30-Second Astronomy by Francois Fressin
19.99 AUD
Category: Science | Series: 30-Second
The 50 most cosmic concepts, each explained in half a minute.
Gemstones Minerals of Australia by Sutherland Lin ; Gayle
29.99 AUD
Category: Science
This text is an accessible reference and identification guide to all gemstones and minerals found in Australia. The book introduces the reader to the chemical and crystal systems of the stones, before providing detailed descriptions of each stone including composition, structure and distribution.
Anatomy: A Complete Guide to the Human Body, for Artists & Students by Christopher Joseph
21.99 AUD
Category: Science
Grays Anatomy, that classic beloved of medical students for over 100 years, is the fundamental work underlying Anatomy. But this is Grays with a difference with all the fine engravings of the original, but accompanied by fresher, more accessible text that explains in lay terms exactly how the hip bone i ...Show more
Hallucinations by Oliver Sacks
22.99 AUD
Category: Science
Have you ever seen something that wasn't really there? Heard someone call your name in an empty house? Sensed someone following you and turned around to find nothing? Hallucinations don't belong wholly to the insane. Much more commonly, they are linked to sensory deprivation, intoxication, illness, or ...Show more
The New York Times Book of Mathematics: More Than 100 Years of Writing by the Numbers by Gina Kolata
37.99 AUD
Category: Science
From the archives of the world's most famous newspaper comes a collection of its very best writing on mathematics. The New York Times Book of Mathematics gathers more than 110 articles written from 1892 to 2010 that cover statistics, coincidences, chaos theory, cryptography and many other topics. Edited ...Show more
A Little History of Science by William Bynum
22.99 AUD
Category: Science | Series: Little Histories Ser.
Science is fantastic. It tells us about the infinite reaches of space, the tiniest living organism, the human body, the history of Earth. People have always been doing science because they have always wanted to make sense of the world and harness its power. From ancient Greek philosophers through Einste ...Show more
The Periodic Table: A Field Guide to the Elements by Paul Parsons & Gail Dixon
24.99 AUD
Category: Science
As one of the most recognizable images in science, the periodic table is ingrained in our culture. First drawn up in 1869 by Dmitri Mendeleev, its 118 elements make up not only everything on our planet but also everything in the entire universe. The Periodic Table looks at the fascinating story and surp ...Show more
Identically Different: Why You Can Change Your Genes by Tim Spector
19.99 AUD
Category: Science
Since the discovery of DNA, scientists have believed that genes are fixed entities that cannot be changed by environment - we inherit them, pass them on to our children and take them with us when we die. Professor Tim Spector reveals how the latest genetic research and his own pioneering studies on epig ...Show more
50 Quantum Physics Ideas You Really Need to Know by Joanne Baker
24.99 AUD
Category: Science | Series: 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know Series
Following on from the highly successful 50 Physics Ideas You Really Need to Know, author Joanne Baker consolidates the foundation concepts of physics and moves on to present clear explanations of the most cutting-edge area of science: quantum physics. With 50 concise chapters covering complex theories a ...Show more
The Magic of Reality: How we know what's really true by Richard Dawkins
19.99 AUD
Category: Science
An inspiring introduction to science and a fascinating exploration of the natural world. Magic takes many forms. The ancient Egyptians explained the night by suggesting that the goddess Nut swallowed the sun. The Vikings believed a rainbow was the gods' bridge to earth. The Japanese used to explain ea ...Show more
30-Second Maths by Richard Brown
19.99 AUD
Category: Science | Series: 30 Second
The ideal introduction to the key theories and principles of mathematics.
The Math Book: From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension, 250 Milestones in the History of Mathematics by Clifford A. Pickover
29.99 AUD
Category: Science | Series: Sterling Milestones Ser.
This is an accessible, fascinating book that unravels the mysteries and beauty of mathematics. It covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. This paperback version of the bestselling title includes facts about scientists' lives and real-world applications of the theorems. Maths' infinite mysteries a ...Show more