A panoramic view of life on Earth. drawing on geology, cosmology, chemistry, biology, and medicine
Shows how oxygen drove the evolution of sophisticated cells, multicellular organisms, large anim ... Read more
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Winner of the 1990 Science Book Prize.
Offers an extraordinary tour of modern physics and mathematics
Explores the uniqueness of the human mind
Considers the practicalities of AI
Inc ... Read more
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Outlines Jim Lovelock's original theory that life on Earth functions as a single organism, a hypothesis which has generated great debate in scientific circles
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Reconsiders the big question: how did life emerge from non-life?
Draws on recent results from the new field of systems chemistry to articulate an answer
Shows how chemical systems become complex a ... Read more
The century-long story of the greatest theory of modern physics
Captures the wonderment of the quest, and the personal rivalries involved
Tells the story through forty turning-point developments a ... Read more
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A major translation of Tolstoy's enduring classic, by the author of the acclaimed biography Tolstoy: A Russian Life (Profile, 2010)
The translation captures with unparalleled accuracy T ... Read more
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The Directions series has been written with students in mind. The ideal guide as they approach the subject for the first time, this book will help them: * Gain a complete understanding of the topic: j ... Read more
This classic textbook has provided students of medical law and ethics with a framework for exploring this fascinating subject for over 30 years. Providing coverage of all of the topics found on medica ... Read more
Provides a wide-ranging, authoritative presentation of Sikh thought and history with sensitivity and balance, without avoiding controversial aspects
Introduces readers to current and emerging iss ... Read more
Is there more the government could do to help the UK economy grow faster? What will happen to house prices in the future? Is competition good for consumers? An understanding of economics will not j ... Read more
