Father's Day Sale: Science & Nature

'Her stories have the power to transform your life' Lori Gottlieb, bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone 'Radically changes the way we think about mental illness, pleasure, pain, reward and stress' Daniel Levitin, bestselling author of The Organized Mind THE NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER We are a wired generation. In these fast-paced times, we...

From renowned historian and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Yuval Noah Harari comes the story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world. For the last 100,000 years, we Sapiens have accumulated enormous power. But despite all our discoveries, inventions and conquests, we now find ourselves in an existential crisis. The world is on the verge of ecological...

'What an enchanting and illuminating book! How lucky for us that Amy Tan has turned her genius, her deep empathy and insight, her keen eye for what is telling, to birds. Every page of these chronicles radiates warm curiosity, wonder, and delight' Jennifer Ackerman, The Genius of Birds Tracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, The Backyard Bird Chronicles maps...

Have you ever wondered what would happen if some of the strangest, most outlandish questions you could imagine were answered with scientific rigour? In What If?, Randall Munroe, the creator of the immensely popular webcomic xkcd, tackles some of the most bizarre and improbable questions posed by his readers, providing answers that are as entertaining as they are enlightening. Millions...

Humble Pi by Matt Parker is a captivating exploration into the world of mathematics and its sometimes humorous, sometimes catastrophic failures. The first ever maths book to become a No.1 Bestseller, it delves into what happens when maths goes awry in the real world and brings consequences that are often unexpected and dramatic. Have you ever wondered what makes a...

Cosmos by Carl Sagan takes readers on a profound journey through the vast expanse of space and time, exploring the intricacies of the universe from its very inception to the rise of human civilisation. Sagan's narrative sweeps through 15 billion years of cosmic evolution, illustrating how matter and life have combined to create consciousness, and how science and civilisation have...

A vibrant exploration of the world's most famous and key mathematical ideas, movements, and people. What is an imaginary number? Can two parallel lines ever meet? How can maths help us predict the future? Charting the development of maths around the world from Babylon to Bletchley Park, this book explores big questions like these and explains how the answers help...

A Mini Guide to the Identification of New Zealand's Land Birds by Andrew Crowe is a condensed version of the book Which New Zealand Bird? This guide offers a simple step-by-step approach for identifying both native and introduced birds in New Zealand. Perfect for bird enthusiasts and beginners alike, this compact guide helps you easily spot and identify the diverse...

A Mini Guide to the Identification of New Zealand Native Trees is a handy resource for identifying native trees of New Zealand. Condensed from Andrew Crowe's popular Which Native? series, this compact book is designed to easily fit into a pocket, day pack, or bag. Filled with essential information for quick and accurate identification of native trees, this mini guide...

'Nerd royalty' Ben Goldacre 'Laugh-out-loud funny' Bill Gates 'Totally brilliant' Tim Harford What If? 2 explores what happens when you still have so many more strange questions about the universe. And imagine if Randall Munroe, former NASA roboticist and xkcd creator, were prepared to move mountains, fill the solar system with soup, and alter the space-time continuum just to answer...

There's no better guide through mind-expanding questions such as what the nature of space and time is, how we fit within the universe, and how the universe fits within us than Neil deGrasse Tyson. But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with sparkling wit, in...

CELEBRATING TEN YEARS OF THE MILLION-SELLING POP SCIENCE CLASSIC WITH A SPECIAL EDITION. THIS IS WHAT IF? . . . x10. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Nerd royalty' — BEN GOLDACRE 'Totally brilliant' — TIM HARFORD 'Required reading across the world' — NEW YORK TIMES From the creator of the wildly popular xkcd.com, experience hilarious and informative answers to important questions...

The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson offers readers a captivating exploration into the intricate and remarkable workings of the human body. This head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is our physical frame delves deep into the mechanics, potential, and mysteries of our anatomy. Bryson, celebrated for his engaging writing and thorough research, embarks on a mission to...

