The Intimate Universe : How the stars are closer than you think ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.94/5 (19) The scale of the cosmos can be baffling, with distances so vast and timescales to long that it's easy to dismiss them as being completely divorced from our everyday life... Verifica stoc
Psychoanalysis as Biological Science: A Comprehensive Theory ♡ 25 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.95/5 Psihanalistul era un filozof și un artist, abil în descifrarea comunicărilor și comportamentelor intrapsihice ale unui individ. El sau ea s-ar putea baza doar pe
A Traveller's History of Cyprus ♡ 28 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.96/5 A Traveller's History of Cyprus offers a complete and authoritative history of the island's past and also touches on the sensitive present-day issues for both
Good Blood ♡ 25 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.95/5 A remarkable, uplifting story about one of the greatest medical breakthroughs of the 20th century In 1951 in Sydney, Australia, a fourteen-year-old boy named James
Your Superstar Brain ♡ 24 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.95/5 Your brain makes you who you are - it is the root of your personality and intelligence. It learns languages, creates memories and interprets complex
Defying Gravity ♡ 28 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.96/5 In this book, Robert Kingsley originates an idea for cancelling gravity. In the opening chapter we find him as a child, far from happy, defying
Quanderhorn Xperimentations ♡ 22 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.94/5 ADAPTED BACKWARDS VIA THE FUTURE FROM THE RADIO 4 SERIES BEFORE IT WAS MADE A richer, deeper, more comprehensive exploration of the Quanderhorn phenomenon. With
A Little History of Astro-Archaeology ♡ 11 15 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.93/5 Stonehenge today is a battlefield, not only for police and festivalgoers at midsummer but also for rival camps of archaeologists, astronomers, and other researchers into...
Space Number Crunch! ♡ 24 15 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.96/5 Space Number Crunch!is a snappily written, fact-packed overview of the world of space, bursting with colourful, punchy data graphics and high-impact artworks. It's guaran...
STAR TRAILS ♡ 21 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.94/5 Levys Star Trails column has appeared monthly in 'Sky & Telescope' since 1988. This collection of his 50 favorite essays focuses on the minds and
Anthropology and the Bushman ♡ 26 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.95/5 The Bushman' is a perennial but changing image. The transformation of that image is important. It symbolizes the perception of Bushman or San society, of
Turing & the Computer ♡ 25 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.95/5 At a moment of great discovery, one Big Idea can change the world... Today, computers touch every aspect of our lives and dominate the world
Food, Inc. ♡ 26 15 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.97/5 Pentru majoritatea oamenilor, războiul global asupra alimentelor modificate genetic este unul îndepărtat și confuz. Bătăliile se desfășoară în limbajul misterios al gene...
Chasing the Moon ♡ 24 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.95/5 JFK issued the historic moon landing challenge. These are the stories of the visionaries who helped America complete his vision with the first lunar landing
Where The Universe Came From ♡ 25 15 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.96/5 Cum a început totul? Unde se îndreaptă totul? Acum mai mult de un secol, tânărul Albert Einstein și-a prezentat generala teorie a relativității lumii și
Why Do Buses Come in Threes? ♡ 23 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.95/5 A fascinating look at how mathematics is relevant to our everyday lives Why is it better to buy a lottery ticket on a Friday? Why
The Math Behind... ♡ 24 15 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.96/5 'A compilation of everyday events analyzed for their probability of occurring. The odds are determined using mathematical equations and science. An entertaining illustrat...
HOW MANY MOONS DOES THE EARTH HAVE? ♡ 23 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.95/5 De ce este cerul albastru? De ce este cerul negru? Ce înseamnă spaghetificare? Există o problemă cu obișnuitele întrebări de trivia. Mereu sunt prea multe
Smoot's Ear: The Measure of Humanity ♡ 22 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.94/5 The book explores changing attitudes toward measure, focusing on key moments in art, sculpture, architecture, philosophy, and the development of scientific thought. It e...
