The Great Clear Out Sale: Science & Nature

'From your brain to your fingertips, you emerge from her book entertained and with a deeper understanding of yourself' — Richard Dawkins 'A masterful account of why our bodies are the way they are . . . this book really shines . . . Roberts's lightness of touch is joyous, and celebratory' — Observer 'Witty, personal and above all informed...

A fully updated new edition of the most complete guide to the veterinary assistant curriculum The newly revised Second Edition of Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant delivers a complete exploration of the veterinary assisting curriculum and acts as a comprehensive text for students and instructors. The book discusses all aspects of the curriculum approved by the National Association of Veterinary...

Play cards and learn to identify various types of fossils throughout North America. Anyone who enjoys geology, history, and palaeontology will love these cards for playing your favourite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Adventure Publications' guides to rocks, minerals, and fossils, this gorgeous deck of playing cards by geologist, palaeontology expert, and debut author James St....

A lively and highly readable account of the origins, invention, and discovery of just about everything on the planet, the truly global coverage of The First of Everything ranges from the Big Bang to driverless cars. The First of Everything follows a context-setting introduction with seven stimulating sections: In the Beginning: From the Big Bang to Homo Sapiens. At Home:...

The 50 Best Birdwatching Sites in New Zealand by Oscar Thomas explores the diverse range of bird species in Aotearoa New Zealand, with a particular emphasis on the region's renowned seabirds. Notably, New Zealand hosts fifteen of the world's eighteen penguin species, with nine species breeding locally. Of the world's 127 petrel species, forty breed in the New Zealand region,...

Why on earth do cars have the same symmetry as dragonflies? Is there really a beautiful swirling pattern lurking in every dripping tap? What do insect eggs have in common with planets, and why? In this exquisite book, the smallest and most concise ever produced, designer David Wade introduces the main principles of Symmetry, and shows how, despite opinions over...

Fascinating and richly illustrated stories of insects in 366 daily entries, from dancing honeybees to the largest spider webs in the world. In this beautifully produced guide, entomologists Gail Ashton and Dominic Couzens present a look at hundreds of insects, as well as what makes each one so important. With a fascinating, bitesize entry for every day of the year,...

The world is heating up beyond the capacity of some countries to cope. Entire populations of Pacific Islands are at risk, jeopardising the sovereign rights of these countries and the security of the region. The Climate Dispossessed explores what a just response to climate change displacement in the Pacific could look like. It's a difficult conversation. For many Pacific Islands,...

The devastating summer of Australian bushfires underlined a terrifying sense of a world pushed to the brink. Then came Covid-19, and with it another dramatic lurch away from business as usual. Some observers are worried that the all-consuming effort to control the pandemic will distract us from the long-term challenge of limiting catastrophic climate change. At the same time, many...

In A Radically Different World: Preparing for Climate Change, Jonathan Boston provides an urgent exploration of our future in the face of climate change. Focusing on the challenges of adaptation, Boston’s insightful analysis assesses the scale of impact on communities, the need for robust policy for relocation, and the design of fair compensation schemes. He charts the changing landscape of...

The global story of the world’s most controversial social media network and the struggle to control it. TikTok boasts 1.6 billion active users worldwide and wields unprecedented power over our culture. Its crown jewel is the most addictive algorithm ever invented. As a result, it has become a political football all over the world. In Every Screen on the Planet,...

The eagerly anticipated conclusion to Peter Godfrey-Smith’s three-part exploration of the origins of intelligence on Earth, which began with the bestselling Other Minds in 2018 and continued with Metazoa in 2020. Peter Godfrey-Smith, the scuba-diving philosopher, examined the evolution of sentience in Other Minds. In Metazoa, he asked how that consciousness shaped and was shaped by animal bodies. Now, in...

From your morning coffee order, to weaving through passengers on the train, sitting through tense work meetings, riding in a packed elevator, attending a happy hour with colleagues, or relaxing on the couch with family, every day is filled with social interactions that nurture and support your brain's health. Whether mundane or extraordinary, they collectively make up the 'social diet'...

