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  • Scientific Feuds

    From Galileo to the Human Genome Project

    by Joel Levy ...
    Most science chronicles present a triumphant march through time, with revolutionary thinkers and their discoveries following in orderly progression. The truth, however, is somewhat different. Scientific Feuds is a collection of the most vicious battles among the greatest minds of our time. It features such contests as Huxley and Wilberforce's debate on Darwin's theory of evolution, Franklin and ... Read more

    Was $16.99 USD Now $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Why We Do the Things We Do

    Psychology in a Nutshell

    by Joel Levy ...
    Can you really tell a criminal by the bumps on his head? What does a memory look like? Can a machine think? Why are some people shy? Is it better not to feel so much?These are some of the many questions that have troubled the minds of some of the greatest thinkers in human civilization and are discussed in this comprehensive yet accessible introduction to psychology.The complex workings of the ... Read more

    $6.29 USD

  • Pocket Book of Dragons

    Myth, Magic & Meaning

    by Joel Levy ...
    Celebrating the stories and symbolism of the king of mythical beasts, the Pocket Book of Dragons explores dragons throughout history and across the world.Overflowing with ancient and modern dragon tales from every corner of the globe and beautifully illustrated with a curated archive of the finest dragon art, this little book contains a world of fantastical facts. Explore the myth, magic, and ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Meltdown

    Stories of nuclear disaster and the human cost of going critical

    by Joel Levy ...
    Meltdown investigates and recreates the dramatic events behind the most notorious nuclear accidents in history, as well as those shrouded in secrecy. Combining human tragedy with intriguing science, each account reveals new aspects of humanity's complex relationship with nuclear power and the ongoing struggle to harness and control it.From the pioneers of Los Alamos who got up close and personal ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • The Infinite Tortoise

    The Curious Thought Experiments of History's Great Thinkers

    by Joel Levy ...
    A clear, concise and fascinating guide to philosophical thought experiments and how they’ve shaped our understanding of the world.From Plato’s Cave to Descartes’ Demon, and from Zeno’s paradoxes to Hilbert’s Hotel, great thinkers have used thought experiments and paradoxes to try and work out complex ideas in the simplest way possible.Perhaps the most famous thought experiment is that of Zeno’s ... Read more

    $8.69 USD

  • Freudian Slips

    All the Psychology You Need to Know

    by Joel Levy ...
    Freudian Slips presents the essential facts and findings of the fascinating subject of psychology in an accessible and enjoyable way, leaving no slip or phallic symbol unexamined.From psychoanalysis to behaviour therapy, via the subconscious and the unconscious, the book charts a path through the subject's controversial history, and encounters the work of all the big names in the field, such as ... Read more

    Was $8.99 USD Now $2.99 USD

  • Psychology for Busy People

    by Joel Levy ...
    Explore the fascinating world of the human psyche with this accessible and concise guide to the fundamentals of psychology.Broken down by subject, from the psychology of ageing to the psychology of relationships, happiness to mental illness (and with everything in between), this book brings together all the major theorists and arguments you should know, ranging back in time to the ancient Greeks – ... Read more

    $8.69 USD

  • Why?

    Answers to everyday scientific questions

    by Joel Levy ...
    Why?: Scientific Answers to Fundamental Questions sets out to provide simple answers to the most fundamental questions about the world. Asking why is the sky blue? Why is water wet? Why do we need sleep? Why are there 24 hours in a day? Why is light faster than sound?, this book gets to grips with concepts that appear so basic and everyday, yet we struggle to find an answer for. For each question ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

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    Meltdown

    Nuclear disaster and the human cost of going critical

    by Joel Levy ...
    Narrated by Kris Dyer ...

    Unabridged

    12 hours 27 min

    Meltdown investigates and recreates the dramatic events behind the most notorious nuclear accidents in history, as well as those shrouded in secrecy.Combining human tragedy with intriguing science, each account reveals new aspects of humanity's complex relationship with nuclear power and the ongoing struggle to harness and control it. From the pioneers of Los Alamos who got up close and personal ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

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    The Ultimate A–Z of Fantastic Beings from Myth and Magic

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    From unicorns and trolls to werewolves and griffins, this comprehensive guide is the key to discovering every magical creature from myth, folklore and legend around the world.This compendium of magical creatures explores the history, folklore and mythology of fascinating beasts throughout all the magical worlds. Including stories, celebrations, traditions, and amazing facts, the book spans every ... Read more

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  • The Sorcerer's Companion

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    by Allan Zola Kronzek, Elizabeth Kronzek ...
    The New York Times bestseller, now fully updated to includethe complete seven-volume series.Who was the real Nicholas Flamel? How did the Sorcerer’s Stone get its power? Did J. K. Rowling dream up the terrifying basilisk, the seductive veela, or the vicious grindylow? And if she didn’t, who did?Millions of readers around the world have been enchanted by the magical world of wizardry, spells, and ... Read more

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  • Seeing Further

    The Story of Science and the Royal Society

    by Bill Bryson ...
    “Bryson is as amusing as ever….As a celebration of 350 years of modern science, [Seeing Further]it is a worthy tribute.”—The EconomistIn Seeing Further, New York Times bestseller Bill Bryson takes readers on a guided tour through the great discoveries, feuds, and personalities of modern science. Already a major bestseller in the UK, Seeing Further tells the fascinating story of science and the ... Read more

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