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SCIENCE CENTRAL represents the vast science book catalogue at Abbey's Bookshop, 131 York Street, Sydney.
We are Australia's specialist bookstore for science: Medical, Mathematics, Geoscience, Geology, Geography (all the Gs), Biology, Technology, Engineering, Physics, Astronomy, Chemistry, IT - wherever your reading or research interests take you, we have books sourced from publishers large and small, and from university presses across the globe.
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Darryl Jones is fascinated by birds and covers 139 different types in his book. He provides information on the habitats, similar species, ecology, features and interactions with humans plus high quality photos to help you identify the birds in your neighbourhood.
Rob Brander shares his comprehensive knowledge about everything related to surf from the different types of waves and currents, to how beaches form and behave; and what to do if you're ever caught in a rip.
Toby Walsh investigates the impact of artificial intelligence and the ethics that will arise from its increased use. He discusses the blurred lines between artificial intelligence and reality.
Justyn Walsh discusses the impact that relying on fossil fuels is having on the environment; and argues that although their use has been a good thing we need to move away from their use to protect the earth.
James O'Hanlon loves spiders and covers all facets of them from where you can find them - in your backyard, around the world, and even underwater through to the different species and qualities of their venom.
The Science of Spin
The Force Behind Everything from...
Hardback
$39.99
Not in-store but you can order this
The Fires Next Time
Understanding Australia's Black...
Paperback
$35
In Stock 😊
A Book of Noises
Notes on the Auraculous
Hardback
$36.99
Forthcoming
You can preorder this
The Secret Lives of Numbers
A Global History of Mathematics...
Paperback
$36.99
In Stock 😊
The Song of the Cell
The Story of Life
Paperback
$27.99
Not in-store but you can order this
Elemental
How Five Elements Changed Earth’s...
Hardback
$49.99
Not in-store but you can order this
Getting to Know the Birds in Your Neighbourhood
A Field Guide
Paperback
$34.99
Not in-store but you can order this
Around the World in 80 Games
A Mathematician Unlocks the Secrets...
Paperback
$34.99
In Stock 😊
Dr Rip’s Essential Beach Book
Everything you need to know about...
Paperback
$34.99
In Stock 😊
Entangled Life (The Illustrated Edition)
A beautiful new gift edition featuring...
Hardback
$65
In Stock 😊
Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them
A Journey to the Edge of Physics...
Paperback
$24.99
In Stock 😊
The Wisdom of Sheep & Other Animals
Observations from a Family Farm...
Hardback
$34.99
In Stock 😊
Adventures in Climate Science
Scientists' Tales from the Frontiers...
Paperback
$24.99
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The Milky Way Smells of Rum and Raspberries
And Other Amazing Cosmic Facts
Paperback
$22.99
In Stock 😊
"""You Are Not Expected to Understand This"""
How 26 Lines of Code Changed the...
Paperback
$34.99
In Stock 😊
Birds with Personality
A Guide to 50 of the World's Most...
Hardback
$26.99
Not in-store but you can order this
Quantum Supremacy
How Quantum Computers will Unlock...
Paperback
$35
Not in-store but you can order this
How to Expect the Unexpected
The Science of Making Predictions...
Paperback
$34.99
Not in-store but you can order this
Nuts and Bolts
Seven Small Inventions That Changed...
Paperback
$34.99
Not in-store but you can order this
Eight Improbable Possibilities
The Mystery of the Moon, and Other...
Paperback
$22.99
In Stock 😊
The Value of a Whale
On the Illusions of Green Capitalism...
Paperback
$39.99
Not in-store but you can order this
The Sacred Balance, 25th anniversary edition
Rediscovering Our Place in Nature...
Paperback
$34.99
In Stock 😊
A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century
Evolution and the Challenges of...
Paperback
$29.99
In Stock 😊
Atlas of AI
Power, Politics, and the Planetary...
Paperback
$26.95
Not in-store but you can order this
National Science Week is Australia's annual celebration of science and technology. Running each year in August, it features more than 1000 events around Australia, including those delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, libraries, museums and science centres. These events attract a wide audience from children to adults, and science amateurs to professionals. Over one million people participate in science events across the nation.
Knowledge, as always, is a powerful tool and citizens and corporate leaders are arming themselves with knowledge around the challenges of climate change. Books are at the forefront and we've compiled a search across our site for books on 'carbon, climate, renewables' bringing up over 700 titles. You will find books on all sides of the issues as the battle of ideas plays out.
