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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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The Climate Cure: Solving the Climate Emergency in the...
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The Mutant Project: Inside the Global Race to Genetically...
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There Are Places in the World Where Rules Are Less Important...
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A Series of Fortunate Events: Chance and the Making...
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Beneath the Night: How the Stars Have Shaped the History...
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Metazoa: The Evolution of Animals, Minds, Consciousness...
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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
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Vesper flights are the twilight forays of Swifts, who gather high in the sky, rise to the top of the convective boundary layer, where they work out exactly where they are, because in the high reaches of the atmosphere they can see the stars, calibrate their magnetic compasses, check the light polarisation patterns and see oncoming weather systems. Such an effort for a bird weighing 40 grams - and perhaps, Macdonald writes, they can be markers for human decision-making in the face of bad weather...
In this heartfelt collection of 40 essays and articles, Macdonald blends scientific journalism with personal memoir and philosophical enquiry with literature, creating profound, exquisite, thought-provoking, urgent and transcendent works. Showing that the world is not just enormously complicated, but that it does not - and never has - belonged to humans alone. Splendid and stirring stuff indeed. Lindy Jones
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- I've always been interested in the visible manifestations of fungi, mushrooms and toadstools and lichens, and what little I knew of mycorrhizal fungi was intriguing. But until I read this fabulous book I didn't know a fraction of how surprising the fungal kingdom is - and it turns out that even scientists actually have only a fraction of understanding about this amazing - and dominant - life-form!
This book is a vivid blend of personal anecdote, astonishing tales (I reckon the zombie insects will haunt my nightmares!) fascinating explanations, eye-opening concepts and extremely thorough and rigorous scientific reportage. It is exhaustively footnoted and while Sheldrake is obviously passionate about his subject, he takes no sides on the various debates raging through the world of mycology, but presents all arguments calmly and clearly. It is a book to re-read, as the ideas are so extraordinary and the writing so engaging that it will repay multiple reads.
This should do for fungi, what Wohlleben did for trees (and dare I say, it's much better written) - I don't think anyone who reads this will ever look at fungi in the same way again! Lindy Jones
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
HISTORY & PROFESSION
- 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
FOUNDATIONS & CALCULUS
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
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
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)
OVERVIEW, BIOCHEMICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL
- Technology: general issues
- Engineering: general
- Technical design
- Ergonomics
- Engineering graphics & technical drawing
- Maths for engineers
- Instruments & instrumentation engineering
- Engineering measurement & calibration
- Nanotechnology
- Intermediate technology
- History of engineering & technology
- Inventions & inventors
- Biochemical engineering
- Biotechnology
- Genetic engineering
- Biosensors
- Environmental science, engineering & technology
- Environmental monitoring
- Pollution control
- Sanitary & municipal engineering
- Waste treatment & disposal
- Sewage treatment & disposal
- Hazardous waste treatment & disposal
- Water supply & treatment
INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY & MANUFACTURING
- Industrial chemistry & manufacturing technologies
- Industrial chemistry
- Chemical engineering
- Heavy chemicals
- Detergents technology
- Powder technology
- Insecticide & herbicide technology
- Pigments, dyestuffs & paint technology
- Cosmetics technology
- Surface-coating technology
- Plastics & polymers technology
- Ceramics & glass technology
- Rubber technology
- Food & beverage technology
- Brewing technology
- Winemaking technology
- Pharmaceutical technology
- Leather & fur technology
- Textile & fibre technology
- Timber & wood processing
- Pulp & paper technology
- Metals technology & metallurgy
- Other manufacturing technologies
- Precision instruments manufacture
- Clocks, chronometers & watches (horology)
- Household appliances manufacture
- Furniture & furnishings manufacture
- Clothing & footwear manufacture
- Printing & reprographic technology
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- Mechanical engineering & materials
- Mechanical engineering
- Tribology (friction & lubrication)
- Engines & power transmission
- Steam engines
- Materials science
- Engineering thermodynamics
- Mechanics of solids
- Dynamics & vibration
- Stress & fracture
- Mechanics of fluids
- Aerodynamics
- Hydraulics & pneumatics
- Flow, turbulence, rheology
- Testing of materials
- Non-destructive testing
- Production engineering
- Computer aided manufacture (CAM)
- Industrial quality control
- Reliability engineering
- Engineering skills & trades
- Tool making
- Welding
ENERGY
- Energy technology & engineering
- Fossil fuel technologies
- Gas technology
- Petroleum technology
- Solid fuel technology
- Nuclear power & engineering
- Heat transfer processes
- Electrical engineering
- Power generation & distribution
- Power networks, systems, stations & plants
- Power utilisation & applications
- Energy conversion & storage
- Electric motors
- Electrician skills
- Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology
ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS
- Electronics & communications engineering
- Electronics engineering
- Circuits & components
- Electronic devices & materials
- Microprocessors
- Transistors
- Semi-conductors & super-conductors
- Automatic control engineering
- Robotics
- Microwave technology
- Communications engineering & telecommunications
- Radar
- Radio technology
- Satellite communication
- Telephone technology
- Mobile phone technology
- Television technology
- WAP (wireless) technology
CIVIL ENGINEERING
- Civil engineering, surveying & building
- Structural engineering
- Surveying
- Quantity surveying
- Soil & rock mechanics
- Earthquake engineering
- Bridges
- Hydraulic engineering
- Dams & reservoirs
- Harbours & ports
- Flood control
- Land reclamation & drainage
- Highway & traffic engineering
- Building construction & materials
- Fire protection & safety
- Heating, lighting, ventilation
- Security & fire alarm systems
- Conservation of buildings & building materials
- Building skills & trades
- Bricklaying & plastering
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Roofing
TRANSPORT
- Transport technology & trades
- Automotive technology & trades
- Automotive (motor mechanic) skills
- Road transport & haulage trades
- Railway technology, engineering & trades
- Railway trades
- Shipbuilding technology, engineering & trades
- Ship design & naval architecture
- Navigation & seamanship
- Maritime & nautical trades
- Aerospace & aviation technology
- Aviation skills & piloting
- Intelligent & automated transport system technology
APPLIED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
- Other technologies & applied sciences
- Acoustic & sound engineering
- Applied optics
- Fibre optics
- Laser technology & holography
- Imaging systems & technology
- Scanning systems & technology
- Space science
- Astronautics
- Military engineering
- Ordnance, weapons technology
- Explosives technology & pyrotechnics
- Marine engineering
- Offshore engineering
- Sonar
- Mining technology & engineering
- Other vocational technologies & trades
- Hotel & catering trades
- Hairdressing & salon skills
- Rural trades & skills
- Taxidermy
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