The Evidence for Evolution"Charles Darwin s masterpiece, On the Origin of Species, shook society to its core on publication in 1859. Darwin was only too aware of the storm his theory of evolution would prov...Dawkins, RichardPenguinlunes, 11 de noviembre de 2019
And 114 Other QuestionsWhy Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze? is the latest compilation of readers' answers to the questions in the 'Last Word' column of New Scientist, the world's best-selling science weekly....No AuthorEditors Varislunes, 11 de noviembre de 2019
At thirty-three one's direction in life should be clear, and mine was not.' In search of some direction, or at least a new challenge, Jeffrey Tayler gave up his day job of opening ...Jeffrey TaylerAbacuslunes, 11 de noviembre de 2019
A Life of Montaigne in One Question and Twenty Attempts at an AnswerHow to get on well with people, how to deal with violence, how to adjust to losing someone you love? How to live? This question obsessed Renaissance nobleman Michel Eyquem de Monta...Sarah BakewellVintagelunes, 11 de noviembre de 2019
Archie was adorable. Everybody said so. Until one day he learned a new word... "No!" Archie says "No!" at mealtimes, bath times, and every single bedtime... A hilarious tale that's...Tracey CorderoyLittle Tiger Presslunes, 11 de noviembre de 2019
Part of a collectable series of picture books which includes traditional and classic stories, and non-fiction. Ages 5+Rob Lloyd JonesUsbornelunes, 11 de noviembre de 2019
In 'Look What I've Found' a small boy goes for a walk along the beach with his dad. What will they find in the sea, on the sand, among the rocks? Flip the flaps and see.Nick SharrattWalker Books Ltdlunes, 11 de noviembre de 2019
An assortment of children and pets climb over, under, and through the letters of the alphabet in this illustrated presentation of a familiar song. Includes music.Buddy Kaye Sidney Lippman...Candlewicklunes, 11 de noviembre de 2019
The History, Science, Philosophy, Literature, Theory and Practice of PedestrianismThe author of "Bleeding London" and "Sex Collectors" turns his eye to the intellectual and cultural history of that most common of activities--walking. This fascinating rumination ...Geoff NicholsonHarbour Books Ltdlunes, 11 de noviembre de 2019
In 1830, Rutherford Calhoun, a newly freed slave leading a dissolute life in New Orleans, finds himself forced into marriage.Charles JohnsonScribnerlunes, 11 de noviembre de 2019
The Epic Discovery of Alien Solar SystemsChronicles the momentous ten month period of discovery between 1995 and 1996 that revealed no less than five new solar systems, with profound implications for the search for extrat...Ken Croswell; illustratio...San Diego : Harcourt Brace, 1998.sábado, 9 de noviembre de 2019
How Science Makes Sense of the WorldThroughout the history of the Western world, science has possessed an extraordinary amount of authority and prestige. And while its pedestal has been jostled by numerous evolutions...Peter DearChicago ; University of Chicago Press, 2006.sábado, 9 de noviembre de 2019
How America's New Directed Energy Weapons Will Change the Way Future Wars Will Be FoughtThis timely book explains the next revolution in military weapons--directed-energy weapons (lasers)--and how tomorrow's wars will be fought by the same spectrum of energy found in ...Doug BeasonCambridge, MA : Da Capo Press, 2005.sábado, 9 de noviembre de 2019
A Journey Into the World of the DeafA neurologist investigates the world of the deaf, examining their past and present treatment at the hands of society, and assesses the value and significance of sign language.Oliver SacksPan Bookssábado, 9 de noviembre de 2019
The Autobiography of a Species in 23 ChaptersThe genome's been mapped. But what does it mean? Arguably the most significant scientific discovery of the new century, the mapping of the twenty-three pairs of chromosomes that ma...Ridley, MattEditors Varissábado, 9 de noviembre de 2019
Three Brilliant Graphic Guides on Mind-blowing Ideas that Have Revolutionised Our View of how the Universe WorksPresents an introduction to the key concepts and figures associated with quantum theory.Zarate, OscarIcon Books Ltdsábado, 9 de noviembre de 2019
Sex and the Evolution of Human NatureCiting the Red Queen from "Through the Looking Glass, " who has to keep running to stay in the same place, Ridley demonstrates why sex is humanity's best strategy for outwitting it...Matt RidleyLondon, England : Penguin Books, 1994, c1993.sábado, 9 de noviembre de 2019
His Life and UniverseEinstein is the great icon of our age: the kindly refugee from oppression whose wild halo of hair, twinkling eyes, engaging humanity and extraordinary brilliance made his face a sy...Walter Isaacson,Pocket Bookssábado, 9 de noviembre de 2019
This Very Short Introduction presents a succinct and accessible guide to the key episodes in the story of life on earth - from the very origins of life four million years ago to th...Michael J. BentonOxford ; Oxford University Press, 2008.sábado, 9 de noviembre de 2019
This Very Short Introduction traces the history and cultural impact of the elements on humankind, and examines why people have long sought to identify the substances around them. L...Philip BallOxford ; Oxford University Press, 2004.sábado, 9 de noviembre de 2019
How Science and Technology Changed the Character and Outcome of World War IIThe dreadful global conflagration known as the Second World War was more than the clashing of great armies on bloody battlefields. A different kind of war was being waged in the se...Tom SchachtmanNew York : William Morrow, c2002.sábado, 9 de noviembre de 2019
The Acceleration of Just about EverythingTime rules our lives. The frenetic purpose - more than we want to admit, is to save time. Think of one of those conveniences that best convey the most elemental feeling of power ov...James GleickLondon : Little, Brown, 1999.sábado, 9 de noviembre de 2019
"In this substantial graphic novel biography, First Second presents the larger-than-life exploits of Nobel-winning quantum physicist, adventurer, musician, world-class raconteur, a...Jim Ottaviani Leland Myri...Roaring Brook Presssábado, 9 de noviembre de 2019
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