The Fires Next Time
Understanding Australia's Black...
Paperback
$35
In Stock 😊
A Brief History of Earth
Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters...
Paperback
$32.99
Not in-store but you can order this
EARTH SCIENCES
- The Earth: natural history general
- Rocks, minerals & fossils
- Volcanology & seismology
- Geology & the lithosphere
- Soil science, sedimentology
- Geological surface processes (geomorphology)
- Historical geology
- Petrology
- Stratigraphy
- Geochemistry
- Economic geology
- Hydrology & the hydrosphere
- Oceanography (seas)
- Limnology (freshwater)
- Meteorology & climatology
- Palaeontology
GEOGRAPHY
- Geography
- Physical geography & topography
- Arid zones, deserts
- Grasslands, heaths, prairies, tundra
- Wetlands, swamps, fens
- Forests, rainforests
- Deltas, estuaries, coastal regions
- Coral reefs
- Mountains
- Human geography
- Economic geography
- Political geography
- Regional geography
- Biogeography
- Geographical discovery & exploration
- Geographical maps (specialist)
- Cartography, map-making & projections
- Geographical information systems (GIS) & remote sensing
- Geodesy & surveying for maps & charts
ENVIRONMENT
- The environment
- Environmentalist thought & ideology
- Environmentalist, conservationist & Green organisations
- Applied ecology
- Biodiversity
- Management of land & natural resources
- Drought & water supply
- Waste management
- Conservation of the environment
- Conservation of wildlife & habitats
- Pollution & threats to the environment
- Deforestation
- Global warming
- Nuclear issues
- Natural disasters
- Social impact of environmental issues
- Sustainability
- Regional & area planning
- Urban & municipal planning
- Rural planning
- Transport planning & policy
BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
- Life sciences: general issues
- Human biology
- Early man
- Medical anthropology
- Taxonomy & systematics
- Bio-ethics
- Ecological science, the Biosphere
- Xenobiotics
- Evolution
- Genetics (non-medical)
- DNA & Genome
- Neurosciences
- Biochemistry
- Proteins
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
BIOCHEMISTRY & MICROBIOLOGY
- Biochemical immunology
- Toxicology (non-medical)
- Enzymology
- Developmental biology
- Molecular biology
- Cellular biology (cytology)
- Microbiology (non-medical)
- Bacteriology (non-medical)
- Parasitology (non-medical)
- Virology (non-medical)
- Protozoa
- Hydrobiology
- Freshwater biology, limnology
- Marine biology
- Mycology, fungi (non-medical)
PLANTS, ANIMALS, BIRDS, INSECTS, FISH
- Dinosaurs & the prehistoric world
- Wildlife: general interest
- Wildlife: birds & birdwatching
- Wildlife: mammals
- Wildlife: reptiles & amphibians
- Wildlife: butterflies, other insects & spiders
- Wildlife: aquatic creatures
- Sea life & the seashore
- Freshwater life
- Farm & working animals
- Trees, wildflowers & plants
- Botany & plant sciences
- Plant physiology
- Plant reproduction & propagation
- Plant pathology & diseases
- Plant ecology
- Phycology, algae & lichens
- Zoology
- Animal physiology
- Animal reproduction
- Animal pathology & diseases
- Animal behaviour
- Animal ecology
- Mammals
- Marsupials & monotremes
- Marine & freshwater mammals
- Primates
- Vertebrates
- Fishes (ichthyology)
- Amphibians
- Reptiles
- Birds (ornithology)
- Invertebrates
- Insects (entomology)
- Molluscs
- Crustaceans
- Arachnids
The Swedish Art of Ageing Well
life wisdom from someone who will...
Paperback
$29.99
In Stock 😊
The Australian Autism Handbook
The Essential Guide to Parenting...
Paperback
$39.99
In Stock 😊
Dementia and Old Age Mental Health
A History of Services in Australia...
Paperback
$55
In Stock 😊
The Book of Phobias and Manias
A History of the World in 99 Obsessions...
