Proving Einstein Right: The Daring Expeditions That Changed How We Look at the Universe (Gates S. James)(Pevná vazba)

Proving Einstein Right: The Daring Expeditions That Changed How We Look at the Universe (Gates S. James)(Pevná vazba)

A thrilling adventure story chronicling the perilous journey of the scientists who set out to prove the theory of relativity--the results of which catapulted Albert Einstein to fame and forever changed our understanding of the universe. In 1911, a relatively unknown physicist named Albert Einstein

The Soul of Genius: Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, and the Meeting That Changed the Course of Science (Orens Jeffrey)(Pevná vazba)

A prismatic look at the meeting of Marie Curie and Albert Einstein and the impact these two pillars of science had on the world of physics, which was in turmoil. In 1911, some of the greatest minds in science convened at the First Solvay Conference in Physics, a meeting like no other. Almost half

The Norse Myths that Shape the Way We Think - Carolyne Larrington

A fresh look at the stories at the heart of Norse mythology, exploring their cultural impact right up to the present day. The heroes and villains of Norse mythology have endured for centuries, infiltrating art, opera, film, television and books, shape-shifting – like the trickster Loki – to

Wonder. (Burt John C)(Pevná vazba)

A book that seeks to look at how we need to retain our own wonder at all that the Lord Jesus Christ has done. Wonder like that of a child, we grow up and lose the wonder we had as children at the world in general and at the Lord Jesus Christ

Wonder. (Burt John C)(Pevná vazba)

A book that seeks to look at how we need to retain our own wonder at all that the Lord Jesus Christ has done. Wonder like that of a child, we grow up and lose the wonder we had as children at the world in general and at the Lord Jesus Christ

Why We Kneel How We Rise (Holding Michael)(Pevná vazba)

A powerful look at the history of racism through the prism of sport, showing how we can change things through education and

100 Novels That Changed the World - Colin Salter

A look at 100 inspiring novels that have left a significant mark on the world of literature and popular culture. Before the novel, the world of books was dominated by scientific tomes, religious tracts and histories of the victorious in war. There had been stories and epic poems from ancient times

Geometry & Art: How Mathematics Transformed Art During the Renaissance (Wade David)(Pevná vazba)

A definitive look at how geometry changed the world of art forever. Geometry & Art follows the artists of the Renaissance, whose search for perspective and visual depth led them to the study of geometry. Influencing the work of artists such as Paulo Uccello, Piero della Francesco, and Leonardo Da

The Doomsday Calculation: How an Equation That Predicts the Future Is Transforming Everything We Know about Life and the Universe (Poundstone William)(Paperback)

From the author of Are You Smart Enough to Work at Google?, a fascinating look at how an equation that foretells the future is transforming everything we know about life, business, and the universe. In the 18th century, the British minister and mathematician Thomas Bayes devised a theorem that

How the Police Generate False Confessions: An Inside Look at the Interrogation Room (Trainum James L.)(Pevná vazba)

How Do We Look: The Body, the Divine, and the Question of Civilization (Beard Mary)(Pevná vazba)

Conceived as a gorgeously illustrated accompaniment to 'How Do We Look' and 'The Eye of Faith,' the famed Civilisations shows on PBS, renowned classicist Mary Beard has created this elegant volume on how we have looked at art. Focusing in Part I on the Olmec heads of early Mesoamerica, the colossal

Why the New Deal Matters (Rauchway Eric)(Pevná vazba)

A look at how the New Deal fundamentally changed American life, and why it remains relevant today 'A must-read for those who've read nothing about the New Deal before, those who've read everything about it, and anyone in between. With timeless prose and timely arguments, Why the New Deal Matters

Planetology: How to Align with the Natural Rhythms of the Universe (Botticelli Annie)(Pevná vazba)

This is the first mainstream book to look at the whole range of astrological rhythms, including the planetary retrogrades and eclipses as well as the monthly moon cycle, in order to achieve success and a more contented and naturally flowing life. This is the first-ever mainstream guide to working

Science Year by Year - The Ultimate Visual Guide to the Discoveries That Changed the World (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Offers a guide to the discoveries that changed the world. This title looks at our heritage of invention and explores how science has shaped the past and how it may shape the

Pretty Iconic - A Personal Look at the Beauty Products That Changed the World (Hughes Sali)(Paperback / softback)

'Sali Hughes has created a universe filled with galaxies of beauty secrets' Charlotte

Taking Back Astronomy: The Heavens Declare Creation and Science Confirms It (Lisle Jason)(Pevná vazba)

Take a breathtaking look at the universe that is comprehensive guide to the heavens Sit back and explore the world at your fingertips in this book which: | Explains the scale and size of the universe that is hard for our minds to imagine - yet can only indicate the Master's hand at work. | Over

The Future of Nutrition: An Insider's Look at the Science, Why We Keep Getting It Wrong, and How to Start Getting It Right (Campbell T. Colin)(Pevná vazba)

2020 Foreword Indie Award Winner in the 'Health' Category From the coauthor of The China Study and author of the New York Times bestselling follow-up, Whole Despite extensive research and overwhelming public information on nutrition and health science, we are more confused than ever--about the

How We Got to the Moon: The People, Technology, and Daring Feats of Science Behind Humanity's Greatest Adventure (Rocco John)(Pevná vazba)

How Do We Know We're Doing It Right? - the Sunday Times bestseller (Sykes Pandora)(Pevná vazba)

Contemporary Management of Innovation: Are We Asking the Right Questions? (Sundbo J.)(Pevná vazba)

Both society and markets have changed, and the art of innovation has changed with them, becoming increasingly complex. The book comprises the chapters of twenty-two European innovation researchers. The authors challenge existing innovation theory and management dogma and present new theoretical

The Machinery of Life (Goodsell David S.)(Pevná vazba)

Imagine that we had some way to look directly at the molecules in a living organism. An x-ray microscope would do the trick, or since we're dreaming, perhaps an Asimov-style nanosubmarine (unfortunately, neither is currently feasible). Think of the wonders we could witness firsthand: antibodies

The Spanish Flu Epidemic and Its Influence on History (Breitnauer Jaime)(Paperback)

We look at how Spanish flu changed the focus of scientific thought from eugenics to the creation of public

A Right Royal Scandal: Two Marriages That Changed History (Major Joanne)(Pevná vazba)

Almost two books in one, A Right Royal Scandal recounts the fascinating history of the irregular love matches contracted by two successive generations of the Cavendish-Bentinck family, ancestors of the British Royal Family. The first part of this intriguing book looks at the scandal that erupted in

The Celtic Myths That Shape the Way We Think (Williams Mark)(Pevná vazba)

The Celtic Myths That Shape the Way We Think explores a fascinating question: how do myths that were deeply embedded in the customs and beliefs of their original culture find themselves retold and reinterpreted across the world, centuries or even millennia later? Focusing on the myths that have had