Genetics (non-medical)

Are you optimistic or pessimistic?

Steve Jones's highly acclaimed, double prize-winning, bestselling first book is now fully revised to cover all the new genetic breakthroughs from GM food to Dolly the sheep.

Is a baby whose personality has been chosen from a gene supermarket still a human?

In this paradigm-shifting book from acclaimed Harvard Medical School doctor and one of TIME magazine's 100 most influential people on earth, Dr.

The past few years have seen a revolution in our ability to map whole genome DNA from ancient humans.

The development of the placenta was a pivotal event in evolution.

The development of the placenta was a pivotal event in evolution.

Internationally acclaimed science writer Lone Frank swabs up her DNA to provide the first truly intimate account of the new science of consumer-led genomics.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Cómo los genes cambian nuestra vida, y la vida cambia nuestros genesUn reconocido divulgador de la medicina y la genética habla sobre el material codificado en nuestro ADN y sus consecuencias para la vida cotidiana.

The language of botany from plant structure to genetic modification defined and explained for students of plant sciences and botanical enthusiastsThe dictionary,with over 4,000 entries,covers the many subject areas that make up pure and applied botany.

In this fascinating, mind-opening book, Robbins Burling presents the most convincing account of the origins of language ever published.

This book combines linguistic and historical approaches with the latest techniques of DNA analysis and shows the insights these offer for every kind of genealogical research.

In this fascinating, mind-opening book, Robbins Burling presents the most convincing account of the origins of language ever published.

This book combines linguistic and historical approaches with the latest techniques of DNA analysis and shows the insights these offer for every kind of genealogical research.

Acclaimed author Matt Ridley's thrilling follow-up to his bestseller Genome.

The emir of Bukhara used assassin bugs to eat away the flesh of his prisoners.

The emir of Bukhara used assassin bugs to eat away the flesh of his prisoners.

To date, more than a million insect species have been described, with probably at least another 5-8 million species waiting in the wings for a name.

The earth's daily rotation affects just about every living creature.

Genomics has transformed the biological sciences.

Synthetic biology is one of the 21st century's fastest growing fields of research, as important for technology as for basic science.

To date, more than a million insect species have been described, with probably at least another 5-8 million species waiting in the wings for a name.

Genomics has transformed the biological sciences.

Synthetic biology is one of the 21st century's fastest growing fields of research, as important for technology as for basic science.

In Phil Lester' s new book we dive deep into the world of pestilence.

Bees existed long before human beings, but our future is perhaps more reliant upon them than any other species.

Bees existed long before human beings, but our future is perhaps more reliant upon them than any other species.

Obesity, autism, mental health problems, IBS, allergies, auto-immunity, cancer.

Open this book and you will Learn how genes work Look at the latest technologies Tackle controversial issues Understand who you are

REA's Essentials provide quick and easy access to critical information in a variety of different fields, ranging from the most basic to the most advanced.

A fascinating account of the latest thinking on human evolution, by 'one of the most respected evolutionary psychologists in Britain'.

The basic principles of genetics.

What is responsible for the differences between the sexes in so many animals, from the brilliant plumage of birds of paradise to the antlers on deer?

The concept of heredity is fundamental to how we see ourselves and others.

The concept of heredity is fundamental to how we see ourselves and others.

What is responsible for the differences between the sexes in so many animals, from the brilliant plumage of birds of paradise to the antlers on deer?

The days of peace are over.

A dread ritual casts a deadly shadow .

All must face the end of days .