Delightful ... Mabey is the doyen of UK nature writing New Statesman Both instructive and exciting, often ecstatic... Mabey is a great, pioneering nature writer Irish Times Our greatest nature writer New Scientist We regard gardens as our personal dominions, where we can create whatever worlds we desire. But they are also occupied by myriads of other organisms, all with...

The New York Times Bestseller A radically thought-provoking account of a major shift in how we understand our Earth, not simply as an inanimate planet on which life evolved, but rather as a planet that came to life. 'Full of conceptual twists and wonderful character' - Ed Yong, author of An Immense World 'Poetic . . . engaging . ....

An insightful book with sparkling wit and humour that will appeal to new and seasoned readers of palaeontology. Dr Anjana Khatwa, TV presenter and Earth Scientist It is difficult to conceive of the vast scale of the history of life on Earth, from the very first living organisms sparking into life in hydrothermal deep-sea vents to the dizzying diversity of...

Shows how the archetypal symbols of the Pohnpaid petroglyphs have exact counterparts in other ancient cultures throughout the world. Provides evidence that Pohnpaid is closely related to—yet predates—neighbouring Nan Madol. Includes hundreds of Pohnpaid petroglyphs and stone circle photos, many never before seen. While residing on the small Pacific island of Pohnpei in the 1990s, Carole Nervig discovered that a...

Bees continue to fascinate and charm us all – from novice gardeners and nature-lovers to dedicated environmentalists – and today, bees need our help more than ever. Discover the story of these incredible creatures, with The Little Book of Bees. Bees first appeared on Earth an incredible 130 million years ago. Since the time of the dinosaurs, evolution has taken...

A potent exploration of the power of blockchains to reshape the future of the internet 'A compelling vision of where the internet should go and how to get there.' Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI The promise of the internet has been stolen. Over the last decade, a handful of giant companies like Facebook and Google have seized control of the web—sapping...

How to Save the Internet by Nick Clegg offers a compelling blueprint for reforming Big Tech while preserving the essential openness of the internet. The global, open internet is fragmenting. As democracies strive to rein in the influence of Big Tech and Silicon Valley leans towards an America-first agenda, authoritarian regimes such as China and Russia continue to segregate their...

Comedian Robin Ince quickly abandoned science at school, bored by a fog of dull lessons and intimidated by the barrage of equations. But, twenty years later, he fell in love and he now presents one of the world's most popular science podcasts. Every year he meets hundreds of the world's greatest thinkers. In this erudite and witty book, Robin reveals...

'Nobody bewitched by these mysteries can afford to ignore the solution proposed by Mark Solms' - Oliver Burkeman, Guardian 'A remarkable book. It changes everything' - Brian Eno How does the mind connect to the body? Why does it feel like something to be us? For one of the boldest thinkers in neuroscience, solving this puzzle has been a lifetime's...

Different is a ground-breaking look at gender and sex from the world's leading primatologist and New York Times bestselling author of Are We Smart Enough To Know How Smart Animals Are? 'Brilliant and fascinating... brings a scientific, compassionate and balanced approach to some of the hottest controversies about sex and gender' — Yuval Noah Harari, author of Sapiens, Homo Deus...

Most people think of the American state of New Jersey as a suburban-industrial corridor that sits just west of New York City. But in the centre of the state lies a vast wilderness—larger than most national parks—which has been known since the seventeenth century as the Pine Barrens. In The Pine Barrens, McPhee uses his uncanny skills as a journalist...

'York is a witty, whip-smart, lithely engaging science storyteller, truly one of our best' Mary Roach, author of Stiff and Fuzz A playful examination of how science's silliest research leads to crucial breakthroughs and enduring insights. Why would anyone research how elephants pee? Or study worms who tie themselves into a communal knot? Or quantify the squishability of a cockroach?...

The ultimate photographic collection of the most historic trees on the planet. Uncover remarkable trees from around the world, many of which have borne witness to key moments in history or reached a scale and age that have allowed them to become a part of history themselves. “[A] rich history … it contains some of the most extraordinary tales of...

The Sweet Poison Quit Plan is the 'how to' supplement to the best-selling Sweet Poison. This guide offers: An overview of why sugar is bad and why we get addicted. A five-step plan to kicking the habit. Tailored advice for men and women. A guide to sugar-free shopping (how to read the labels and what is safe/unsafe in each supermarket...

