most of us what a surreal place the Universe can be. In this light-hearted book she delves into some of the more arcane... Zobraziť viac
‘A funny and beautifully written welcome to the enigmatic, weird and wonderful world of wasps’ DAVE GOULSON, author of SILENT EARTH There may be no insect with a worse reputation than the wasp, and none guarding so many undiscovered wonders. Zobraziť viac
People love mushrooms. They want to pick them and eat them. but when they get home and try to check them, the fears crowd in. The reference books are vague. Too many dangerous look-alikes. Is the colour in that photograph exaggerated? A field mushroom... Zobraziť viac
The astonishing true story behind sleep science: from staying awake for 115 consecutive hours to living in a cave for 32 days Zobraziť viac
The quant job market has never been tougher. Extensive preparation is essential. Expanding on the successful first edition, this second edition has been updated to reflect the latest questions asked... Zobraziť viac
Award-winning Steven Strogatz, one of the foremost popularisers of maths, has written a witty and fascinating account of maths' most compelling ideas and how, so often, they are an integral part of everyday life... Zobraziť viac
