Galileo's Finger: The Ten Great Ideas of Science (Atkins Peter)(Paperback)

Science: A History (Gribbin John)(Paperback / softback)

Galileo, tried by the Inquisition for his ideas, to Newton, who wrote his rivals out of the history books. This book tells the story of the men and women who changed the way we see the world, and the turbulent times they lived

Galileo: And the Science Deniers (Livio Mario)(Pevná vazba)

A fresh interpretation of the life of Galileo Galilei, one of history's greatest and most fascinating scientists, that sheds new light on his discoveries and how he was challenged by science deniers. 'We really need this story now, because we're living through the next chapter of science denial'

Galileo's Daughter - A Drama of Science, Faith and Love (Sobel Dava)(Paperback / softback)

From the international best-selling author of Longitude, Galileo's Daughter is the fascinating story of the relationship between the great Italian scientist Galileo and his daughter,

Atkins' Molecules (Atkins Peter)(Paperback)

In this new edition of the book that was called 'the most beautiful chemistry book ever written,' Peter Atkins reveals the molecules responsible for the experiences of our everyday life in fabrics, drugs, plastics, explosives, detergents, fragrances, tastes, and sex. Atkins gives a non-technical

Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei (Ss Peter)(Paperback)

If they had seen what we see, they would have judged as we judge. -- Galileo Galilei In every age there are courageous people who break with tradition to explore new ideas and challenge accepted truths. Galileo Galilei was just such a man--a genius--and the first to turn the telescope to the skies

100 Great Leading Through Frustration Ideas (Shaw Peter)(Paperback)

In this latest addition to the highly successful 100 Great Ideas series, readers will find a comprehensive guide to overcoming one of the most frequently felt emotions at work today: frustration. Frustration comes in many forms and from many sources--bosses, colleagues, staff, clients, and not to

Physical Chemistry (Atkins Peter)(Paperback)

With the development of a variety of exciting new areas of research involving computational chemistry, nano- and smart materials, and applications of the recently discovered graphene, there can be no doubt that physical chemistry is a vitally important field. It is also perceived as the most

Galileo's Error - Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness (Goff Philip)(Paperback / softback)

Conjuring the Universe: The Origins of the Laws of Nature (Atkins Peter)(Paperback)

The marvellous complexity of the Universe emerges from several deep laws and a handful of fundamental constants that fix its shape, scale, and destiny. There is a deep structure to the world which at the same time is simple, elegant, and beautiful. Where did these laws and these constants come

Molecular Quantum Mechanics (Atkins Peter W.)(Paperback)

Quantum mechanics embraces the behavior of all known forms of matter, including the atoms and molecules from which we, and all living organisms, are composed. Molecular Quantum Mechanics leads us through this absorbing yet challenging subject, exploring the fundamental physical principles that

Ideas - A History (Watson Peter)(Paperback / softback)

A highly ambitious and lucid history of ideas from the very earliest times to the present

The Laws of Thermodynamics: A Very Short Introduction (Atkins Peter)(Paperback)

The laws of thermodynamics drive everything that happens in the universe. From the sudden expansion of a cloud of gas to the cooling of hot metal--everything is moved or restrained by four simple laws. Written by Peter Atkins, one of the world's leading authorities on thermodynamics, this powerful

Making Sense of Secondary Science: Research into children's ideas (Driver Rosalind)(Paperback)

What ideas do children hold about the natural world?How do these ideas affect their learning of science?Young learners bring to the classroom knowledge and ideas about many aspects of the natural world constructed from their experiences of education and from outside school. These ideas contribute

Practical Ideas for Teaching Primary Science: Inspiring Learning and Enjoyment (Loxley Peter)(Paperback)

Practical Ideas for Teaching Primary Science is a fun and interactive guide which supports teachers to design and deliver enjoyable science lessons. Peter Loxley explores different scientific topics - from growing plants and nutrition to forces and magnetism - with an emphasis on story-telling and

The Science Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK)(Paperback)

Learn about our world, the universe, and groundbreaking discoveries in The Science Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Science in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking

Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness (Goff Philip)(Paperback)

From a leading philosopher of the mind comes this lucid, provocative argument that offers a radically new picture of human consciousness--panpsychism. Understanding how brains produce consciousness is one of the great scientific challenges of our age. Some philosophers argue that consciousness is

Race and the Making of American Political Science (Blatt Jessica)(Paperback)

Race and the Making of American Political Science shows that changing scientific ideas about racial difference were central to the academic study of politics as it emerged in the United States. From the late nineteenth century through the 1930s, scholars of politics defined and continually

Quarantine (Egan Greg)(Paperback / softback)

'One of the genre's great ideas men'

Distress (Egan Greg)(Paperback / softback)

'One of the genre's great ideas men'

The Life of Galileo (Brecht Bertolt)(Paperback)

Along with Mother Courage, the character of Galileo is one of Brecht's greatest creations, immensely live, human and complex. Unable to resist his appetite for scientific investigation, Galileo's heretical discoveries about the solar system bring him to the attention of the Inquisition. He is

Secondary Science: Respiration Is Not Breathing! (Green Catrin)(Paperback)

Part of Phil Beadle's How to Teach SeriesSecondary Science is chockfull of workable ideas for the secondary science classroom. Ditch the stereotypical view of a science teacher: white coat, slides, teaching the limewater test to the same class for the fifth year in a row, and discover new and

Puzzle of God (Vardy Peter)(Paperback / softback)

Peter Vardy's much acclaimed introduction to the study of ideas about God - now revised and

A Life of Galileo (Brecht Bertolt)(Paperback)

Arguably Brecht's greatest play, A Life of Galileo charts the seventeenth century scientist's extraordinary fight with the church over his assertion that the earth orbits the sun. The figure of Galileo, whose 'heretical' discoveries about the solar system brought him to the attention of the

Punk Science: Inside the Mind of God (Samanta-Laughton Manjir)(Paperback)

Demonstrates that ideas from science explain phenomena that have been thought of as paranormal. This book offers a model of the universe, where consciousness generates life, where black holes exist inside our bodies as well as out in space, and where science explains galaxies and planets as well as