Paperback
$29.99
In Stock 😊
HISTORY & PROFESSION
- Medicine
- History of medicine
- Medicine: general issues
- Medical profession
- Medical ethics & professional conduct
- Doctor patient relationship
- Medical equipment & techniques
- Medical laboratory testing & techniques
- Medical research
- Clinical trials
- Telemedicine
- Public health & preventive medicine
- Medical screening
- Personal & public health
- Hygiene
- Environmental factors
- Dietetics & nutrition
- Birth control, contraception, family planning
- Health psychology
- Epidemiology & medical statistics
- Health systems & services
- General practice
- Mental health services
- Medical administration & management
- Medical insurance
- Medico-legal issues
- Medical sociology
FOUNDATIONAL SCIENCES
- Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences
- Anatomy
- Cytology
- Histology
- Regional anatomy
- Dissection
- Physiology
- Cellular physiology
- Regional physiology
- Metabolism
- Biomechanics, human kinetics
- Human reproduction, growth & development
- Reproductive medicine
- Infertility & fertilisation
- Embryology
- Human growth & development
- Maturation & ageing
- Medical genetics
CLINICAL & INTERNAL
- Clinical & internal medicine
- Medical diagnosis
- Examination of patients
- Diseases & disorders
- Congenital diseases & disorders
- Hereditary diseases & disorders
- Infectious & contagious diseases
- Venereal diseases
- HIV & AIDS
- Hospital infections
- Oncology
- Radiotherapy
- Chemotherapy
OTHER BRANCHES OF MEDICINE
- Other branches of medicine
- Anaesthetics
- Pain & pain management
- Palliative medicine
- Dentistry
- Oral & maxillofacial surgery
- Pathology
- Cytopathology
- Histopathology
- Medical microbiology & virology
- Medical parasitology
- Pharmacology
- Medical toxicology
- Psychopharmacology
- Psychiatry
- Clinical psychology
- Psychotherapy
- Accident & emergency medicine
- Trauma & shock
- Burns
- Intensive care medicine
- Nuclear medicine
- Medical imaging
- Ultrasonics
- Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR & MRI)
- Radiology
- Tomography
- Forensic medicine
- Environmental medicine
- Aviation & space medicine
- Diving & hyperbaric medicine
- Occupational medicine
- Tropical medicine
- Sports injuries & medicine
- Therapy & therapeutics
- Eating disorders & therapy
- Obesity: treatment & therapy
- Speech & language disorders & therapy
- Addiction & therapy
- Sleep disorders & therapy
SURGERY
- Surgery
- Surgical techniques
- General surgery
- Gastrointestinal & colorectal surgery
- Cardiothoracic surgery
- Vascular surgery
- Surgical oncology
- Critical care surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Plastic & reconstructive surgery
- Cosmetic surgery
- Transplant surgery
- Orthopaedics & fractures
- Peri-operative care
NURSING
- Nursing & ancillary services
- Nursing
- Nursing fundamentals & skills
- Nursing research & theory
- Nurse patient relationship
- Nursing specialties
- Accident & emergency nursing
- Intensive care nursing
- Paediatric nursing
- Geriatric nursing
- Psychiatric nursing
- Surgical nursing
- Terminal care nursing
- Nursing pharmacology
- Nursing sociology
- Community nursing
- Nursing management & leadership
- Midwifery
- Birthing methods
- First aid & paramedical services
ANCILLARY SERVICES
- Radiography
- Chiropody & podiatry
- Pharmacy & dispensing
- Optometry & opticians
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational therapy
- Creative therapy (eg art, music, drama)
- Medical counselling
- Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation: brain & spinal injuries
- Biomedical engineering
- Orthotics
- Prosthetics
- Mortuary practice
MEDICAL STUDY
- Medical study & revision guides & reference material
- Medical study & revision guides
- Medical revision aids: MRCP
- Medical revision aids: MRCS
- Medical charts, colour atlases
VETERINARY MEDICINE
- Veterinary medicine
- Veterinary medicine: small animals (pets)
- Veterinary medicine: large animals (domestic & farm)
- Equine veterinary medicine
- Veterinary medicine: laboratory animals
- Veterinary medicine: exotic & zoo animals
- Veterinary anatomy & physiology
- Veterinary pathology & histology
- Veterinary nutrition
- Veterinary medicine: infectious diseases & therapeutics
- Veterinary bacteriology, virology, parasitology
- Veterinary pharmacology
- Veterinary radiology
- Veterinary surgery
- Veterinary anaesthetics
- Veterinary dentistry
- Veterinary nursing
- Complementary medicine for animals
COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
Around the World in 80 Games
A Mathematician Unlocks the Secrets...
