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  • How Emotions Are Made
    How Emotions Are Made by Lisa Feldman Barrett presents a groundbreaking theory that challenges the widely accepted understanding of emotions. Instead of being hardwired and universal, Barrett argues that emotions are constructed by our brains based on our individual experiences, culture, and context. This book delves into the science behind these claims, presenting compelling evidence that emotions are not inherent...
    By Lisa Feldman Barrett
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    Gemini and Mercury Remastered
    Embark on a captivating photographic journey beyond Earth, from the dawn of human space exploration, through the untold story of the Mercury and Gemini missions. 'Wickedly exciting' - Tom Hanks 'Experience the same incredible awe as we astronauts did on those very first voyages into space' - Jim Lovell, Gemini 7 & 12, Apollo 8 & 13 'An unprecedented trip...
    By Andy Saunders
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    Is Maths Real?
    Is Maths Real? is a celebrated title, recognised as a Waterstones Best Book of 2023, a New Scientist Best Book of 2023, and the winner of the LA Times Science & Technology 2023 Book Prize. 'A generous tour of mathematics for anyone whose instincts tend less towards "Just tell me the answer" and more towards "Wait, but why?"' - Jordan...
    By Eugenia Cheng
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  • The Pebble Spotter's Guide
    A beautiful little guide to one of life's simple pleasures – pebble spotting. Where science meets mindfulness. Learn to appreciate their beauty, discover the amazing journey that brought them to you, search for the rare ones. Leave no stone unturned. Turn a day on the beach or a seaside holiday stroll into a treasure hunt with this lovely little guide...
    By National Trust Books and Clive Mitchell
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    The Technological Republic
    From one of tech's boldest thinkers and his longtime deputy, this is a sweeping indictment of Silicon Valley and a treatise on how the West has slid into a culture of complacency—even as we enter a new era of mounting global threats. Silicon Valley has lost its way. From the founding of the American republic through much of the twentieth...
    By Alexander C.Karp and Nicholas W.Zamiska
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    Living on Earth
    The eagerly anticipated conclusion to Peter Godfrey-Smith’s three-part exploration of the origins of intelligence on Earth, which began with the bestselling Other Minds in 2018 and continued with Metazoa in 2020. Peter Godfrey-Smith, the scuba-diving philosopher, examined the evolution of sentience in Other Minds. In Metazoa, he asked how that consciousness shaped and was shaped by animal bodies. Now, in...
    By Peter Godfrey-Smith
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  • Surrounded by Narcissists
    The modern world seems increasingly dominated by individuals who believe the universe revolves around them. In Surrounded by Narcissists, Thomas Erikson, the acclaimed author of the multi-million-copy bestseller Surrounded by Idiots, delves into the perplexing and challenging dynamics posed by narcissists. If you feel overshadowed and worn out by those in your life who constantly demand attention, always believe they...
    By Thomas Erikson
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  • My Beloved Monster
    An instant New York Times bestseller, this is an unforgettable story about a cat, love, and loss from a highly acclaimed writer. Caleb Carr lived with cats ever since he was a young boy. He grew up in a turbulent household — where famous Beat poets, artists, and addicts came and went — and his steadiest companions were pets. Since...
    By Caleb Carr
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  • Tiny Violin
    Drown out petty complaints with Tiny Violin! This kit includes everything you need to quell those crocodile tears: Plays music: plays a sad tune when the strings button is pressed down. Violin replica: Includes a 3 4/5" replica of a real violin with mini bow and chinrest. Display stand: An elegant vinyl stand included to store and display your violin....
    By Sarah Royal
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  • Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism
    Cats, the original masters of stealth, sass, and strategic chaos, have been teaching us survival tactics for centuries—they just haven't been this explicit about it. Until now. Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism lays out the nine essential feline strategies for toppling tyranny. You'll learn to: Confuse the oppressors by refusing predictability Rest unapologetically because naps are resistance Knock over...
    By Stewart Reynolds
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  • Cloudspotting For Beginners
    Cloudspotting for Beginners by Gavin Pretor-Pinney is your passport to the ethereal world that floats above us. This enchanting guide is authored by the internationally bestselling founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society, who also holds acclaim as a prize-winning children's book author and illustrator. Through its elegant prose and stunning illustrations, the book introduces readers to the mesmerising variety and...
    By Gavin Pretor-Pinney
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    Orientalism
    Orientalism is one of the greatest and most influential books of ideas to be published since the end of the European empires. For generations now, it has defined our understanding of colonialism and empire, and with each passing year, its influence becomes, if anything, even greater. To mark its 25th anniversary, Orientalism rightfully takes its place as a Penguin Modern...
    By Edward W. Said
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    The Precipice
    The Precipice by Toby Ord is a captivating exploration into one of the most pivotal times in human history. The book presents a compelling narrative that merges cutting-edge science, thoughtful philosophy, and nuanced ethical considerations as it delves into humanity's greatest existential risks and the steps we must take to ensure our survival. Ord illustrates how the future of humanity...
    By Toby Ord
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    The Black Swan
    In The Black Swan, Nassim Nicholas Taleb explores the profound effects of random, unexpected events that shape our world. These events, which he dubs "Black Swans," lie beyond the realm of regular expectations and have massive impacts on the course of history and in our daily lives. Taleb introduces readers to a world where the improbable is more influential than...
