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Every once in a while, an idea comes along that makes the entire world sit up and take notice. In this book, former "BBC Focus" magazine editor explores 100 of the most forward thinking, far-reaching and downright inspired ideas and inventions in history, each nominated by experts from all fields of science and engineering.

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In this eye-opening expos, acclaimed health journalist and National Geographic contributer Maryn McKenna documents how antibiotics transformed chicken from local delicacy to industrial commodity--and human health threat-uncovering the ways we can make America's favorite meat safer again.

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Admit it. When you hear the word neuroscience, you expect something abstract and remote, very complex, of little practical value. But this timeits personal.

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If the conscious mind - the part you consider you - is just the tip of the iceberg in the brain, what is all the rest doing Our behaviour, thoughts and experiences are inseparably linked to a vast chemical-electrical network called the nervous system. David Eagleman illuminates this hidden world in his fascinating exploration of the human brain.

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A panoramic perspective on humankinds restless quest for the laws, theories, and tools by which we can grasp and master our universe.

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Centuries of scientific thought in one volume

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Resource comprises a collection of essays authored by heroes and leaders in the field of water solutions and innovations

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The unlikely tale of Frances Glessner Lee and her revolutionary work in forensic science through the creation of the Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death, a series of dollhouse-sized crime scene dioramas that she used to teach homicide investigators.

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30-Second Biochemistry presents the subjects 50 most important ideas, breaking down the proteins, carbohydrates and more to explain the science of living organisms.

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A trade paperback edition of the successful hardback published in 2012

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Through his development of quantitative experimental methods, the chemist Antoine Lavoisier (1743-1794) implemented a principle that many regard as the cornerstone of modern science: in every operation there is an equal quantity of material before and after the operation. The origin of Lavoisier's methods, however, has remained a missing piece in t

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A personal and scientific manifesto for the sexually in-between, from the internationally bestselling author and co-host of Bad People.

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Covers of the Canadian and American editions differ slightly.

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In 'Brain Food' Dr Karl places the food industry under the microscope, gives an insight into your insides, reveals how hamburgers can kill, and puts his palate on the line - all in the name of flavoursome entertainment.

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Did you know that the vast majority of our universe is missing Or that Santa would spontaneously combust if he tried to deliver presents to all the children of the world Is a hand dryer more hygienic than a paper towel When will we be able to cryogenically freeze ourselves And can we win at the pokies

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The New York Times bestselling psychology book on how to find contentment by keeping dopamine in check

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Australia's most trusted and knowledge-thirsty scientist, Dr Karl, once again claims the Throne of Science.

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The hilarious new popular science book from the bestselling authors of the Sunday Times Book of the Year Science(ish).

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How many socks make a pair The answer is not always two. And behind this question lies a world of maths that can be surprising, amusing and even beautiful.

(Hardback, Main)

Combining popular science, history and moral philosophy, this is a wide-ranging and radical new take on the human story and what it means for us today.

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A fascinating exploration of how we can make better, accessible, mathematically-informed predictions about the world around us.