Seeing Further: The Story of Science, Discovery, and the Genius of the Royal Society

The first synoptic history of the postwar Royal Society, one of the most prestigious and influential bodies in the history of science. Drawing on i...

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

The Royal Observatory at Greenwich is home to both time and space: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and the Prime Meridian. But have you ever stopped to a...

The Genius of the Vikings, Paperback

Told for the first time, this is the extraordinary story of how an obscure Victorian Scottish minister invented thetechnology which may take us to ...

Reducere. The year was 1765. Eminent botanist Philibert Commerson had just been appointed to a grand new expedition: the first French circumnavigation of the...

This unique book, with a foreword by 1990 Nobel Laureate E.J. Corey, outlines the extensive history and the fascinating past and present uses of th...

Reducere. 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 ...

In October 336 BC, statues of the twelve Olympian Gods were paraded through the ancient capital of Macedon. Following them was a thirteenth, a stat...

DescriptionNow in its third edition, this bestselling book describes the complete chocolate making process from growing the beans to the sale in th...

This concise, easy-to-read book outlines the basic principles needed to understand the chemical mechanisms of explosion. Covering detonation, defla...

This book consists of a series of chapters written together by scientists, art historians, conservators, curators and artists, dedicated to conserv...

DescriptionSince the first edition of The Science of Sugar Confectionery (2000), the confectionery industry has responded to ever-changing consumer...

If superhero powers were a reality, what else might be true? What scenes and science are missing from the movies that must logically follow from th...

Ideal for students and the scientifically minded reader this book provides a fascinating introduction to the science of what makes things stick.

DescriptionPink warships that vanish at dusk, urinary maladies of an emperor, and a gold test for cocaine - behold the chemistry of metal ions as n...

Publisher: Ebury PublishingAuthor(s): Monty HallsNumber of pages: 352Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 163 x 243 x 37Cover type: HardbackRedescoper...

DescriptionThe stories around the perfumes of the Bible are as abundant as the contemporary fragrances that are available. Identifying the ingredie...

A journalist exposes new evidence of the dangers of a pervasive herbicide and the corporate influences behind it.

Drawing on Ralph Ellison's recently published 'unfinished' novel, newly released archival materials, and unpublished correspondence, Parrish provid...

Reducere. Our fascination with the vampire myth has scarcely diminished since Bram Stoker's publication of the classic Dracula tale in 1897, but how much of ...

Contributor(s): Author: Margareta SaequinHave you ever wondered how plants attract certain insects, or how insects communicate with each other? Thi...

Written in an accessible style, this book probes the chemistry of fat in our bodies, providing a unique insight into understanding obesity.

Reducere. Ever wondered how perfumes are developed? Or why different scents appeal to different people? The Chemistry of Fragrances 2nd Edition offers answer...

The Middle Ages were a period of tremendous cultural and scientific advancement in the Islamic Empire—ideas and inventions that shaped our world. D...

DescriptionThe scientists affiliated with the early Royal Society of London have long been regarded as forerunners of modern empiricism, rejecting ...

Reducere. Is your worldview enlightened enough to accommodate both science and God at the same time?Dr. Michael Guillen, a best-selling author, Emmy award-wi...

Reducere. Is your worldview enlightened enough to accommodate both science and God at the same time?Dr. Michael Guillen, a best-selling author, Emmy award-wi...

The remarkable story of how a painter and a scientist in 17th-century Holland transformed the way we see the world.Publisher: Head of ZeusAuthor(s)...

This book provides a sound introduction to the use of statistical methods in analytical chemistry, without requiring a strong mathematical background.

Although scientists continue to play a crucial role in the continuing battle against antibiotic resistance, a return to a pre-antibiotic era is a d...

We think of bees as being among the busiest workers in the garden, admiring them for their productivity. But amid their buzzing, they are also grea...

The definitive guide to Cannabis, from world-renowned Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology, David Nutt.Publisher: Hodder & StoughtonAuthor(s): Prof...

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Reducere. The science behind the traits and quirks that drive creative geniuses to make spectacular breakthroughs What really distinguishes the people who li...

Reducere. The Six Miracles of Calvary givesinsight into the miracles surrounding the crucifixion of Christ. Why was there a tremendous earthquake? What was t...

Reducere. This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base f...

anon.: Carmina BuranaMedieval version (selection of songs)Bettina HoffmannOrff: Carmina BuranaRichard Cooke

This book is the only account of what honeybees actually see. Bees detect some visual features such as edges and colors, but there is no sign that ...

Reducere. In a story that is both of its time and timeless, Evan I. Schwartz tells a tale of genius versus greed, innocence versus deceit, and independent br...

On 10 July 2018, exactly 100 years and 100 days after the formation of the world's first independent air force, 103 aircraft of twenty-four types f...

Reducere. This engaging and accessible book explains the scientific principles behind guns, both ancient and modern. It connects their evolution to advances ...

The story of intrepid palaeontologists, the discoverers of prehistoric life, and the revelations found through their research.Illustrations: 200 cl...

Reducere. An instant New York Times bestseller, in a sweeping narrative the author of the esteemed A Beautiful Mind takes us on a journey through modern hist...

Reducere. This story is now more relevant than ever as the latest science is now validating the protocols of Dr. Livingston-Wheeler who will one day be place...

Reducere. DescriptionFrom the moment Admiral Richard E. Byrd, Jr. first left Anarctica, he knew he would return. Both the scope of the strange land and the u...

The definitive, behind-the-scenes account of the greatest science story of our time - a Best Science Book of the Year for the Guardian, Financial T...

Reducere. 844Wallace demystifies the narratives of Beethoven's approach to his hearing loss and instead explores how Beethoven did not "conquer" his deafness...

Reducere. Fascinated by the mysterious power of human intention? Discover its real-world applications by exploring the breakthrough research of psychoenerget...