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Book of Earth  by Heidi Gustafson

Book of Earth

Heidi Gustafson

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"Art meets science in this guide to creating color with earth's extraordinary pigments and exploring their fascinating uses today and throughout history. Part anthropological study, part art book, and part how-to, Book of Earth immerses you in the world of...

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The science of the ocean

The science of the ocean

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"Combining graceful design and beautiful imagery, this book provides an elegant introduction to ocean life and the ocean itself Dive into this uniquely elegant visual exploration of the sea An informative and utterly beautiful introduction to marine life and...

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The one thing you need to know  by Marcus Chown

The one thing you need to know

Marcus Chown

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"From gravity to black holes, special relativity to global warming, this authoritative and entertaining book from bestselling author Marcus Chown breaks down complex science into manageable chunks, explaining the one thing you really need to know to get to...

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White  by Michel Pastoureau

White

Michel Pastoureau

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"As a pigment, white is often thought to represent an absence of color, but it is without doubt an important color in its own right, just like red, blue, green, or yellow--and, like them, white has its own intriguing history. In this richly illustrated book,...

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Britain's living seas  by Hannah Rudd

Britain's living seas

Hannah Rudd

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"Discover the incredible diversity of life within our seas and learn how we can all play a role in protecting and conserving it. Our seas are home to an abundance of fascinating creatures and stunning habitats. From spectacular kelp forests to intricate rocky...

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Planting our world  by Stefano Mancuso

Planting our world

Stefano Mancuso

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"With fun, fascinating vignettes, a renowned neurobiologist illuminates the interconnectedness of plant life and how we can learn from it to better plan our communities. It all begins and ends with plants. From the chance to live on this planet to the pleasure...

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The frontier below  by Jeff (Filmmaker) Maynard

The frontier below

Jeff (Filmmaker) Maynard

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"A journey through time and water, to the bottom of the ocean and the future of our planet. We do not see the ocean when we look at the water that blankets more than two thirds of our planet. We only see the entrance to it. Beyond that entrance is a world...

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Bees of the world  by Laurence Dennis Marchant Packer

Bees of the world

Laurence Dennis Marchant Packer

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"When many people think of bees, they are likely to picture the western domesticated honey bee, insects that live in large, socially complex societies inside a hive with a single queen and thousands of workers. But this familiar bee is just one of more than...

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Seaweeds of the world  by John H. Bothwell

Seaweeds of the world

John H. Bothwell

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"A lavishly illustrated guide to the seaweed families of the world. Seaweeds are astoundingly diverse. They are found along the shallows of beaches and have been recorded living at depths of more than 800 feet; they can be microscopic or grow into giants many...

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Nine musings on time  by John Gribbin

Nine musings on time

John Gribbin

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"Time travel is a familiar theme of science fiction, but is it really possible? Surprisingly, time travel is not forbidden by the laws of physics - and John Gribbin argues that if it is not impossible then it must be possible. Gribbin brilliantly illustrates...

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The hidden company that trees keep  by James B. Nardi

The hidden company that trees keep

James B. Nardi

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"This book takes a deep dive into the complex and endlessly fascinating relationships between trees and the many organisms that rely on them throughout their entire lifecyles. Some of these stories will be familiar, but others, particularly at the micro-level,...

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The Herb Farm  by Lynn Kirkland

The Herb Farm

Lynn Kirkland

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"Lynn Kirkland had a vision for The Herb Farm thirty years ago. Like a seed, this vision had enormous potential. That seed was planted in the bare paddocks behind their property and it has steadily grown, meeting challenges along the way. It has extended from...

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The irresistible attraction of gravity  by L. (Luciano) Rezzolla

The irresistible attraction of gravity

L. (Luciano) Rezzolla

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"This engaging book delves into the bizarre and often counter-intuitive world of gravitational physics. Join distinguished astrophysicist Professor Luciano Rezzolla on this virtual journey into Einstein's world of gravity, with each milestone presenting ever...