An agenda-setting, myth-debunking book by neuroscientist Professor Gina Rippon that demolishes the idea of biology as destiny and the myth of the male or female brain. Barbie or Lego? Reading maps or reading emotions? Do you have a female brain or a male brain? Or is that the wrong question? On a daily basis, we face deeply ingrained beliefs that...

Science Year by Year is the ultimate visual guide to the discoveries that changed the world. From the wheel to artificial intelligence, our planet has been transformed by science. Now you can travel through time to experience centuries of invention and innovation on this spectacular visual voyage of discovery. Starting in ancient times and ending up in the modern world,...

A beautifully illustrated book looking at insects in detail, uncovering facts and stories about more than 300 species worldwide. Discover the fascinating stories behind 300 species of insects and explore their world. Did you know that insects are essential to life on Earth? Without them, we simply couldn't exist - they pollinate our crops, break down dead matter, and play...

The definitive identification guide to more than 100 species of psychedelic mushrooms across the globe, from the author of Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms. "Full of clear, accurate information and sound advice, Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World will appeal to anyone wishing to expand their psychic and mycological horizons." - David Arora, author of Mushrooms Demystified Throughout history, humans have...

A powerful new collection of non-fiction by contemporary Māori writers. Nga Kupu Wero brings together a bounty of essays, articles, commentary and creative non-fiction on the political, cultural and social issues that challenge us today. From colonisation to identity, from creativity to mātauranga Māori, over 60 writers explore the power of the word. Accept the challenge of the wero. Join...

Not quite animals and not quite plants, the mysterious kingdom of fungi is full of secret goings on. Inhabiting a whole kingdom of their own, fungi can be found in every ecosystem. They carpet the forest floor, and different types of fungi decompose matter, feed plants, and even change animals' behaviour. Their beautiful mushrooms come in all colours, shapes, and...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 PRIME MINISTER'S LITERARY AWARDS LONGLISTED FOR THE 2024 STELLA PRIZE A gorgeously written reflection, set in Tasmania, on motherhood, farming, nature and home. In my mind I walk over the land. I run my hands through the grass as if it were the hair on my head. I dig my fingers into the dirt as if...

A dazzling exploration of the strange and extreme numbers that illuminate the ultimate nature of reality. For particularly brilliant theoretical physicists like James Clerk Maxwell, Paul Dirac, or Albert Einstein, the search for mathematical truths—via ever more mind-boggling numbers—led to strange new understandings of reality. But what are these mysterious numbers that explain the universe? In Fantastic Numbers and Where...

How and why Australia's legal system fails Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 'Russell Marks unravels a national tragedy. From the front line he delivers a first-rate, firsthand account of how so many First Nations people end up in jail, again and again.' - Patrick Dodson, Labor Senator for Western Australia Indigenous Australians are the most incarcerated people on the...

A full colour guide to beekeeping basics with over 120 photos and instructions for starting and maintaining healthy, productive hives. Beginning Beekeeping is a simple, straightforward approach that gives you the basics to get started with beekeeping, while following a balanced, objective approach that weighs the pros and cons of conventional and organic methodologies. Featuring more than 120 beautiful colour...

This hands-on user's guide to the groundbreaking Wheel of Awareness meditation practice featured in the bestseller Aware takes readers step-by-step through a 21-day journey to discover what it means to be truly present and aware in our daily lives. In today's increasingly fast-paced world, it can be difficult to find moments to catch your breath, regain inner balance, and just...

The most important work of modern science now available in Vintage Classics. Discover Charles Darwin's most important ideas... When the eminent naturalist Charles Darwin returned from South America on board the H.M.S Beagle in 1836, he brought notes and evidence that would form the basis of his landmark theory—that species evolve by a process of natural selection. This theory, published...

From a world-leading microbiome scientist and surgeon with over two decades of experience comes Dark Matter, a pioneering guide to hacking your microbiome for a healthier life. Our microbiome - the complex ecosystem of bacteria, viruses and other microbes inside us - is critically important to our health and wellbeing. It is given to us by our mothers at birth,...

