The Science of Can and Can't: A Physicist's Journey Through the Land of Counterfactuals (Marletto Chiara)(Pevná vazba)

The Science of Can and Can't: A Physicist's Journey Through the Land of Counterfactuals (Marletto Chiara)(Pevná vazba)

A luminous guide to how the radical new science of counterfactuals can reveal that the scope of the universe is greater, and more beautiful, than we ever imagined There is a vast class of things that science has so far almost entirely neglected. They are central to the understanding of physical

Memories of Eden - A Journey Through Jewish Baghdad (Shamash Violette)(Pevná vazba)

Tells the tale of the authors childhood spent in the city of Caliphs, Scheherazade and the land of the Garden of Eden, of traditions passed down over the generations, and captures the elusive quality of a scene totally at odds with our image of

Feynman and His Physics: The Life and Science of an Extraordinary Man (Resag Jrg)(Pevná vazba)

This book takes the reader on a journey through the life of Richard Feynman and describes, in non-technical terms, his revolutionary contributions to modern physics. Feynman was an unconventional thinker who always tried to get to the bottom of things. In doing so, he developed an intuitive view

Postcards from the Land of Grief - Comfort for the journey through loss towards hope(Paperback / softback)

Raw, honest and personal thoughts to comfort you on the journey through grief. Grief can often feel like a gnawing homesickness for a place where you used to live, but can never return

On the Scent: A Journey Through the Science of Smell (Pelosi Paolo)(Pevná vazba)

In humans, the perception of odours adds a fourth dimension to life, from the scent of flowers, the aroma of foods, and all the subtle smells in the environment. But how many types of odours can we distinguish? Why do we like the food we like? Which are the most powerful odorants, and how well does

A Living Work of Art: The Life and Science of Hendrik Antoon Lorentz (Kox A. J.)(Pevná vazba)

Hendrik Antoon Lorentz was one of the greatest physicists and mathematicians the Netherlands has ever known. Einstein called him a living work of art, a perfect personality. During his funeral in 1928, the entire Dutch nation mourned. The national telegraph service was suspended for three minutes

The Story of the Universe - A Journey Through Space and Time (Rooney Anne)(Pevná vazba)

Evolution Infographics (Brundle Harriet)(Pevná vazba)

Explore the science behind the theory of evolution and the history of its conception through factual and fascinating

Materialising Colour (Withers Jane)(Pevná vazba)

A fascinating journey into the world of textiles and color through the eyes of Kvadrat expert Giulio RidolfoDenmark's Kvadrat, one of the world's leading textile companies, provides high-end fabrics to major design companies, collaborating with some of the most interesting creative talents working

Alma Presses Play (Cane Tina)(Pevná vazba)

A lyrical novel-in-verse that takes us through the journey of coming of age in New York during the 80s. Alma's life is a series of halfways: She's half-Chinese, half-Jewish; her parents spend half the time fighting, and the other half silent; and she's halfway through becoming a woman. But as long

Deep Time: A Journey Through 4.5 Billion Years of Our Planet (Black Riley)(Pevná vazba)

How can the human mind conceive of the immense arc of the history of our planet or the vast expanse of time since the beginning of the universe? Deep time challenges our sense of meaning, both individually and collectively, and threatens to overwhelm our comprehension of the cosmos. But windows to

Like a Mother: A Feminist Journey Through the Science and Culture of Pregnancy (Garbes Angela)(Paperback)

A candid, feminist, and personal deep dive into the science and culture of pregnancy and motherhoodLike most first-time mothers, Angela Garbes was filled with questions when she became pregnant. What exactly is a placenta and how does it function? How does a body go into labor? Why is breast best?

The Story of Life ((Simpsons Artist) Chris)(Pevná vazba)

this book is a magical journey through life from the beginnings of time to the birth of a child and the adventure that we take on our way to the grave and beyond to the starsit is a celebration of being human and all of the beautiful things that is in between. if you like books that are about: why

The Land Where Lemons Grow: The Story of Italy and Its Citrus Fruit (Attlee Helena)(Pevná vazba)

The Land Where Lemons Grow is the sweeping story of Italy's cultural history told through the history of its citrus crops. From the early migration of citrus from the foothills of the Himalayas to Italy's shores to the persistent role of unique crops such as bergamot (and its place in the perfume

Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting (Genova Lisa)(Pevná vazba)

A fascinating exploration of the intricacies of how we remember, why we forget, and what we can do to protect our memories, from the Harvard-trained neuroscientist and bestselling author of Still Alice.'Using her expertise as a neuroscientist and her gifts as a storyteller, Lisa Genova explains the

You Can't Win Anything with Kids: A History of the English Premier League Told Through Quotes (Newsham Gavin)(Pevná vazba)

An entertaining and effervescent history of the English Premier League told through the words and quotations of its players, managers, their contemporaries, and the media. From Alan Hansen's infamous 'You can't win anything with kids,' and Roy Keane's 'prawn sandwich' rant to Kevin Keegan's 'I

The Crisis of the Human Sciences: False Objectivity and the Decline of Creativity (Botz-Bornstein Thorsten)(Pevná vazba)

Centralization and over-professionalization can lead to the disappearance of a critical environment capable of linking the human sciences to the real world. The authors of this volume suggest that the humanities need to operate in a concrete cultural environment able to influence procedures on a

The Gold Machine: In the Tracks of the Mule Dancers (Sinclair Iain)(Pevná vazba)

A journey through time and space, grappling with the ghosts of empire A New Statesman Book of the Year, 2021 'Follow Iain Sinclair into the cloud jungles of Peru and emerge questioning all that seemed so solid and immutable.' Barry Miles From the award-winning author of The Last London and Lights

The Wisdom of Finance: Discovering Humanity in the World of Risk and Return (Desai Mihir)(Pevná vazba)

'Entertaining and informative. Desai takes us on a journey through the fundamentals of finance, from asset pricing to risk and risk management, via options, mergers, debt, and bankruptcy.'- John Lanchester, The New Yorker 'A fascinating new perspective on modern finance,' --Oliver Hart, 2016 Nobel

The Art of the Last of Us Part II (Naughty Dog)(Pevná vazba)

Follow Ellie's profound and harrowing journey of vengeance through an exhaustive collection of original art and intimate creator commentary in the full-color hardcover volume: The Art of The Last of Us Part II. Created in collaboration between Dark Horse Books and the developers at Naughty Dog, The

Siddhartha's Brain: Unlocking the Ancient Science of Enlightenment (Kingsland James)(Paperback)

A groundbreaking exploration of the 'science of enlightenment,' told through the lens of the journey of Siddhartha (better known as Buddha), by Guardian science editor James Kingsland.In a lush grove on the banks of the Neranjara in northern India--400 years before the birth of Christ, when the

The Quantum World: The Disturbing Theory at the Heart of Reality (New Scientist)(Paperback)

In The Quantum World leading physicists and New Scientist take you on a journey through quantum theory, its mind-bending properties and the technologies transforming our

Running Book - A Journey through Memory, Landscape and History (Connell John)(Pevná vazba)

A book about the joys and pleasures of running, the highs and lows of life, the history and landscape of Ireland, and so much

The Atlas of Bourbon and American Whiskey: A Journey Through the Spirit of America (Zandona Eric)(Pevná vazba)

A stylish guide to American whiskey, by the author of The Bourbon Bible Take a region-by-region journey through the unique flavors of American whiskey, with spirits expert Eric Zandona. From Kentucky's bourbon heartland to New York's Empire Rye revolution, learn all there is to know about the only