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The cartoon introduction to calculus  by Grady Klein

The cartoon introduction to calculus

Grady Klein

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"With a witty and engaging narrative full of jokes and insights and with Grady Klein and Yoram Bauman as our guides, we scale the dual peaks of Mount Derivative and Mount Integral, and from their summits we see how calculus relates to the rest of mathematics....

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The deadly balance  by Adam (Biologist) Hart

The deadly balance

Adam (Biologist) Hart

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"We are fascinated by-- and often terrified of-- predators. Predation forms a big part of our evolutionary history, but in the modern world there are many people who live alongside animals that can, and sometimes do, make them prey. Hart explores the complex...

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Fungi of Aotearoa  by Liv Sisson

Fungi of Aotearoa

Liv Sisson

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"The complete introduction to finding, identifying and using mushrooms and other fungi in New Zealand Enter and explore the fascinating world of fungi. In this practical and up-to-date guide, forager and fungus enthusiast Liv Sisson shares her top tips and...

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Observing our solar system  by Tom Kerss

Observing our solar system

Tom Kerss

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"In this guide, you will learn how the Solar System came to be understood – from ancient theories of its mechanics to the modern age of remote sensing, We'll then look at the significant targets for amateur astronomers – the Moon, Sun and planets – to see how...

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The golden mole  by Katherine Rundell

The golden mole

Katherine Rundell

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"A swift flies two million kilometres in its lifetime. That's far enough to get to the moon and back twice over - and then once more to the moon. A giraffe was once given to the King of France; she marched through the streets, dressed in the finest couture...

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Uncovering Einstein's new universe  by David Blair

Uncovering Einstein's new universe

David Blair

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"Einstein gave us a vision of a new universe in which time and space are warped and rippling in response to everything else in the universe. Vast bursts of energy in the form of ripples of pure and empty space are passing through us at light speed, carrying...

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Calculus all-in-one  by Mark Ryan

Calculus all-in-one

Mark Ryan

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"Calculus All-in-One For Dummies pairs no-nonsense explanations of calculus content with practical examples and practice problems, so you can untangle the difficult concepts and improve your score in any calculus class. Plus, this book comes with access to...

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Ghost particle  by Alan Chodos

Ghost particle

Alan Chodos

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"This book recounts the dramatic history of neutrino science and details the recent successes and ongoing challenges physicists face in pursuit of the ghostly subatomic particle"--Publisher's description.

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Butterflies & moths  by David J. (David James) Carter

Butterflies & moths

David J. (David James) Carter

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"A compact, comprehensive field guide to over 500 butterfly and moth species from around the world. The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500 butterfly and moth species from around the world. Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a...

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On the origin of time  by Thomas Hertog

On the origin of time

Thomas Hertog

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"Stephen Hawking's closest collaborator offers the intellectual superstar's final thoughts on the cosmos-a dramatic revision of the theory that made him the heir to Einstein's legacy. Perhaps the biggest question Stephen Hawking tried to answer in his...

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Walks in the wild  by Peter Wohlleben

Walks in the wild

Peter Wohlleben

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"Can you tell which plants are safe to eat? Which trees are best to shelter under a storm? How do you tell a deciduous and coniferous tree apart? In his new book Peter Wohlleben takes you on a journey of discovery. From learning what creatures lurk beneath...

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Evolution is wrong  by Erich von Däniken

Evolution is wrong

Erich von Däniken

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"A fascinating exploration of why Darwinism no longer explains everything. There was once a set of ideas called the theory of evolution conceived by clever people and confirmed by countless scientists. Then, the electron microscope was invented. This made it...

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Calculus II  by Mark Zegarelli

Calculus II

Mark Zegarelli

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"Offers an introduction to the principles of calculus II, covering such topics as approximate integration, substitution, improper integrals, and numerical analysis"--Publisher's description.

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When galaxies were born  by Richard S. (Richard Salisbury) Ellis

When galaxies were born

Richard S. (Richard Salisbury) Elli...

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"Approximately 300,000 years after the Big Bang, all matter consisted of three chemical elements: hydrogen, helium, and a bit of lithium. This matter spread out as the universe expanded and cooled down, and from the far-flung gas clusters the first stars...

