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Extreme Cosmos
Bryan Gaensler
Mathematics & Sciences; Astronomy, space & time; Popular astronomy & space
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The universe is all about extremes. Space has a temperature 270C below freezing. Stars die in catastrophic supernova explosions... [more]
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Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily...
Michio Kaku
Mathematics & Sciences; Impact of science & technology on society; Popular science
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Based on interviews with over three hundred of the world's top scientists, who are already inventing the future in their labs,... [more]
The Garnaut Review 2011: Australia in the Global Response to Climate Change...
Ross Garnaut
Mathematics & Sciences; Meteorology & climatology; Global warming
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Professor Ross Garnaut explains why Australia's contribution is vital to the national interest and matters to the global effort.... [more]
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Scatter, Adapt, and Remember: How Humans Will Survive a Mass Extinction...
Annalee Newitz
Social impact of disasters; Social forecasting, future studies; Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Endangered species & extinction of species
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Climate change. Pandemics. Catastrophic volcanoes. Should we just give up and accept our doom? Absolutely not. Homo sapiens... [more]
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Earth Masters: Playing God with the Climate
Clive Hamilton
Social issues & processes; Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; The environment; Global warming
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What if there were a magic bullet to fix our ailing planet? What if it meant seizing control of Earth's climate? Clive Hamilton... [more]
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The Great Barrier Reef
Len Zell
Mathematics & Sciences; Marine biology; Coral reefs; The natural world, country life & pets
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For many of us the Great Barrier Reef conjures up images of beautiful clear waters teeming with colourful fish and coral of... [more]
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The Serpent's Promise: The Bible as Science
Steve Jones
Religion & science; Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science
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The Bible was the first scientific textbook of all; and it got some things right (and plenty more wrong). Steve Jones' new... [more]
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Dice World: Science and Life in a Random Universe
Brian Clegg
Mathematics & Sciences; Probability & statistics; Popular science
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For centuries scientists believed that the universe was a vast machine - with enough detail, you could predict exactly what... [more]
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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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Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation
Michael Pollan
Dietetics & nutrition; General cookery & recipes
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Recreates the transformative fundamentals of how we cook, building from the most basic principles: cooking with fire, cooking... [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]
$19.95 $17.95
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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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Where is Dr Leichhardt? The Greatest Mystery in Australian History
Darrell Lewis
History; Australasian & Pacific history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Indigenous peoples; Geographical discovery & exploration
Paperback
<p>The vast deserts of Outback Australia hold many secrets, but there’s one great mystery which stands out among all... [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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Toxic Oil: Why Vegetable Oil Will Kill You and How to Save Yourself
David Gillespie
Medicine; Family & health; Cookery, food & drink
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'Vegetable oils give you cancer. Every extra mouthful of vegetable oil you consume takes you one step closer to a deadly... [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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Cancel the Apocalypse: The New Path to Prosperity
Andrew Simms
Society & Social Sciences; Aerospace & air transport industries; Environmentalist thought & ideology
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* A fascinating look at a world how we became over excited by air travel and put the environment at risk [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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