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  • The Dangerous Art of Alchemy

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

    by Karen Maitland ...
    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

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  • A PhD Is Not Enough!

    A Guide to Survival in Science

    by Peter J. Feibelman ...
    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

    ₹857.14

  • The Handy Anatomy Answer Book

    by Patricia Barnes-Svarney, Thomas E. Svarney ...
    Series series The Handy Answer Book Series
    Two established science writers and researchers distill and present the latest and most important information on anatomy and physiology using an easy-to-use, question-and-answer approach.We all have one. The human body. But do we really know all of its parts and how they work? The Handy Anatomy Answer Book is the key to unlocking this door to a wondrous world. Learn how the body heals wounds. ... Read more

    ₹1,498.00

  • Science

    A History in 100 Experiments

    by Mary Gribbin, John Gribbin ...
    A history of science distilled into 100 notable experiments – epic moments that have fuelled our understanding of Earth and the Universe beyond.The history of science is a fascinating and long one, covering thousands of years of history. The development of scientific experiments involves some of the most enlightened cultures in history, as well as some great scientists, philosophers and ... Read more

    ₹1,086.06

  • The Handy Biology Answer Book

    by Patricia Barnes-Svarney, Thomas E. Svarney ...
    Series series The Handy Answer Book Series
    Easy to use and friendly guide explains the inner workings of cells, bacteria, viruses, fungi, plants, animals, as well as evolution, the environment, DNA and chromosomes, genetics and genetic engineering, laboratory techniques, and much, much more.Gene therapy. Forensic DNA profiling. Biochemistry. Biotechnology. Cloning. Stem Cells. Super Bugs. Genetically modified food. Botany. Zoology. Sex. ... Read more

    ₹1,498.00

  • Rice Bran and Rice Bran Oil

    Chemistry, Processing and Utilization

    Edited by Ling-Zhi Cheong, Xuebing Xu ...
    Rice Bran and Rice Bran Oil (RBO) provides much-needed best practices on the science and technology of RBO, including the chemistry, dectection methods, nutrition (including the effect of processing technologies on micronutrients) and applications. RBO contains many nutritional components, including up to 2% oryzanol, tocotrienol, and phytosterols. In addition, the fatty acid composition is well ... Read more

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  • The Handy Quantum Physics Answer Book

    by Charles Liu ...
    Series series The Handy Answer Book Series
    Quantum physics helps explain many mysteries of the universe. It underpins everything, but it need not be quantum difficult with this informative, accessible, easy-to-follow guide to the fundamentals and concepts of quantum physics and our quantum universe!Quantum physics is all around us. It’s in electrical lights, lasers, and the color of the sky. Without it, the sun wouldn’t shine. It even ... Read more

    ₹1,498.00

  • The Physics Behind...

    by Russ Swan ...
    Series series The Behind... series
    Can you really lose weight by consuming nothing but ice cream and beer? How does the latest blockbuster movie get squeezed onto a disk, and how do they make the pictures seem 3D? How much does a selfie weigh? What's the science behind forensic investigations, body scans, and the dating of ancient artefacts?The Physics Behind... takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the scientific ... Read more

    ₹621.85

  • Simply Physics

    Facts Made Fast

    by DK ...
    Series series DK Simply
    Combining simple, stylish graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Physics is the perfect introduction to the subject for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge.Compact and clear, this book covers the core concepts of physics in a refreshing and highly accessible way – from gravitational fields and momentum to general relativity and the mysteries of quantum uncertainty. Using ... Read more

    ₹1,577.06

  • The Periodic Table

    A Very Short Introduction

    by Eric R. Scerri ...
    Series series Very Short Introductions
    The periodic table of elements, first encountered by many of us at school, provides an arrangement of the chemical elements, ordered by their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties, and divided into periodic trends. In this Very Short Introduction Eric R. Scerri looks at the trends in properties of elements that led to the construction of the table, and shows how ... Read more

    ₹251.89

  • Simply Genetics

    Facts Made Fast

    by DK ...
    Series series DK Simply
    Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, this is the perfect introduction to the blueprint of life for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge.Covering a broad range of fields from the cell biology of genes and DNA to cutting-edge gene-editing technologies like CRISPR, Simply Genetics demystifies the complexities of genetic code, its role in the evolution of species, and ... Read more

    ₹1,366.66

  • Simply Chemistry

    Facts Made Fast

    by DK ...
    Series series DK Simply
    Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Chemistry is the perfect introduction for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge.This book covers the core concepts of chemistry in a fresh and accessible way – from the structure of an atom and the 118 elements of the periodic table, to combustion and explosive reactions. Using simple diagrams and precise explanations, ... Read more

    ₹1,366.66

  • The One Thing You Need to Know

    The Simple Way to Understand the Most Important Ideas in Science

    by Marcus Chown ...
    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 know to get to grips with the subject.Rather than trying to bend your mind around all the vast and confounding details of things such as gravitational waves, ... Read more

