A pithy, vibrant, accessible exploration of the least-understood organ in the human body, broken down into 60 bite-sized topics.The human digestive system, or gut, can be understood like the hole of a doughnut. In other words, its not...Lasīt vairāk
From gravity to black holes, special relativity to global warming, this authoritative and entertaining book from bestselling author Marcus Chown breaks down complex science into manageable chunks, explaining the one thing you really need to kno...Lasīt vairāk
Uses everyday examples, real-life anecdotes, and hands-on experiments to explore core physics conceptsfrom electricity and motion to radioactivity and soundwhile also reflecting on the ethical stakes of science through historical case studies and t...Lasīt vairāk
How key concepts in modern physics came from the work of a New Zealander whom Einstein labelled a second Newton. By the mid-nineteenth century, physicists believed they had discovered the last secrets of the universe. Then a ne...Lasīt vairāk
Clear, succinct and engaging answers to every question you could ask about the weather. Gavin Pretor-Pinney, author of The Cloudspotters Guide Why doesnt rain fall all at once? Can technology change the track of a hurricane? Whats th...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 28-Sep-2025, Hardback, Izdevniecība: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, ISBN-13: 9789811298653)
This memoir provides a peek into what its like to be a physics teacher, illustrating how teaching can transcend a profession and become a lifetime passion. The book begins with the authors early years in Massachusetts as an amateur boxer and sign...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 25-Sep-2025, Hardback, Izdevniecība: Allen Lane, ISBN-13: 9780241737675)
The anniversary edition of the international phenomenon One of the best books of the 21st century (Guardian) These seven short lessons guide us, with simplicity and clarity, through the scientific revolution that shook physics...Lasīt vairāk
An unparalleled group of prominent scholars from wide-ranging disciplines detail ongoing efforts to impose ideological restrictions on science and scholarship throughout western society. From assaults on merit-based hiring to t...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 23-Sep-2025, Hardback, Izdevniecība: Allen Lane, ISBN-13: 9780241618820)
One of the most insightful books Ive read about what makes us human and how we understand each other Bill Gates Steven Pinker, one of the worlds greatest thinkers and bestselling author of Enlightenment Now, The Better Angels of Our Na...Lasīt vairāk
A charming, accessible and global journey into the myriad ways birds live in groups and socialise from professor of biology and avid birder Joan E. Strassmann....Lasīt vairāk
This illuminating book weaves personal stories of a multilingual upbringing with the latest scientific breakthroughs in interspecies communication to show how the skill of deep listening enhances our curiosity and empathy toward the world around u...Lasīt vairāk
Probably the UKs greatest living statistician Telegraph From the UKs statistical national treasure, a clever and data-driven guide to how we can live with risk and uncertainty We live in a world where uncertainty is inevitable....Lasīt vairāk
Sērija : Problem Solving in Mathematics and Beyond
(Izdošanas datums: 18-Sep-2025, Paperback / softback, Izdevniecība: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, ISBN-13: 9789819815784)
This book presents 125 unusual geometric relationships, offering clear proofs that will captivate readers of all backgrounds. Geometry is one of the most visually compelling and surprising branches of mathematics, full of unexpected relationships th...Lasīt vairāk
Sērija : Problem Solving in Mathematics and Beyond
(Izdošanas datums: 18-Sep-2025, Hardback, Izdevniecība: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, ISBN-13: 9789819815142)
This book presents 125 unusual geometric relationships, offering clear proofs that will captivate readers of all backgrounds. Geometry is one of the most visually compelling and surprising branches of mathematics, full of unexpected relationships th...Lasīt vairāk
This literally jaw-dropping book celebrates the famous collection of centuries-old anatomical waxworks from Florences La Specola museum. From full-body representations of the circulatory and nervous systems to the tiniest features of organs and join...Lasīt vairāk
The phenomenal international and Sunday Times bestseller from the author of Sapiens Stories brought us together. Books spread our ideas and our mythologies. The internet promised infinite knowledge. The a...Lasīt vairāk
A revolutionary history and theory of harmony from music to metaphysics An ancient tradition holds that Pythagoras invented harmony. It is said that one day, he wandered by a forge and, hearing a wondrous sound come from within, ven...Lasīt vairāk
