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  • Blueprint for a Battlestar

    Serious Scientific Explanations Behind Sci-Fi's Greatest Inventions

    by Rod Pyle ...
    "An enjoyable source of information on a wide variety of real or imagined technological marvels of the space age." —National Space SocietyThis beautifully illustrated pop science book answers the enduring questions raised by science fiction, such as: Do hoverboards really exist, how can you bring a dinosaur back to life and can we really travel in time and space.Packed with stunning images, ... Read more

    $18.00 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Gene

    The story of the gene: our past, our future, ourselves.

    An epic, dazzling history of the idea that defines us.From Gregor Mendel’s pea plants to the discovery of DNA and the CRISPR revolution in gene-editing, The Gene tells the story of how we came to understand heredity – to decipher the master-code that makes and defines humans – land how that knowledge now allows us to rewrite life itself. Siddhartha Mukherjee combines scientific insight with ... Read more

    $20.99 NZD

  • The Dangerous Art of Alchemy

    A fascinating free e-short accompaniment to The Raven's Head

    A free e-short from 'Queen of the Dark Ages' Karen Maitland, author of Company of Liars, which explores medieval Dark Arts practices and the mysterious history of alchemy.**Includes real recipes devised by medieval alchemists and a free sample of Karen's gothic historical thriller, The Raven's Head**'An atmospheric and dark story' The Times on The Raven's Head</st... ... Read more

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  • Understand Physics: Teach Yourself

    Master physics step-by-step

    'Brilliant book; well written and easy to follow along with' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Highly recommended; a handy reference guide' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐**'**Essential for those wishing to understand long-forgotten science classes' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐All you need for a clear understanding of physicsPhysics does not have to be daunting. This book, complete with practice questions and answers, forms... ... Read more

    $16.99 NZD

  • What's Gotten Into You

    The Story of Your Body's Atoms, from the Big Bang Through Last Night's Dinner

    by Dan Levitt ...
    For readers of Bill Bryson, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Siddhartha Mukherjee, a wondrous, wildly ambitious, and vastly entertaining work of popular science that tells the awe-inspiring story of the elements that make up the human body, and how these building blocks of life travelled billions of miles and across billions of years to make us who we are.Every one of us contains a billion times more atoms ... Read more

    $20.99 NZD

  • Reader, Come Home

    The Reading Brain in a Digital World

    by Maryanne Wolf ...
    The author of the acclaimed Proust and the Squid follows up with a lively, ambitious, and deeply informative book that considers the future of the reading brain and our capacity for critical thinking, empathy, and reflection as we become increasingly dependent on digital technologies.A decade ago, Maryanne Wolf’s Proust and the Squid revealed what we know about how the brain learns to read and how ... Read more

    $14.99 NZD

  • The Science of Doctor Who

    The Scientific Facts Behind the Time Warps and Space Travels of the Doctor

    by Mark Brake ...
    Series series The Science of
    Geek out over the TARDIS, aliens, alternate timelines, parallel worlds, and all your favorite characters from the Doctor Who Universe!Doctor Who arrived with the Space Age, when the Doctor first began exploring the universe in a time-traveling spaceship. Over half a century since, the Doctor has gone global. Millions of people across this planet enjoy Doctor Who in worldwide simulcast and cinema ... Read more

    Was $21.68 NZD Now $18.27 NZD

  • Know This

    Today's Most Interesting and Important Scientific Ideas, Discoveries, and Developments

    by John Brockman ...
    Series Book 22 - Edge Question Series
    Today's most visionary thinkers reveal the cutting-edge scientific ideas and breakthroughs you must understand.Scientific developments radically change and enlighten our understanding of the world -- whether it's advances in technology and medical research or the latest revelations of neuroscience, psychology, physics, economics, anthropology, climatology, or genetics. And yet amid the flood of ... Read more

    $12.99 NZD

  • Scientific American's Ask the Experts

    Answers to The Most Puzzling and Mind-Blowing Science Questions

    "Easily digested nuggets of the most up-to-date scientific information provided by scientists well-versed in their fields. . . . engaging and readable." — Publishers WeeklyWhy is the night sky dark? How do dolphins sleep without drowning? Why do hangovers occur? Will time travel ever be a reality? What makes a knuckleball appear to flutter? Why are craters always round?There's only one source to ... Read more

    $8.17 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Science is Golden

    Gold, gold, gold for Australia's mega-selling scientist's 27th book...'Nullius in verba', the Royal Society's motto, roughly translated, means
 'take nobody's word for it'. Why not do the experiment for yourself and see the reality of nature. Don't trust authority - trust nature.Does cranberry juice cure urinary tract infections? Is the hookah really a safer way to smoke? Will the Large Hadron ... Read more

    $13.99 NZD

  • Science Basic Facts

    by Collins ...
    A completely new full-colour edition of the popular guide to scienceFirst published in 1989, this is the third edition of the popular Gem Basic Facts Science. The Basic Facts series is a series of illustrated gem dictionaries in important school subjects. ... Read more

    $5.99 NZD

  • The Science of Serial Killers

    The Truth Behind Ted Bundy, Lizzie Borden, Jack the Ripper, and Other Notorious Murderers of Cinematic Legend

