How Emotions are Made by Lisa Feldman Barrett
$32.99 AUD
Category: Pop Science | Series: Expert Thinking Ser. | Reading Level: very good
When you feel anxious, angry, happy, or surprised, what's really going on inside you? Most scientists would agree that emotions come from specific parts of the brain, and that we feel them whenever they're triggered by the world around us. The thrill of seeing an old friend, the sadness of a tear-jerker ...Show more
Ad Astra: An Illustrated Guide to Leaving the Planet by Dallas Campbell
$32.99 AUD
Category: Pop Science
Need some space? For almost all human history we've been firmly rooted to the Earth. And, sure, it's got some good things going for it: nice views, friendly inhabitants, good coffee. Air. But what if you want to get off? Whether you've got itchy feet and need a bit of a break, or you're looking for a co ...Show more
Rewild: The Art of Returning to Nature by Nick Baker
$39.99 AUD
Category: Pop Science
As our busy, technology-driven lives become more sedentary and less connected to wildlife, it is important to remember the natural, human connection we have to the wilderness. Nick Baker, naturalist and wildlife writer and presenter, takes the reader back to our natural instincts. His expert advice offe ...Show more
Quest for a Moral Compass: History/Ethic by Kenan Malik
$22.99 AUD
Category: Pop Science | Reading Level: very good
The story of the global search for moral truths In this remarkable and groundbreaking book, Kenan Malik explores the history of moral thought as it has developed over three millennia, from Homer's Greece to Mao's China, from ancient India to modern America. It tells the stories of the great philosophe ...Show more
The Periodic Table: A Visual Guide to the Elements by Tom Jackson; Gail Dixon
$39.99 AUD
Category: Pop Science
Which is the densest element? Which has the largest atoms? And why are some elements radioactive? From the little-known uses of gold in medicine to the development of the hydrogen bomb, this is a fresh new look at the Periodic Table. Combining cutting edge science with fascinating facts and stunning inf ...Show more
Into the Grey Zone: A Neuroscientist Explores the Border Between Life and Death by Adrian Owen
$29.99 AUD
Category: Pop Science
In 2006 Dr Adrian Owen and his team made medical history. They discovered a new realm of consciousness, a twilight zone somewhere between life and death. They called this the Grey Zone.The people who inhabit the Grey Zone are often mistakenly labelled as being irretrievably lost, with no awareness and n ...Show more
Particle Physics Brick by Brick by Dr. Ben Still
$26.99 AUD
Category: Pop Science
All matter comprises of twelve 'building block' particles. This book explains how these building blocks are formed and interact, using toy building blocks to create a uniquely visual and clear depiction of the way our universe is put together. This is the perfect introduction to the enigmatic and fascin ...Show more
What's Next? What Science Can Tell Us About Our Fascinating Future by Jim Al-Khalili
$19.99 AUD
Category: Pop Science
Thought the science of the future was all hoverboards and space travel? Think again. Every day, scientists come up with the ingenious solutions and surprising discoveries that will define our future. So here, Jim Al-Khalili and his crack team of experts bin the crystal ball and use cutting-edge science ...Show more
Unwell - What Makes a Disease a Disease by Mike McRae
$29.95 AUD
Category: Pop Science
Nostalgia used to be a killer nervous condition. Emotional women were once treated with a good orgasm, left-handed folk were beaten to be turned 'right', and rotten teeth pulled to cure the mentally unwell. Just who made these diseases 'diseases' anyway? And what makes us think we understand any better ...Show more
Natural Wonders of the World by DK
$59.99 AUD
Category: Pop Science
A continent by continent journey around Earth's most beautiful, spectacular, and captivating landscapes. Discover which of Earth's wonders should definitely make it onto your bucket list with this unparalleled survey of the world's incredible natural treasures.With a foreword by Chris Packham, Natural W ...Show more
The Runaway Species: How Human Creativity Remakes the World by Anthony Brandt David Eagleman
$32.99 AUD
Category: Pop Science
Our relentless drive to create makes us unique among living creatures. What is special about the human brain that enables us to innovate? Why don't cows choreograph dances? Why don't squirrels build elevators to their treetops? Why don't alligators invent speedboats?Weaving together the arts and science ...Show more
The Story of Shit by Midas Dekkers; Nancy Forest-Flier (Translator)
$32.99 AUD
Category: Pop Science
A masterful writing style that is not only unique in biology but without equal in the whole of Dutch literature. The Story of Shitshows Dekkers once again to be in possession of a golden pen.' New Scientist We are very discreet. We disappear into a small room, perform the task, flush, wash and reappear ...Show more