Eight Improbable Possibilities by John Gribbin
$22.99 AUD
Category: Science
A mind-warping excursion into the wildly improbable truths of science.
And Finally: Matters of Life and Death by Henry Marsh
$24.99 AUD
Category: Science
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER* A Daily Telegraph, The Times and Financial Times Book of the Year *'Marsh illuminates the gift of life... It's a book to treasure and reread' Gavin Francis, author of Adventures in Human BeingAs a retired brain surgeon, Henry Marsh thought he understood illness, but even he ...Show more
On the Origin of Evolution - Tracing 'Darwin's Dangerous Idea' from Aristotle to DNA by John Gribbin; Mary Gribbin
$24.99 AUD
Category: Science
The theory of evolution by natural selection did not spring fully formed and unprecedented from the brain of Charles Darwin. Rather it has been examined and debated by philosophers the world over for thousands of years. This lively history traces the evolution of the idea of evolution, showing how it h ...Show more
The Little Book of Trees by Herman Shugart, Peter White
$24.99 AUD
Category: Science
A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world’s trees.Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with colour photographs and original color artwork, The Little Bo ...Show more
Rocks & Minerals: The Definitive Visual Guide by DK
$42.99 AUD
Category: Science
Your compact and colourful guide to more than 450 rocks, crystals, gemstones, and fossilsExplore Earth's natural treasures, from their primeval origins to traditional uses and modern-day appeal. Featuring sparkling crystals, vibrant gemstones, and other precious materials often prized for their beauty, ...Show more
Psychedelics: The revolutionary drugs that could change your life by Professor David Nutt
$34.99 AUD
Category: Science
We are on the cusp of a major revolution in psychiatric medicine and neuroscience. After fifty years of prohibition, criminalisation and fear, science is finally showing us that psychedelics are not dangerous or harmful. Instead, when used according to tested, safe and ethical guidelines, they are our m ...Show more
Seven Brief Lessons on Physics by Carlo Rovelli
$12.99 AUD
Category: Science
In this mind-bending introduction to modern physics, Carlo Rovelli explains Einstein's theory of general relativity, quantum mechanics, black holes, the complex architecture of the universe, elementary particles, gravity, and the nature of the mind.Everything you need to know about modern physics, the u ...Show more
Green Guide: Sharks and Rays of Australia by Kelvin Aitken
$19.99 AUD
Category: Science | Series: Australian Green Guides
Australia is the shark and ray "capital" of the world, with far more different species than any other country. Of the 950 known species of sharks and rays throughout the world, Australia is host to approximately 300, many of which are found only in the waters of Australia. This book has been written wit ...Show more
The Magic of Reality: How we know what's really true by Richard Dawkins
$22.99 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
The Lives of Seaweeds: A Natural History of Our Planet's Seaweeds and Other Algae by Julie A. Phillips
$59.99 AUD
Category: Science | Series: The\Lives of the Natural World Ser.
An engaging and richly illustrated exploration of the natural history of seaweeds and other algae As photosynthetic organisms, seaweeds and other algae transfer billions of tons of carbon globally from the atmosphere to the deep ocean each year. Coming in all manner of colors, shapes, and sizes, from ...Show more
Nature's Temples: A Natural History of Old-Growth Forests Revised and Expanded by Joan Maloof
$34.99 AUD
Category: Science
An impassioned case for the importance of ancient forests and their preservation Standing in an old-growth forest, you can instinctively sense the ways it is different from forests shaped by humans. These ancient, undisturbed ecosystems are increasingly rare and largely misunderstood. Nature's Templ ...Show more
Faking It: Artificial Intelligence in a Human World by Toby Walsh
$34.99 AUD
Category: Science
A prescient analysis of what makes artificial intelligence so ... artificial Artificially intelligent machines are set to play an increasingly important role in our lives. They will take the dirty tasks of life off our hands, as well as the dull, the difficult and the dangerous - which is a good thing. ...Show more