Paperback
$34.99
In Stock 😊
Mathematical Methods for Physics
An Introduction to Group Theory,...
Hardback
$84.95
In Stock 😊
Crickonomics
The Anatomy of Modern Cricket: Shortlisted...
Paperback
$24.99
Not in-store but you can order this
How to Expect the Unexpected
The Science of Making Predictions...
Paperback
$34.99
Not in-store but you can order this
The Ten Equations that Rule the World
And How You Can Use Them Too
Paperback
$22.99
Not in-store but you can order this
FOUNDATIONS & CALCULUS
- Mathematics
- History of mathematics
- Philosophy of mathematics
- Mathematical foundations
- Mathematical logic
- Set theory
- Number systems
- Discrete mathematics
- Algebra
- Groups & group theory
- Number theory
- Pre-calculus
- Calculus & mathematical analysis
- Calculus
- Real analysis, real variables
- Complex analysis & variables
- Functional analysis & transforms
- Differential calculus & equations
- Integral calculus & equations
- Calculus of variations
- Numerical analysis
- Maths for computer scientists
Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them
A Journey to the Edge of Physics...
Paperback
$24.99
In Stock 😊
The Irresistible Attraction of Gravity
A Journey to Discover Black Holes...
Hardback
$37.95
In Stock 😊
Strong Interactions of Hadrons at High Energies
Gribov Lectures on Theoretical Physics...
Paperback
$69.95
In Stock 😊
Dr Matt's Guide to Life in Space
The search for Planet B, why Earth...
Paperback
$32.99
In Stock 😊
ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY
- Astronomy & Cosmology
- Popular astronomy & space
- Theoretical & mathematical astronomy
- Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods
- Cosmology & the universe
- Galaxies & stars
- Solar system: the Sun & planets
- Astronomical charts & atlases
- Time (chronology), time systems & standards
PHYSICS
- Physics
- Classical mechanics
- Elementary mechanics
- Analytical mechanics
- Fluid mechanics
- Wave mechanics (vibration & acoustics)
- Dynamics & statics
- Gravity
- Energy
- States of matter
- Low temperature physics
- Condensed matter physics (liquid state & solid state physics)
- Physics of gases
- Plasma physics
- Thermodynamics & heat
- Light (optics)
- Electricity, electromagnetism & magnetism
- Atomic & molecular physics
- Nuclear structure physics
- Particle & high-energy physics
- Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory)
- Relativity physics
- Statistical physics
- Mathematical physics
- Applied physics
- Astrophysics
- Medical physics
- Geophysics
- Atmospheric physics
- Biophysics
- Chemical physics
- Cryogenics
CHEMISTRY
- Chemistry
- Analytical chemistry
- Chromatography
- Magnetic resonance
- Spectrum analysis, spectrochemistry, mass spectrometry
- Inorganic chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Organometallic chemistry
- Polymer chemistry
- Physical chemistry
- Colloid chemistry
- Catalysis
- Electrochemistry & magnetochemistry
- Nuclear chemistry, photochemistry & radiation
- Quantum & theoretical chemistry
- Solid state chemistry
- Thermochemistry & chemical thermodynamics
- Surface chemistry & adsorption
- Crystallography
- Mineralogy & gems
The Wisdom of Sheep & Other Animals
Observations from a Family Farm...
Hardback
$34.99
In Stock 😊
Common Sense Natural Beekeeping
Sustainable, Bee-Friendly Techniques...
Paperback
$34.95 $15
In Stock 😊
Managing Australia's Pest Animals
A Guide to Strategic Planning and...
Paperback
$49.95
In Stock 😊
Aboriginal Peoples and Birds in Australia
Historical and Cultural Relationships...
Paperback
$59.99
In Stock 😊
AGRICULTURE
- Agriculture & farming
- Agricultural science
- Agricultural engineering & machinery
- Irrigation
- Sustainable agriculture
- Organic farming
- Animal husbandry
- Animal breeding
- Dairy farming
- Apiculture (beekeeping)
- Poultry farming
- Agronomy & crop production
- Cereal crops
- Fertilisers & manures
- Smallholdings
- Pest control
- Tropical agriculture: practice & techniques
- Forestry & silviculture: practice & techniques
- Horticulture
- Viticulture
- Aquaculture & fish-farming: practice & techniques
HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY, METHOD
- Philosophy of science
- Scientific nomenclature & classification
- Scientific standards
- Mensuration & systems of measurement
- Industrial applications of scientific research & technological innovation
- Science funding & policy
- Scientific equipment, experiments & techniques
- Microscopy
- Impact of science & technology on society
- History of science
- Popular science
Atlas of AI
Power, Politics, and the Planetary...