A refreshing antidote to prescriptive ideas about wellness and a profound reframing of how body and brain work together to interpret our experience of the world around us. There are many routes to mental wellbeing and award-winning neuroscientist Camilla Nord is at the forefront of finding them. In this ground-breaking book, she offers a revelatory tour of the scientific and...

'Exceptionally interesting' - Alain de Botton 'Fascinating ... You'll never again view your own world in quite the same way. A delight to read' - Ian Stewart 'A book that will transform how you understand human behaviour' - Thomas Erikson Can physics change your life? It already has. In The Art of Physics, Zahaan Bharmal explains eight ideas from physics...

An exhilarating guide to the astonishing future of quantum computing, from the international bestselling physicist. The runaway success of the microchip processor may be nearing its end, with profound implications for our economy, society, and way of life, even leaving Silicon Valley as a new Rust Belt, its technology obsolete. Step forward the quantum computer, which harnesses the power and...

Take a breath of fresh air with this vibrant puzzle book that includes a collection of 200 nature-themed puzzles, perfect for lovers of the great outdoors. Pick up your backpack, your boots, and your pencil! Filled with trees, plants, and creatures great and small, this collection of puzzles celebrates Mother Nature in all her glory. Whether you're wandering in the...

You may think that living sustainably is too hard and expensive, but that's not the case! In 365+ Ways to Save the Planet and Your Money at the Same Time, Banish founder Lottie Dalziel offers you all the best ideas to help you be kind to the earth and your bank account. Every part of life is covered so you...

What can snorkelling at Shark Bay teach us about humanity? Will the secrets of our sex lives be uncovered by stick insects? What do whale societies reveal about kindness? And why did we evolve to spend a third of our life asleep? Some questions have nipped at humanity's heels for as long as we've been...well, humans. In Why Are We...

One of America's leading anthropolgists offers solutions to the perplexing question of why people behave the way they do. Why do Hindus worship cows? Why do Jews and Moslems refuse to eat pork? Why did so many people in post-medieval Europe believe in witches? Marvin Harris answers these and other perplexing questions about human behavior, showing that no matter how...

In this brilliantly enlightening book, John Gribbin, the man who made quantum theory clear with In Search of Schrodinger's Cat, shows that complexity is simple, and explains how life has emerged from simple systems. Deep Simplicity is the first book to synthesise all the various ideas about chaos and complexity—from the butterfly effect to the intriguing concept of Gaia. It...

I never did see huia foraging about on the trunk of a tall tree fern, but I knew a man who had. Ray Ching, 2024 The beautiful forest-dwelling huia, presumed extinct these hundred or more years, hold a special place in the affections of New Zealanders. The old forests are silent now to the call of these beautiful birds, the...

Financial Times Best Books of 2020: Science Waterstones Best Books of 2020: Popular Science Symmetry Magazine Top Physics Books of 2020 Shining a light on the most profound insights revealed by modern physics, Jim Al-Khalili invites us all to understand what this crucially important science tells us about the universe and the nature of reality itself. Al-Khalili begins by introducing...

The No1 Sunday Times Bestseller A Mail on Sunday ‘Best Holiday Read 2024’ ‘A searing exposé’ Glamour ‘A timely reminder of the dangers posed by men who crave power’ – Observer From New York Times bestseller Maureen Callahan, a fierce, character-driven exposé of the real Kennedy Curse—the family's generations-long legacy of misogyny, murder, and mayhem—and the women who have paid...

The fascinating world of youth-driven movements and their profound impact on society come alive in The Pirate's Dilemma by Matt Mason. This insightful book takes readers on a whirlwind journey through the evolution of youth culture, exploring pivotal trends that started with the punk revolution and expanded through hip-hop, rave, graffiti, and gaming. As these subcultures intersected with the digital...

In The Gene by Siddhartha Mukherjee, readers embark on an expansive journey exploring the history of one of science’s most powerful and transformative concepts. This compelling narrative delves into the evolution and significance of the gene, examining how this once mysterious entity has become integral to understanding the human experience. The book interweaves scientific breakthroughs, personal anecdotes, and historical insights,...

