Science

The clearest, most accessible explanation yet of the amazing world of quantum mechanics: a Duckworth contemporary classic, beautifully repackaged for our 125th anniversary

What are you, who are you and where are you going? - the beginner's guide to modern science

'Mark Lynas is a saint' Sunday Times

'Fluent, persuasive and surely right.' Evening Standard

Mark Lynas was one of the original GM field wreckers. Back in the 1990s - working undercover with his colleagues in the environmental movement - he would descend on trial sites of genetically modified crops ...

The Accidental Scientist explores the role of chance and error in scientific, medical and commercial innovation, outlining exactly how some of the most well-known products, gadgets and useful gizmos came to be.

An investigative narrative is weaved through over 100 puzzles, from word searches and anagrams to logical thinking and longer stories where you'll need to read between the lines and gather any clues, evidence and discrepancies to solve a series of cases.

One of the most unfathomable mysteries of quantum physics... could the answer be much closer than ever we thought?

Superhuman is a fascinating, eye-opening and inspiring celebration of the best that the current human species has to offer.

Science and religion have always been at each other's throats, right?

The astonishing true story behind sleep science: from staying awake for 115 consecutive hours to living in a cave for 32 days

Everything you've always wanted to know about poisons but have been too afraid to ask...

A leading biologist looks at how humans have meddled with evolution throughout history - and what we will do next

Put your mathematical muscle to the test with this entertaining and essential guide to 50 of the world's greatest problems

How to Think Like Stephen Hawking reveals the key motivations, desires and philosophies that make Hawking one of the world's most enduring talents. Studying how he overcame great adversity, fought his demons as well as his detractors and looked back to the origins of the universe, you too can learn to think like the great man.

Consolidate learning and develop problem solving skills through exam practice questions; ideal for independent learning, homework or extension activities.

An exquisitely written exploration of the connections between physical and mental health

Provides an overview of the social, political, economic and population problems of countries in what is usually referred to as the Third World. Emphasis in this volume is placed on the interrelation of major social institutions, their impact on economic and social development, and the effect of rapidly expanding industrialization on the ecosystem.

This book is full of essential info from the world of science, broken down into fun bite-size facts.

What links ancient death rays with a naked man in the bath, poisoned apples and rifts in the space-time continuum? Math. Modern mathematics can appear fiendishly complex to the point where many of us believe we are largely ignorant of the subject. However, the truth is that all of us, whether we realize ...

A rich visual history of science fiction's impact on real-world technologies, this book is perfect for lovers of H. G. Wells, Star Trek, Isaac Asimov, Jules Verne, Aldous Huxley, and 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Have you ever wished for a personal jet pack or a robot butler? Do you wonder how you would ...

"Uncovering the crucial workings of this vital organ, this book delves into how we use our brain in everyday life. It reveals how it controls our basic functions, determines our perceptions, contributes to our personalities, and affects our emotions. Understanding the brain is one of the greatest challenges ...