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The Men Who Measured the Universeby: John Gribbin
The revolution of our understanding of the cosmos and our place in it happened within a single human lifetime, through a combination of new technology and the dedication of a handful of pioneers. This is their story - of the hard work, perseverance and spirit that unlocked the secrets of the... |
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Introducing Stephen Hawkingby: J.P. McEvoy
A perfect introduction to the work of Stephen Hawking, the world- famous physicist who has mastered the two great theories of twentieth century physics - Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, and Quantum Mechanics - and who has made breathtaking discoveries about where they break down or... |
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Introducing Consciousnessby: David Papineau
Introduction Consciousness provides a comprehensive guide to the current state of consciosness studies. It starts with the 'hard problem' of the philosophical relation between minds and matter, explains the historical origins of this problem, and traces scientific attempts to explain... |
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Good Taste: How What You Choose Defines Who You areby: Peter Trifonas (OISE University, Toronto, Canada)
What do professional wrestling, Pot Noodle and Feng Shui have in common? Well, not much but they all appear in this book.Critic and cutural philosopher Peter Trifonas and art historian Effie Balomenos explore the curious concept of good and bad taste. At once an absurd and yet entirely everyday... |
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Introducing Evolutionary Psychologyby: Dylan Evans
This series is renowned throughout the world for its ingenious combination of graphic illustration and intelligent, precise text by leading academics on some of the most challenging subjects around. Drawing on the insights of evolutionary biology, cognitive psychology and more, this is an... |
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Introducing Sociologyby: Richard Osborne
What is sociology? Simply, it is the study of how society functions, or in some cases, does not function. Various competing schools of sociology have attempted to fit observations of social phenomena into different conceptual systems. This book traces the origins of these systems from... |
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50 Facts That Should Change the Worldby: Jessica Williams
From the inequalities and absurdities of the so-called developed West to the vast scale of suffering wreaked by war, famine and AIDS in developing countries, this paints a picture of shocking contrasts. Each fact from this eclectic range is followed by explanation and analysis. |
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Introducing Evolutionby: Dylan Evans
In 1859, Charles Darwin shocked the world with a radical theory - evolution by natural selection. One hundred and fifty years later, his theory still challenges some of our most precious beliefs. Introducing Evolution provides a step-by-step guide to 'Darwin's dangerous idea' and takes a fresh... |
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Dissent Over Descent: Intelligent Design's Challenge to Darwinismby: Steve Fuller
If you think Intelligent Design Theory (IDT) is merely the respectable face of Christian fundamentalism, and Evolution the only sensible scientific world-view, think again...IDT has driven science for 500 years. It was responsible for the 17th century's Scientific Revolution and helped build... |
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Life and Death: A Collection of Classic Poetry and Proseby: Kate Agnew
Since time immemorial, life and death have been the preoccupation of all our greatest writers, whether mourning a tragic loss of seizing the moment to live life to its full. Here is a collection of classic poetry and prose to make you laugh with delight and weep in sympathy. Ages 13+. |
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