Superior by Angela Saini delves into the controversial and complex world of race science, uncovering its troubling history and its very real impact on contemporary society. The book takes readers on a journey from the Enlightenment period, where pseudoscientific theories about racial superiority began to take hold, to the present day, revealing how these misconceptions have infiltrated scientific discourse, despite...

Delve into the profound exploration of human thought in the twentieth century with The Modern Mind by Peter Watson. This meticulously researched work presents an expansive narrative that captures the essence of the century's intellectual evolution. Watson guides readers through a labyrinth of ideas and innovations that have shaped modern civilisation, from groundbreaking scientific theories to powerful philosophical doctrines and...

Immerse yourself in the captivating enigma of the cosmos with If the Universe Is Teeming with Aliens ... WHERE IS EVERYBODY? by Stephen Webb, a must-read for those fascinated by the mysteries of the universe and the unfathomable complexity of its vastness. This engrossing book explores one of the most compelling questions in astrophysics: If there are countless stars and...

Existential Physics by Sabine Hossenfelder invites readers into an intellectually stimulating journey through some of the most complex and enduring questions in physics and philosophy. In this compelling exploration, Hossenfelder, a respected physicist and creator of the renowned YouTube series “Science without the Gobbledygook,” examines the intersections of science, spirituality, and humanity’s quest for meaning in the universe. Through a...

We are facing an overwhelming army of deadly, invisible enemies. We need a plan -- before it's too late. Unlike natural disasters, whose destruction is concentrated in a limited area over a period of days, and illnesses, which have devastating effects but are limited to individuals and their families, infectious disease has the terrifying power to disrupt everyday life on...

Some 40 million miles of roadways encircle the earth, yet we tend to regard them only as infrastructure for human convenience. While roads are so ubiquitous they're practically invisible to us, wild animals experience them as entirely alien forces of death and disruption. In Crossings, environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb travels throughout the United States and around the world to investigate...

UPDATED 2021 EDITION Is city life fencing you in? Break free of the daily grind with off-the-grid solutions for a simpler, stress-free tomorrow. Are you overworked and overcrowded? Do you dream of dropping off the radar? Do you crave the peace of mind that only nature can provide? Fitness and military intelligence expert Gary Collins has helped thousands of people...

This magnificent book offers the first comprehensive exploration of the development of statistics from around 1700 to its establishment as a distinct and mature discipline by 1900. Stephen M. Stigler masterfully narrates how statistics emerged from the convergence of mathematical concepts and the demands of various applied sciences such as astronomy, geodesy, experimental psychology, genetics, and sociology. In The History...

God Created the Integers is Stephen Hawking's masterful compilation of the most profound mathematical masterpieces in history. Through this meticulously curated selection, Hawking invites readers to journey through the evolution of mathematical thought, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the minds of the greatest mathematical geniuses of all time. The book features seminal works from a span of 2500 years, showcasing...

Immerse yourself in one of the most influential philosophical texts ever written with The Republic: The Essential Philosophical Dialogue (Concise Edition) by Plato. This edition presents an accessible version of Plato's profound work, meticulously edited for the modern reader while preserving the essence of his original dialogues. The Republic explores a wide array of subjects central to human existence and...

Wool to Weta by Paul Callaghan explores the dynamic intersection of science, technology, and intellectual property in shaping the future economic landscape of New Zealand. Through a series of thought-provoking essays and public lectures, Callaghan challenges the nation's over-reliance on traditional sectors such as tourism and farming, arguing that such dependence may lead to an inevitable decline in OECD rankings....

One, Two, Three...Infinity by George Gamow is an enthralling journey through the marvels of the universe, touching on topics that range from the microscopic world of atoms to the vast expanse of the cosmos. Gamow's lucid writing makes complex subjects like mathematics, physics, and cosmology accessible to the layman. Each chapter delves into fascinating ideas such as the nature of...

Spellbinding . . . More than any other book, Sentient has made me think differently about the world this year. - Financial Times Best Books of the Year Lyrical and lucid . . . Higgins makes popular science accessible. - Observer The peacock mantis shrimp can throw a punch that can fracture aquarium walls. The great grey owl can hear...

