It is the most complex and mysterious object in the universe. Covered by a dull grey membrane, it resembles a gigantic, convoluted fungus. Its inscrutability...
A visually stunning journey into the diversity and wonders of forests. In his international bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben opened readers' eyes...
The millions of people around the world who read and loved What If? still have questions, and those questions are getting stranger. Thank goodness xkcd...
In the ever-evolving landscape of engineering, the need for a global perspective is more crucial than ever. "The Global Engineer" by Clint Steele, a distinguished...
Hadfield takes readers into his years of training and space exploration to show how to make the impossible possible. He developed an unconventional philosophy at...
From the Irish Tatler's Woman of the Year for Literature and one of the AN Post Irish Book Awards's Best New Irish Writers comes a...
Airlines are buffeted by fluctuating political and economic landscapes, ever-changing competition, technology developments, globalization, increasing deregulation and evolving customer requirements. As a consequence all sectors...
A CHILLING EXPLORATION INTO THE PSYCHE OF REAL-LIFE KILLERSFor decades, renowned criminologist Christopher Berry-Dee has interviewed imprisoned, infamous serial killers and now he peels back...
Created by Q-files.com, the great online illustrated encyclopedia: the comprehensive, in-depth, expert-verified educational resource for children aged 8-13.Covers 12 major subject areas, including: The Origin...
In this book, experts from both sides of the Atlantic, examine the recent tensions between Western Europe and the United States over such issues as...
Description: Science journalist Gary Taubes investigates the history of sugar consumption and its influence on modern health. He challenges conventional dietary advice, examines the food...
Description: An accessible introduction to the stars, planets and wider universe. This pocket guide explores the solar system and celestial objects, helping readers learn about...
Description: Bill Bryson takes readers on an entertaining journey through the human body, explaining how its many systems work together and how it repairs itself....
Kunststoff. 150 Millionen Jahre Erdgeschichte. Dann Minuten Nutzung. Dann Abfall. Warum gilt etwas als wertlos, das so viel Aufwand, Energie und Zeit in sich trägt?...
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An entertaining reference book for children, packed with memorable tricks and simple methods for learning facts about language, maths, science, history and geography.
A travel guide featuring European journeys that avoid flying, with itineraries using trains, buses, ferries and bicycles. It includes route maps, transport connections and advice...
Is the world really falling apart? Is the ideal of progress obsolete? Cognitive scientist Steven Pinker urges us to step back from the gory headlines...
Pig That Wants to be And 99 Other Thought And Ninety-nine Other Thought Experiments Baggini, Julian
The author presents a comprehensive investigation into the causes of modern air disasters and discusses methods used by air-crash detectives in order to determine if...
Explores the question of what in the less than two percent of genes has made humans different from apes.
Already a standard student reference, all the entries in this second edition of Key Thinkers on Space and Place have been substantially revised and updated....
Written by leading academics, this book is an invaluable ‘how to ...’ guide to studying for a Geography degree. Written in a practical and conversational...
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From the makers of the award-winning BBC series and Dr Nick Barratt, the UK's leading authority on family history, comes the definitive, must-have guide to...
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Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body—how it functions, its remarkable ability to...
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An Electric Literature “Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Book of 2022” Selection A love letter to the legendary Black and Latinx LGBTQ underground subculture, uncovering its abundant...
A lucid account of quantum theory (and why you should care) combined with a gripping narrative. San Francisco Chronicle
Colonel Chris Hadfield has spent decades training as an astronaut and has logged nearly 4,000 hours in space. During this time he has broken into...
Over the past few decades there has been a revolution in terms of who controls knowledge and information. This rapid change has imperilled the way...
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Photographs of outer space--produced by earthbound and space telescopes and planet-roving satellites--have captivated a vast audience. This stunning book presents in unprecedented clarity 365 spectacular...
