Deep Thought: 42 Fantastic Quotes That Define Philosophy by Gary Cox
$19.99 AUD
Category: Science
Gary Cox guides us through 42 of the most misunderstood, misquoted, provocative and significant quotes in the history of philosophy providing a witty and compelling commentary along the way. This entertaining and illuminating collection of quotes doesn't merely list who said what and when, it explores w ...Show more
Terra Incognita: 100 Maps to Survive the Next 100 Years by Ian Goldin, Robert Muggah
$49.99 AUD
Category: Science
'A riveting account of humanity´s most pressing challenges and innovative solutions, fusing mesmerizing maps and compelling analysis to help navigate our complex future' Steven Pinker 'Fascinating, beautiful, alarming and revelatory use of mapping and infographics' - Stephen Fry on EarthTime maps F ...Show more
Ancient Bones - UnEarthing the Astonishing new story of how we became human by Madelaine Bohme; Rüdiger Braun; Florian Breier
$35.00 AUD
Category: Science
A leading paleontologist discovers the missing link in human evolution.Somewhere west of Munich, Madelaine B hme and her colleagues dig for clues to the origins of humankind. What they discover is beyond anything they imagined- the fossilised bones of Danuvius guggenmosiignite a global media frenzy. Thi ...Show more
The Music Advantage: How Music Helps Your Child's Brain by Anita Collins
$32.99 AUD
Category: Science
Groundbreaking music educator Dr Anita Collins draws on the latest international neurological research to reveal the extraordinary and often surprising benefits of learning music for children from newborns to teenagers.
Schadenfreude - The Joy of Another's Misfortune by Tiffany Watt Smith
$5.77 AUD
Category: Science | Series: Wellcome Ser.
An entertaining and insightful exploration of schadenfreude: the deliciously dark and complex joy we've all felt, from time to time, at news of others' misfortunes. You might feel schadenfreude when... the boss calls himself "Head of Pubic Services" on an important letter. a cool guy swings back on ...Show more
Flesh Made New: The Unnatural History and Broken Promises of Stem Cell Research by Carl Power; John Rasko
$34.99 AUD
Category: Science
The dazzling promise of stem-cell treatment: does it work and will it save us? Two experts look at the hype For decades, we've been anticipating the dawn of regenerative medicine. Again and again, we've been promised that stem cells will soon cure just about every ill imaginable. If not tomorrow, then t ...Show more
Your Life, Your Planet by Geoff Ebbs
$39.99 AUD
Category: Science
The toolkit you need to nurture yourself and the environment that nurtures you. Unless we look after ourselves, each other and the natural world in a balanced and harmonious manner we will continue to go from crisis to crisis. The tips in this book will help you to reduce your environmental footprint an ...Show more
Beginners: The Curious Power of Lifelong Learning by Tom Vanderbilt
$29.99 AUD
Category: Science
Discover why learning is good for us and how to develop a 'Beginner's Mindset'. For many of us, the last time we learned a new skill was during childhood. We live in an age which reveres expertise but looks down on the beginner. Upon entering adulthood and middle age, we begin to shy away from trying n ...Show more
The God Equation: The Quest for a Theory of Everything by Michio Kaku
$35.00 AUD
Category: Science
This is the story of a quest: to find a Theory of Everything. Einstein dedicated his life to seeking this elusive Holy Grail, a single, revolutionary 'god equation' which would tie all the forces in the universe together, yet never found it. Some of the greatest minds in physics took up the search, from ...Show more
Simply Quantum Physics
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Category: Science
Discovering quantum physics has never been easier. Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Quantum Physics is an essential introduction to the subject for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge. It is a perfect beginner's guide to the strange and fascinating world of ...Show more
Sense - Unlock Your Senses and Improve Your Life by Russell Jones
$32.99 AUD
Category: Science
Sense is a fascinating and revelatory look at how you can unlock the true potential of our five senses and use them to vastly improve every single part of our lives.
Essential Science: The Only Science Book You Will Ever Need by Brian Clegg
$39.99 AUD
Category: Science
Essential Science aims to be the most detailed, accessible and authoritative book of its kind. Each of the 34 discoveries is broken down into seven essential elements to aid comprehension and inform the reader about what really matters: THE ESSENTIAL IDEA: a concise summary of the idea or discovery that ...Show more