    ₹689.11

  • Applied Mathematical and Physical Formulas

    by Vukota Boljanovic ...
    The new and revised version of this comprehensive pocket reference guide is ideal for anyone who deals with physics, chemistry, mathematics, finance, and computer systems and needs to review or quickly refresh their memory of what they studied in school. It covers the fundamentals of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and analytical geometry, and statistics, and presents the application ... Read more

    ₹4,492.48

  • Earth

    The Definitive Visual Guide

    by DK ...
    Series series DK Definitive Visual Encyclopedias
    Explore and understand the natural and human wonders of our planet.Now, in its third edition, this landmark encyclopedia celebrates our planet and explains the science underpinning the forces and processes that have made and shaped it. Artworks, photographs, terrain models, and maps are combined to capture the power of landscapes and natural events and show their hidden sides, explaining, for ... Read more

    ₹3,682.30

  • The Pleasure of Finding Things Out

    The Best Short Works of Richard P. Feynman

    by Richard P. Feynman ...
    This collection from scientist and Nobel Peace Prize winner highlights the achievements of a man whose career reshaped the world's understanding of quantum electrodynamics.The Pleasure of Finding Things Out is a magnificent treasury of the best short works of Richard P. Feynman-from interviews and speeches to lectures and printed articles. A sweeping, wide-ranging collection, it presents an ... Read more

    ₹1,047.47

  • Simply Nutrition

    For Complete Beginners

    by DK ...
    Series series DK Simply
    Understanding nutrition has never been easier.Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Nutrition is the perfect introduction for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge.Covering a range of topics - from a healthy gut and the essential function of vitamins and minerals, to the pros and cons of plant-based diets, and the reasons why highly processed foods tend to be ... Read more

    ₹1,366.66

  • Simply AI

    Facts Made Fast

    by DK ...
    Series series DK Simply
    Combining clear labelled imagery with easy-to-understand text, this new edition of Simply Artificial Intelligence is the perfect introduction to the latest developments in AI, including ChatGPT and the Internet of Things.Covering a broad range of fields within AI - from computing and mathematics to politics and philosophy - entries demystify what artificial intelligence is and how it works, how it ... Read more

    ₹1,366.66

  • The Handy Physics Answer Book

    by Charles Liu, Ph.D. ...
    Series series The Handy Answer Book Series
    An informative, accessible, easy-to-use guide to physics, covering the fundamental concepts and amazing discoveries that govern our universe!We don’t need a U.S. Supreme Court ruling to know that everyone is governed by the laws of physics, but what are they? How do they affect us? Why do they matter? What did Newton mean when he said, "For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction?" ... Read more

    ₹1,498.00

  • The Handy Geology Answer Book

    by Patricia Barnes-Svarney, Thomas E Svarney ...
    Series series The Handy Answer Book Series
    Answers hundreds of questions on the most interesting of topics—planet Earth!It’s right under our feet every day—Earth and all its glorious components. From fossils, rocks, and minerals to caves, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions, The Handy Geology Answer Book traces the formation of the universe and the planet, investigating the layers of the planet and explaining the formation of mountains and ... Read more

    ₹1,498.00

  • How it All Works

    All scientific laws and phenomena illustrated & demonstrated

    by Adam Dant, Brian Clegg ...
    In this beautiful and unique combination of art and science, this stunningly detailed book examines how the rules of science govern the the world around us, from the rooms in our houses to the planet, the solar system and the universe itself!The Universe is inconceivably complex. Its component parts though follow a set of unbreakable laws that have somehow been coded into their very fabric since ... Read more

    ₹1,930.35

  • The Book of Facts and Trivia

    Science

    by Terri Schlichenmeyer ...
    Entertaining, informative, and enlightening! Educational, eyebrow-raising, and profound. Science has never been this much fun! Take a weird and wonderful tour of the every branch of science with this treat of stories, trivia, and facts!From Earth’s weight gain thanks to the many tons of cosmic dust that falls on the planet each year to William A. Mitchell, the inventor of Tang, Cool Whip, and Pop ... Read more

    ₹1,498.00

  • How Science Works

    The Facts Visually Explained

    by DK ...
    Series series DK How Stuff Works
    If you're looking for simple, visual guide to all of the core sciences, this book is for you.If you wonder how aeroplanes stay in the air, how holograms are made, or whether viruses really are living creatures, How Science Works will reveal all. This book uses clear, easy-to-understand graphics to explain difficult concepts – not only the core science topics that eluded us at school, but also the ... Read more

    ₹1,997.96

  • Simply Science

    Facts Made Fast

    by DK ...
    Understanding science has never been easier.Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Science is the perfect introduction for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge.The book covers not only the core sciences – physics, biology, and chemistry – but also Earth science and astronomy. Assuming no previous scientific knowledge, it covers more than 100 cornerstone ideas, ... Read more

    ₹1,366.66