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Arcturus Astrology

A Consciousness Accelerator for the Aquarian Age

by Ashtara Ashtara ...

Written at the request of The Tibetan, Ascended Master Djwhal Khul, Arcturus Astrology is an illuminating autobiography. A compelling story and the third of a trilogy, the books emerged through the author's constantly repeated question asked of her spiritual guides, "What is the cosmic system that governs human evolutionary development when we have worked through the psychological issues depicted ... Read more

$14.17 NZD

Written at the request of The Tibetan, Ascended Master Djwhal Khul, Arcturus Astrology is an illuminating autobiography. A compelling story and the third of a trilogy, the books emerged through the author's constantly repeated question asked of her spiritual guides, "What is the cosmic system that governs human evolutionary development when we have worked through the psychological issues depicted
... Read more
How to Support a Champion

The art of applying science to the elite athlete

by Steve Ingham ...

If you are contemplating working with a champion, a potential champion, or anyone with untapped talent - be prepared, be very prepared. In 1998 Sir Steve Redgrave stared at Ingham and demanded to know, “Are you going to make me go faster?” Ingham had been trained and developed as a scientist, but in that single instance he questioned everything he thought he knew. Applied science in elite sport ... Read more

$7.41 NZD

If you are contemplating working with a champion, a potential champion, or anyone with untapped talent - be prepared, be very prepared. In 1998 Sir Steve Redgrave stared at Ingham and demanded to know, “Are you going to make me go faster?” Ingham had been trained and developed as a scientist, but in that single instance he questioned everything he thought he knew. Applied science in elite sport
... Read more
Starry Messenger

Cosmic Perspectives on Civilisation

by Neil deGrasse Tyson ...

Bringing his cosmic perspective to civilization on Earth, Neil deGrasse Tyson, bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, shines new light on the crucial fault lines of our time–war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender, race, and tribalism–in a way that stimulates a deeper sense of unity for us all.In a time when our political and cultural perspectives feel more divisive than ... Read more

$18.99 NZD

Bringing his cosmic perspective to civilization on Earth, Neil deGrasse Tyson, bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, shines new light on the crucial fault lines of our time–war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender, race, and tribalism–in a way that stimulates a deeper sense of unity for us all.In a time when our political and cultural perspectives feel more divisive than
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The Mindful Body

Thinking Our Way to Lasting Health

by Ellen Langer ...

Bestselling author, and 'mother of mindfulness', Ellen J. Langer makes her long-awaited return sharing her groundbreaking research in The Mindful Body.Have you ever wondered if you could improve your health by harnessing the power of your mind?When it comes to our health, too many of us feel trapped by a medical diagnosis, believing that it can only mean a static or worsening condition. Whether it ... Read more

$24.99 NZD

Bestselling author, and 'mother of mindfulness', Ellen J. Langer makes her long-awaited return sharing her groundbreaking research in The Mindful Body.Have you ever wondered if you could improve your health by harnessing the power of your mind?When it comes to our health, too many of us feel trapped by a medical diagnosis, believing that it can only mean a static or worsening condition. Whether it
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The Code Book

The Secret History of Codes and Code-breaking

by Simon Singh ...

The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum CryptographyFrom the best-selling author of Fermat’s Last Theorem, The Code Book is a history of man’s urge to uncover the secrets of codes, from Egyptian puzzles to modern day computer encryptions.As in Fermat’s Last Theorem, Simon Singh brings life to an anstonishing story of puzzles, codes, languages and riddles that reveals man’s continual ... Read more

$10.99 NZD

The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum CryptographyFrom the best-selling author of Fermat’s Last Theorem, The Code Book is a history of man’s urge to uncover the secrets of codes, from Egyptian puzzles to modern day computer encryptions.As in Fermat’s Last Theorem, Simon Singh brings life to an anstonishing story of puzzles, codes, languages and riddles that reveals man’s continual
... Read more
Napoleon's Buttons

by Penny Le Couteur, Jay Burreson ...

