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*FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A BRIEF HISTORY OF EVERYONE WHO EVER LIVED and HOW TO ARGUE WITH A RACIST* WHAT MAKES US HUMAN?

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The journey to the centre of the earth is a voyage like no other we can imagine.

With over fifty patents to his name and innumerable awards and accolades, James Lovelock was a distinguished and original thinker, widely recognized by the international scientific community.

What if climate change isn t an environmental challenge, but an energy challenge?

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Dividing the sum total of human musical achievement, from Beethoven to The Beatles, Busta Rhymes to Bach, into just six fundamental forms, Levitin illuminates, through songs of friendship, joy, comfort, knowledge, religion and love, how music has been instrumental in the evolution of language, thought and culture.

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'Beautiful to read and packed with cutting-edge science' Observer'Poetic, mind-stretching and, through it all, deeply human' Daniel LevitinMental illness is one of the greatest causes of human suffering, its nature and origin a long-held mystery.

Passionate, forthright and enthusiastic, Carlos Magdalena is a world-renowned horticulturist - known both for his charisma and his conservation work.

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How do the world's best athletes combat ageing, and what you can do to keep up?

A fresh, thought-provoking and wide-ranging study of how mankind uses its handsWhy do zombies walk with their arms outstretched?

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110 times wider than Earth; 15 million degrees at its core; an atmosphere so huge that Earth is actually within it: come and meet the star of our solar systemLight takes eight minutes to reach Earth from the surface of the Sun.

Why do underdogs succeed so much more than we expect?

The human brain is a most remarkable organ, but how well do we really understand the way it works?

Discover and understand the key ideas that underpin the core science of chemistry and learn about the great minds who uncovered them.

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This epic journey of scientific discovery starts in ancient times and travels through centuries of invention before fast forwarding into the future.

A clear, simple, graphic-led introduction to quantum physics.

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Marvel at the wonders of the Universe, from stars and planets to black holes and nebulae, in this exploration of our Solar System and beyond.

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From acids to alloys and equations to evaporation, this guide makes complex topics easy to grasp at a glance.

From reproduction to respiration and from enzymes to ecosystems, this guide makes complex topics easy to grasp at a glance.

The ideal e-guide for beginners If you have trouble distinguishing slate from shale then this is the ebook for you.

The instant Sunday Times bestseller -- a beautiful story of rebellion and science'A triumph.

Are men's and women's brains really different?

Explore the laws and theories of physics in this accessible introduction to the forces that shape our Universe, our planet, and our everyday lives.

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Explore the lives and achievements of more than 85 of the world's most inspirational and influential scientists with this innovative and boldly graphic biography-led book.

Bursting with fascinating facts and the latest breathtaking images, this space ebook for children brings the wonders of the Solar System to life.

What are the mysterious numbers that unlock the secrets of the universe?

Learn about the most important mathematical ideas, theorems, and movements in The Maths Book.

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The international bestseller - a whip-smart, entertaining exploration of the geometry that underlies our world, from the author of How Not to Be WrongHow should a democracy choose its representatives?

CHOSEN AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN, DAILY TELEGRAPH, NEW STATESMAN AND BBC SCIENCE FOCUS'An intimate, unique, and inspiring perspective on the life and work of one of the greatest minds of our time.

Every human being is different and yet we are made from the same building blocks.

'After reading Mitchell s guide, you ll know what you don t know and what other people don t know, even though they claim to know it.

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All you need to explore science is a kitchen, this cookbook - and a dash of curiosityThe Kitchen Science Cookbook is a beautifully crafted book with a unique twist: each recipe is a science experiment that you can do at home, using the everyday ingredients you'll find in your kitchen.