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The mathematics behind some of the world's most amazing card tricksMagical Mathematics reveals the secrets of fun-to-perform card tricks-and the profound mathematical ideas behind them-that will astound even the most accomplished magician.

Can virtuous behavior be explained by nature, and not by human rational choice?

Guesstimation is a book that unlocks the power of approximation--it's popular mathematics rounded to the nearest power of ten!

A myth-busting fresh new look at the animal kingdom and our place on Earth - perfect for fans of Remarkably Bright Creatures'Entertaining and original.

'Forget geek stereotypes.

Uncover the mind-blowing complexities of the brain and how it affects our personalities, behaviours and more.

WINNER OF THE PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION AND LONGLISTED FOR THE JAMES CROPPER WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR WRITING ON CONSERVATION.

Turns a critical eye on Aesop's Fables to ask whether there is any scientific truth to Aesop's portrayal of his animals.

OUT NOW: the new book from the bestselling authors and hosts of the wildy popular 'The Skeptics Guide to the Universe'__________Our predictions of the future are a wild fantasy, inextricably linked to our present hopes and fears, biases and ignorance.

How did life emerge?

How do we learn?

Why does E=mc2?

From the serious and practical to the quirky and bizarre, Think Like a Scientist answers these questions in an easy-to-understand manner.

Was mathematics invented or discovered?

'If I saw further than others it is because I was standing on the shoulders of giants.

Explore the mysteries of the cosmos in this fascinating guide by leading NASA astronomer and educator Sten Odenwald.

Join the agents of the National Rescue Group (N.

Target exam success with My Revision Notes.

This book is the Welsh Language Edition.

This book is the Welsh Language edition.

WELSH EDITIONBuild essential maths, literacy and working scientifically skills to boost marks in GCSE Science and ensure that students reach their full potential with this Welsh edition skills book.

From an historical perspective, this text presents an entirely non- mathematical introduction to astronomy from the first endeavours of the ancients to the current developments in research enabled by cutting edge technological advances.

First published in 1922, this book represents the first attempt to popularise the more accessible aspects of Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity.

First published in 1922, this book represents the first attempt to popularise the more accessible aspects of Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity.

First Published in 2017.

First Published in 2017.

Scottish theologian, educator, astronomer and popularizer of science, Thomas Dick (1774-1857) promoted a Christianized form of science to inhibit secularization, to win converts to Christianity, and to persuade evangelicals that science was sacred.

Scottish theologian, educator, astronomer and popularizer of science, Thomas Dick (1774-1857) promoted a Christianized form of science to inhibit secularization, to win converts to Christianity, and to persuade evangelicals that science was sacred.

While everyone is talking about "e;big data,"e; the truth is that understanding the "e;little data"e;--the stats that underlie newspaper headlines, stock reports, weather forecasts, and so on--is what helps you make smarter decisions at work, at home, and in every aspect of your life.

While everyone is talking about "e;big data,"e; the truth is that understanding the "e;little data"e;--the stats that underlie newspaper headlines, stock reports, weather forecasts, and so on--is what helps you make smarter decisions at work, at home, and in every aspect of your life.

First Published in 2017.

First Published in 2017.

How long have you been thirsting for tempting, tantalizing teasers, craving for challenging cryptographic conundrums?

How long have you been thirsting for tempting, tantalizing teasers, craving for challenging cryptographic conundrums?

Become body literate with Heart: An Owner's Guide, the next book in The Body Literacy Library, a helpful series that will break down heart health for a new generation of readers.

Aeglidae focuses on these unique crustaceans who are endemic to South America.

Aeglidae focuses on these unique crustaceans who are endemic to South America.

In this intriguing volume, futurist and author Michael G.

In this intriguing volume, futurist and author Michael G.

Let's face it, say Barash and Lipton: Males and females, boys and girls, men and women are different.

Let's face it, say Barash and Lipton: Males and females, boys and girls, men and women are different.

Milk is the one food that sustains life and promotes growth in all newborn mammals, including the human infant.

Milk is the one food that sustains life and promotes growth in all newborn mammals, including the human infant.

The heart of mathematics is its elegance; the way it all fits together.

The heart of mathematics is its elegance; the way it all fits together.

Primate Evolution and Human Origins compiles, for the first time, the major ideas and publications that have shaped our current view of the evolutionary biology of the primates and the origin of the human line.

Primate Evolution and Human Origins compiles, for the first time, the major ideas and publications that have shaped our current view of the evolutionary biology of the primates and the origin of the human line.

When Rats, Lice and History appeared in 1935, Hans Zinsser was a highly regarded Harvard biologist who had never written about historical events.

When Rats, Lice and History appeared in 1935, Hans Zinsser was a highly regarded Harvard biologist who had never written about historical events.

There is a revolution underway in biology.