The Great Mathematicians ♡ 21 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.94/5 Explores why Florence Nightingale introduced pie charts, how Lewis Carroll regarded Pythagoras, and why some infinites are larger than others.
A Piece Of The Sun: The Quest For Fusion Energy ♡ 21 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.94/5 The solution, says Daniel Clery in this deeply researched and revelatory book, is to be found in the original energy source: the Sun itself. There,
Chasing Space ♡ 25 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.95/5 În acest memoriu emoționant, un fost astronaut NASA își împărtășește călătoria personală printre stele, examinând rolurile de comunitatea cu care lucra, și poveste cum p...
Into the Heart of Our World ♡ 26 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.95/5 The journey to the center of the earth is a voyage like no other we can imagine. Our planet appears tranquil from outer space. And
How to Predict Everything ♡ 24 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.95/5 There s a useful calculation being used by Wall Street, Silicon Valley and maths professors all over the world, and it predicts that human civilization
An Astronomer's Tale: A Bricklayer’s Guide to the Galaxy ♡ 20 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.94/5 The inspirational memoir of a former brickie who followed his passion for the stars and built his own observatory. Perfect for readers of Robert Macfarlane,
Silent Witness ♡ 23 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.94/5 Praise for the first edition: This book should be of considerable interest to a broad range of general readers ... recommended. --Choice An important introduction
EVOLUTION ♡ 27 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.96/5 Introducing the latest ideas on how life originated and diversified on earth, this new edition of a classic work provides a concise and engaging summary
Little Book Of Crime Punishment ♡ 17 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.93/5 We live in a society where every aspect of our everyday lives is governed by the law. We are subject to rules and regulations from
Astronomy: Essential Facts About the Universe ♡ 27 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.96/5 Is there life outside the Earth? What is a black hole? What was the weight of the Apollo spacecraft? This compact guide presents essential facts
The Cosmic Serpent ♡ 16 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.93/5 Whilst living amongst Peruvian Indians, anthropologist Jeremy Narby learned of their phenomenal knowledge of plants and biochemical interactions, gained under the ...
The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Performance ♡ 15 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.93/5 Drawing on over a decade of research, and first-hand reporting with dozens of top action and adventure sports athletes, Kotler explores the frontier science of
The Reality Frame ♡ 27 15 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.97/5 Împletind marile idei ale științei aici, în opera sa magistrală, Brian Clegg construiește realitatea bucată cu bucată - spațiu, timp, materie, mișcare, forțele fundament...
Virtually Human: The Promise and the Peril of Digital Immortality ♡ 21 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.94/5 Virtually Human explores what the not-too-distant future will look like when cyberconsciousness―simulation of the human brain via software and computer technology―become...
On The Beauty Of Science ♡ 24 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.95/5 In this memoir of a long, distinguished career devoted to scientific research, world-renowned mathematician Herbert A. Hauptman recounts both the joys and the disappo...
Fate of Food ♡ 22 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.94/5 In this fascinating look at the race to secure the global food supply, environmental journalist and professor Amanda Little tells the defining story of the
Science ♡ 20 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.94/5 Science: 50 in 500 Words discusses the most groundbreaking ideas of 50 of the most important scientists who have shaped the world as we know
The Boy Who Played with Fusion ♡ 19 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.94/5 By the age of 11, Taylor Wilson had mastered the science of rocket propulsion. At 13, his grandmother's cancer diagnosis drove him to investigate medical
Tell Me About Science ♡ 26 15 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.97/5 Science is a wide-ranging and fascinating subject and a key part of the school curriculum. This handy reference guide uses a question and answer format
Blockbuster Science: The Real Science in Science Fiction ♡ 24 15 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.96/5 If you've ever wondered how much real science goes into movies like Gravity, novels like The Martian, and television shows like Doctor Who, this is
We Are Not Alone ♡ 12 15 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.93/5 Cu cercetarea sa revoluționară asupra existenței extratereștrilor, „Nu Suntem Singuri” a schimbat pentru totdeauna dezbaterea comunității științifice despre viața în uni...
