Adam Hart-Davis

Chronologically traces the course of human history and civilization from prehistoric times to the present day, covering key events, people, inventions and discoveries, and ideas and beliefs.

The Definitive Visual Guide : from the Dawn of Civilization to the Present Day

History

James Graham

Montserrat Asensio

Grandes ideas, explicaciones sencillas

El libro de ciencia

Emily Troscianko

This is the dramatic story of how Henry Winstanley defied incredible odds to build the Eddystone Lighthouse, the first of its kind to save the lives of thousands of sailors from the treacherous rocks that lay on the shores of England.

Henry Winstanley and the Eddystone Lighthouse

Und 49 andere Experimente, die die Psychologie revolutionierten

Pawlows Hund

Groundbreaking Experiments in Psychology

Pavlov's Dog

Paul Bader

An illustrated field guide that aims to provide findings that revolutionize our view of the Cosmos. The book also includes data files, technology boxes and biographies of famous scientists and astronomers. It aims to take us on a journey to the edge of the Universe and the frontier of our understanding of our mysterious Cosmos.

A Beginner's Guide

The Cosmos

Simple answers to frequently asked and perplexing questions are provided in a format designed for all ages. Fully illustrated, these explanations cover complex ideas in easy-to-understand terms.

And 100 Other Questions from the World of Science

Why Does a Ball Bounce?

Adam Hart-Davis vividly recreates the story of the Eddystone Lighthouse, the character of the man who built it, and the power of the elements that finally destroyed them both.

For more than five years, Adam Hart-Davis travelled the length and breadth of Britain, bringing to life in his TV series, "Local Heroes", pioneers of science, invention and technology. This book presents 100 of the best stories: ingenious or odd, different or daft, but always entertaining.

100 Local Heroes

The complete illustrated science encyclopedia covering the history, key discoveries, inventions and people Science: The Definitive Visual Guide reveals the story of scientific progress from the invention of the wheel to 21st-century climate solutions, including everything from ancient Greek geometry and quantum physics to the worldwide web. Explore every key moment of scientific discovery with this remarkable reference book and find out how the concepts, inventions and the individuals behind them have changed our world. With stunning artworks and authoritative information Science: The Definitive Visual Guide, now in compact format makes even complex scientific subjects easily comprehensible.

The Definitive Visual Guide

Science

Tudor and Stuart England saw the most dramatic shifts in thinking and innovation since the Romans. It was a period that saw the emergence of Protestant churches, the increase in power of parliament, the end of the feudal system, the development of empire, the union of Scotland and England and the emergence of some of the world's greatest scientists.

What Tudors and Stuarts Did for Us

Covering the history of lavatories from Ancient Rome to the present day, Adam Hart-Davies also includes the latest developments in toilet technology, from the traditional to the wacky. Peppered with bizarre toilet facts this book should be a fun read for all.

An Encycloopedia

Thunder, Flush and Thomas Crapper

A fascinating mixture of science, history, and folklore, "String" provides a sweeping look at string and its essential role in everyday life. Illustrations throughout.

Unravel the Secrets of Knots and Reel in Lashings of Twine-Related Trivia

Stringlopedia

Full of great tales of achievement and ingenuity, Engineers celebrates 80 of the greatest engineers that ever lived and the stamp they have left on the world. Learn all about how their projects have changed the course of history and added to human progress from the men who built the Great Pyramid in Egypt to the Industrial Revolution and the impressive structures of Isambard Kingdom Brunel and on to the pioneers of space travel and the computer scientists of today. From initial concepts to prototypes and finished designs, Engineers is full to bursting with technical drawings, specially commissioned artworks, blueprints and virtual tours that help bring the structures, inventions and technological breakthroughs to life. Engineers is for anyone who is intrigued by the power of the pioneering mind.

From the Great Pyramids to Spacecraft

Engineers

In The Book of Time we see how philosophers, religions and scientists have tried to explain time as everything from a perfect cycle to ever-increasing chaos. We see how time works in the natural world and in our own bodies and minds, and how we've tried to measure it - first with calendars, then with increasingly sophisticated devices, from the Ancient Indian ghati and to the latest atomic clock.And from Aristotle to Einstein, we explore how time has been essential for scientists in their quest to understand the universe and everything in it. Not forgetting the deliciously weird world of time travel, explaining what is fact and what is fiction. This is the kind of book that you can dip into or read in depth - but either way we promise time will just fly by...

Everything You Need to Know about the Biggest Idea in the Universe

The Book of Time

"How can a cat be alive and dead at the same time? Why did Archimedes cry out 'Eureka!' after stepping into his bath? How was Higgs's 'God particle' finally identified? Featuring science's greatest experiments, Schrödinger's Cat introduces you to the groundbreaking experiments that have defined the scientific age. It is an essential guide to science in action and the work of the great scientists whose ideas have shaped the modern world." --

Groundbreaking Experiments in Physics

Schrödinger's Cat

The word mathematics comes from the Greek word mathema, meaning knowledge or learning. And indeed mathematics is at the heart of almost all processes and patterns that occur in the modern world, yet many still find the discipline hard to fathom. Fibonacci's Rabbits solves this problem in bite-sized 'hops', de scribing the 50 most critical discoveries and revolutionary moments in the history of mathematics from Ancient Greece to the present day.

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