Discover the enthralling story of one of mankind's most overlooked but impactful creatures in A Short History of the World According to Sheep by Sally Coulthard. Spanning millennia and continents, this remarkable book delves into how sheep have shaped human history, transforming societies, economies, and cultures from the dawn of civilisation to the modern era. From the fertile crescent of...

Aotearoa has at least 2,200 native species of flowering plants that have evolved in our unique conditions, and the vast majority of them grow nowhere else on earth. This has made New Zealand a natural laboratory for studies of flower biology and a vibrant wonderland of gardens and bush for Māori and Pākehā to enjoy. He Puawai is a natural...

This new re-written edition of the best-selling NZ classic Which Native Tree? now includes comprehensive ecological information on the tree and its environment. As well as the known uses of each tree, from food and medicine to dyes, perfume, honey, bootlaces, fire-making, and timber, it also explains how to grow each tree in your own garden. This new ecological edition...

How To by Randall Munroe is a unique and ingenious guide that turns conventional wisdom on its head, offering humorous and highly impractical solutions to everyday challenges. This is not your typical self-help book; it dives into the fantastical and laugh-out-loud world of Munroe’s imagination, where humour and science blend seamlessly. From the mind behind the beloved webcomic XKCD and...

In The Black Swan, Nassim Nicholas Taleb explores the profound effects of random, unexpected events that shape our world. These events, which he dubs "Black Swans," lie beyond the realm of regular expectations and have massive impacts on the course of history and in our daily lives. Taleb introduces readers to a world where the improbable is more influential than...

When you gaze up at the stars in the night sky, it can be easy to think of them as twinkling lights set against a vast, inky backdrop. But have you ever wondered about the stories behind those lights? Can you identify the brightest stars and planets, or recognise the constellations that are visible at different times of the year?...

The instant Sunday Times bestseller from the ultimate AI insider - the only book you need to read on this subject. An Economist, Financial Times, Guardian, Prospect and Sunday Times Book of the Year Shortlisted for the FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year This is the only book you need to understand our new world - from the...

A classic revised—the new edition of this monumental and much-loved book features its biggest update ever. A wonderful celebration of New Zealand's extraordinary and diverse birdlife. The Field Guide to the Birds of New Zealand is the modern classic of the genre—the tried and trusted reference for lovers of New Zealand birds. Comprehensive, reliable and easy to use, this fourth...

The Brain by David Eagleman is an exhilarating exploration into the marvels and mysteries of the human mind. Renowned neuroscientist David Eagleman takes readers on a spellbinding journey through the intricate tapestry of the brain. This book dives deep into the neurological underpinnings of our thoughts, emotions, and actions, offering profound insights into how we perceive reality and navigate our...

A mesmerising, mind-expanding global story which shows how trees have learned to use the soil, air, water, plants, fungi, fire, animals, and people around them to shape our world - possessing agency beyond anything we might have imagined. The Genius of Trees tells a mind-expanding global story revealing the inventive and astonishing ways trees have learned to shape our natural...

What would you do if you found yourself unexpectedly stranded in the past, with your only hope of return being the reconstruction of civilisation from the ground up? How to Invent Everything by Ryan North equips you for just such a scenario. This brilliant guide is not only a compendium of human ingenuity but also an entertaining manual that promises...

The first volume of the graphic adaptation of Yuval Noah Harari's global phenomenon and smash Sunday Times #1 bestseller, with gorgeous full-colour illustrations and a beautiful package - the perfect gift for the curious beings in your life. One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one - homo...

An illustrated guide that helps you find out simply and accurately Which New Zealand Seashell is it? It includes life-size colour photographs of over 130 seashells. For each shell, there is information about their size, colour, and where to find them, as well as the ecology of the living shellfish. Discover also the known uses of each seashell, from making...

BSAVA Textbook of Veterinary Nursing continues to be the classic core textbook for veterinary nursing students and a useful resource for qualified veterinary nurses. This new edition has been revised and updated throughout, providing information covering the ‘Day 1 Competencies’ (D1Cs) and ‘Day 1 Skills’ (D1Ss) as set by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), which every veterinary nurse...