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The devil's element  by Dan Egan

The devil's element

Dan Egan

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"The story of phosphorus spans the globe and vast tracts of human history. The race to mine phosphorus took people from the battlefields of Waterloo, which were looted for the bones of fallen soldiers, to the fabled guano islands off Peru, the Bone Valley of...

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General relativity  by Leonard Susskind

General relativity

Leonard Susskind

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"He taught us classical mechanics quantum mechanics and special relativity. Now physicist Leonard Susskind assisted by a new collaborator Andre Cabannes returns to tackle Einstein s general theory of relativity. Starting from the equivalence principle and...

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The story of Gaia  by Jude Currivan

The story of Gaia

Jude Currivan

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"Exploring our emergence as self-aware members of a planetary home and entire Universe that is a unified and innately sentient entity, Jude Currivan, Ph.D., shows that mind and consciousness are not what we possess but what we and the whole world fundamentally...

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The French collector  by Jean Baptiste Louis Claude Théodore Leschenault de la Tour

The French collector

Jean Baptiste Louis Claude Théodore...

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"It is only with difficulty that I may describe for you the sensations I felt the first time I went ashore on an unknown coast. My whole being was filled with confused pleasure, everything around me sparked my curiosity - pebbles, shells washed up on the...

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Lapidarium  by Hettie Judah

Lapidarium

Hettie Judah

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"From the hematite used in cave paintings to the moldavite that became a TikTok sensation; from the stolen sandstone of Scone to the unexpected acoustics of Stonehenge; from crystal balls to compasses, rocks and minerals have always been central to our story....

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The flow  by Amy-Jane Beer

The flow

Amy-Jane Beer

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"On New Year's Day 2012, Amy-Jane Beer's beloved friend Kate set out with a group of others to kayak the River Rawthey in Cumbria. Kate never came home, and her death left her devoted family and friends bereft and unmoored. Returning to visit the Rawthey years...

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Quantum physics made me do it  by Jeremie (Scientist) Harris

Quantum physics made me do it

Jeremie (Scientist) Harris

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"The discovery of quantum mechanics has paved the way to just about every important innovation in the last half century: it has led us to the technology that powers microwaves, iPhones, and self-driving cars and is about to trigger a computing revolution that...

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The power of trees  by Peter Wohlleben

The power of trees

Peter Wohlleben

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"The follow-up to the international bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees, offering compelling insights into the lungs of our planet and the fragility of our intertwined futures. Trees can survive without humans, but we can't live without trees. Even if...

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Size  by Vaclav Smil

Size

Vaclav Smil

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"A mind-expanding exploration size, the measure of all things, from the New York Times bestselling author The New York Times bestselling author returns with a mind-opening exploration of how size defines life on Earth. Explaining the key processes shaping size...

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The herb book

The herb book

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"More than 80 varieties of herbs are profiled in fascinating detail, with beautiful visuals and in-depth explorations of their science, history, uses, and cultural significance Immerse yourself in stories and pictures of these useful plants, from herb gardens...

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Underground lovers  by Alison Pouliot

Underground lovers

Alison Pouliot

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"What can we learn from the lives of fungi? Underground Lovers brings us to our knees, magnifier in hand, to find out. Fungi offer a way to imagine life differently. In Underground Lovers Alison Pouliot reaches down to earth, and deeper, to dwell with fungal...

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Jewels  by Victoria Finlay

Jewels

Victoria Finlay

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"Victoria Finlay journeys from the underground opal churches of outback Australia to the once pearl-rich rivers of Scotland; from the peridot mines on an Apache reservation in Arizona to the remote ruby mines in the mountains of northern Burma. She risks...

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Caulerpa conquest  by Eric Noel Muñoz

Caulerpa conquest

Eric Noel Muñoz

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"Rarely have global battles in the war on invasive species been successful. Even tougher is fighting a mutant genetic clone of a natural counterpart on a marine coast. The first known Western Hemisphere detection of the invasive seaweed Caulerpa taxifolia...

