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The nation s go to woman for all things space her joy for the subject is boundless The Guardian Take a new look at the world around you What is a planet Is there life on Mars What makes Earth so special Questions about our Solar System have fascinated us for centuries Based on the latest scientific research The Story of the Solar System will help you see the planets around us in a whole new light Using colourful and easy to follow infographics each planet becomes a character with a story of its own to tell from Jupiter the King of the Solar System to ice oddity Uranus and outlier planet but not a planet Pluto As space scientist Maggie Aderin Pocock shows us the story of Earth is best understood as part of its larger family and The Story of the Solar System will bring that family to life

A book which gives scientific proof of the paranormal Psychic activity remote viewing the power of prayer and homeopathy are all discussed in this book which The Ecologist called one of the most thought provoking reads of the year and which has already gained a almost cult following Sales Handles A highly readable scientific detective story which reveals how the Field a vast cobweb of energy connecting everything in the universe past and present is responsible for many of the most profound human mysteriesHow psychics can read the future and the past how remote viewing works and how such techniques have been used by the CIA how energy healing works why homeopathy works and all sorts of other mysteries are explored by the frontier scientists Lynne McTaggart has interviewed

If Michael Palin had been a volcanologist this is the book he would have written LITERARY REVIEW Gripping THE ECONOMIST Wonderful PETER FRANKOPAN Like a thriller This is terrific SPECTATOR Beautiful bursting with poetry with storytelling WERNER HERZOG We are made of the same stuff as the breath and cinders of volcanoes No matter where we live on the planet they have shaped our history and might one day decide our destiny World famous volcanologist Clive Oppenheimer has worked at the crater s edge in the wildest places on Earth close enough to feel the heat of the lava In Mountains of Fire we join him on hair singeing adventures from Italy to Antarctica to learn how deeply our stories are intertwined with volcanoes

For all the selfishness of genes they team up to survive Is the history of life in fact a story of cooperation Amid the violence and brutality that dominates the news it s hard to think of ourselves as team players But cooperation Jonathan Silvertown argues is a fundamental part of our make up and deeply woven into the whole four billion year history of life Starting with human society Silvertown digs deeper to show how cooperation is key to the cells forming our organs to symbiosis between organisms to genes that band together to the dawn of life itself Cooperation has enabled life to thrive and become complex Without it life would never have begun

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Often complex ideas are explained with clarity and precision but this is clearly a passion project for the author and the book soars where he deploys more poetic language as when musing on the deeper themes that arise from his central question If you ve ever looked up at the sky and pondered on the big questions of life in the Universe this is essential reading BBC Sky at Night magazineAstronomer and science writer David Whitehouse takes us on a journey through the evolving cosmos as he considers humankind s place in the universe and how our survival depends on otherworldly perspectives From the Earth to the depths of outer space this inspiring book shows how human evolution has been intertwined with the workings of the cosmos from the very beginning and what the far distant future may hold both for the universe and for ourselves Given enough time Whitehouse contends we must communicate with intelligent aliens whose divergent perspective will transform our understanding of the universe First contact may even come sooner than we think We have already transmitted signals towards promising exoplanets If say Gliese 581d harbours life the return signal could reach us in 2051 Drawing the thread of human consciousness from the cave to the cosmos th

Time travel is a familiar theme of science fiction but is it really possible Surprisingly time travel is not forbidden by the laws of physics and John Gribbin argues that if it is not impossible then it must be possible Gribbin brilliantly illustrates the possibilities of time travel by comparing familiar themes from science fiction with their real world scientific counterparts including Einstein s theories of relativity black holes quantum physics and the multiverse illuminated by examples from the fictional tales of Robert Heinlein Larry Niven Carl Sagan and others The result is an entertaining guide to some deep mysteries of the Universe which may leave you wondering whether time actually passes at all and if it does whether we are moving forwards or backwards A must read for science fiction fans and anyone intrigued by deep science