The legendary author of Behave shows that free will cannot exist and explores the radical and disturbing implications. What if free will is an illusion? In Determined, one of the world's greatest scientists of human behaviour overturns one of our most powerful beliefs—that we are the authors of our own actions—and sets out the disturbing yet liberating implications of accepting...

The Democracy of Species by Robin Wall Kimmerer offers a profound exploration of the interconnectedness of all living beings. Guiding readers through her rich tapestry of personal reflections, indigenous teachings, and scientific insights, Kimmerer invites us to rethink our relationship with the natural world. From the delicate balance of wild leeks in the field to the graceful presence of deer...

The most influential inventor of the modern world, Sir Tim Berners-Lee is a different kind of visionary. Born in the same year as Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, Berners-Lee famously distributed his invention, the World Wide Web, for no commercial reward. Its widespread adoption changed everything - transforming humanity into the first digital species. Through the web, we live, work,...

Wildlife of New Zealand is the essential field guide to the wildlife of New Zealand. This diverse and remarkable country's flora and fauna are showcased in this fully revised guide, with much of it exclusive to New Zealand. The book comprehensively covers most of the birds, mammals, and reptiles you are likely to encounter, along with a notable selection of...

In Life 3.0, Max Tegmark explores the profound implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on our future, delving into its potential to reshape every facet of our existence. The book illustrates a near-future where AI has transcended its current limitations, influencing and transforming everything from warfare and criminal justice to employment and societal structures. At its core, it challenges us to...

A wild ride into the uncanny mirror world of our polarised culture, from the international bestselling author of The Shock Doctrine. What if you woke up one morning and found you'd acquired a double? Someone almost like you, and yet not you at all? When Naomi Klein discovered that a woman who shared her first name, but had radically different,...

In The Art of Statistics, David Spiegelhalter, a renowned statistician and former president of the Royal Statistical Society, demystifies the complex world of statistical science. As data becomes the new currency and with the rise of data science as a key discipline, the ability to understand and analyse statistical information is more crucial than ever. Spiegelhalter's writing offers an engaging...

The phenomenal top ten bestseller that shows how everyone can understand how the universe works. The Quantum Universe brings together two authors on a brilliantly ambitious mission to show that everyone can understand the deepest questions of science. But just what is quantum physics? How does it help us understand our amazing world? Where does it leave Newton and Einstein?...

HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics. The Origin of Species is still considered one of the most important and groundbreaking works of science ever written. Darwin’s eminently readable exploration of the evolutionary process challenged most of the strong beliefs of the Western world. ‘How fleeting are the wishes and efforts of man! How short his...

Telegraph Best Books of 2021 'Marvellous... Gooley's witty, conversational writing makes reading a joyful breeze' Geographical Magazine 'A sensitive study that combines theoretical physics with beautiful nature writing.' - Telegraph Best Books To Read On A Summer Holiday The Secret World of Weather frames itself early on as an aid to forecasting, by decoding signs in mackerel skies and dust...

The Theory of Everything Else by Dan Schreiber is a fascinating exploration of the most peculiar and bizarre theories that you never knew existed. This intellectually stimulating and often humorous book invites readers to delve into the mysteries of our universe from an entirely new perspective. Schreiber takes you on an unforgettable journey through human curiosity, offering unconventional explanations for...

The Soul of an Octopus takes readers on an extraordinary journey into the world of one of the ocean's most enigmatic creatures. Sy Montgomery beautifully intertwines personal narratives with scientific inquiry, revealing the captivating lives of octopuses and the profound connections they share with humans. Through vivid storytelling, Montgomery invites you to explore the reefs of French Polynesia, the depths...

The tenth anniversary edition of Longitude by Dava Sobel brings readers a captivating and dramatic recount of one of the greatest scientific quests in history: the search for a reliable method to determine a ship’s longitude at sea. This engrossing tale centres around the epic struggle to solve the “longitude problem,” a scientific conundrum that, for centuries, left sailors adrift...

An inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from around the globe. In his follow-up to the bestselling Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture, and folklore. From...

