"The computer world is like an intellectual Wild West, in which you can shoot anyone you wish with your ideas, if you're willing to risk the consequences. " --from Hackers & Painters: Big Ideas from the Computer Age, by Paul Graham We are living in the... Zobraziť viac
The detection of gravitational waves-ripples in spacetime-has already been called the scientific coup of this century... Zobraziť viac
Compactly written, but nevertheless very readable, appealing to intuition, this introduction to probability theory is an excellent textbook for a one-semester course for undergraduates in any direction that uses probabilistic ideas... Zobraziť viac
We know that our diet influences our health. But is there more to the adage "you are what you eat?"... Zobraziť viac
A "Great Minds" edition of a scientific classic that ranks alongside Galileo, Newton and Darwin, and continues to inspire and enlighten. Zobraziť viac
This is the leading, full-scale comprehensive dictionary of philosophical terms and thinkers to appear in English in more than half a century. It is designed to facilitate the understanding of philosophy at all levels and in all fields by defining... Zobraziť viac
Who benefits from smart technology? Whose interests are served when we trade our personal data for convenience and connectivity?Smart technology is everywhere: smart umbrellas that light up when rain is in the forecast; smart cars that relieve drivers... Zobraziť viac
Odhaľte potenciál študentov prostredníctvom kreatívnej matematiky, motivačného prístupu a inovatívneho spôsobu učenia. Mnoho študentov sa matematiky bojí a nenávidí ju... Zobraziť viac
Leading global experts provide a sweeping, empowering playbook to tackle what Yuval Harari has described as one of the biggest threats to humanity... Zobraziť viac
Master the art and science of data storytelling—with frameworks and techniques to help you craft compelling stories with data. The ability to effectively communicate with data is no longer a luxury in today’s economy; it is a necessity. Transforming... Zobraziť viac
A revolutionary, science-based look at the ways nature can improve our lives that will do for the natural world what Tim Spector's Food for Life did for food... Zobraziť viac
The eagerly anticipated conclusion to Peter Godfrey-Smith’s three-part exploration of the origins of intelligence on Earth, which began with the bestselling Other Minds in 2018 and continued with Metazoa in 2020... Zobraziť viac
A new, beautifully illustrated edition of David Attenborough’s groundbreaking Life on Earth. David Attenborough’s unforgettable meeting with gorillas became an iconic moment for millions of television viewers... Zobraziť viac
The math we learn in school can seem like a dull set of rules, laid down by the ancients and not to be questioned. In How Not to Be Wrong, Jordan Ellenberg shows us how terribly limiting this view is ... Zobraziť viac
The fourth edition of The Molecular Biology of Cancer: Mechanisms, Targets, and Therapeutics offers a fresh approach to the study of the molecular basis of cancer, by showing how our understanding of the defective mechanisms which ... Zobraziť viac
What is life? This is among the most difficult open problems in science, right up there with the nature of consciousness and the existence of matter. All the definitions we have fall short... Zobraziť viac
Pro matematiku dvacátého století je příznačné, že její hlavní proud zkoumající a zároveň aplikující nekonečno, byť v bizarních ideálních světech, je založen na klasické Cantorově teorii nekonečných množin... Zobraziť viac
Your expert guide to mastering the numbers behind the mysteries of modern mathematics... Zobraziť viac
Reverse mathematics trauma and find a universal blueprint for math success In Mathematical Mindsets... Zobraziť viac
Million-copy bestselling author of The Elements, Molecules, and Reactions Theodore Gray applies his trademark mix of engaging stories, real-time experiments, and stunning photography to the inner workings of machines, big and small, ... Zobraziť viac
