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  • The Gene

    The story of the gene: our past, our future, ourselves.

    An epic, dazzling history of the idea that defines us.From Gregor Mendel’s pea plants to the discovery of DNA and the CRISPR revolution in gene-editing, The Gene tells the story of how we came to understand heredity – to decipher the master-code that makes and defines humans – land how that knowledge now allows us to rewrite life itself. Siddhartha Mukherjee combines scientific insight with ... Read more

    €8.99

  • When the Earth Was Flat

    All the Bits of Science We Got Wrong

    by Graeme Donald ...
    Perfect for anyone with an interest in our scientific history, When the Earth Was Flat exposes the scientific theories that were once widely believed to be true but have since been disproved.Featuring ideas that now seem more crazy than credible, from the human body being made up of only four humours - black and yellow bile, blood and phlegm - to the discovery of the so-called 'missing link' in ... Read more

    €4.49

  • The Dangerous Art of Alchemy

    A fascinating free e-short accompaniment to The Raven's Head

    A free e-short from 'Queen of the Dark Ages' Karen Maitland, author of Company of Liars, which explores medieval Dark Arts practices and the mysterious history of alchemy.**Includes real recipes devised by medieval alchemists and a free sample of Karen's gothic historical thriller, The Raven's Head**'An atmospheric and dark story' The Times on The Raven's Head</st... ... Read more

    €3.99

  • Drones for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide to Successfully Flying a Drone

    Learn how to master the drone controls and fly your UAV successfully.In this book we will cover the basics from safety precautions to remote control mastery. We'll walk you step by step from proper take off, hovering, adjusting your throttle and altitude, and others. You will learn basic maneuvers like circular flying, continuous flight, first person view flying, line of sight flying, and others ... Read more

    €2.99

  • An Earthling's Guide to Outer Space

    Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Black Holes, Dwarf Planets, Aliens, and More

    by Bob McDonald ...
    Beloved science commentator Bob McDonald takes us on a tour of our galaxy, unraveling the mysteries of the universe and helping us navigate our place among the stars.How big is our galaxy? Is there life on those distant planets? Are we really made of star dust? And where do stars even come from?In An Earthling’s Guide to Outer Space, we finally have the answers to all those questions and more. ... Read more

    €15.77

  • Collins Fungi Guide

    The most complete field guide to the mushrooms and toadstools of Britain & Ireland

    The sixth title in the bestselling Collins Guide series, this book covers the fungi of the British Isles, with considerable relevance for Europe and the wider temperate world.Leading mycological artists have been specially commissioned to ensure accurate, detailed illustrations. Where possible, species are described and illustrated on the same page, with up-to-date authoritative text aiding ... Read more

    €14.81

  • Accidental Medical Discoveries

    How Tenacity and Pure Dumb Luck Changed the World

    Many of the world’s most important and life-saving devices and techniques were often discovered purely by accident. Serendipity, timing, and luck played a part in the discovery of unintentional cures and breakthroughs:A plastic shard in an RAF pilot’s eye leads to the use of plastic for contact lenses.The inability to remove a titanium chamber from rabbit’s bone leads to dental implants.Viagra was ... Read more

    €11.16

  • I Used to Know That: General Science

    Series Book 21 - I Used to Know That
    For those whose memories of learning science at school consist of burning magnesium and playing with iron filings and a magnet, and whose brains shut down as soon as things start to sound ‘too technical’, I Used to Know That: General Science is here to remind you of everything you’ve forgotten or should have learned.You may not be studying for an exam any more, but an understanding of basic ... Read more

    €5.39

  • Science Matters

    Achieving Scientific Literacy

    A science book for the general reader that is informative enough to be a popular textbook and yet well-written enough to appeal to general readers. “Hazen and Trefil [are] unpretentious—good, down-to-earth, we-can-explain-anything science teachers, the kind you wish you had but never did.”—The New York Times Book ReviewKnowledge of the basic ideas and principles of science is fundamental to ... Read more

