Describes the main renewable sources of energy - solar, wind, hydropower, biomass, geothermal, tidal, and wave Explains how renewable energy can now provide power as cheaply as traditional fossil ... Read more

Covers the life and work of one of the most creative physicists of the 20th century, Niels Bohr, who pioneered the quantum theory of the atom Considers how Bohr's work was influenced by his philo ... Read more

Explores the history of our deepest superstitions, and the psychological reasons behind why they persist today Reveals the surprising connections between current everyday superstitions and the an ... Read more

Draws together the full history of trigonometry, stretching across two millennia and several cultures Introduces the key concepts of trigonometry, drawing readers beyond the basic relationships f ... Read more

Offers an accessible overview of how we get the energy we use every day Describes the main fuels used and how they are transported, converted into electricity, and distributed Considers the env ... Read more

Offers an accessible introduction to the core issues in the expanding field of philosophy of biology, such as the theory of evolution by natural selection; the concepts of function and design; biol ... Read more

Explores the life and work of Albert Camus, major cultural icon of the twentieth century Offers a comprehensive view of Camus' major works and interventions including his notion of the absurd and ... Read more

Written by the best known authority in the field of political consulting Provides up-to-date objective and concise answers on campaigns and elections Covers major campaign and election trends in t ... Read more

Accessibly explains citizenship practices, politics, and histories Gives general audience readers a grounding in an increasingly important but understudied subject      Almost everyone has citize ... Read more

Tells the story of country music from its folk origins to today's pop-country Uses prominent songs and artists to illustrate the broader social and political context of the genre Explores the d ... Read more