Beijing & Shanghai: China's Hottest Cities ♡ 22 15 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.96/5 China’s drive into the 21st century has been fueled by the relationship—and competition—between Beijing, considered by some observers to be the capital of capitals in
The Darwins of Shrewsbury ♡ 20 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.94/5 Many people have written biographies of Charles Darwin, but the story of his family and roots in Shrewsbury is little known. This book, containing original
Space Travel ♡ 23 17 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.95/5 What is a big bang? How heavy is a white dwarf? What is it like to be an astronaut? From aliens to astronauts, and mission
Critical Thinking For Students Learn The Skills Of Critical Assessment And Effective Argument ♡ 28 14 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.98/5 The skills of Critical Thinking are important whatever subject you are studying. They enable you to assess what's been said or written by asking the
Thin Blue Lie ♡ 20 14 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.96/5 “An incisive, muckraking exposé of the ‘police industrial complex.’”—The New York Times Book Review American law enforcement is a system in crisis. After explosive protes...
Odd Science: Inventions ♡ 22 14 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.96/5 Inventions aren't always easy. Sometimes a humble leaf can get in the way. Developers have learned that one of the big hold ups in the
Design a Skyscraper ♡ 23 14 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.97/5 Why are verticles and reflective symmetry needed to Design a Skyscraper? Find out this an much more in this exciting new title! Featuring maths problems
Hidden Mathematics of Sport ♡ 23 14 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.97/5 A unique and insightful mathematical approach to the most popular sports A fascinating look at sport, exploring the mathematics behind the action. Includes the best
Ethnic Distinctions, Local Meanings ♡ 21 14 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.96/5 Focusing on a rural area of south China, Rack shows how so-called ethnic minority cultural events have become occasions for the exploration of personal identity
THE WEATHER BOOK ♡ 20 14 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.96/5 The Weather Book is a delightful miscellany of everything remotely meteorological. It is jam-packed with enlightening facts, practical diagrams, and clear explanations a...
A Pocket Essential Short History of Alchemy and Alchemists ♡ 28 14 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.98/5 Această istorie a alchimiei studiază evoluția acestei arte arcane, punând în centru alchimiști celebri și surprinzând efectele pe care aceștia le-au avut asupra științei...
How To Tell A Wizard From A Warlock Lifesaving Differences You Should Know ♡ 24 14 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.97/5 Just what is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite, a germ and a virus, or rugby league and rugby union? This mad miscellany
Intimate History of Premature Birth ♡ 24 14 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.97/5 For the first time, Sarah DiGregorio tells the complete story of this science - and the many people it has touched. Weaving her own experiences
Chasing the Moon ♡ 27 14 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.98/5 In a world divided by the ideological struggles of the Cold War, the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement, more than one-fifth of the
Death on Earth: Adventures in Evolution and Mortality ♡ 25 14 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.97/5 Natural selection depends on death little would evolve without it. Every animal on Earth is shaped by its presence and fashioned by its spectre. We
Star Wars Workbooks ♡ 17 14 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.95/5 Make learning fun with curriculum-based exercises and activities from a galaxy far, far away...
The Genius Factory ♡ 18 14 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.95/5 În 1980 un milionar american excentric a lansat „banca de spermă pentru Premiul Nobel”, proiectată pentru a crea o nouă generație de supercopii. Plină de
Ingredients ♡ 23 14 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.97/5 If you want easy answers, this book is not for you. But if you're curious which health studies to trust, what dense scientific jargon really
Coal ♡ 5 14 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.92/5 Covering the formation and creation of coal-fired power from its harnessing in the past to its present and future uses, this title is part of
HOW TO MAKE A TORNADO ♡ 21 14 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.96/5 This is the newest title in the brilliant and bestselling 'New Scientist' series. Science tells us grand things about the universe: how fast light travels,
Tweeting the Universe ♡ 22 14 LEI info ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.96/5 În 140 de pagini, doi popularizatori extraordinari prezintă 140 de explicații ale celor mai importante întrebări din fizică - în forma a aproximativ 10 tweet-uri