Mathematics Of Life

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...

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

Reducere. Wild Chinook salmon, some migrating more than 900 miles to the ocean from the high mountains of Idaho, once made up nearly 50% of the Columbia Rive...

Brings legal, religious, ethical, and political perspectives to bear on debates about biotechnology patents or 'patents on life'. With internationa...

A new vision of biology, from microseconds to millions of years.Illustrations: 10 illustrations

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

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

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Michael DentonFrom roaring waterfalls and crashing waves to gentle rain and billowing clouds, water pervades our planet's m...

An argument that consciousness, more widespread than previously assumed, is the feeling of being alive, not a type of computation or a clever hack....

A fascinating story about the history of Ebola written by one of those who discovered it Popular science that reads like a thrillerIn the mid-seven...

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

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

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...

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

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

Reducere. A fascinating exploration of the skin in its multifaceted physical, psychological, and social aspects Providing a cover for our delicate and intric...

Reducere. Brilliant and entertaining mathematician Kit Yates illuminates seven mathematical concepts that shape our daily lives. From birthdays to birth rate...

What is life like at the edge of science in a pandemic? World renowned immunologist Professor Luke O'Neill tells all, sharing his diaries from the ...

Reducere. With over 7, 000 known species, frogs display a stunning array of forms and behaviors. A single gram of the toxin produced by the skin of the Golde...

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 ...

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 ...

A bold, provocative exploration of the tension between our evolutionary history and our modern woes - and what we can do about it.Publisher: Swift ...

Reducere. DescriptionNikola Tesla was one of the 20th century's great pioneers; his role in advancing electrical energy through the use of alternating curren...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

Reducere. A fascinating exploration of the skin in its multifaceted physical, psychological, and social aspects Providing a cover for our delicate and intric...

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

This "utterly spectacular" book weighs the impact modern medical technology has had on the author's life against the social and environmental costs...

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

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...

Reducere. A pioneering proposal for a pluralistic extension of evolutionary theory, now updated to reflect the most recent research. This new edition of the ...

Reducere. DescriptionThe Revolutionary Phenotype is a science book that brings us four billion years into the past, when the first living molecules showed up...

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 ...

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...

This book is a "big history" of the evidence regarding how we came to be. It explores philosophical thought and how our past might affect our futur...

Publisher: BenBella BooksAuthor(s): Bobby AzarianNumber of pages: 320Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 159 x 237 x 31Cover type: HardbackRedescoper...

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...

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

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)Author(s): Smith Ginny SmithNumber of pages: 336Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 135 x 215 x 27Cover type: Pa...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

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

The videographer behind the Journey to the Microcosmos YouTube channel (386K subscribers) James Weiss presents a beginner's guide to the extremely ...

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 ...

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

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

Freeman Dyson has designed nuclear reactors and bomb-powered spacecraft; he has studied the origins of life and the possibilities for the long-term...

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. Standing on the shoulders of farsighted humansBook dedicationAcknowledgementsList of Boxes Preface1 Introduction1.1 Standing on the shoulders of ot...

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...

Living with the Stars tells the fascinating story of what truly makes the human body. The body that is with us all our lives is always changing. We...

Reducere. Why cracking the code of human conception took centuries of wild theories, misogynist blunders, and ludicrous mistakes Throughout most of human his...