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Chromorama  by Riccardo Falcinelli

Chromorama

Riccardo Falcinelli

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"In Chromorama, acclaimed graphic designer Riccardo Falcinelli delves deep into the history of colour to show how it has shaped the modern gaze. With over four hundred illustrations throughout and with examples ranging widely across art and culture - from...

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Parasites  by Scott L. (Scott Lyell) Gardner

Parasites

Scott L. (Scott Lyell) Gardner

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"Organisms with a parasitic life cycle, though perhaps not the most beloved of creatures, are often abundant and play a critical role in the life cycles of many organisms. But parasites, which come in many forms and can occupy a wide variety of hosts, are more...

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Shapeshifters  by Lisa-ann Gershwin

Shapeshifters

Lisa-ann Gershwin

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"Jellyfish come in a dazzling array of colors, shapes, and sizes, drifting through every ocean, from the surface to the deepest of the deep seas, and are even found in freshwater locations. These ancient creatures, also called sea jellies (they are not,...

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Trees  by Kelsey Oseid

Trees

Kelsey Oseid

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"Discover the wonder of trees-one of the most essential life forms on the planet-in this beautifully illustrated, entertaining, and educational guide from the acclaimed author of What We See in the Stars. Trees are fascinating: The oldest living organism on...

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Two for joy  by Adam Henson

Two for joy

Adam Henson

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"Ever wondered why the dawn chorus is so loud in spring? What makes a summer sunset so special? Where to spot a murmuration of starlings in autumn? Or how to identify trees from just their bark in winter? In Two for Joy, Adam Henson - much-loved and...

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A photographic guide to fossils of New Zealand  by Hamish Campbell

A photographic guide to fossils of New Zealand

Hamish Campbell

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"This handy reference guide focuses on plant and animal fossils commonly found in New Zealand. Fossils are the preserved remains of past life and are very much part of the natural environment in this country. The range of fossils described covers the...

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Plant words  by Joe Richomme

Plant words

Joe Richomme

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"What is a perennial plant? What grows in herbaceous borders? Why are fungi not plants? And what would you find growing in a Wardian case? Plant Words is an eclectic collection of 250 botanical terms curated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This treasury of...

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Extraordinary leaves  by Dennis Schrader

Extraordinary leaves

Dennis Schrader

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"A personal guide to a botanist's world, with color photographs that capture the beauty of foliage in such categories as color, shape, texture and pattern"--Publisher's description.

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Conversations with birds  by Priyanka Kumar

Conversations with birds

Priyanka Kumar

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"'Birds are my almanac. They tune me into the seasons, and into myself.' So begins this lively collection of essays by acclaimed filmmaker and novelist Priyanka Kumar. Growing up at the feet of the Himalayas in northern India, Kumar took for granted her...

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New scientist essential guide

New scientist essential guide

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"What particles and forces make up reality? What is antimatter or the Higgs boson? Is there physics beyond the "standard model"? The past century has seen a revolution in our understanding of the basic building blocks of reality leading to the current...

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New scientist essential guide

New scientist essential guide

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"Our understanding of our solar system has reached new heights in the last century – yet there is still much to discover about our nearest planets, and worlds beyond. Explore the solar system in the latest New Scientist Essential Guide covering topics from:...

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A flower a day  by Miranda Janatka

A flower a day

Miranda Janatka

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"Discover the life of flowers through science, folklore, history and art - every day of the year. Find a real understanding of nature's most beautiful expression with A Flower A Day - packed with fascinating science and stories and richly illustrated...

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A history of herbalism  by Emma (Historian) Kay

A history of herbalism

Emma (Historian) Kay

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"Food historian Emma Kay tells the story of our centuries-old relationship with herbs. From herbalists of old to contemporary cooking, this book reveals the magical and medicinal properties of your favourite plants in colourful, compelling detail. At one time,...

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The magick of matter  by Felix Flicker

The magick of matter

Felix Flicker

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"Condensed matter physics is what happens when atoms cluster together to make something of a size we can understand, something like a car, say, rather than a galaxy. It's what makes things hover in mid-air (magnetic levitation) or crystals glow...

