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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Author Anne Rooney weaves strands from every age and culture into a fascinating narrative, which coincidentally tells the story of how mankind moved on from cave dwelling to the life of today. Topics include the development of counting and numbers systems, the emergence of zero, cultures that don't have numbers, algebra, solid geometry, symmetry and beauty, perspective, riddles and problems, calculus, mathematical logic, friction force and displacement, subatomic particles, and the expansion of the universe. Great mathematical thinkers covered include Napier, Liu Hui, Aryabhata, Galileo, Newton, Russell, Einstein, Riemann, Euclid, Carl Friedrich Gauss, Charles Babbage, Montmort, Wittgenstein, and many more. The book is beautifully illustrated throughout in full color.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Author Anne Rooney weaves strands from every age and culture into a fascinating narrative, which coincidentally tells the story of how mankind moved on from cave dwelling to the life of today. Topics include the development of counting and numbers systems, the emergence of zero, cultures that don't have numbers, algebra, solid geometry, symmetry and beauty, perspective, riddles and problems, calculus, mathematical logic, friction force and displacement, subatomic particles, and the expansion of the universe. Great mathematical thinkers covered include Napier, Liu Hui, Aryabhata, Galileo, Newton, Russell, Einstein, Riemann, Euclid, Carl Friedrich Gauss, Charles Babbage, Montmort, Wittgenstein, and many more. The book is beautifully illustrated throughout in full color.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A year's worth of imaginative prompts for word associations, stories, jokes, and more help young writers discover their own personal creativity, fire up their imaginations, and hone their writing skills. Farmer, Charlotte (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A year's worth of imaginative prompts for word associations, stories, jokes, and more help young writers discover their own personal creativity, fire up their imaginations, and hone their writing skills. Farmer, Charlotte (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Fair.

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Hardback. Zustand: Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. You don't really get a choice about gravity. If you live on Earth, you're going to have to live with it.This series takes readers (Ages 8-12) on a historical journey, examining how people coped in the past and how they developed ingenious ways to make life safer and less unpleasant. Each book features full-color cartoon-style illustrations and hilarious speech bubbles to heighten interest, making the series attractive even to reluctant readers.If you become an astronaut, you might get to escape from gravity for a while, but it will be waiting for you when you get home. But gravity does a lot of useful things - such as keeping us on the Earth and holding the entire universe together! Learn how gravity was discovered and why it helps us to understand everything from how toothpaste comes out of the tube to the movements of the planets. Bergin, Mark (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Bergin, Mark (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Illustrated. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Bergin, Mark (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The first dinosaurs appeared 228 million years ago. They ruled the Earth for 165 million years a that's 80 times longer than humans have existed Would you like to meet one? Take a trip to learn all about these incredible creatures with Discovery Kids Travel Back through Time to the Land of the Dinosaurs. Complete activities, puzzles, mazes and more on your exciting journey. Discover the Facts Do the Activities.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Surveys humankind's remarkable progress along the road of medical discovery. This book describes the key developments and breakthroughs and provides profiles of the scientists, surgeons and doctors who made them - often brave individuals who challenged tradition.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Surveys humankind's remarkable progress along the road of medical discovery. This book describes the key developments and breakthroughs and provides profiles of the scientists, surgeons and doctors who made them - often brave individuals who challenged tradition.