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How Numbers Work: Discover the strange and beautiful world of mathematics by New Scientist Staff
Category: Science | Series: New Scientist Instant Expert Ser.
Think of a number between one and ten. No, hang on, let's make this interesting. Between zero and infinity. Even if you stick to the whole numbers, there are a lot to choose from - an infinite number in fact. Throw in decimal fractions and infinity suddenly gets an awful lot bigger (is that even possibl ...Show more
How Numbers Work: Discover the strange and beautiful world of mathematics by New Scientist
Category: Science | Series: Instant Expert Ser.
Discover the incredible connection between numbers and reality itself!Think of a number between one and ten...No, hang on, let's make this interesting. Between zero and infinity. Even if you stick to the whole numbers, there are a lot to choose from - an infinite number in fact. Throw in decimal fractio ...Show more
How to Think Like a Lawyer - and Why: A Common-Sense Guide to Everyday Dilemmas by Kimberly Wehle
Category: Business | Series: Legal Expert Ser.
A law professor and author teaches non-attorneys how to think like a lawyer to gain advantage in their lives--whether buying a house, negotiating a salary, or choosing the right healthcare. Lawyers aren't like other people. They often argue points that are best left alone or look for mistakes in menus j ...Show more
Human Origins by New Scientist
Category: Science | Series: Instant Expert Ser.
Where did we come from? Where are we going?Homo sapiens is the most successful, the most widespread and the most influential species ever to walk the Earth. In the blink of an evolutionary eye we have spread around the globe, taken control of Earth's biological and mineral resources, transformed the env ...Show more
Human Origins: 7 million years and counting by New Scientist Staff
Category: Science | Series: New Scientist Instant Expert Ser.
Where did we come from? Where are we going? Homo sapiens is the most successful, the most widespread and the most influential species ever to walk the Earth. In the blink of an evolutionary eye we have spread around the globe, taken control of Earth's biological and mineral resources, transformed the en ...Show more
Human Origins - A Ladybird Expert Book by Alice Roberts
Category: Science & Natural History | Series: Ladybird Expert Ser.
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Machines That Think by New Scientist
Category: Sci-fi & Fantasy | Series: New Scientist Instant Expert Ser.
How did artificial intelligence become the most powerful technology on the planet?Sometime in the future the intelligence of machines will exceed that of human brain power. So are we on the edge of an AI-pocalypse, with superintelligent devices superseding humanity, as predicted by Stephen Hawking? Or w ...Show more
Managing Your Migraine by Katy Munro
Category: General Health | Series: Penguin Life Expert Ser.
'A fantastic and much needed resource for all those suffering. Dr Katy Munro's experience and knowledge through this book will help all those who read it' Dr Rupy Aujla, The Doctor's KitchenDespite being one of the most common and debilitating conditions in the world, migraine is still widely misunderst ...Show more
Nuclear Deterrence: A Ladybird Expert Book by Lawrence Freedman
Category: Politics | Series: The\Ladybird Expert Ser.
Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, Nuclear Deterrence is an accessible and authoritative introduction to the deterrent tactics employed to prevent war, drawing on the unprecedented power of nuclear weapons. Written by celebrated historian and professor of War Studies Sir Lawrence Freedman, Nuclear ...Show more
Octopuses - A Ladybird Expert Book by Helen Scales
Category: Animals & Nature | Series: The\Ladybird Expert Ser.
Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, Octopuses is a clear, simple and entertaining introduction to these eight-armed, ink-making, soft-bodied wonders. Written by the leading lights and most outstanding communicators in their fields, the Ladybird Expert books provide clear, accessible and authoritativ ...Show more
Pandas by National Geographic Kids; Ruth Strother; Marc Brody; Angela Modany (Editor)
Category: No Category | Series: Absolute Expert Ser.
From adorable giant panda cubs to saving bamboo forests in China, get the latest giant panda insights and intel straight from the field from National Geographic explorer and conservationist Marc Brody. Ready to go on a search for giant pandas in mountainous bamboo forests? Travel to China to learn a ...Show more
Pet Expert: Rabbits by Gemma Barder
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Pet Expert Ser.
Get ready for Rabbits! Discover amazing facts about your favourite animals and become a pet expert! Do you know your Flemish Giant from your Mini Rex? Are you bonkers about bunnies? Whether you own a rabbit or you simply love them, this book will tell you everything you could possibly want to know about ...Show more