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Sub-Categories of Mathematics & Sciences
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Seven Elements That Have Changed the World
John Browne
Politics & government; Economics; Business & management; Mathematics & Sciences
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Uranium, carbon, iron, titanium, gold, silver and silicon - how seven elements are shaping the 21st century, for good and... [more]
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Wired for Culture: The Natural History of Human Cooperation
Mark Pagel
History; Society & Social Sciences; Social & cultural anthropology; Psychology; Biology, life sciences
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What explains the staggering diversity of cultures in the world? Why are there so many languages, even within small areas?... [more]
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The Signal and the Noise: The Art and Science of Prediction
Nate Silver
Mathematics & Sciences; Probability & statistics
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Every time we choose a route to work, decide whether to go on a second date, or set aside money for a rainy day, we are making... [more]
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The Particle at the End of the Universe: The Hunt for the Higgs and the...
Sean Carroll
Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Physics; Particle & high-energy physics
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The definitive, behind-the-scenes account of the landmark discovery of the Higgs boson at CERN, from acclaimed physicist Sean... [more]
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The Self Illusion: Who Do You Think You Are?
Bruce Hood
The self, ego, identity, personality; Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science
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Most of us believe that we possess a self - an internal individual who resides inside our bodies, making decisions, authoring... [more]
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The Science of Monsters
Matt Kaplan
Religion & beliefs; Popular science; Monsters & legendary beings
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Modern audiences do not find dragons frightening. Fascinating as mythical creatures, yes, but terrifying, no. Yet, present... [more]
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The Great Mathematical Problems
Ian Stewart
Mathematics & Sciences; Mathematics
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There are some mathematical problems whose significance goes beyond ordinary - like Fermat's Last Theorem - they are enigmas... [more]
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Can We Travel Through Time?: The 20 Big Questions in Physics
Michael Brooks
Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Physics
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Answers to the 20 biggest questions about quantum physics, relativity and our attempts to grasp the true nature of reality.... [more]
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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
Susan Cain
Psychology; Behavioural theory (Behaviourism); Popular science; Neurosciences; Health & Self-Help; Self-help & personal development; Popular psychology
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The introvert/extrovert divide is the most fundamental dimension of personality. And at least a third of us are on the introverted... [more]
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How Puzzles Improve Your Brain: The Surprising Science of the Playful Brain...
Richard Restak
Science: general issues; Popular science; Health & Self-Help
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Regular mental exercises, including crosswords and Sudoku (even brain training computer games), can help to improve memory,... [more]
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Australian Rainforest Fruits: A Field Guide
Wendy Cooper
Mathematics & Sciences; Botany & plant sciences; Gardening: plants; Trees, wildflowers & plants
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Describes and illustrates 504 rainforest plants from eastern Australia, with stunning colour artwork. [more]
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Who Owns the Future?
Jaron Lanier
Society & Social Sciences; Social forecasting, future studies; E-commerce: business aspects; Impact of science & technology on society; Technology: general issues
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Instead of experiencing excellent financial health because of the efficiencies of digital technologies, those efficiencies... [more]
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Judgement Day: Science of Discworld #4
Ian Stewart, Jack Cohen, Terry Pratchett
Fantasy; Science: general issues; Popular science
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Marjorie Dawe is a librarian, and takes her job - and indeed the truth of words - very seriously. She doesn't know it, but... [more]
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Mateship with Birds
A.H. Chisholm
Mathematics & Sciences; Wildlife: birds & birdwatching
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More than ninety years on, A.H. Chisholm's classic <em>Mateship with Birds</em> is still as fresh and inspirational as an... [more]
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Astronomy 2013 Australia: Your Guide to the Night Sky
Glenn Dawes, Ken Wallace, Peter Northfield
Mathematics & Sciences; Popular astronomy & space
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This annual gem (produced each year since 1991) continues to take the Australian stargazer on a wondrous journey of the night... [more]
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Zombie Tits, Astronaut Fish and Other Weird Animals
Rebecca Crew
Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Zoology & animal sciences
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<strong>ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- </strong>This vastly entertaining book introduces the reader to some rather amazing... [more]
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A Walk Through the Southern Sky: A Guide to Stars, Constellations and Their...
Milton Heifetz
Mathematics & Sciences; Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods; Atomic & molecular physics; Popular astronomy & space
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A Walk through the Southern Sky is a beautifully illustrated guide to the stars and constellations of the southern hemisphere.... [more]
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From 0 to Infinity in 26 Centuries: The Extraordinary Story of Maths
Chris Waring
Mathematics & Sciences; Mathematics; Popular science; Gift books
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We may remember their equations and discoveries from school, but do we remember who the men behind the maths were? From the... [more]
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Poor Robin's Prophecies: A Curious Almanac, and the Everyday Mathematics...
Benjamin Wardhaugh
Mathematics & Sciences; History of mathematics; Popular science
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From the reign of Charles II to the early 19th century, a curious Almanac - part 'teach-yourself mathematics', part political... [more]
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Erasmus Darwin: Sex, Science, and Serendipity
Patricia Fara
British & Irish history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Social & cultural history; Mathematics & Sciences; History of science
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A tour of the late eighteenth century English Enlightenment in the company of Erasmus Darwin, grandfather of Charles, who... [more]
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Wildlife
Eliot Weinberger
Mathematics & Sciences
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Weinberger’s essays are like encyclopaedias in miniature, crammed with curious details that make you wonder at the... [more]
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How To Get Expelled From School: A Guide to Climate Change for Pupils, Parents...
Ian Plimer
Mathematics & Sciences; The environment; Social issues (Children's&YA)
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Are pupils, parents and the public being fed political propaganda on climate change?; Now is your chance to find out. Professor... [more]
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Smart Solutions to Climate Change: Comparing Costs and Benefits
Bjorn Lomborg
Economics; Environmental economics; Mathematics & Sciences
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Bjorn Lomborg challenges world-class economists to describe the costs and benefits of a range of policies to combat global... [more]
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Almost Chimpanzee: Searching for What Makes Us Human, in Rainforests, Labs,...
Jon Cohen
Physical anthropology & ethnography; Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Biology, life sciences; Genetics (non-medical); Zoology & animal sciences; Primates; Human biology
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In the autumn of 2005, a band of researchers cracked the code of the chimpanzee genome. The author offers an insider's tour... [more]
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Pictures of Time Beneath: Science, Heritage and the Uses of the Deep Past...
Kirsty Douglas
Mathematics & Sciences; Historical geology; Physical geography & topography
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An original perspective on our understanding of place, time, nation and science. [more]
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