Ever since Darwin science has enshrined competition as biology s brutal architect But this revelatory new book argues that our narrow view of evolution has caused us to ignore the generosity and cooperation that exist around us from the soil to the sky In Sweet in Tooth and Claw Kristin Ohlson explores the subtle ways in which nature is in constant collaboration to the betterment of all species From the bear that discards the remainders of his salmon dinner on the forest ground to the bright coral reefs of Cuba she shows readers not only the connectivity lying beneath the surface in natural ecosystems but why it s vital for humans to incorporate that understanding into our interactions with nature and also with each other Much of the damage that humans have done to our natural environment stems from our ignorance of these dense webs of connection As we struggle to cope with the environmental hazards that our behaviour has unleashed it s more important than ever to understand nature s billions of cooperative interactions This way we can stop disrupting them and instead rely on them to renew ecosystems In reporting from the frontlines of scientific research regenerative agriculture and urban conservation Ohlson shows that a shift from focusing on compe

A dazzling passionate polemic against anti science movements of all kinds Cover note Each copy of the new edition of Unweaving the Rainbow features a unique wavelength pattern No two covers are exactly alike Keats accused Newton of destroying the poetry of the rainbow by explaining the origin of its colours In this illuminating and provocative book Richard Dawkins argues that Keats could not have been more mistaken and shows how an understanding of science enhances our wonder of the world He argues that mysteries do not lose their poetry because they are solved the solution is often more beautiful than the puzzle uncovering even deeper mysteries Dawkins takes up the most important and compelling topics in modern science from astronomy and genetics to language and virtual reality combining them in a landmark statement on the human appetite for wonder Cover note Each copy of the new edition of Unweaving the Rainbow features a unique wavelength pattern No two covers are exactly alike

Seventy years ago Erwin Schrodinger posed a profound question What is life and how did it emerge from non life This problem has puzzled biologists and physical scientists ever since Living things are hugely complex and have unique properties such as self maintenance and apparently purposeful behaviour which we do not see in inert matter So how does chemistry give rise to biology What could have led the first replicating molecules up such a path Now developments in the emerging field of systems chemistry are unlocking the problem Addy Pross shows how the different kind of stability that operates among replicating molecules results in a tendency for chemical systems to become more complex and acquire the properties of life Strikingly he demonstrates that Darwinian evolution is the biological expression of a deeper well defined chemical concept the whole story from replicating molecules to complex life is one continuous process governed by an underlying physical principle The gulf between biology and the physical sciences is finally becoming bridged This new edition includes an Epilogue describing developments in the concepts of fundamental forms of stability discussed in the book and their profound implications Oxford Landmark Science books are

This award winning science book uses the latest findings from neuroscience research and brain imaging technology to take you on a journey into the human brain CGI artworks and brain MRI scans reveal the brain s anatomy in unprecedented detail Step by step sequences unravel and simplify the complex processes of brain function such as how nerves transmit signals how memories are laid down and recalled and how we register emotions The book answers fundamental and compelling questions about the brain what does it means to be conscious what happens when we re asleep and are the brains of men and women different Written by award winning author Rita Carter this is an accessible and authoritative reference book to a fascinating part of the human body Thanks to improvements in scanning technology our understanding of the brain is changing fast Now in its third edition the Brain Book provides an up to date guide to one of science s most exciting frontiers With its coverage of over 50 brain related diseases and disorders from strokes to brain tumours and schizophrenia it is also an essential manual for students and healthcare professionals

From racing wind up cars to making music with a homemade guitar Science Lab will excite and inspire curious young minds Science Lab is packed with 25 exciting STEM activities perfect for firing up kids imaginations Explore and discover beautifully illustrated science activities with an easy to follow guide that will explain how science technology engineering and maths shape the world around us A perfect balance between education and fun Science Lab teaches young readers through each experiment describing the science behind it and providing engaging STEM facts The richly illustrated activities promote further thinking by suggested Test and Tweak notes Encourage young readers to take their projects to the next level while furthering their understanding of the science behind it Each activity has its own How It Works section covering STEM principles to help young minds understand answers to their science curiosity exercising cognitive thinking and problem solving skills Learn The Science Behind 25 Amazing Projects Science activities for kids that can be done at home Leap into the exciting world of STEM where Science Technology Engineering and Maths combine in 25 fun and easy to do projects Science Lab teaches young readers how to make impressive i

All you need to explore science is a kitchen this book and a dash of curiosity The Kitchen Science Cookbook is a beautifully crafted book with a unique twist each recipe is a science experiment that you can do at home using the everyday ingredients you ll find in your kitchen No need to be a science expert these easy to follow recipes make mind blowing science experiments fun for everyone From sticky ice and raising raisins to balloon science and scrumptious slime nanotechnologist and educator Michelle Dickinson shows that we can all be scientists no matter how young or old With recipes tested by hundreds of enthusiastic families around the world The Kitchen Science Cookbook is the perfect gift for all ages