Paperback
$26.95
Not in-store but you can order this
Should You Believe Wikipedia?
Online Communities and the Construction...
Paperback
$28.95
In Stock 😊
DIGITAL LIFE & COMPUTER SCIENCE
- Computing: general
- Health & safety aspects of computing
- Ethical & social aspects of computing
- Legal aspects of computing
- Digital lifestyle
- Internet guides & online services
- Online shopping & auctions
- Internet searching
- Internet gambling
- Online finance & investing
- Internet browsers
- Email: consumer & user guides
- PDAs & other handheld devices: consumer & user guides
- Digital music: consumer&user guides
- Digital photography: consumer & user guides
- Digital video: consumer & user guides
- Mobile phones: consumer & user guides
- Digital TV & media centres: consumer & user guides
- Computer games: strategy guides
- Computer science
- Mathematical theory of computation
- Maths for computer scientists
- Systems analysis & design
- Computer architecture & logic design
- Artificial intelligence
- Signal processing
- Image processing
- Audio processing
- Virtual reality
- Human-computer interaction
BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
- Business applications
- Integrated software packages
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Works
- OpenOffice
- iWork
- Spreadsheet software
- Excel
- Word processing software
- Microsoft Word
- Presentation graphics software
- PowerPoint
- Accounting software
- Enterprise software
- SAP (Systems, applications & products in databases)
- Mathematical & statistical software
- Project management software
- Collaboration & group software
- Graphical & digital media applications
- Web graphics & design
- Computer-aided design (CAD)
- Desktop publishing
- 3D graphics & modelling
- Illustration & drawing software
- Digital music: professional
- Digital animation
- Photo & image editing
- Digital video: professional
HARDWARE & OPERATING SYSTEMS
- Computer hardware
- Supercomputers
- Mainframes & minicomputers
- Servers
- Grid & parallel computing
- Embedded systems
- Network hardware
- Personal computers
- PCs (IBM-compatible personal computers)
- Macintosh
- Maintenance & repairs
- Storage media & peripherals
- Utilities & tools
- Operating systems
- Microsoft Windows
- Windows Vista
- Windows 2003
- Windows XP
- Windows 2000
- Windows NT
- Macintosh OS
- Linux
- Red Hat
- SUSE
- UBUNTU
- UNIX
- BSD & FreeBSD
- IBM AIX
- Sun Solaris
- Handheld operating systems
- IBM mainframe operating systems
- Real time operating systems
PROGRAMMING
- Computer programming & software development
- Program concepts & learning to program
- Algorithms & data structures
- Compilers
- Agile programming
- Aspect programming & AOP
- Extreme programming
- Functional programming
- Games development & programming
- 2D graphics: games programming
- 3D graphics: games programming
- Level design: games programming
- Graphics programming
- Object-oriented programming (OOP)
- Microsoft programming
- .Net programming
- Windows programming
- Macintosh programming
- Network programming
- PDA & Handheld programming
- Database programming
- Web programming
- Web services
- Programming & scripting languages: general
- Software Engineering
- Unified Modelling Language (UML)
- Software testing & verification
- Object oriented software engineering
DATABASES
- Databases
- Database design & theory
- Relational databases
- Data capture & analysis
- Data warehousing
- Data mining
- Information retrieval
- Object-oriented databases
- Distributed databases
- Databases & the Web
- Database software
- Oracle
- Access
- FileMaker
- SQL Server & MS SQL
- SQLite
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- Sybase
SECURITY & NETWORKS
- Computer certification
- Computer certification: Microsoft (eg MCSE)
- Computer certification: Cisco
- Computer certification: CompTia
- Computer security
- Privacy & data protection
- Computer fraud & hacking
- Computer viruses, Trojans & worms
- Spam
- Spyware
- Data encryption
- Computer networking & communications
- Client-Server networking
- Network management
- Grid computing
- Electronic mail (email): professional
- Network security
- Networking standards & protocols
- Distributed systems
- Networking packages
- WAP networking & applications
- EDI (electronic data interchange)
Railways
A History in Drawings
Hardback
$100
In Stock 😊