Napoleon's Buttons is the fascinating account of seventeen groups of molecules that have greatly influenced the course of history. These molecules provided the impetus for early exploration, and made possible the voyages of discovery that ensued. The molecules resulted in grand feats of engineering and spurred advances in medicine and law; they determined what we now eat, drink, and wear. A change ... Read more

$19.45 NZD

Napoleon's Buttons is the fascinating account of seventeen groups of molecules that have greatly influenced the course of history. These molecules provided the impetus for early exploration, and made possible the voyages of discovery that ensued. The molecules resulted in grand feats of engineering and spurred advances in medicine and law; they determined what we now eat, drink, and wear. A change
... Read more
Tesla

Man Out of Time

by Margaret Cheney ...

In this “informative and delightful” (American Scientist) biography, Margaret Cheney explores the brilliant and prescient mind of Nikola Tesla, one of the twentieth century’s greatest scientists and inventors.Called a madman by his enemies, a genius by others, and an enigma by nearly everyone, Nikola Tesla was, without a doubt, a trailblazing inventor who created astonishing, sometimes world ... Read more

$23.97 NZD

In this “informative and delightful” (American Scientist) biography, Margaret Cheney explores the brilliant and prescient mind of Nikola Tesla, one of the twentieth century’s greatest scientists and inventors.Called a madman by his enemies, a genius by others, and an enigma by nearly everyone, Nikola Tesla was, without a doubt, a trailblazing inventor who created astonishing, sometimes world
... Read more
The Dancing Wu Li Masters

An Overview of the New Physics

by Gary Zukav ...

"The most exciting intellectual adventure I've been on since reading Robert Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance."—Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, New York TimesGary Zukav’s timeless, humorous, New York Times bestselling masterpiece, a touchstone for readers of science and spirituality, The Dancing Wu Li Masters, is arguably the most widely acclaimed introduction to quantum physics ever ... Read more

$10.99 NZD

"The most exciting intellectual adventure I've been on since reading Robert Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance."—Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, New York TimesGary Zukav’s timeless, humorous, New York Times bestselling masterpiece, a touchstone for readers of science and spirituality, The Dancing Wu Li Masters, is arguably the most widely acclaimed introduction to quantum physics ever
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Escape from Model Land

How Mathematical Models Can Lead Us Astray and What We Can Do About It

by Erica Thompson ...

'A brilliant account of how models are so often abused and of how they should be used' John KayHow do mathematical models shape our world - and how can we harness their power for good?Models are at the centre of everything we do. Whether we use them or are simply affected by them, they act as metaphors that help us better understand the increasingly complex problems facing us in the modern world. ... Read more

$13.99 NZD

'A brilliant account of how models are so often abused and of how they should be used' John KayHow do mathematical models shape our world - and how can we harness their power for good?Models are at the centre of everything we do. Whether we use them or are simply affected by them, they act as metaphors that help us better understand the increasingly complex problems facing us in the modern world.
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反智：不願說理的人是偏執，不會說理的人是愚蠢，不敢說理的人是奴隸

The Irrational ApeWhy Flawed Logic Puts us all at Risk and How Critical Thinking Can Save the World

by 古倫姆斯, David Robert Grimes ...

Translated by 楊玉齡 ...

Series series 科學自然
識破迷惑人心的把戲、似是而非的話術理性並非本能，理智需要鍛鍊《反智》蒐羅了常見的推理謬誤、邏輯缺陷、數字迷思、偏見和陰謀論，以當今社會的著名事件和近代歷史的精采故事為例，告訴我們如何識破種種迷惑人心的把戲、似是而非的話術，以及如何建立分析性思考的能力。你覺得下面這個三段論，有沒有問題呢？前提一：人皆不免一死。前提二：蘇格拉底不免一死。結　論：因此，蘇格拉底是人。如果你覺得完全沒問題，那麼我們把「人」換成「狗」，重寫如下：前提一：狗皆不免一死。前提二：蘇格拉底不免一死。結論　：因此，蘇格拉底是狗。看得出來問題出在哪裡嗎？我們再舉兩個同樣類型的... ... Read more