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The changing flow of energy through the climate system  by Kevin E. Trenberth

The changing flow of energy through the climate system

Kevin E. Trenberth

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"Kevin E. Trenberth emphasizes the fundamental role of energy flows in the climate system and anthropogenic climate change. The distribution of heat, or more generally, energy, is the main determinant of weather patterns in the atmosphere and their impacts....

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Thylacine

Thylacine

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"Until the mid-20th century, the thylacine was the world's largest carnivorous marsupial, and its disappearance has left many questions and contradictions.Alternately portrayed as a scourge and as a high value commodity, the thylacine's ecology and behaviour...

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Keep looking up  by Tammah Watts

Keep looking up

Tammah Watts

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"A warm, welcoming guide to birdwatching and its therapeutic and healing effects from a licensed therapist and amateur birder. As human beings, our instinct is to nest with those we love, migrate where the best opportunities await us, and find our flock for...

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Extinct & endangered  by Levon Biss

Extinct & endangered

Levon Biss

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"Insects are at once our most familiar fellow animals and the most mysterious. They appear to be indestructible, but globally, insect species are quietly disappearing in the sixth mass extinction that life on Earth is undergoing today. This joint project of...

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A forager's life  by Helen Lehndorf

A forager's life

Helen Lehndorf

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"A memoir about belonging and motherhood, told through the author's lifelong passion for wild food. When Helen Lehndorf moves to the city after a childhood living off the land in rural Taranaki, she can't help but feel different from her peers and professors....

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Astronomy photographer of the year. 2022

Astronomy photographer of the year. 2022

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"A stunning gift for admirers of astrophotography. From the number one Astronomy publisher, this book showcases the most spectacular space photography, taken from locations across the globe. Marvel at the wonders of the universe captured by the most talented...

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Plant a tree and retree the world  by Ben Raskin

Plant a tree and retree the world

Ben Raskin

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"There has never been a better time to plant a tree of your very own. Learn why and how in this guide to everything trees, from their importance to the environment to exactly what they need to thrive. CO2 levels soar and rainforests around the world are being...

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Waves and beaches  by Willard Bascom

Waves and beaches

Willard Bascom

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"First published in 1963 and updated in 1979, this classic was an essential handbook for anyone who studies, surfs, protects, or is fascinated by the ocean. The original author, Willard Bascom, was a master of the subject and included a wealth of information,...

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50 maths ideas you really need to know  by A. J. Crilly

50 maths ideas you really need to know

A. J. Crilly

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"In 50 maths ideas you really need to know, Professor Tony Crilly explains in 50 clear and concise essays the mathematical concepts, ancient and modern, theoretical and practical, everyday and esoteric, that allow us to understand and shape the world around...

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Mesozoic art

Mesozoic art

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"Dinosaurs are endlessly fascinating to people of every age, from the youngest child who enjoys learning the tongue-twisting names to adults who grew up with Jurassic Park and Walking with Dinosaurs. As our knowledge of the prehistoric world continues to...

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Astounding mushrooms  by Jaroslav Malý

Astounding mushrooms

Jaroslav Malý

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"Features gorgeous full-color photographs of more than 200 mushroom species in their wild habitat"--Publisher's description.

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Where the wildflowers grow  by Leif Bersweden

Where the wildflowers grow

Leif Bersweden

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"Leif Bersweden has always been fascinated by wild plants. From a young age, his afternoons were spent hunting for and cataloguing the plants in his local area. But it is a landscape that is fast disappearing. Climate change, habitat destruction and declining...

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Mushroom magick  by Shawn Engel

Mushroom magick

Shawn Engel

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"A fascinating and enlightening celebration of mushrooms and the magic of the forest for those who revel in mushroom imagery and lore"--Publisher's description.

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Trigonometry  by Mary Jane Sterling

Trigonometry

Mary Jane Sterling

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"Believe it or not, trigonometry is easier than it looks! With the right help, you can breeze through your next trig class, test, or exam and be ready for your next math challenge. In Trigonometry For Dummies, you'll learn to understand the basics of sines,...

