Mathematics Of Life

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...

Description "A splendidly illustrated and thoughtfully constructed account of one of the greatest ideas ever conceived by the human mind -- evoluti...

What is it in chocolate that makes us feel good when we eat it? What's the molecule that turns men on? What's the secret of Coca-Cola? In this book...

Reducere. DescriptionIn this New York Times bestseller and longlist nominee for the National Book Award, "our greatest living chronicler of the natural world...

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...

Over the past thirty years, a new systemic conception of life has emerged at the forefront of science. New emphasis has been given to complexity, n...

DescriptionThe captivating possibilities of extraterrestrial life on exoplanets, based on current scientific knowledge of existing worlds and forms...

A comprehensive introduction to ocean ecology and a new way of thinking about ocean life Marine ecology is more interdisciplinary, broader in scope...

Reducere. Have you ever heard of an invertebrate that spends its whole life inside another animal? What about a beetle that spends most of its life undergrou...

Reducere. At the time of his death at Zoo Atlanta in 2000, Willie B. was arguably the most famous gorilla in the world. Locally, he was an icon with more tha...

Reducere. Before any other influences began to fashion life and its lavish diversity, geological events created the initial environments--both physical and c...

Drawing on history, myth and legend, but always grounded in science, The Eloquence of the Sardine will change the way you think about the sea in th...

DescriptionA walk in the park will never be the same after kids discover this awe-inspiring book. Meet Peter Wohlleben--but you can call him Peter ...

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Reducere. Life is Full of Science: An Interdisciplinary and Cultural Teaching Approach helps pre- and in-service K-6 teachers change their perceptions about ...

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

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

Evolution is the one theory that transcends all of biology. Nowak draws on the languages of biology and mathematics to outline the mathematical pri...

Pioneering work on bud and plant shapes, indicating there are universal laws which guide an organism's growth into predetermined patterns.

* 'One of the finest, best-documented biographies ever published about a modern mathematician' - Martin Gardner

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

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

Reducere. The beating heart of the sun is the very pulse of life on earth. And from the ancients who plotted its path at Stonehenge to the modern scientists ...

DescriptionA primer on the underlying technologies that allow computer programs to work. Covers topics like computer hardware, combinatorial logic,...

Reducere. A guide to discovery of the forces at work in the world of plants. Through germinating seeds and varying their growing conditions, students learn b...

Reducere. "They deftly bring together findings from many disparate areas of science in a book that science buffs will find hard to put down." --Publishers We...

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

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...

Reducere. DescriptionRaising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be very challenging, particularly for parents who do not have easy access to psy...

Reducere. Lee Smolin offers a new theory of the universe that is at once elegant, comprehensive, and radically different from anything proposed before. Smoli...

Is the most important language in the universe also capable of making us happy in simple and profound ways? Can we really weave the foundations of ...

Reducere. lan Shepard was the brashest, cockiest, and most flamboyant of America's original Mercury Seven, but he was also regarded as the best. Intense, col...

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

A preeminent physicist unveils a field-defining theory of the origins and purpose of lifeIllustrations: 10 Illustrations, black & white

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...

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Reducere. DescriptionThe nanotechnology revolution that will transform human health and longevityNano Comes to Life opens a window onto the nanoscale--the in...

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

DescriptionBefore the turn of the 20th century, electricity remained a mere scientific curiosity. Nikola Tesla, arguably more than anyone else, cha...

Reducere. Is the emergence of life on Earth the result of a single chance event or combination of lucky accidents, or is it the outcome of biochemical forces...

Reducere. Humans have looked to the stars for guidance for thousands of years. It seems to be embedded in our DNA. The Magic of the Stars incorporates new in...

This highly original work presents laboratory science in a deliberately skeptical way: as an anthropological approach to the culture of the scienti...

Reducere. Four Pillars of Destiny: Unlocking the Mysteries of Life is a compilation of real-life case studies and interviews with people from all walks of li...

A unique opportunity for students to learn biology through stories told by one of the great science storytellers of our time: Sean B. Carroll. This...

Reducere. Marine biologist Pete Klimley swims with the sharks. He was one of the first scientists to free-dive among sharks, and he has spent nearly thirty y...

Reducere. Popular science at its most exciting: the breaking new world of chronobiology - understanding the rhythm of life in humans and all plants and anima...

Reducere. Introduction by Edward J. Larson Perhaps the most readable and accessible of the great works of scientific inquiry, The Origin of Species sold out...

Uniting the conceptual foundations of the physical sciences and biology, this groundbreaking multidisciplinary book explores the origin of life as ...

Reducere. Like cotton, indigo has defied its humble origins. Left alone it might have been a regional plant with minimal reach, a localized way of dyeing tex...

Reducere. ""Deals in a very entertaining way with problems in normal life related to mathematics, luck, coincidence, gambling."" ? The Independent (London)Wh...

DescriptionPeople are increasingly aware of the role that water has in shaping society and how it impacts quality of life. This is the first book t...

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...

Reducere. Evolution recreates the 3.5-billion-year story of life on Earth in stunning detail through vivid full-color illustrations and graphics, the latest ...

Even in his lifetime, Henry Gwyn Jeffreys Moseley (1887-1915), was widely regarded as the most promising British physicist of his generation, and h...

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

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...

A billion-year history of movement, from bacteria to Olympic athletes.

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

Reducere. DescriptionIt's been nearly four decades since Carl Sagan first addressed the general public from a scientist's perspective, confronting the possib...

DescriptionThroughout the history of all humanity, including the native people in the western hemisphere, God made his existence known through the ...

A stimulating and highly readable introduction to the science of imperfections, this book focuses on their crucial role in technology, as well as t...

Reducere. Nothing is as elemental, as essential to human life, as the air we breathe. Yet around the world, in rich countries and poor ones, it is quietly po...

Reducere. A book where all aspects of existence find a logical reason, leading to insightful guidelines for living a purposeful life.About the Author: Bernar...

Reducere. "Will this book do for biomathematics what Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time did for relativity and cosmology? Time will tell. Until then, ...

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Reducere. The Earth teems with life: in its oceans, forests, skies and cities. Yet there's a black hole at the heart of biology. We do not know why complex l...