100 Inventions that Changed the World: Experts Demystify Our Biggest Breakthroughs by Australian Geographic
$24.95 AUD
Category: Science
We take thousands of inventions for granted, using them daily and enjoying their benefits. But how much do we really know about their origins and development? This absorbing new book tells the stories behind the inventions that have changed the world, with details about-- Convenience items, such as safe ...Show more
Brief Candle in the Dark: My Life in Science by Richard Dawkins
$24.99 AUD
Category: Science
In An Appetite for WonderRichard Dawkins brought us his engaging memoir of the first 35 years of his life from early childhood in Africa to publication of The Selfish Gene in 1976, when he shot to fame as one of the most exciting new scientists of his generation. In Brief Candle in the Dark he continues ...Show more
Lolcatz, Santa and Death by Dog: Strange and True Tales from Science and Technology by Andrew Masterson
$34.99 AUD
Category: Science
In Lolcatz, Santa, and Death by Dog, Andrew Masterson reveals the hidden secrets of science and technology research. Have you ever considered, for example, the influence of breasts in cyberterrorism? Or the role of cats in the Arab Spring? Did you know that there is a peer-reviewed paper describing the ...Show more
General Relativity - The Theoretical Minimum by Leonard Susskind; Andre Cabannes
$24.99 AUD
Category: Science
He taught us classical mechanics, quantum mechanics and special relativity. Now, physicist Leonard Susskind, assisted by a new collaborator, Andre Cabannes, returns to tackle Einstein's general theory of relativity. Starting from the equivalence principle and covering the necessary mathematics of Rieman ...Show more
Why Animals Talk - A Zoologist's Journey into the Communication of Animals by Arik Kershenbaum
$45.00 AUD
Category: Science
Why Animals Talk is a scientific journey through the untamed world of animal communication. From the majestic howls of wolves and the enchanting chatter of parrots to the melodic clicks of dolphins and the spirited grunts of chimpanzees, these diverse and seemingly bizarre expressions are far from mere ...Show more
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia MD
$35.00 AUD
Category: Science
This is the ultimate manual for longevity.For all its successes, mainstream medicine has failed to make much progress against the diseases of ageing that kill most people- heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and type 2 diabetes. Too often, it intervenes with treatments too late, prolonging lifes ...Show more
Many Things Under a Rock The Mysteries of Octopuses by David Scheel
$34.99 AUD
Category: Science
"Fascinating... the deepest of octopus books.' Peter Godfrey-Smith 'Mind-blowing and soul-expanding' Sy Montgomery Of all the creatures of the deep blue, none captivates us quite like the octopus. This highly intelligent master of disguise is one of our planet's most intriguing and enigmatic creatures ...Show more
2023 Guide to the Night Sky Southern Hemisphere: A Month-By-Month Guide to Exploring the Skies Above Australia, New Zealand and South Africa by Storm Dunlop
$19.99 AUD
Category: Science
The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2023. Diagrams drawn for the latitude of southern Australia, but including events visible from ...Show more
The Bumper Book of Things Nobody Knows: 1001 Mysteries of Life, the Universe and Everything by William Hartston
$29.99 AUD
Category: Science
A witty and fascinating exploration of the limits of human knowledge of our planet, its history and culture, and the universe beyond. There are many, many things that nobody knows... Do animals have a sense of humour? Why do we have five fingers? What did Jesus do in his youth? Has human evolution sto ...Show more
Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner
$24.99 AUD
Category: Science
Which is more dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool? What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common? Why do drug dealers still live with their moms? How much do parents really matter? How did the legalization of abortion affect the rate of violent crime? These may not sound like typical question ...Show more
Superspy Science - Science, Death and Tech in the World of James Bond by Kathryn Harkup
$24.99 AUD
Category: Science
'Witty and well researched.' THE TIMES'A scientific dose of reality.' MAIL ON SUNDAY'A fun and comprehensive exploration.' LINDA McROBBIE'Endlessly fascinating.' LIBRARY JOURNALThe science behind James Bond's exploits - armaments, tactics, plots and enemy tech.The adventures of James Bond have thrilled ...Show more
Cosmos: The Story of Cosmic Evolution, Science and Civilisation by Carl Sagan
$29.99 AUD
Category: Science | Series: Abacus Science Greats Ser.
Narrado con la proverbial habilidad que tenía Sagan para conseguir que las ideas científicas fuesen comprensibles y apasionantes, Cosmos trata de la ciencia en su contexto humano más amplio y explica cómo la ciencia y la civilización se desarrollan conjuntamente. La obra aborda también el tema de las mi ...Show more