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Extensively illustrated with images of the lunar surface, The Moon is an accessible introduction that will appeal...  Read More >>

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A leading scientist applies the tools of neuroscience to understand how animals think  Read More >>

The beloved second book in The Elements trilogy is finally in paperback, where Theodore Gray demonstrates how the...  Read More >>

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Written for use as a text in courses on scientific writing, the book includes many useful suggestions about approaching...  Read More >>

In May 1961, President John F. Kennedy committed the United States to landing a man on the moon before the end of...  Read More >>

Gender is shifting. But is gender disappearing? This is the story of where biology meets behaviour - how sex drives...  Read More >>

Physics professor, bestselling author and dynamic storyteller James Kakalios reveals the mind-bending science behind...  Read More >>

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An exploration of the hidden complexities of one of our most under-used and misunderstood senses.  Read More >>

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Explore the science of biomimicry: full of fascinating natural facts, ingenious ideas and a glimpse into the future...  Read More >>

Drawing on a lifetime's work, John Bradshaw shows how our love of animals goes to the heart of what it means to...  Read More >>

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Why the force that keeps our feet on the ground holds the key to understanding time and the origin of the universe...  Read More >>

An exploration of human rationality from two ground-breaking thinkers Reason, we are told, is what makes us human,...  Read More >>

A groundbreaking synthesis of the entire science of human behaviour by 'one of the best scientist-writers of our...  Read More >>

A witty, irreverent guide to the birth, development, and state-of-the-art of one of the most important theories...  Read More >>

Plants That Kill is not a field guide, clinical care manual, or pharmacology textbook—it is a fascinating and beautifully...  Read More >>

This book introduces the reader to the fascinating world of parasites that cause human disease. It tells stories...  Read More >>

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