Who Owns the Moon? : In Defence of Humanity's Common Interests in Space by A. C. Grayling
34.99 AUD
Category: Science & Mathematics
Silicon for microchips; manganese for batteries; titanium for missiles. The moon contains a wealth of natural resources. So, as the Earth's supplies have begun to dwindle, it is no surprise that the world's superpowers and wealthiest corporations have turned their eyes to the stars. As this new Space Ra ...Show more
Why We Remember: The Science of Memory and How it Shapes Us by Charan Ranganath
34.99 AUD
Category: Science & Mathematics
A radical re-examination of memory by pioneering neuroscientist and internationally-renowned memory researcher, Charan Ranganath. We talk about memory as a record of the past, but here's a surprising twist: we aren't supposed to remember everything. In fact, we're designed to forget. Over the course of ...Show more
Fevered Planet: How Diseases Emerge When We Harm Nature by John Vidal
34.99 AUD
Category: Science & Mathematics
A timely and urgent investigation from John Vidal, Environment Editor of the Guardian for nearly thirty years, into how the destruction of nature is releasing disease into our societies 'Urgent, fascinating and essential' GEORGE MONBIOT 'A searing, vital work' BETTANY HUGHES Covid-19, mpox, bird flu, ...Show more
A Year in Numbers by Kyle D. Evans
30.00 AUD
Category: Science & Mathematics
Did you know:-Only around 100 people have ever lived beyond a million hours (that's about 114 years)-Around 7% of everyone who has ever lived is currently alive-The '12 days of Christmas' song, when sung in full, results in 364 gifts being given - one for every day... except ChristmasBroken down into 12 ...Show more
The Climate Book by Greta Thunberg
55.00 AUD
Category: Science & Mathematics
It seems like an impossible task - secure a safe future for life on Earth, at a scale and speed that the world has never seen, in the face of vast and powerful forces -not just oil tycoons and governments, but the changing climate system itself. The odds are against us, and we are running out of time. B ...Show more
Robert Winston: The Story of Science: How Science and Technology Changed the World by Robert Winston
42.99 AUD
Category: Science & Mathematics
Delve into the stories of history's most influential scientific experiments, inventions and life-changing discoveries that have impacted our understanding and changed the world. Let Professor Robert Winston take you on a scientific journey through human history as you learn the stories behind humanity's ...Show more
Nomad Century by Gaia Vince
28.99 AUD
Category: Science & Mathematics
We are facing a species emergency. With every degree of temperature rise, a billion people will be displaced from the zone in which humans have lived for thousands of years. From Bangladesh to Sudan to the western United States, and in cities from Cardiff to New Orleans to Shanghai, the quadruple threat ...Show more
Rocks and Minerals Ultimate Handbook by DK
22.99 AUD
Category: Science & Mathematics
Discover everything you need to know about the incredible rocks, minerals, and gemstones of the natural world in this essential, fact-filled handbookUnearth the wonderful world of marvellous minerals, spectacular stones, and glistening gems in this complete guide to Earth's rocks and minerals.The latest ...Show more
Biomimetics: How Lessons from Nature can Transform Technology by Brian Clegg
24.99 AUD
Category: Science & Mathematics | Series: Hot Science Ser.
An exploration of the transformative ways in which nature has inspired the technological advancement of humankind.
2024 Guide to the Night Sky Southern Hemisphere: A Month-by-Month Guide to Exploring the Skies Above Australia, New Zealand and South Africa by Storm Dunlop, Wil Tirion, Collins Astronomy
19.99 AUD
Category: Science & Mathematics
The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2024. Diagrams drawn for the latitude of southern Australia, but including events visible from ...Show more
The Anatomists' Library: The Books that Unlocked the Secrets of the Human Body by Colin Salter
59.99 AUD
Category: Science & Mathematics | Series: Liber Historica Ser.
The Anatomists Library is a lavishly illustrated compendium of the anatomical publications that have informed medicine over six centuries. The Anatomists Library is a fascinating chronological collection of the best anatomical books from six centuries, charting the evolution of both medical knowledge an ...Show more
Moonshot: Inside Pfizer's Nine-Month Race to Make the Impossible Possible by Albert Bourla
32.99 AUD
Category: Science & Mathematics
The exclusive, first-hand, behind-the-scenes story of how Pfizer raced to create the first Covid-19 vaccine, told by Pfizer’s CEO Dr. Albert Bourla A riveting, fast-paced, inside look at one of the most incredible private sector achievements in history, Moonshot recounts the intensive nine months in 202 ...Show more