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Organic chemistry II  by John T. Moore

Organic chemistry II

John T. Moore

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"Organic chemistry is, well, tough. With Organic Chemistry II For Dummies, you can (and will!) succeed at one of the most difficult college courses you’ll encounter. We make the subject less daunting in the second semester, with a helpful review of what you...

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Chasing plants  by Chris Thorogood

Chasing plants

Chris Thorogood

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"Ever been obsessed with something? I mean really obsessed? Ever lain awake dreaming about it: a new car perhaps, your dream house, a person? I guess we all have them, only my obsession is a little offbeat. Mine is plants. . ." After making a strange discovery...

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Elderflora  by Jared Farmer

Elderflora

Jared Farmer

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"Humans have always revered long-lived trees. But as historian Jared Farmer reveals in Elderflora, our veneration took a modern turn in the eighteenth century, when naturalists embarked on a quest to locate and precisely date the oldest living things on earth....

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The Milky Way smells of rum and raspberries  by Jillian Scudder

The Milky Way smells of rum and raspberries

Jillian Scudder

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"Astrophysicist Dr Jillian Scudder knows more than most of us what a surreal place the Universe can be. In this light-hearted book she delves into some of the more arcane facts that her work has revealed, and tells us how we have actually managed to discover...

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The Princeton field guide to Mesozoic sea reptiles  by Gregory S. Paul

The Princeton field guide to Mesozoic sea reptiles

Gregory S. Paul

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"This group of animals comprises a complex of disparate groups including the dolphin/shark-like ichthyosaurs, manatee-like placodonts, long- and short-necked plesiosaurs, the mososaur lizards, marine turtles, and crocodilians. Sea reptile paleontology is a...

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Short cuts

Short cuts

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"What with accelerating particles and gravitational waves, dark matter and light speed, nanoscales and exoplanets, the landscape of today's science is an amazing place to explore. But how are you expected to navigate this rapidly spinning world? Short Cuts:...

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In the name of plants  by Sandra Knapp

In the name of plants

Sandra Knapp

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"The names of plants that are so familiar to us - magnolia, bougainvillea, sequioa - may just be names, but behind the names lie stories of espionage and heroism, rivalry and mystery and inspiration. In the Name of Plants relates the stories of these people...

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The art of the cosmos  by Jim Bell

The art of the cosmos

Jim Bell

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"Hundreds of deep space missions since the 1960s have captured stunning photographs of the cosmos. Many of these scientific images can also be classified as art. This book highlights more than 100 examples, revealing the splendor of our universe. This book is...

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Numbers  by Colin (Science writer) Stuart

Numbers

Colin (Science writer) Stuart

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"Uncover the language of our universe - numbers - in this wide-ranging whistle-stop tour of the history and majesty of mathematics. Our world simply wouldn't function if we didn't have numbers. But where do they come from? Why do we cut cake the wrong way? How...

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The bird name book  by Susan Myers

The bird name book

Susan Myers

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"A marvelously illustrated A to Z compendium of bird names from around the globe The Bird Name Book is an alphabetical reference book on the origins and meanings of common group bird names from accentor to zeledonia. A cornucopia of engaging facts and...

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Quantum bullshit  by Chris Ferrie

Quantum bullshit

Chris Ferrie

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"Quantum physics is weird and spooky and mystical and if you only understood it, you'd be rich and beautiful and have great sex, right? Wrong. Quantum physics is a well-understood science that professional bullshitters use to dupe unsuspecting victims with...

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Among tigers  by K. Ullas Karanth

Among tigers

K. Ullas Karanth

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"Today ten times more tigers live in captivity than survive in the wild. For over five decades, K. Ullas Karanth has been engaged in the struggle to bring wild tigers back from the brink in India, their last remaining wild stronghold. He tells the story of the...

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Display  by Steve Parker

Display

Steve Parker

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"Discover nature's most colourful creatures in a major new book on colour in the animal kingdom. For many animals use of colour is essential to surviving in the wild. Both a built-in defence mechanism and a cunning tactic for attack, this biological advantage...

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