Physics 100 Ideas in 100 Words offers the essential facts at your fingertips satisfying your scientific curiosity and helping you to understand the biggest concepts in physics in concise 100 word summaries One of the first titles in a cutting edge new series created in partnership with The Science Museum this book introduces 100 key areas of physics such as gravitational fields momentum general relativity and quantum uncertainty and explains each topic in just 100 words Perfect for getting your head around big ideas clearly and quickly or refreshing your memory of the fundamentals of physics this book covers the most up to date terms and theories and inspires a heightened level of understanding and enjoyment to the core areas of physics explored in The Science Museum

HERE ARE MANY MANY THINGS THAT NOBODY KNOWS Why are so many giraffes gay Has human evolution stopped Where did our alphabet come from Can robots become self aware Can lobsters recognize other lobsters by sight What goes on inside a black hole Are cell phones bad for us Why can t we remember anything from our earliest years Full of the mysteries of life the universe and everything The Things that Nobody Knows is a fascinating and unputdownable exploration of the limits of human knowledge of our planet its history and culture and the universe beyond

THE NEW BOOK FROM MILLION COPY BESTSELLING PSYCHOLOGIST DR JULIE Start the New Year with fresh insights renewed purpose and strategies for personal development This is the book for us all for ourselves when we need to find a way through for our children as they fly the nest our friends that live out of reach and for our family when we can t find the words to say This is the book for life s twists and turns when being human starts to get complicated A must have companion to Dr Julie s international bestseller Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before which taught us the skills to strengthen our future mental health Open When is the book to turn to when you find yourself in the eye of the storm Within this book are a series of Open When style letters from Dr Julie to help navigate the moments of overwhelm confusion or self doubt that we all face when life gets messy Offering calm clarity and a laser focus on the best way forward each personal letter is followed by real time tools that will help you re frame the situation and decide on your next move Every chapter covers a new scenario universal problems that each of us will likely face at some point So whether you are experiencing st

100 years ago Einstein s theory of relativity shattered the world of physics Our comforting Newtonian ideas of space and time were replaced by bizarre and counterintuitive conclusions if you move at high speed time slows down space squashes up and you get heavier travel fast enough and you could weigh as much as a jumbo jet be squashed thinner than a CD without feeling a thing and live for ever And that was just the Special Theory With the General Theory came even stranger ideas of curved space time and changed our understanding of gravity and the cosmos This authoritative and entertaining Very Short Introduction makes the theory of relativity accessible and understandable Using very little mathematics Russell Stannard explains the important concepts of relativity from E mc2 to black holes and explores the theory s impact on science and on our understanding of the universe ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable

Science is a serious business right Wrong Scientists have been participants in the best reality show of all time with all the highs lows bust ups and strange personalities of any show on telly today From Luke O Neill the science teacher you wish you d had this hugely accessible history of science reveals the human stories behind the biggest discoveries For example we meet Charles Darwin as he weighs up the pros and cons of marrying his cousin constant companion vs less money for books Tough call To Boldly Go Where No Book Has Gone Before covers everything from space travel and evolution to alchemy and AI Written by one of our leading scientists this is an insider s account that celebrates the joy of science It is filled with all the juicy bits that other histories leave out

An amazing journey into the hidden realm of nature s soundsThe natural world teems with remarkable conversations many beyond human hearing range Scientists are using groundbreaking digital technologies to uncover these astonishing sounds revealing vibrant communication among our fellow creatures across the Tree of Life At once meditative and scientific The Sounds of Life shares fascinating and surprising stories of nonhuman sound interweaving insights from technological innovation and traditional knowledge We meet scientists using sound to protect and regenerate endangered species from the Great Barrier Reef to the Arctic and the Amazon We discover the shocking impacts of noise pollution on both animals and plants We learn how artificial intelligence can decode nonhuman sounds and meet the researchers building dictionaries in East African Elephant and Sperm Whalish At the frontiers of innovation we explore digitally mediated dialogues with bats and honeybees Technology often distracts us from nature but what if it could reconnect us instead The Sounds of Life offers hope for environmental conservation and affirms humanity s relationship with nature in the digital age After learning about the unsuspected wonders of nature s sounds we will never see walks