$21.48 NZD

識破迷惑人心的把戲、似是而非的話術理性並非本能，理智需要鍛鍊《反智》蒐羅了常見的推理謬誤、邏輯缺陷、數字迷思、偏見和陰謀論，以當今社會的著名事件和近代歷史的精采故事為例，告訴我們如何識破種種迷惑人心的把戲、似是而非的話術，以及如何建立分析性思考的能力。你覺得下面這個三段論，有沒有問題呢？前提一：人皆不免一死。前提二：蘇格拉底不免一死。結　論：因此，蘇格拉底是人。如果你覺得完全沒問題，那麼我們把「人」換成「狗」，重寫如下：前提一：狗皆不免一死。前提二：蘇格拉底不免一死。結論　：因此，蘇格拉底是狗。看得出來問題出在哪裡嗎？我們再舉兩個同樣類型的...
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Subscribed

Why the Subscription Model Will Be Your Company’s Future—and What to Do About It

by Tien Tzuo, Gabe Weisert ...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CMI MANAGEMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDToday's consumers prefer the advantages of access over the hassles of ownership. It's not just internet services like Netflix and Spotify; even industrial firms like GE and Caterpillar are reinventing themselves as solutions providers. Whether you sell software, clothes, insurance, or industrial machines, you ... Read more

$20.99 NZD

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CMI MANAGEMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDToday's consumers prefer the advantages of access over the hassles of ownership. It's not just internet services like Netflix and Spotify; even industrial firms like GE and Caterpillar are reinventing themselves as solutions providers. Whether you sell software, clothes, insurance, or industrial machines, you
... Read more
The Essential Engineer

by Henry Petroski ...

From the acclaimed author of The Pencil and To Engineer Is Human, The Essential Engineer is an eye-opening exploration of the ways in which science and engineering must work together to address our world’s most pressing issues, from dealing with climate change and the prevention of natural disasters to the development of efficient automobiles and the search for renewable energy sources. While the ... Read more

$8.79 NZD

From the acclaimed author of The Pencil and To Engineer Is Human, The Essential Engineer is an eye-opening exploration of the ways in which science and engineering must work together to address our world’s most pressing issues, from dealing with climate change and the prevention of natural disasters to the development of efficient automobiles and the search for renewable energy sources. While the
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You Look Like a Thing and I Love You

by Janelle Shane ...

'I can't think of a better way to learn about artificial intelligence, and I've never had so much fun along the way' Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Option BAI is the technology of the future, but how does it actually work? A hilarious, transporting look under the hood of the technology that's changing the world - and why it's dumber than we thinkYou Look Like a ... Read more

$13.99 NZD

'I can't think of a better way to learn about artificial intelligence, and I've never had so much fun along the way' Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Option BAI is the technology of the future, but how does it actually work? A hilarious, transporting look under the hood of the technology that's changing the world - and why it's dumber than we thinkYou Look Like a
... Read more
A Feast of Science

Intriguing Morsels from the Science of Everyday Life

by Dr. Joe Schwarcz ...

An entertaining and digestible volume that demystifies science, from the author of over a dozen bestselling popular science booksCrave answers? Dr. Joe Schwarcz demystifies the chemistry of everyday life, serving up practical knowledge to both inform and entertain. Guaranteed to satiate your hunger for palatable and relevant scientific information, A Feast of Science explains that “chemical” is ... Read more

$13.76 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

An entertaining and digestible volume that demystifies science, from the author of over a dozen bestselling popular science booksCrave answers? Dr. Joe Schwarcz demystifies the chemistry of everyday life, serving up practical knowledge to both inform and entertain. Guaranteed to satiate your hunger for palatable and relevant scientific information, A Feast of Science explains that “chemical” is
... Read more
User Friendly

How the Hidden Rules of Design are Changing the Way We Live, Work & Play

by Cliff Kuang, Robert Fabricant ...

