Science & Mathematics
How Puzzles Improve Your Brain
Richard Restak
Whether you want to improve your memory, or give your brain a full work-out to improve logic and visual observation skills, this book is packed with b…
An Optimist's Tour of the Future
Mark Stevenson
One curious man's journey to find out 'what's next?'
The Great Animal Orchestra
Bernie Krause
A fascinating and unique exploration of nature's music, from plants and animals to wind and rain.
Sleights of Mind
Susana Martinez-Conde
A unique and fascinating look at the relationship between magic, the brain, and everyday life.
The Fear of Maths
Steve Chinn
Useful for teachers and parents looking for methods to help their children overcome their difficulties with mathematics
From Here to Infinity
Martin Rees
A pithy exploration of the place of science in the 21st century from one of the world's greatest scientists, now the winner of the Templeton Priz…
What Darwin Got Wrong
Jerry Fodor
A groundbreaking attack on the most influential scientific orthodoxy of the last 150 years.
Why People Believe Weird Things
Michael Shermer
With this no-holds-barred assault on popular myths and prejudices, a science historian debunks psychobabble and extraordinary, nonsensical claims. 25…
Love by Numbers
Luisa Dillner
How do I know if he's the one? Is there a seven-year itch? Do chat up lines work and, if so, which ones? There is academic research out there tha…
The Language of Life
Francis Collins
The former head of the Human Genome Project reveals how you can join the personalised medicine revolution
Professor Stewart's Hoard of Mathematical Treasures
Ian Stewart
A new trove of entrancing numbers and delightful mathematical nibbles for adventurous minds
Ten Technologies to Fix Energy and Climate
Chris Goodall
A good story for once: introducing the innovators and innovations that will tackle climate change head-on