Thomas Harriot: A Life in Science (Arianrhod Robyn)(Pevná vazba)

Thomas Harriot: A Life in Science (Arianrhod Robyn)(Pevná vazba)

As Robyn Arianrhod shows in this new biography, the most complete to date, Thomas Harriot was a pioneer in both the figurative and literal sense. Navigational adviser and loyal friend to Sir Walter Ralegh, Harriot--whose life was almost exactly contemporaneous to Shakespeare's--took part in the

Full of Life, Exploring Earth's Biodiversity - Isabel Thomas

Science meets design in this graphically stunning introductory tour of Earth's amazing biodiversity This artful and accessible guide to Earth's Tree of Life - the reference tool used by scientists to organize the incredible variety of living things on our planet - helps young readers understand how

Advances in Life Sciences(Pevná vazba)

Provides state-of-the-art information and highlights the current developments in life sciences. This text encompasses topics on viruses to crop plants, comprising seventeen reviews and six original articles. For the benefit of graduate and postgraduate students and researchers, a chapter on the use

The Recent East (Grattan Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

A wonderful, immersive debut novel . . . in Thomas] Grattan's hands, life's joys are magnetic. --Patrick Nathan, The New York Times Book ReviewOne of O, the Oprah Magazine, Refinery29, and The Millions' Most Anticipated Books of 2021, one of Goodreads's 75 Debut Novels to Discover in 2021, and one

Recent Trends in Life Sciences(Pevná vazba)

The combination of multidisciplinary research in plants, animals, microorganisms and their interactions with molecular biology, genetic engineering approaches and advances in cell biology research has broadened the horizons of the life sciences. This book deals with recent trends in the life

Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, Revised Edition (Gillespie Thomas D.)(Pevná vazba)

A world-recognized expert in the science of vehicle dynamics, Dr. Thomas Gillespie has created an ideal reference book that has been used by engineers for 30 years, ranging from an introduction to the subject at the university level to a common sight on the desks of engineers throughout the

The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale Junior (Goodison Judith)(Pevná vazba)

The Chippendale cabinet-making firm, founded by Thomas Chippendale senior in about 1750 became famous partly through the succesful publication of his The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director (1754, re-published 1755 and 1762), and partly through the fine furniture supplied to a number of

My Job in Science (Brundle Joanna)(Pevná vazba)

Ivan Pavlov: A Russian Life in Science (Todes Daniel P.)(Pevná vazba)

Winner of the Pfizer Award from the History of Science Society 'Contrary to legend, Ivan Pavlov (1849-1936) never trained a dog to salivate to the sound of a bell.' So begins this definitive, deeply researched biography of Ivan Pavlov. Daniel P. Todes fundamentally reinterprets the Russian

Song in a Rainstorm: The Story of Musical Prodigy Thomas Blind Tom Wiggins (Armand Glenda)(Pevná vazba)

A celebration of a remarkable, overlooked musical great.Born blind into a life of slavery, Thomas Wiggins was dismissed as a 'useless burden.' But through the loving protection of his family, he went on to become one of the greatest musicians of his time. From Tom's childhood on a plantation to his

Evolutionary Dynamics: Exploring the Equations of Life (Nowak Martin A.)(Pevná vazba)

At a time of unprecedented expansion in the life sciences, evolution is the one theory that transcends all of biology. Any observation of a living system must ultimately be interpreted in the context of its evolution. Evolutionary change is the consequence of mutation and natural selection, which

Superpower Science: The Superhuman Body (Lin Joy)(Pevná vazba)

Physics principles come to life through quirky and humorous explanations in a comic book

Simulation Algorithms for Computational Systems Biology (Marchetti Luca)(Pevná vazba)

Essential topic in modern life science researchSelf-contained presentationAuthors are leading researchers in the

As I See It: A Life in Detours (Kligerman Thomas A.)(Pevná vazba)

- Presents stories behind the images including exclusive artwork and previously unseen images- Endorsed by celebrated interior designer, Kelly Wearstler and Amy Astley, the editor of Architectural Digest- QR codes link images to the sites of buildings and evolving video contentThis book is a

Ruslan and Ludmila (Thomas D. M.)(Pevná vazba)

Alexander Pushkin's epic magic-realist tale is brought vividly to life in this superb translation by D. M

Competing on Analytics: Updated, with a New Introduction - The New Science of Winning (Davenport Thomas H.)(Pevná vazba)

Exploring the Elements - A Complete Guide to the Periodic Table (Thomas Isabel)(Pevná vazba)

Science meets design in this comprehensive introduction to the chemical elements that make up our

Confronting Gun Violence in America (Gabor Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

Thomas Cromwell: A Revolutionary Life (MacCulloch Diarmaid)(Pevná vazba)

The long-awaited biography of the genius who masterminded Henry VIII's bloody revolution in the English government, which reveals at last Cromwell's role in the downfall of Anne Boleyn This a book that - and it's not often you can say this - we have been awaiting for four hundred years. --Hilary

What is Life? - Understand Biology in Five Steps (Nurse Paul)(Pevná vazba)

'A BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN EXPLORATION OF PERHAPS THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION IN SCIENCE.' BRIAN COX ----- Life is all around us, abundant and diverse, it is extraordinary. But what does it actually mean to be

Tommy Steele: A Life in the Spotlight (Lassandro Sebastian)(Pevná vazba)

In the summer of 1956, while on shore leave from the Merchant Navy, Thomas Hicks was spotted playing a new type of music in a coffee bar in London. Having never heard anything like this 'rock' performed in Britain, he became an overnight sensation - never returning to his ship.He changed his name

What Is Psychotherapy? (The School of Life)(Pevná vazba)

An in-depth look at a much misunderstood practice, offering a fresh viewpoint on how this science can be a universally effective route to our better selves. Psychotherapy is one of the most valuable inventions of the last hundred years, with an exceptional power to raise our levels of emotional

Extreme Fabulations: Science Fictions of Life (Shaviro Steven)(Pevná vazba)

An examination of science fiction narratives and the light they shed on human life, the unknowable future, and the vagaries of unforeseeable change. With this book, Steven Shaviro offers a thought experiment. He discusses a number of science fiction narratives: three novels, one novella, three

Sport and Monstrosity in Science Fiction (Thiess Derek J.)(Pevná vazba)

Sport and Monstrosity in Science Fiction examines fantastic representations of sport in science fiction, both cataloguing this almost entirely unexamined literary tradition and arguing that the reason for its neglect reflects a more widespread social suspicion of the athletic body as monstrous