AMAZON BEST BOOKS OF 2019 PICKFORTUNE WRITERS AND EDITORS' RECOMMENDED BOOKS OF 2019 PICK'A tour de force, an engrossing fusion of scholarly research, professional experience and revelations from intrepid firsthand reporting' -- New York TimesUSER FRIENDLY is a must-read for anyone who loves well-designed products-and for the innovators aspiring to make them.It seems like m... ... Read more

$20.99 NZD

AMAZON BEST BOOKS OF 2019 PICKFORTUNE WRITERS AND EDITORS' RECOMMENDED BOOKS OF 2019 PICK'A tour de force, an engrossing fusion of scholarly research, professional experience and revelations from intrepid firsthand reporting' -- New York TimesUSER FRIENDLY is a must-read for anyone who loves well-designed products-and for the innovators aspiring to make them.It seems like m...
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The Messy Middle

Finding Your Way Through the Hardest and Most Crucial Part of Any Bold Venture

by Scott Belsky ...

"Starting a new venture is like jumping off a cliff and sewing a parachute on the way down. This book is the parachute."Joe Gebbia, cofounder and chief product officer, AirbnbHow do you make your start-up a genuine success in the long term? While most books and press focus on the more sensational moments of creation and conclusion, The Messy Middle argues that the real key to success is how you ... Read more

$20.99 NZD

"Starting a new venture is like jumping off a cliff and sewing a parachute on the way down. This book is the parachute."Joe Gebbia, cofounder and chief product officer, AirbnbHow do you make your start-up a genuine success in the long term? While most books and press focus on the more sensational moments of creation and conclusion, The Messy Middle argues that the real key to success is how you
... Read more
Research, Fabrication And Applications Of Bi-2223 Hts Wires

by Kenichi Sato ...

Series Book 1 - World Scientific Series In Applications Of Superconductivity And Related Phenomena
The purpose of this book is to cover all aspects of Bi-2223 superconducting wires from fundamental research, fabrication process to applications. This book contains many chapters written by distinguished experts in the world. ... Read more

$98.94 NZD

The purpose of this book is to cover all aspects of Bi-2223 superconducting wires from fundamental research, fabrication process to applications. This book contains many chapters written by distinguished experts in the world.
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The Technician's Handbook

by Various anonymous Naval Personnel ...

Series series navy Electricity and Electronics Training Series
This is a companion to the Navy Electricity and Electonics Training Series, it include lots of useful formulas and nomenclature used in US Navy equipment. This high quality rendition was abridged and converted for viewing on electronic devices and includes many illustrations and schematics painstakingly recovered from the original materials. . ... Read more

$4.33 NZD

This is a companion to the Navy Electricity and Electonics Training Series, it include lots of useful formulas and nomenclature used in US Navy equipment. This high quality rendition was abridged and converted for viewing on electronic devices and includes many illustrations and schematics painstakingly recovered from the original materials. .
... Read more
Что французские женщины умеют делать в постели

by Лу Паж ...

Эта книга раскрывает самые интимные секреты соблазнения мужчин французскими женщинами. Как быть раскованными и открытыми в выражении своих чувств, как доставить мужчине умопомрачительное удовольствие, как забыть о табу и границах в спальне и жить полноценной интимной жизнью – обо всем этом вы прочтете в этой книге. ... Read more

$8.99 NZD

Эта книга раскрывает самые интимные секреты соблазнения мужчин французскими женщинами. Как быть раскованными и открытыми в выражении своих чувств, как доставить мужчине умопомрачительное удовольствие, как забыть о табу и границах в спальне и жить полноценной интимной жизнью – обо всем этом вы прочтете в этой книге.
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De Ongerepte Egyptische Oorsprong

by Moustafa Gadalla ...

Deze in het Nederlands vertaalde uitgave is bedoeld om een kort, beknopt overzicht te geven over een aantal aspecten van de oude Egyptische beschaving die ons in het heden, in ons dagelijks leven, goed van pas kunnen komen, waar in de wereld we ons ook bevinden. In het boek worden onderwerpen besproken waaronder: zelfredzaamheid, verbeteringen voor de huidige politieke, sociale, economische en ... Read more

$5.39 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Deze in het Nederlands vertaalde uitgave is bedoeld om een kort, beknopt overzicht te geven over een aantal aspecten van de oude Egyptische beschaving die ons in het heden, in ons dagelijks leven, goed van pas kunnen komen, waar in de wereld we ons ook bevinden. In het boek worden onderwerpen besproken waaronder: zelfredzaamheid, verbeteringen voor de huidige politieke, sociale, economische en
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Французские дети не плюются едой. Секреты воспитания из Парижа

by Памела Друкерман ...

