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"Arthur Benjamin... joyfully shows you how to make nature's numbers dance. Let his book be your partner for a lifetime of learning."-Bill Nye, Science Educator and CEO, The Planetary Society

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A novel interpretation of quantum mechanics, first proposed in brief form by Hugh Everett in 1957, forms the nucleus around which this book has developed. In his interpretation, Dr. Everett denies the existence of a separate classical realm and asserts the propriety of considering a state vector for the whole universe. Because this state vector nev

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Celebrates the beauty and wisdom of mathematics. This book includes the birthdays of notable mathematicians, so readers can see which ones share theirs.

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Inside this small (but perfectly formed) hardback there lurks some of the most devilishly difficult mathematical brainteasers human beings have yet devised.

Since the dawn of time, the moon has exerted a tremendous influence over the earth and its inhabitants, both scientifically and artistically. The myriad of stories and fascinating science which this tale comprises have now been brought together in this volume.

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The moon exerts much influence over the earth and its inhabitants, both scientifically and artistically. The earliest astronomers expended much energy in attempts to map the moon, and it has a central role in virtually all mythologies. The text presents the stories and science of the moon.

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A combination of modern narrative history and popular science.

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For too long the Neanderthals have been seen as dim-witted evolutionary dead-enders who looked and behaved completely differently from us, but their story has been transformed thanks to new discoveries and advances in scientific techniques. This book takes a look at the whole story of the Neanderthals.

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For more than 100 years, The New York Times has been in the forefront of science news reporting. These 120 articles from its archives are the very best, covering more than a century of scientific breakthroughs, setbacks, and mysteries. This journey through the scientific stories of our times is a must-have for all science enthusiasts.

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This book looks ahead to what life will be like in the next 500 years.

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Why are people who work anti-social shifts more illness prone and die younger What is jet-lag and can anything help Why do teenagers refuse to get up in the morning, and are the rest of us really 'larks' or 'owls' Why are most people born (and die) between 3am-5am This book answers these questions.

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A profound and powerful exploration of human creativity from the international bestselling author of The Brain.

A recount of not just how Dolly was created, but the techniques for her predecessors, Megan and Morag, who were cloned from embryo cells.

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Bringing great writing back into print - a Faber Finds book.

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An Australian scientist and critic defines the "Spike" as the current period of unprecidented scientific and technological development and traces its life-altering impact on human culture. Reprint.

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Graham Farmelo's ground-breaking exploration of the relationship between physics and maths reveals the discoveries that have enriched our understanding of the universe.

Full of practical tips about where to find various animals, and what their presence can tell about their environment.

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A beautiful and definitive guide to every aspect of bird life and a complete survey of the world's orders and families of birds.

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Reproduces, in facsimile, John Mawe's first shell collecting guide of 1804, together with his complete edition of 1821. You can now follow this intrepid author along the coasts of North Africa and South America, sharing the pleasures of handling beautiful and rare shells. Much fascinating biographical and bibliographical information added.

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The clearest, most accessible explanation yet of the amazing world of quantum mechanics: a Duckworth contemporary classic, beautifully repackaged for our 125th anniversary

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President Clinton's attempt to ban research on human cloning for five years highlights the controversy that still surrounds the science of genetics. This book adds further fuel to the enormous debate.