    €10.79

  • Reader, Come Home

    The Reading Brain in a Digital World

    by Maryanne Wolf ...
    The author of the acclaimed Proust and the Squid follows up with a lively, ambitious, and deeply informative book that considers the future of the reading brain and our capacity for critical thinking, empathy, and reflection as we become increasingly dependent on digital technologies.A decade ago, Maryanne Wolf’s Proust and the Squid revealed what we know about how the brain learns to read and how ... Read more

    €9.43

  • This Book Will Blow Your Mind

    Journeys at the Extremes of Science

    by New Scientist ...
    What's the nature of reality? Does the universe ever end? What is time and does it even exist? These are the biggest imagination-stretching, brain-staggering questions in the universe - and here are their fascinating answers.From quantum weirdness to freaky cosmology (like white holes - which spew out matter instead of sucking it in), This Book Will Blow Your Mind takes you on an epic journey to ... Read more

    €3.99

  • A PhD Is Not Enough!

    A Guide to Survival in Science

    Everything you ever need to know about making it as a scientist.Despite your graduate education, brainpower, and technical prowess, your career in scientific research is far from assured. Permanent positions are scarce, science survival is rarely part of formal graduate training, and a good mentor is hard to find.In A Ph.D. Is Not Enough!, physicist Peter J. Feibelman lays out a rational path to a ... Read more

    €6.99

  • Where Do Forests Come From? | Understanding Plant Reproduction Grade 5 | Children's Nature Books

    At the end of this book, you should be able to appropriately discuss plant reproduction and where forests came from. Specifically, you will be reading about the means of plant reproduction of both flowering and non-flowering plants. Add this book to your reading list if you want to learn more about the subject beyond what your textbooks offer. Grab a copy today. ... Read more

    €3.79

  • Frameworks for Scientific and Technological Research oriented by Transdisciplinary Co-Production

    The work can be classified both as a reference work in Transdisciplinary Research Methodology and as a textbook to guide the Transdisciplinary Coproduction in the context of innovation and organizational and social development. The constituent elements of the work that make it a reference work in Research Methodology are the theoretical foundations on the unity of knowledge, on the issue of ... Read more

    €32.50

  • Ueber die Entstehung der Arten durch natürliche Zuchtwahl

    Darwins Theorie der Evolution beruht auf Fakten und Schlussfolgerungen: Jede Spezies bringt genügend Nachkommen hervor, sodass die Population wachsen würde, wenn alle Nachkommen überlebten (Tatsache). Trotz (periodischer) Schwankungen bleiben Populationen stets etwa gleich groß (Tatsache). Ressourcen wie Nahrung sind begrenzt und ihr Umfang im Verlauf gleich bleibend (Tatsache). Daraus folgt ein ... Read more

    €1.99

  • Smart Spaces and Places

    Edited by Ling Bian ...
    Smart technologies have advanced rapidly throughout our society (e.g. smart energy, smart health, smart living, smart cities, smart environment, and smart society) and across geographic spaces and places. Behind these "smart" developments are a number of seminal drivers, such as social media (e.g. Twitter), sensors (drones, wearables), smartphone apps, and computing infrastructure (e.g. cloud ... Read more

    €51.68

  • Pointless

    The Reality behind Quantum Theory

    by RW Boyer ...
    This book examines how major interpretations of quantum theory are progressing toward a more unified understanding and experience of nature. It offers subtle insights to address core issues of wave-particle duality, the measurement problem, the mind/body problem, determinism/indeterminism/free will, and the nature of consciousness. It draws from physics, consciousness studies, and ‘ancient Vedic ... Read more

    €60.87

  • Exploding Experiments for Exceptional Learners - Science Book for Kids 9-12 | Children's Science Education Books

    Does your child prefer a hands-on approach to learning? Then experiments would be best! This book is composed of Exploding Experiments for Exceptional Learners. You can use this as guide when working inside a science lab, or when learning with mom and dad at home. The five senses are fired up when learning through experiments. Make sure you secure a copy now! ... Read more

