Mathematics Of Life

A Wired senior editor and virtual reality expert presents a captivating, candid glimpse into the future "realities" of this emerging technology: ho...

Reducere. Designed primarily for field study, this book introduces the variety of species living in our diverse coastal setting, from sand dunes to salt mars...

Is life written into the laws of nature, or just a bizarre accident, unique in the universe? How can a mix of non-living chemicals be transformed i...

A fourth edition of this standard introduction to the science of biochemistry. 8pp illus.

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...

This new extended edition of Story of Life is the perfect gift for those with a love of the natural world. Wander the galleries - open 365 days a y...

Describes the ten greatest inventions of life, including DNA, sex, sight and consciousness, based on their historical impact, role in living organi...

It seems likely that scientists will someday discover how life can emerge on habitable planets like the early Earth and Mars. In Origin of Life: Wh...

Through an innovative combination of image and text, Peter Atkins explains the processes involved in chemical reactions. He introduces the 'tool ki...

An entertaining exploration of the misuse of mathematics in our everyday lives that shows how we can combat the rising tide of misinformation.

}University Challenge{ cult contestant gives a personal slant on the uplifting and life-shaping potential of maths.

Publisher: HarperCollinsAuthor(s): Avi LoebNumber of pages: 240Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 136 x 202 x 21Cover type: PaperbackRedescopera far...

Along with Francis Crick, James Watson was the discoverer of the double helix structure of the DNA molecule, realising both how it was able to repr...

"Not since Darwin has an author so lifted the science of ecology with insight and delightful imagery" - Richard Dawkins. In this book a master scie...

DescriptionIt is widely understood that Charles Darwin's theory of evolution completely revolutionized the study of biology. Yet, according to Davi...

A humorous guide to the hidden calculations that are essential to everything we do.Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books LtdAuthor(s): Chris WaringIllust...

Reducere. Freeman Dyson's latest book does not attempt to bring together all of the celebrated physicist's thoughts on science and technology into a unified ...

Publisher: Swift PressAuthor(s): Bret WeinsteinNumber of pages: 352Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 130 x 198 x 30Cover type: Paperback / softback...

Reducere. This is the Second Edition of Transform Your Life And Save The World following significant additions in June 2019. The book is supported by a very ...

Reducere. The vitality and accessibility of Fritjof Capra's ideas have made him perhaps the most eloquent spokesperson of the latest findings emerging at the...

Reducere. THE DIAPHRAGM- The Muscle Source of Life is about the significant role of our muscular thoracic diaphragm. Since the diaphragm is a muscle, its fun...

A bright star of the Italian Renaissance, Girolamo Cardano was an internationally-sought-after astrologer, physician, and natural philosopher, a cr...

Life is the most extraordinary phenomenon in the known universe; but how does it work? Even in this age of cloning and synthetic biology, the remar...

Nothing begins when you thought it did...Illustrations: 40 integrated greyscale images

A refining of Darwin's theory of natural selection, emphasising how physics play into the biological situation of evolution. Cockell is one of the ...

DescriptionMitochondria are tiny structures located inside our cells that carry out the essential task of producing energy for the cell. They are f...

Reducere. Honey bees are among the most remarkable creatures on earth They are regularly seen scouring the blossoms of flowers in the spring and summer month...

Capra argues that at the end of the 20th century we are shifting away from the mechanistic world of Descartes and Newton to a holistic, ecological ...

Longlisted for the National Book Award for Nonfiction and A New York Times Notable Book of 2018. Our understanding of the `tree of life', with powe...

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

A thrilling investigation into one of the big unanswered questions that science has to offer: the origins of life on Earth

A fresh and fascinating investigation into cancer and how genetics holds the key to overcoming it.

A new partnership of biologists and mathematicians is picking apart the hidden complexity of animals and plants to throw fresh light on the behavio...

A trailblazing journey through the maps etched into your brain, and how everything depends on them.Publisher: Profile Books LtdAuthor(s): Rebecca S...

'Richard Dawkins is a thunderously gifted science writer.' Sunday Times'It may be a collection of shorter parts, but the book is in no sense Dawkin...

DescriptionThis non-fiction storybook for children aged 5+ introduces the natural world and explains concepts such as adaptation and fertilization ...

The processes that delineate our thoughts, judgements, dreams and unconscious are revealed, building on a particularly popular TED talk from Sigman...

Seashells, stretching from the deep past into the present day, are touchstones leading into fascinating realms of the natural world and cutting-edg...

In The Secret Life of Bones, Brian Switek frames the history of our species through the importance of bone from instruments and jewellery, to objec...

August, 1755. Newcastle, on the north bank of the Tyne.

Now in paperback: the perfect quirky Christmas present for readers of New Scientist and anyone who enjoys QI. The Things that Nobody Knows is a fas...

Maths underpins nearly everything we do, but few of us know that it is often a matter of life and death.Illustrations: 35 illustrations

The world around us can be a complex, confusing place. Earthquakes happen without warning, stock markets fluctuate, weather forecasters seldom seem...

When did the first people arrive here? What did they look like? How did they survive? Who were the Neanderthals? The author takes us back to when i...

An entertaining guide to how maths is relevant to our everyday lives.

John Archibald chronicles the revolutionary insights provided by modern molecular biology, especially rapid DNA sequencing. These tools demonstrate...

Publisher: Transworld Publishers LtdAuthor(s): Neil OliverNumber of pages: 304Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 128 x 196 x 22Cover type: Paperback...

As our minds develop we create a personalized inner world based on our experiences. But during periods of intense emotion, such as anger, fear or e...

Where did our search to understand life come from? And where will it take us?Publisher: Little, Brown Book GroupAuthor(s): J. Craig VenterNumber of...

Robots may one day rule the world, but what is a robot-ruled Earth like? Many think the first truly smart robots will be brain emulations or ems. S...

Description*Includes pictures *Includes quotes about Pasteur's life and work *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "Do ...

Evolution is one of the most fundamental principles that governs life. Its actions may be subtle, but they can be observed every day, such as preda...

In this fascinating scientific tour of household objects, The One Show's resident scientist Marty Jopson explains the answers to many baffling ques...

The cutting-edge science that will revolutionise the way we prevent disease

Reducere. This is the first English translation of this revolutionary essay by Vladimir I. Vernadsky, the great Russian-Ukrainian biogeochemist. It was first...

Reducere. Intended for ages 6-12, this book explains butterfly metamorphosis and migration. Illustrated with photographs and art, it includes topics such as ...

Reducere. Thirsty for the Water of Life? Family hardships. Relationship tensions. Indecision and restlessness... emptiness. Are you overwhelmed with life--dr...