The History of Science in Bite-Sized Chunks (Chalton Nicola)(Paperback)

The History of Science in Bite-Sized Chunks (Chalton Nicola)(Paperback)

Since ancient times, we have tried to make sense of our universe by observing objects far beyond our abilities to see or touch--from the smallest atom to the farthest star. This book covers, in chronological order, all the key discoveries and remarkable minds in each scientific field, including

100 Things to Know About Science (Various)(Pevná vazba)

Science is a huge topic, but this friendly book breaks it down into bite-sized chunks, making it an accessible introduction for anyone who wants to find out about this fascinating subject. Highly illustrated, in a pictorial, 'infographics' style, with snippets of information about all aspects of

A Bite-Sized History of France: Gastronomic Tales of Revolution, War, and Enlightenment (Hnaut Stphane)(Paperback)

A 'delicious' (Dorie Greenspan), 'genial' (Kirkus Reviews), 'very cool book about the intersections of food and history' (Michael Pollan)--as featured in the New York Times 'The complex political, historical, religious and social factors that shaped some of France's] . . . most iconic dishes and

The History and Philosophy of Islamic Science (Bakar Osman)(Paperback)

The essays in this volume cover a wide range of topics in the history and philosophy of Islamic science. The main aim is to reveal the different dimensions of the link that exists between spiritual and scientific

The Lights of Prague (Jarvis Nicole)(Paperback)

In the quiet streets of Prague all manner of otherworldly creatures lurk in the shadows. Unbeknownst to its citizens, their only hope against the tide of predators are the dauntless lamplighters - a secret elite of monster hunters whose light staves off the darkness each night. Domek Myska leads a

Hitler's Monsters: A Supernatural History of the Third Reich (Kurlander Eric)(Paperback)

The definitive history of the supernatural in Nazi Germany--the occult ideas, esoteric sciences, and pagan religions touted by the Third Reich in the service of power '[Kurlander] shows how swiftly irrational ideas can take hold, even in an age before social media.'--Michael Dirda, The Washington

Marxism and the Philosophy of Science - A Critical History (Sheehan Helena)(Paperback / softback)

A masterful survey of the history of Marxist philosophy of science Sheehan retraces the development of a Marxist philosophy of science through detailed and highly readable accounts of the debates that shaped it. Skilfully deploying a large cast of characters, Sheehan shows how Marx and Engel's

History of Art in Japan (Rousmaniere Nicole Coolidge)(Paperback)

History of Art in Japan is a fully illustrated overview of Japanese art, written by one of Japan's most distinguished art historians. This masterful account of the country's exceptional cultural heritage sheds light on how Japan has nurtured distinctive aesthetics, prominent artists, and movements

A Little History of Science (Bynum William)(Paperback)

A spirited volume on the great adventures of science throughout history, for curious readers of all ages Science is fantastic. It tells us about the infinite reaches of space, the tiniest living organism, the human body, the history of Earth. People have always been doing science because they have

BTEC Entry 3/Level 1 Business Administration Student Book (Tetley Conrad)(Paperback / softback)

Spread-based approach, with topics broken into clear, bite-sized chunks Activities, case studies, checklists and summaries Assignment tips written by BTEC experts Focus on employability skills and definitions of key

The Normal and the Pathological (Canguilhem Georges)(Paperback)

The Normal and the Pathological is one of the crucial contributions to the history of science in the last half century. It takes as its starting point the sudden appearance of biology as a science in the 19th-century and examines the conditions determining its particular makeup. Canguilhem analyzes

The Rosicrucian Enlightenment (Yates Frances)(Paperback)

A history of the role that the occult has played in the formation of modern science and medicine, The Rosicrucian Enlightenment has had a tremendous impact on our understanding of the western esoteric tradition. Beautifully illustrated, it remains one of those rare works of scholarship which the

Invention of Science - A New History of the Scientific Revolution (Wootton David)(Paperback / softback)

We live in a world made by science. How and when did this happen? This book tells the story of the extraordinary intellectual and cultural revolution that gave birth to modern science, and mounts a major challenge to the prevailing orthodoxy of its history. Before 1492 it was assumed that all

Periodic Tales: A Cultural History of the Elements, from Arsenic to Zinc (Aldersey-Williams Hugh)(Paperback)

In the spirit of A Short History of Nearly Everything comes Periodic Tales. Award-winning science writer Hugh Andersey-Williams offers readers a captivating look at the elements--and the amazing, little-known stories behind their discoveries. Periodic Tales is an energetic and wide-ranging book of

Science and Technology in World History: An Introduction (McClellan James E.)(Paperback)

Tracing the relationship between science and technology from the dawn of civilization to the early twenty-first century, James E. McClellan III and Harold Dorn's bestselling book argues that technology as 'applied science' emerged relatively recently, as industry and governments began funding

Ways of Knowing: A New History of Science, Technology and Medicine (Pickstone John V.)(Paperback)

This classic MUP text discusses the historical development of science, technology and medicine in Western Europe and North America from the Renaissance to the present. Combining theoretical discussion and empirical illustration, it redefines the geography of science, technology and

Open the Social Sciences (Wallerstein Immanuel)(Paperback)

A distinguished international group of scholars traces the history of the social sciences, describes the recent debates surrounding them, and discusses in what ways they can be intelligently restructured in light of this history and the

Making Sense of Medical Statistics: A Bite Sized Visual Guide (Hossain Munier)(Paperback)

This book is for anyone with a beginner's interest in medical statistics. It introduces the reader to the key concepts of medical statistics with colour illustrations, worked examples and anecdotes. The chapters are bite-sized with the busy clinician in mind but the book also includes additional

Colonial Pathologies: American Tropical Medicine, Race, and Hygiene in the Philippines (Anderson Warwick)(Paperback)

Colonial Pathologies is a groundbreaking history of the role of science and medicine in the American colonization of the Philippines from 1898 through the 1930s. Warwick Anderson describes how American colonizers sought to maintain their own health and stamina in a foreign environment while

Planets (Drabek-Maunder Emily)(Paperback)

An accessible guide to the planets that explains big concepts in short, bite-sized pieces. From a planet with a hexagonal storm to the home of the solar system's largest volcano, our neighboring bodies are unique and fascinating locales. Where else would you find a place with days longer than its

Ignition!: An Informal History of Liquid Rocket Propellants (Clark John Drury)(Paperback)

A classic work in the history of science, and described as 'a good book on rocket stuff...that's a really fun one' by SpaceX founder Elon Musk, readers will want to get their hands on this influential classic, available for the first time in decades. This newly reissued debut book in the Rutgers

Philosophy of Science: The Link Between Science and Philosophy (Frank Philipp)(Paperback)

A distinguished mathematician traces the history of science, illustrating philosophy's ongoing role, explaining technology's erosion of the rapport between the two fields, and offering suggestions for their reunion. 1962

A Companion to the History of American Science (Montgomery Georgina M.)(Paperback)

Technoscience in History: Prussia, 1750-1850 (Klein Ursula)(Paperback)

The relationship of the current technosciences and the older engineering sciences, examined through the history of the 'useful' sciences in Prussia.Do today's technoscientific disciplines--including materials science, genetic engineering, nanotechnology, and robotics--signal a radical departure