A History of Mathematics

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Yuval Noah Harari's bestselling phenomenon now in a beautifully packaged new special edition. Planet Earth is 4.5 billion years old.

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Charles Darwin's theories, first published more than 150 years ago, still set the paradigm of how we understand the evolution of life--but scientif...

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The human stories behind disease, plagues and epidemics and their deadly impact through history.

Why do we see the world the way we do? An unusual history of sight across 500 million years.Publisher: The History Press LtdAuthor(s): Susan Denham...

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Down's Syndrome is a mental disability with very distinctive characteristics. David Wright looks at the care and treatment of Down's sufferers - de...

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The incredible story of how we learned about the Universe, from the earliest prehistoric observations to the first telescopes. Early astronomy rank...

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Publisher: Princeton University PressAuthor(s): Francois JacobNumber of pages: 376Collection: Princeton Science LibraryPublication date: 2022Dimens...

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Publisher: Penguin Books LtdAuthor(s): Paul CraddockNumber of pages: 320Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 163 x 244 x 34Cover type: HardbackRedesco...

"A History of the Human Brain is a unique, enlightening, and provocative account of the most significant question we can ask about ourselves." --Ri...

Black Holes are the universe's strangest and most fascinating objects - Dr Becky explains all, and why nearly everything you know about them is wro...

Publisher: The University of Chicago PressAuthor(s): Christopher KempIllustration(s): 12 color plates, 21 halftonesNumber of pages: 232Publication ...

The extraordinary story of how the human brain evolved... and is still evolving.Publisher: John Murray PressAuthor(s): Joseph JebelliNumber of page...

Over the last 220 years, society has evolved a universal belief that electricity is 'safe' for humanity and the planet. Scientist and journalist Ar...

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Reducere. To Infinity and Beyond explores the idea of infinity in mathematics and art. Eli Maor examines the role of infinity, as well as its cultural impact...

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Reducere. Advertisements for the wildly popular game of Sudoku often feature the reassuring words, "no mathematical knowledge required." In fact, the only sk...

Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing GroupAuthor(s): Henry GeeNumber of pages: 288Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 136 x 188 x 28Cover type: Hardbac...

Publisher: Princeton University PressAuthor(s): Jimena CanalesIllustration(s): 16 b/w illus.Number of pages: 416Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 1...

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