    Series series The Science of
    Discover the real-life inspirations behind history’s most infamous serial killers: John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, Charles Manson, and so many more.Gothic media moguls Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl, authors of The Science of Monsters, The Science of Women in Horror, and The Science of Stephen King, and co-hosts of the Horror Rewind podcast called “the best horror film podcast out there” by Film ... Read more

    $18.27 NZD

  • The Science Writers' Handbook

    Everything You Need to Know to Pitch, Publish, and Prosper in the Digital Age

    Popular science writing has exploded in the past decade, both in print and online. Who better to guide writers striving to succeed in the profession than a group of award-winning independent journalists with a combined total of 225 years of experience? From Thomas Hayden's chapter on the perfect pitch to Emma Maris's advice on book proposals to Mark Schrope's essential information on contracts, ... Read more

    Was $28.99 NZD Now $4.49 NZD

  • How to Keep Him on a Short Leash

    An elegantly cheeky guide to keeping your man well-behaved—whether or not he wants to be. Published in tandem with the man’s guide How to Stay Out of the Doghouse, How to Keep Him on a Short Leash is perfect for Mother’s Day . . . or as gift for a new bride.What are the time-tested secrets to keeping him happy, loyal, and right where you want him?Tongue-in-Cheek Humor: A hilarious collection of ... Read more

    $9.99 NZD

  • Butterflies

    Series series Collins Gem
    The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material.This is the perfect pocket guide for nature enthusiasts keen to identify the most commonly seen butterflies and moths in Britain and northern Europe.Authoritative text, beautiful photographs and detailed illustrations show the distinguishing features of each butterfly and moth to ... Read more

    $5.99 NZD

  • Infinity in the Palm of Your Hand

    Fifty Wonders That Reveal an Extraordinary Universe

    by Marcus Chown ...
    Bestselling author Marcus Chown explores some of the most profound and important science about us, our world and beyond by examining some astonishing facts that reveal the vast complexities of the universe.There is much about our world that seems to make perfect sense, and important scientific breakthroughs have helped us understand ourselves, our planet and our place in the universe in ... Read more

    $10.24 NZD

  • This Book Will Blow Your Mind

    Journeys at the Extremes of Science

    by New Scientist ...
    What's the nature of reality? Does the universe ever end? What is time and does it even exist? These are the biggest imagination-stretching, brain-staggering questions in the universe - and here are their fascinating answers.From quantum weirdness to freaky cosmology (like white holes - which spew out matter instead of sucking it in), This Book Will Blow Your Mind takes you on an epic journey to ... Read more

    $13.99 NZD

  • Hölderlin war nicht verrückt

    Eine Streitschrift

    Hölderlin, so die sensationelle Summe dieser Streitschrift des Pharmakologen Reinhard Horowski, war nicht – wie Psychiater bis heute behaupten und Hölderlinphilologen transportieren – schizophren. Er wurde seinen Recherchen nach mit Kalomel überdosiert fehlmedikamentiert – und also vergiftet. Tatsächlich, es scheint, dass die Hölderlin-Geschichte auf den Spuren Pierre Bertaux' zu revidieren – und ... Read more

    $24.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • LES PRINCIPES DE LA PHILOSOPHIE

    by DESCARTES ...
    René Descartes, né le 31 mars 1596 à La Haye en France, et mort le 11 février 1650 à Stockholm, est un mathématicien, physicien et philosophe français.Il est considéré comme l’un des fondateurs de la philosophie moderne1. Il reste célèbre pour avoir exprimé dans son Discours de la méthode le cogiton 1 — « Je pense, donc je suis » — fondant ainsi le système des sciences sur le sujet connaissant ... Read more

    $1.52 NZD

  • KARL MARX: MISÈRE DE LA PHILOSOPHIE

    philosophie et économie

    Misère de la philosophie est une  réponse à la philosophie de la misère de M. Proudhon est une œuvre de Karl Marx parue en juin 1847 à Bruxelles en son exil. Son titre constitue une reprise inversée de l'ouvrage de Proudhon, Philosophie de la misère. Le texte est écrit en français bien que la plupart des œuvres de Marx soient écrites en allemand. Il s'agit d'une critique, reprenant point par point ... Read more

    $1.50 NZD

  • Sixth Grade Science Quizzes

    by Thomas Bell ...
    This workbook, with over 50 quiz questions, covers the following topics: The Scientific Process, Properties of Matter, The Human Body, Earth / Moon / Sun, Characteristics of Plants, Energy / Force / Motion, Electricity & Magnetism, Periodic Table, Photosynthesis, and Weather   If you are homeschooling (or if you are just trying to get extra practice for your child), then you already know that ... Read more

    $4.32 NZD

  • Electricity & Magnetism

    Sixth Grade Science Experiments

    by Thomas Bell ...
    If your child is struggling with science, then this book is for you; the short book covers the topic and also contains 5 science experiments to work with, and ten quiz questions.    This subject comes from the book “Sixth Grade Science (For Home School or Extra Practice)”; it more thoroughly covers more third grade topics to help your child get a better understanding of sixth grade math. If you .. ... Read more

    $4.32 NZD