Mary Roach The best-selling author of Stiff   and Bonk  trains her considerable wit and curiosity on the human soul. "What happens when we die? Does the light just go...

Stephen M StiglerThis collection of essays examines in detail the history of some of the concepts involved in bringing statistical argument to the table, and some of the pitfalls that...

Eve Herold Americans have become the victims of misinformation about stem cell research. Over the last few years, the stem cell debate has been intensely political, religious, and confusing to...

Kitty Ferguson More than a biography, this book introduces both the life and theories of the world's most famous scientist. Interviews with Hawking and his colleagues tell the story of...

Josh Clark and Chuck BryantFrom the duo behind the massively successful and award-winning podcast "Stuff You Should Know" comes an unexpected look at things you thought you knew.Josh Clark and...

Henry Petroski Design pervades our lives. Everything from drafting a PowerPoint presentation to planning a state-of-the-art bridge embodies this universal human activity. But what makes a great design? In this...

Ali SparkesSci-fi adventures for children aged 7 and over, we know that your children will love the SWITCH series - written by Blue Peter Book of the Year Award-winning author...

Errol C Friedberg Over his long and inspiring career, the Nobel Laureate Sydney Brenner has made some of the most significant and game-changing discoveries in the field of molecular biology....

F David PeatWith fascinating historical anecdotes and incisive scientific analysis, this important work combines ancient thought with modern theory to reveal a new way of viewing our universe that can...

Teach YourselfNearly every day, the media report new findings and further developments in the field of genetics, stirring hope and controversy. "Teach Yourself 101 Key Ideas: Genetics" seeks to sort...

John E BatesAttempts to bridge the gap between behaviourally-oriented and biologically-oriented approaches to the study of temperament. This volume highlights the major brain systems implicated and considers the neurochemical processes,...

W Bernard Carlson The definitive account of Tesla's life and workNikola Tesla was a major contributor to the electrical revolution that transformed daily life at the turn of the twentieth...