David Attenborough’s Life Trilogy is a complete introduction to the animals and plants found on Earth. The three books—published to accompany the classic BBC TV series—are essential reading for anyone interested in the natural world. The Life Trilogy Boxset contains special editions of David Attenborough's three most important books. Life on Earth David Attenborough’s unforgettable meeting with gorillas became an...

Meet some of the world's most dastardly creatures, who lie, cheat and deceive for a living. There's the deadly praying mantis that looks like an innocent pink flower. The assassin bug that strums spider webs to lure in a tasty snack. The cuttlefish that changes colour to hide its romantic intentions. To understand how these creatures swindle their way to...

These seven short lessons guide us, with simplicity and clarity, through the scientific revolution that shook physics in the twentieth century and still continues to shake us today. In this enchanting overview of 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...

DK's bestselling guide to the “big ideas” of science - now fully revised and updated. Did the universe start with a Big Bang? Is light a wave, a particle - or both? Is a “Theory of Everything” possible? Explaining the key milestones in the field of science in a clear and simple way, The Science Book answers these questions and...

Around the World in 80 Trees by Jonathan Drori is an enchanting exploration of some of the most remarkable trees on our planet. Drori takes readers on a fascinating journey, sharing stories of 80 extraordinary trees from various parts of the globe. Each account reveals the unique characteristics, historical significance, and cultural importance of these botanical wonders. This beautifully illustrated...

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the wonder that is the human body with The Body Illustrated by Bill Bryson. This beautifully illustrated edition of Bryson's bestselling work offers a captivating head-to-toe tour of our anatomical marvels, providing both a deep understanding and a newfound appreciation for the complex machine that is the human body. Bryson's exploration is not only...

With cutting-edge neuroscience, fascinating case studies and new brain exercises, Dr Hannah Critchlow shows how we can boost our human abilities to flourish in the face of global challenges. The powerful and practical guide to strengthening your mind for the modern world and thriving in the age of AI, from acclaimed neuroscientist and Sunday Times bestselling author Dr Hannah Critchlow....

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING 2023 A WATERSTONES BOOK OF YEAR FOR POLITICS 2023 ‘I learned something new on every page of this totally essential book’ Sathnam Sanghera ‘By thinking about gendered inequality as rooted in something unalterable within us, we fail to see it for what it is: something more fragile that has had to be...

In 1954, a young and ambitious television presenter named David Attenborough was granted the chance of a lifetime - to travel the globe in search of rare and elusive animals for the London Zoo's collection, and to document these fascinating expeditions for the BBC. Adventures of a Young Naturalist chronicles these extraordinary journeys, transporting readers to exotic landscapes and captivating...

Whether you are a student struggling to fulfil a mathematics or science course, or you are embarking on a career change that requires a higher level of mathematical competency, A Mind for Numbers offers the tools you need to get a better grasp of that intimidating yet essential field. Engineering professor Barbara Oakley knows firsthand how it feels to struggle...

The international bestselling author of Gut returns with a spellbinding journey through the human body. In a world that is becoming ever louder and more complicated, sometimes the answer is to look inward. For thousands of years, our bodily organs – from our muscles to our brain – have faced problems and found their own unique ways to overcome them....

Bridges the gap between AI and neuroscience by telling the story of how the brain came to be. I found this book amazing – Daniel Kahneman, Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and bestselling author of Thinking Fast & Slow The entirety of the human brain's 4-billion-year story can be summarised as the culmination of five evolutionary breakthroughs, starting...

The beloved multidisciplinary classic on the spaces we inhabit and the dreams and memories that fill them. A beloved multidisciplinary treatise comes to Penguin Classics. Since its initial publication in 1958, The Poetics of Space has been a muse to philosophers, architects, writers, psychologists, critics, and readers alike. This rare work of irresistibly inviting philosophy brims with quiet revelations and...

