Author: | Peter Wohlleben |
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Science |
'Peter Wohlleben doesn't merely look, he sees. Let's all learn as much from him as we can, and quickly.'Rosamund Young, author of THE SECRET LIFE OF COWSDid you know that trees can influence the rotation of the earth?Or that wo... read more
Author: | Adam Rutherford |
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Science |
'Charming, compelling and packed with information. I learned more about biology from this short book than I did from years of science lessons. A weird and wonderful read' PETER FRANKOPAN
We like to think of ourselves as exceptional beings, but... read more
Author: | Henry Nicholls |
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Science |
How bad is it really, not to get eight hours of sleep? What happens to our brain when we're sleep deprived? How much sleep should we really be getting?Sleep is something so fundamental that most of us take it for granted, undervalue i... read more
Author: | Matt Simon |
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Science |
A brain-bending exploration of real-life zombies and mind controllers, and what they reveal to us about nature--and ourselves
Zombieism isn't just the stuff of movies and TV shows like The Walki... read more
Author: | Peter Wohlleben |
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Science |
Bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees,Peter Wohlleben, invites you to reconnect with nature As soon as we step out of the door, nature surrounds. Thousands of small and large processes are taking place, details that are ... read more
Author: | Stephen Moss |
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Science |
We use names so often that few of us ever pause to wonder about their origins. What do they mean? And where did they come from?
From the common starling to the many-colored rush tyrant, the names we have given to birds are some of th... read more
Author: | David Cleland Paton |
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Science |
Beautifully presented and written by one of the Coorong's most knowledgeable ecologists, At the end of the River is an essential read for those responsible for making the decisions that will determine its future.
Author: | Vybarr Cregan-Reid |
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Science |
'An excellent evaluation of our bodily shortcomings' - Financial Times
This is the road from climate change to primate change.
Primate Change has been adapted into a radio series for the BBC WORLD SERVICE.
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'Our bodies are in a shock. Modern living is as bra... read more
Author: | Blowfish |
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Science |
The seas of our planet cover more than 70 per cent of the Earth, yet we know less about the ocean depths than the surface of the moon. Join marine biologist and fish-fanatic Tom "The Blowfish" Hird as he lifts the lid on a treasure chest of fascinating facts, to reveal just w... read more
Author: | Hilde Østby; Ylva Østby |
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Science |
Reading Level: | 4 Science |
What makes us remember? Why do we forget? And what, exactly, is a memory? Diving for Seahorses answers these questions and more, offering an illuminating look at one of our most fascinating faculties: our memory. Sisters Hilde and Ylva Østby - one ... read more
Author: | Juli Berwald |
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Science |
"Witty, insightful. . . .The story of jellyfish. . . is a significant part of the environmental story. Berwald's engaging account of these delicate, often ignored creatures shows how much they matter to our oceans' future." --Ne... read more