    €3.36

  • Research Methods: Functional Skills - 3rd Edition

    Teaching research methods for 30 years provided the author with insights into effective ways to enthusiastically engage both students in the games that scientists play. Students rapidly learn relevant rules for planning and conducting research, writing clearly, concisely, and correctly, as well as critiquing refereed articles. This easy to read eBook covers a broad knowledge base and integrates ... Read more

    €44.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Chemistry Lab Basics

    QuickStudy Laminated Reference Guide

    With the study of molecules and how they interact with one another, theory is important, but the lab is where the true excitement of chemistry lies. This 6 page laminated guide is intended to serve as a reminder and quick study review for all aspects of the chemistry lab, from safety to chemicals, to instruments, and safety again (first, last, and always!). Designed to find answers fast and to be ... Read more

    €5.29

  • 地球的尽头

    地球的尽头藏着地球最初的记忆,也藏着人类未来的答案。极地不是生命的荒漠,而是一部摊开的宇宙之书:这里的冰层是时间的琥珀,封存着尼安德特人时代的空气;横贯山脉的岩层中,3.8亿年前的鲨鱼化石证明这里曾是赤道暖流;千米冰盖之下,仅依靠岩石和水在黑暗中繁衍了数百万年;广袤的冰原更是太阳系的"陨石捕捞网",收集着来自太空的星尘。《地球的尽头》是一场跨越百年的科学探险。在极寒、狂风和致命的冰裂隙中,探险者以生命为代价,寻找深埋地下的远古真相。作者尼尔·舒宾是世界知名的古生物学家,他因发现"提塔利克鱼"(填补鱼类到两栖类演化空白的关键化石)而闻名。作为芝加哥大学的解剖学教授,他兼具顶/尖学者的严谨与野外探险家的勇气。在书中,他将以第/一视角,带领读者深入极地腹地,还原真实的科考现场。知名古生物学家徐星担纲翻译,确保了专业术语的准确与中文语境的流畅。极地也是一面映照未来的镜子。它用冰川消融警示人类的短视 ... Read more

    €9.99

  • 地位游戏

    《地位游戏》基于作者长达25年的研究,结合学术、商业、文化与科技领域的大量案例,系统揭示了地位等级是一套持续运作、不断自我强化的分配机制。在回报高度集中的世界里,决定个人发展路径的,往往不是付出了多少努力,而是努力是否进入了会被放大的位置。本书开创性地提出了"受膏机 制":当高地位的个人或机构通过背书、关联或认可,将地位赋予某人或某物时,其价值、关注度与机会会随之发生跃迁,并在时间中不断累积。这一过程解释了优势如何被放大、偏见如何固化,为何微小的起点差异最终会演变为稳定的等级差距,也为我们理解现实中的职业选择、竞争得失与机会分配提供了一套底层框架。看懂社会等级体系如何运作,才能真正理解机会、回报与不平等在当代社会中如何被系统性地生产出来。 ... Read more

    €9.99

  • Leo von König und Rainer Maria Rilke: Korrespondenzen, Lektüren, Reminiszenzen

    by Bernhard Maaz ...
    Series Book 33 - Schriften der Fondation Rilke
    Jahrzehntelang pflegte Rilke den Kontakt zum Porträtisten Leo von König (1871–1944). Anhand bislang unveröffentlichter Briefe und Dokumente nimmt der Band die komplexe Beziehung zwischen den beiden in den Blick. Rilkes Korrespondenz mit Leo von König geht von sachlichen Inhalten aus, berührt aber auch Reiseerfahrungen und Persönliches. Neben Familienmitgliedern und Freunden treten Bekannte des ... Read more

    €22.99

  • Science Basic Facts

    by Collins ...
    A completely new full-colour edition of the popular guide to scienceFirst published in 1989, this is the third edition of the popular Gem Basic Facts Science. The Basic Facts series is a series of illustrated gem dictionaries in important school subjects. ... Read more

    €4.43