From the No. 1 bestselling author of The Big Short and Flash Boys, comes a surprising and profound story of Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky, two brilliant psychologists whose ideas fundamentally changed the world. The Undoing Project delves into the fascinating, intertwined lives of Kahneman and Tversky, who first met in the tumultuous setting of 1960s Israel. Kahneman, the introspective,...

Chemistry Essentials For Dummies (9781119591146) was previously published as Chemistry Essentials For Dummies (9780470618363). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. Whether studying chemistry as part of a degree requirement or as part of a core curriculum, students...

Is Maths Real? is a celebrated title, recognised as a Waterstones Best Book of 2023, a New Scientist Best Book of 2023, and the winner of the LA Times Science & Technology 2023 Book Prize. 'A generous tour of mathematics for anyone whose instincts tend less towards "Just tell me the answer" and more towards "Wait, but why?"' - Jordan...

Professor Brian Cox returns with another insightful and mind-blowing exploration of space, presenting our universe as we've never seen it before. At 13.7 billion years old and 93 billion light years wide, the Universe contains over 100 billion galaxies, each with hundreds of billions of stars. This infinite, vast, and complex Universe has captivated human fascination and inspired scientific exploration...

Funny and compulsively readable - Louis Theroux What if a tiny, shadowy elite rule the world from a secret room? In Them: Adventures with Extremists Jon Ronson sets out to find this room, with the help of the extremists - Islamic fundamentalists, neo-Nazis, Ku Klux Klansmen - that believe in it. Along the way, he is chased by men in...

The Singularity Is Near by Ray Kurzweil is a profound and visionary exploration of the inevitable fusion between human intelligence and machine capabilities. In this seminal work, Kurzweil meticulously examines the journey towards a revolutionary epoch where unprecedented technological advancements will enable humans to surpass their biological constraints. He posits that through the integration with Artificial Intelligence, humanity will unlock...

Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World by Mark Kurlansky is a fascinating deep dive into the history of a fish that has had an outsized impact on world events. This seemingly simple fish has been at the heart of wars, driven economic booms, and shaped the very diets of nations. Kurlansky’s narrative spans over a thousand...

How do bees communicate? What does a beekeeper do? Did you know that Napoleon loved bees? Who survived being stung by 2,443 bees? This encyclopaedic book answers all these questions and many more, imparting masses of information with a light, humorous touch, and in scores of vibrant illustrations. The Book of Bees by Piotr Socha tracks the history of bees...

The million-copy bestseller now illustrated with over 200 full-colour images, illuminating the fascinating science of our universe like never before. 'A beautiful book by a brilliant mind' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'The best, most mind-bending sort of physics' THE TIMES The world-famous cosmologist and #1 bestselling author of A Brief History of Time leaves us with his final thoughts on the universe's...

Learn about the human body from the inside out Some people think that knowing about what goes on inside the human body can sap life of its mystery—which is too bad for them. Anybody who's ever taken a peek under the hood knows that the human body, and all its various structures and functions, is a realm of awe-inspiring complexity...

'Mind-shifting, heart-lifting' ISABELLA TREE 'Inspiring and essential' ALASTAIR HUMPHREYS 'As entertaining as it is enlightening' INDEPENDENT, ★★★★★ Nature isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. But today the majority of the world’s population lives in some form of urban environment. By 2050, two-thirds of humanity will live in towns and cities. Studies have shown that a daily walk in the woods...

'A vaulting triumph of a book' - Isabella Tree, author of Wilding 'A master storyteller, Weidensaul communicates so much joy in the sheer act of witnessing and such exhilaration in the advances of the science behind what he sees that we are slow to grasp the extent of the ecological crisis that he outlines.' - Observer Bird migration remains perhaps...

Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer is a captivating exploration into the incredible potential of the human mind and memory. This international bestseller follows Foer's own remarkable journey from an ordinary person with a forgettable memory to a finalist in the US Memory Championship, all within one year. Foer delves into the fascinating intersection of the ancient 'memory palace' techniques...

