Biology: The Whole Story by Lindsay Turnbull
$52.99 AUD
Category: Science
Biology: The Whole Story is a new sort of text-book: readable, enjoyable and accessible. From the origins of life to the structure of modern ecosystems, this beautifully illustrated and full-colour book follows the story of life on Earth, stopping along the way to relate how key developments have influe ...Show more
Under Alien Skies: A Sightseer's Guide to the Universe by Philip Plait
$31.95 AUD
Category: Science
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel the universe? How would Saturn's rings look from a spaceship sailing just above them? If you were falling into a black hole, what's the last thing you'd see before getting spaghettified? While traveling in person to most of these amazing worlds may ...Show more
Lonely Planet Stargazing Around the World: A Tour of the Night Sky by Lonely Planet
$39.99 AUD
Category: Science | Series: Lonely Planet Ser.
Embark on an adventure to see the stars with this inspiring guide that spotlights the world's best places to explore the night sky. Discover 100 spectacular sites including dark sky parks, observatories and wild mountains and experience the meditative wonder of stargazing - with essential travel tips so ...Show more
Talking Heads: The New Science of How Conversation Shapes Our Worlds by Shane O'Mara
$36.99 AUD
Category: Science
Talking Heads is a stunning survey of the science of human connection and communication - from neurons to nationsWe are social animals and talking is a defining part of what makes us human. Chatting with friends or debating the future, we move through life in a state of near-constant dialogue, bridging ...Show more
2024 Australasian Sky Guide by Nick Lomb
$24.99 AUD
Category: Science | Series: Australasian Sky Guide Ser.
This popular guide by astronomer and author Dr Nick Lomb provides stargazers with everything they need to know about the southern night sky. It contains the latest information on the solar system, historical features, monthly sky maps, details of the year’s exciting celestial events, and viewing tips fo ...Show more
The Mind of a Bee by Lars Chittka
$39.99 AUD
Category: Science
A rich and surprising exploration of the intelligence of bees Most of us are aware of the hive mind—the power of bees as an amazing collective. But do we know how uniquely intelligent bees are as individuals? In The Mind of a Bee, Lars Chittka draws from decades of research, including his own pioneering ...Show more
Here be Monsters: Is Technology Reducing Our Humanity? by Richard King
$32.99 AUD
Category: Science
Technology is developing fast — so fast that it threatens to overwhelm the very species whose genius lies in its technological cunning: us. From the metaverse to genetic engineering and mood-altering pharmaceuticals, to cybersex and cyberwar and the widespread automation of work, new technologies are re ...Show more
2024 Guide to the Night Sky Southern Hemisphere: A Month-by-Month Guide to Exploring the Skies Above Australia, New Zealand and South Africa by Storm Dunlop, Wil Tirion, Collins Astronomy
$19.99 AUD
Category: Science
The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2024. Diagrams drawn for the latitude of southern Australia, but including events visible from ...Show more
Revolution of Heavenly Spheres (Concise Edition) by NICOLAUS COPERNICUS
$26.99 AUD
Category: Science | Series: Foundations Ser.
Controversial at the time Copernicus' discoveries led to the scientific revolution, and a greater understanding of our place in the universe. Copernicus' pioneering discovery of the heliocentric nature of the solar system is one of the few identifiable moments in history that define the understanding of ...Show more
Special and General Relativity (Concise Edition) by ALBERT EINSTEIN
$26.99 AUD
Category: Science | Series: Foundations Ser.
Einstein's pioneering work helped shaped the cultural landscape of the world today. Now in a digestible, pocket format for the modern reader. Special and General Relativity by Albert Einstein contains his core paper, 'Relativity, The Special & The General Theory. A Popular Exposition', which establi ...Show more
On the Origin of Species (Concise Edition) by CHARLES DARWIN
$26.99 AUD
Category: Science | Series: Foundations Ser.
Darwin's masterpiece helped shaped the cultural landscape of the world today. Now in a digestible, pocket format for the modern reader. Initially received with muted applause, Darwin's The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection was soon recognised as the breakthrough scientific advance that exp ...Show more
Principia. Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy (Concise edition) by ISAAC NEWTON
$26.99 AUD
Category: Science | Series: Foundations Ser.
Newton's bold masterwork helped shaped the cultural landscape of the world today. Now in a digestible, pocket format for the modern reader. The Principia. Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy is one of the most important scientific works ever to have been written and has had a profound impact o ...Show more