Be brave, be curious, be determined, overcome the odds. It can be done. Will we survive on Earth? Should we colonise space? Throughout his extraordinary career, Stephen Hawking expanded our understanding of the universe and unravelled some of its greatest mysteries. In Will We Survive on Earth?, the world-famous cosmologist and bestselling author of A Brief History of Time turns...

Richard P. Feynman, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist, is well-known for his significant contributions to twentieth-century physics. However, what many people may not realise is how deeply and thoughtfully he engaged with the world around him, considering various religious, political, and social issues of his time. In The Meaning of It All, readers are given a glimpse into this other side...

Immerse yourself in the groundbreaking journey of scientific discovery with On the Shoulders of Giants by the esteemed physicist Stephen Hawking. This compelling compilation brings together seven pivotal works that have profoundly shaped our understanding of the universe. Through meticulously selected writings, Hawking presents an extraordinary chronicle of the great minds whose revolutionary ideas laid the foundations of modern physics...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'Refreshingly clear' Sunday Times 'A hugely enjoyable slice of popular science' Daily Mail A journey from the farthest reaches of the globe to the most cutting-edge research to explore everything the natural world and science have to offer on the mystery of ageing. From the backwards-ageing jellyfish to the...

Frequently Asked Questions About the Universe by Jorge Cham and Daniel Whiteson provides the answers you need about space, time, gravity, and even the odds of meeting your older self inside a wormhole. As a species, we may not agree on much, but one thing brings us all together: a need to know. We all wonder, and deep down we...

Feynman's Tips on Physics is a delightful and insightful collection that serves as an essential companion to the legendary Feynman Lectures on Physics. Written with the characteristic flair, insight, and humour of Richard P. Feynman, this book delves into the nuances of topics that often challenge physics students. Through its detailed exposition and problem-solving techniques, Feynman offers invaluable tips on...

From award-winning writer Leila Philip, Beaverland is a masterful work of narrative science writing, highlighting, through history and contemporary storytelling, how this peculiar rodent plays an oversized role in American history and its future. Philip follows fur trappers who lead her through waist-high water, fur traders and fur auctioneers, as well as wildlife managers, PETA activists, Native American environmental vigilantes,...

In the twentieth century, wealth and power were dictated by access to oil. This century will have different kingmakers, perhaps different wars. We depend on a handful of metals and rare earths to power our phones and computers. Increasingly, we rely on them to power our cars and our homes. Whoever controls these finite commodities will become rich beyond imagining....

Brilliant and fundamental, this is the necessary book about our prime global emergency - Ian McEwan The news is full of hotly debated and divergent claims about the impacts and risks of climate change. Lawrence Krauss, one of the world’s most respected physicists and science popularisers, cuts through the confusion by succinctly presenting the underlying science of climate change. The...

The Biggest Ideas in the Universe 2 The Internationally Bestselling Series ‘Neat, and extremely simple: only a deep thinker such as Sean Carroll could introduce the complexity of Einstein’s general relativity in such a luminous and straightforward manner.’ — Carlo Rovelli, author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics Immense, strange and infinite, the world of modern physics often feels impenetrable...

Part memoir, part naturescape and part gardening book... there is also something much rarer in this book: wisdom. What a treat. The Times Delightful... Mabey is the doyen of UK nature writing. New Statesman Our greatest nature writer. New Scientist We regard gardens as our personal dominions, where we can create whatever worlds we desire. But they are also occupied...

In this magisterial study, Timothy Mitchell rethinks the history of energy, bringing into his grasp environmental politics, the struggle for democracy, and the place of the Middle East in the modern world. With the rise of coal power, the producers who oversaw its development acquired the ability to shut down energy systems, a threat they used to build the first...

A revelatory and vibrant story of measurement which will make you look at the world around you anew. 'A wildly ambitious book by a formidably talented young writer.' - ROBERT MACFARLANE 'Vivid, epic, and full of curiosities. This is a book to delight and fascinate.' - TIM HARFORD, bestselling author of How to Make the World Add Up 'Beyond Measure...