'The best just got better… It is absolutely the best place to get a feel for the most important scientific ideas of the twentieth century'.

John Gribbin
The Independent

ISBN: 0 521 63992 1 | Binding: pb
ISBN: 0 521 63009 6 | Binding: hb

This story of how we have arrived at our understanding of the laws of motions and gravitaton traces both the historical progress and explains the central scientific ideas. Aimed at a 'non-technical' reader this book has an anecdotal approach describing experiments to further understand gravity and natural phenomena.

ISBN: 0 521 80316 0 | Binding: hb

Writing in a popular and well illustrated style, leading young scientists describe their research and give their visions of future developments in Astronomy and Earth Science.

Published on behalf of the Royal Society, London

ISBN: 0 521 80537 6 | Binding: pb

Writing in a popular and well illustrated style, leading young scientists describe their research and give their visions of future developments in Physics and Electronics.

Published on behalf of the Royal Society, London

ISBN: 0 521 80538 4 | Binding: pb

The story of one man's vision of developing a geological timescale which lasted fifty years despite opposition, financial hardship and personal tragedy. Arthur Holmes fought to convince The Establishment of an Earth of great antiquity: a fight which eventually transformed the moribund 'art' of geology into a dynamic science.

ISBN: 0 521 79051 4 | Binding: hb

What makes us react or feel the way we do. If you have ever asked yourself this question, then let research scientist and gifted writer John Medina take you on a guided tour of the fascinations and frustrations involved in the quest to understand the biological basis of human behaviour.

ISBN: 0 521 64064 4 | Binding: hb

Comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide expertly answers all your questions about these mysterious objects.

ISBN: 0 521 79940 6 | Binding: pb

Will brain scientists ever be able to read our minds? Why are some things harder to remember than others? Neural networks are used to address these questions and others, in a clear and informative manner, by examining how the structure of the brain shapes the workings of the mind.

ISBN: 0 521 00094 7 | Binding: pb
ISBN: 0 521 56104 3 | Binding: hb

Writing in a popular and well illustrated style, leading young scientists describe their research and give their visions of future developments in Chemistry and Life Science.

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ISBN: 0 521 80539 2 | Binding: pb

Writing in a popular and well illustrated style, leading young scientists describe their research and give their visions of future developments in Chemistry and Life Science.

ISBN: 0 521 79912 0 | Binding: pb
ISBN: 0 521 62012 0 | Binding: hb

Carl Sagan's classic book The Cosmic Connection is back in print with a new millennium perspective, for a whole new generation to enjoy! This new edition features new essays by Dyson, Druyan (Carl Sagan's widow) and Morrison discussing, 30 years on, Sagan's vision, life and predictions.

ISBN: 0 521 78303 8 | Binding: hb

A gripping preview of humanity's future in the Universe, drawing on current scientific knowledge, historical accounts and classic science fiction.

ISBN: 0 521 77098 X | Binding: hb

A fast-paced and lucid account of how science fiction became fact.

ISBN: 0 521 65252 9 | Binding: hb

Our Cosmic Origins traces the remarkable story of the emergence of life and intelligence right through the complex evolutionary history of the Universe.

ISBN: 0 521 79480 3 | Binding: pb