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Explore the impact and potential of AI technologies in this full-coloor hardback guide, written by award-winning science author Anne Rooney.Artificial intelligence is one of the most significant technological developments of recent times, with the possibility to reshape society as we know it. In this engaging volume, the author explains the cutting-edge science behind artificial intelligence models as well as the philosophical implications in simple and accessible language. Covering subjects such as deep learning, neural networks, large language models, The Essential Book of Artificial Intelligence provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the subject.? Illustrated with full-colour images and diagrams throughout? Split into 12 easy-to-understand chapters which can be read in a single sitting? This beautiful gold-embossed hardback make the perfect gift for the intellectually curiousABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Concepts is a series of titles diving into some of the most compelling subjects in modern science. Written by a variety of experts, these beautifully illustrated foil-stamped hardbacks provide a perfect starting point to a range of fascinating topics.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. From the Ancient Greeks, who first suggested that matter might be made of indivisible atoms, through the great explorations of Arab, the Renaissance and then Enlightenment scientists, the story of physics has been written through trial and error, sheer persistence, and intermittent flashes of pure genius, despite many periods of persecution, hardship, and danger. Author Anne Rooney follows its narrative from the earliest societies to the current day, discovering the entrancing appeal of the secrets that rule the universe. On the way from prehistory to the twenty-first century, we encounter Newton poking a needle into his own eye, Einstein paving the way for nuclear weapons, and the ultimate puzzle of dark matter. The book is beautifully illustrated throughout in full color.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 'Astronomy, as nothing else can do, teaches men humility.' -Arthur C. Clarke, The Challenge of the SpaceshipAstronomy traces one of humanity's oldest obsessions. This accessible, fascinating account of discoveries from the times of Palaeolithic star-gazers to current space missions shows how we have come to know so much about the universe. At the same time, unfolding knowledge has opened new horizons to explore. Our understanding of the boundless cosmos has only just begun.Topics include: ? Cosmology, from ancient times to the Big Bang ? Our place in the solar system ? Astrolabes, telescopes, and radio astronomy ? Mapping the stars ? Space missions and probes ? Comets, asteroids, supernovae, and black holes ? The unknown, from empty space to dark energyBeautifully illustrated throughout.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Luke Séguin-Magee (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Chemistry cast the building blocks of civilisation. The exploitation of fire, the development of pigments, and the smelting of metals all triggered huge human developments and led us from the stone age into the technological era. How the World Works: Chemistry is a wonderful introduction to this intriguing discipline, tracing the story of chemical exploration through some of its central breakthroughs. Discover how an iron dagger was found in a Bronze Age tomb, how alchemists pursued the transformation of base metal into gold and the how the nature of the atom was discovered.This book also features: ? Accessible explanations of fascinating concepts and processes, including spectroscopy, fractural distillation and radioactivity. ? Profiles of famous chemists, including Dmitri Mendeleev, Marie Curie and Antoine Lavoisier? Quirky facts, anecdotes and quotations ? Useful diagrams to accompany complex theoremsIntended for science enthusiasts and layman alike, this wonderfully illustrated, full-colour guide brings clarity to some of chemistry's biggest mysteries.ABOUT THE SERIES: How the World Works is a full-colour illustrated series by Arcturus Publishing. Each book provides an engaging introduction to a branch of human knowledge, outlining key principles and charting its development across history up to the present day.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Chemistry cast the building blocks of civilisation. The exploitation of fire, the development of pigments, and the smelting of metals all triggered huge human developments and led us from the stone age into the technological era. How the World Works: Chemistry is a wonderful introduction to this intriguing discipline, tracing the story of chemical exploration through some of its central breakthroughs. Discover how an iron dagger was found in a Bronze Age tomb, how alchemists pursued the transformation of base metal into gold and the how the nature of the atom was discovered.This book also features: ? Accessible explanations of fascinating concepts and processes, including spectroscopy, fractural distillation and radioactivity. ? Profiles of famous chemists, including Dmitri Mendeleev, Marie Curie and Antoine Lavoisier? Quirky facts, anecdotes and quotations ? Useful diagrams to accompany complex theoremsIntended for science enthusiasts and layman alike, this wonderfully illustrated, full-colour guide brings clarity to some of chemistry's biggest mysteries.ABOUT THE SERIES: How the World Works is a full-colour illustrated series by Arcturus Publishing. Each book provides an engaging introduction to a branch of human knowledge, outlining key principles and charting its development across history up to the present day.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.