Французским родителям удается вырастить счастливых, вежливых и послушных детей, не жертвуя при этом своей взрослой жизнью. Почему французы, в отличие от нас, не проводят часть ночи в попытках убаюкать своих малышей? Почему их дети не требуют непрерывного внимания? Почему они не вмешиваются, когда взрослые общаются, и не устраивают истерик в магазинах игрушек? Почему спокойно ведут себя в ... Read more

$8.78 NZD

Французским родителям удается вырастить счастливых, вежливых и послушных детей, не жертвуя при этом своей взрослой жизнью. Почему французы, в отличие от нас, не проводят часть ночи в попытках убаюкать своих малышей? Почему их дети не требуют непрерывного внимания? Почему они не вмешиваются, когда взрослые общаются, и не устраивают истерик в магазинах игрушек? Почему спокойно ведут себя в
... Read more
Adventure Of The Large Hadron Collider, The: From The Big Bang To The Higgs Boson

by Daniel Denegri, Claude Guyot, Andreas Hoecker, Lydia Roos ...

An introduction to the world of quarks and leptons, and of their interactions governed by fundamental symmetries of nature, as well as an introduction to the connection that exists between worlds of the infinitesimally small and the infinitely large.The book begins with a simple presentation of the theoretical framework, the so-called Standard Model, which evolved gradually since the 1960s. The ... Read more

$157.62 NZD

An introduction to the world of quarks and leptons, and of their interactions governed by fundamental symmetries of nature, as well as an introduction to the connection that exists between worlds of the infinitesimally small and the infinitely large.The book begins with a simple presentation of the theoretical framework, the so-called Standard Model, which evolved gradually since the 1960s. The
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Думай! Бодибилдинг без стероидов!

by Стюарт МакРоберт ...

«Думай! Бодибилдинг без стероидов» – бестселлер Роберта МакСтюарта теперь в России! Книга стала культовой среди всех, кто ведет здоровый образ жизни, хочет отлично себя чувствовать и хорошо выглядеть! Большинство книг о бодибилдинге похожи. Как правило, это красочная коллекция фотографий бодибилдеров с внушительными мускулами, глядя на которых, вы думаете: «Ну, мне таким точно никогда не стать…». ... Read more

$8.99 NZD

«Думай! Бодибилдинг без стероидов» – бестселлер Роберта МакСтюарта теперь в России! Книга стала культовой среди всех, кто ведет здоровый образ жизни, хочет отлично себя чувствовать и хорошо выглядеть! Большинство книг о бодибилдинге похожи. Как правило, это красочная коллекция фотографий бодибилдеров с внушительными мускулами, глядя на которых, вы думаете: «Ну, мне таким точно никогда не стать…».
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Metodo di Ricerca

by Patricia Sommer ...

Come la ricerca arricchisce la vita: i metodi di ricerca spiegati in modo semplice!I metodi di ricerca della psicologia e delle scienze sociali nel campo delle scienze umane sono molto diversi da quelli di altre scienze empiriche. Non è certo facile cercare di capire i pensieri di un'altra persona, ed è ancora più difficile all'interno di una ricerca quando si tratta dei pensieri e dei sentimenti ... Read more

$6.29 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Come la ricerca arricchisce la vita: i metodi di ricerca spiegati in modo semplice!I metodi di ricerca della psicologia e delle scienze sociali nel campo delle scienze umane sono molto diversi da quelli di altre scienze empiriche. Non è certo facile cercare di capire i pensieri di un'altra persona, ed è ancora più difficile all'interno di una ricerca quando si tratta dei pensieri e dei sentimenti
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