On April 1, 1976, two scruffy twentysomethings, both named Steve, founded a startup. Their goal: To bring the revolutionary power of computers to everyone. Over the next five decades, Apple reshaped the technology and cultural landscapes, introducing the public to breakthroughs like the mouse, laser printing, CD-ROM, WiFi, digital video, home networking, touchscreen phones, and tablets. Jobs’s obsessive eye for...

First Place Winner of the Society of Environmental Journalists' Rachel Carson Environment Book Award With urgency and wit, Tatiana Schlossberg explains that far from being only a distant problem of the natural world created by the fossil fuel industry, climate change is all around us, all the time, lurking everywhere in our convenience-driven society, all without our realising it. By...

From viral meme to one of the year’s most exciting new YouTube series, Idiot Sandwich is the ultimate cookbook dedicated to that special heaven served up between two slices of bread. When the world’s biggest chef, Gordon Ramsay, places two pieces of bread around your face and asks, “What are you?” there’s really only one response: “An idiot sandwich!” When...

Romans! Madrigals! The Dark Ages! Evolutions! Trumpets! The Oranges of The First World War! All of this (except trumpets) and more is covered in this definitive, illustrated, easy-clean history of all world history so far, written by the twenty-first century's leading historian, philosopher, and thought-thinker, Philomena Cunk. Focusing on the inventions, art, and brainboxes that made the modern world the...

'Brilliant and hilarious' — GRAYSON PERRY 'Absolutely brilliant' — JENNIFER SAUNDERS, THE TIMES 'A delightful read' — SUNDAY TIMES 'An entertaining, clever book' — TELEGRAPH The international bestseller and unofficial guidebook to the English national character by anthropologist Kate Fox. Have you ever been unable to explain the idiosyncrasies of English humour, bizarre mobile-phone etiquette, or the endless obsession with...

The clearest, simplest guide to climate change ever published. Exploring the science behind climate change has never been easier. Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Climate Change is an essential introduction to the subject for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge. The book explains the science that underpins the study of climate change and clearly...

From one of tech's boldest thinkers and his longtime deputy, this is a sweeping indictment of Silicon Valley and a treatise on how the West has slid into a culture of complacency—even as we enter a new era of mounting global threats. Silicon Valley has lost its way. From the founding of the American republic through much of the twentieth...

Delve into the world of numbers and discover how statistics can shed light on some of life's most pressing issues in The Art of Statistics by David Spiegelhalter. This enlightening book offers an engaging exploration of statistical science, showing readers how to wield the power of data analysis to gain meaningful insights into everyday problems. Spiegelhalter masterfully guides readers through...

The world of chess witnessed an unprecedented event in May 1997: Garry Kasparov, the finest chess player of his era, faced a monumental challenge against IBM's advanced supercomputer, Deep Blue. This highly publicised match captivated global audiences, marking a pivotal moment in technological history. For the first time, machine intelligence triumphed over human intellect, heralding a new era of AI...

Fathoms: the world in the whale by Rebecca Giggs is a mesmerising blend of natural history, philosophy, and science that takes readers on an extraordinary journey into the depths of our oceans, guided by the enigmatic lives of whales. Giggs begins her narrative with a profound, personal encounter—a humpback whale stranded on an Australian beach. This poignant moment sparks her...

Revisiting the powerful prose of J. A. Baker, The Peregrine: 50th Anniversary Edition brings to life the profound and haunting journey of a solitary man obsessively observing and documenting the lives of peregrine falcons over a single winter on the Essex coast. With unparalleled attention to detail, Baker's account captures the raw and untamed world of these majestic birds of...

The Grand Design, co-authored by renowned physicist Stephen Hawking and acclaimed thinker Leonard Mlodinow, embarks on an ambitious quest to answer some of humanity's most profound questions. Delving deeply into the origins and workings of the universe, the book explores cutting-edge theories in physics that challenge traditional views and push the boundaries of our understanding. From the beginning of time...

Where did the Coronavirus outbreak originate and was the pandemic predicted? Did aliens help to build the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza, and what were they trying to tell us? Is the food industry colluding to make us addicted to sugar? Prepare yourself for some startling revelations on these topics and many more in this updated and expanded...