    By Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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    Collins World Atlas: Paperback Edition
    A beautiful gift for the adventurers in your family. Collins World Atlas: Paperback Edition is a new, fully updated edition of this bestselling atlas of the world. Great value and contains all the world maps you need in a budget atlas, suitable for family, study and business use. Explore our planet: Clear maps giving balanced worldwide coverage Key statistics and...
    By Collins Maps
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  • How to Talk to Anyone
    How to Talk to Anyone by Leil Lowndes is a comprehensive guide that reveals the secrets to effective communication in both personal and professional spheres. This insightful book is designed to help readers navigate social situations with ease and confidence, offering practical strategies to build strong relationships and leave lasting impressions. Within its pages, Lowndes uncovers the power of body...
    By Leil Lowndes
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  • The Cultural Tutor
    The Cultural Tutor is dedicated to a cosmopolitan view of culture. It writes about every continent, every religion, every tradition of art and poetry. TOMIWA OWOLADE, THE TIMES For anyone who has enjoyed The Cultural Tutor on X, this book will be more of the same delight. Expect nuggets of insight and wisdom, wrapped in the author's trademark warmth and...
    By Sheehan Quirke
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  • Hen Party
    An illustrated compendium of common and rare breed chickens by the Sunday Times bestselling gardener. It is my hope that this book will help you discover, or reconfirm, which chicken breeds are your favourites and encourage you to keep them yourself, or at least to remember them. Spotlighting more than fifty breeds of chicken, from the classy Ancona to the...
    By Arthur Parkinson
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  • First Sticker Book Oceans
    Explore various ocean habitats and discover some of the amazing creatures that live under the sea. From the wide-open ocean to a bright and bustling coral reef, explore all sorts of ocean habitats and discover the amazing creatures that inhabit them. Children will love discovering some amazing marine facts while they add over 100 stickers to the various underwater scenes....
    By Alice Beecham
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    Determined
    The legendary author of Behave shows that free will cannot exist and explores the radical and disturbing implications. What if free will is an illusion? In Determined, one of the world's greatest scientists of human behaviour overturns one of our most powerful beliefs—that we are the authors of our own actions—and sets out the disturbing yet liberating implications of accepting...
    By Robert M Sapolsky
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  • The Dictionary of Body Language
    From former FBI agent and bestselling author Joe Navarro comes a field guide companion to his classic What Every BODY is Saying, revealing over 400 essential body language indicators. A decade after his international bestseller What Every BODY is Saying, which has sold more than half a million copies in the U.S. and been published in dozens of foreign territories,...
    By Joe Navarro
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    Superagency
    Tech visionary Reid Hoffman shares his unique insider’s perspective on an AI-powered future, making the case for its potential to unlock a world of possibilities. Superagency offers a roadmap for using AI inclusively and adaptively to improve our lives and create positive change. While acknowledging challenges like disinformation and potential job changes, the book focuses on AI’s immense potential to...
    By Reid Hoffman and Greg Beato
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  • Kew - Witch's Garden
    Witch's Garden describes over 50 of the world's most powerful magical plants and their uses, mythical and proven. Wise women, apothecaries, witches, herbalists: whatever you call them, those who cultivate plants for their fabled mystical and healing properties have existed for thousands of years. From the screaming mandrake to calming St John's Wort, the history of esoteric species is often...
    By Sandra Lawrence
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    The Brain
    The Brain by David Eagleman is an exhilarating exploration into the marvels and mysteries of the human mind. Renowned neuroscientist David Eagleman takes readers on a spellbinding journey through the intricate tapestry of the brain. This book dives deep into the neurological underpinnings of our thoughts, emotions, and actions, offering profound insights into how we perceive reality and navigate our...
    By David Eagleman
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  • All the Beauty in the World
    A moving, revelatory story about one of the world's great museums and art's capacity to heal, by a writer who spent a decade as a museum guard. THE SUNDAY TIMES ART BOOK OF THE YEAR A Financial Times Best Book of 2023 A revelatory portrait of a great museum and the moving story of one guard's quest to find solace...
    By Patrick Bringley
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  • Artificial Intelligence
    Artificial Intelligence by Melanie Mitchell offers an insightful and engaging journey into the heart of one of the most fascinating and rapidly advancing fields of our time. Bridging the gap between complex scientific concepts and everyday understanding, Mitchell's book delves into the inner workings of AI, presenting cutting-edge research and real-world applications in a manner that is both accessible and...
    By Melanie Mitchell
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  • How to Save the Amazon
    GUARDIAN 2025 BOOK TO LOOK FORWARD TO 'Bold, pacy, bursting with optimism and filled with vivid descriptions, this is the work of an indomitable soul' - Guy Shrubsole 'A defiant triumph of a book' - Gaia Vince 'An important book which we should all read' - Andrea Wulf An urgent work of reportage which takes the reader deep inside the...
    By Dom Phillips
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    A Brief History of Intelligence
    Bridges the gap between AI and neuroscience by telling the story of how the brain came to be. I found this book amazing – Daniel Kahneman, Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and bestselling author of Thinking Fast & Slow The entirety of the human brain's 4-billion-year story can be summarised as the culmination of five evolutionary breakthroughs, starting...
    By Max Bennett
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  • White Holes
    White Holes by Carlo Rovelli is a captivating exploration of the cosmos that invites readers to delve deep into the enigmatic and extraordinary phenomenon of white holes. From the bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, Rovelli once again brings his unique blend of clarity and wonder to the forefront, guiding us through an ambitious journey into the universe’s...
    By Carlo Rovelli
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    Bullshit Jobs
    In Bullshit Jobs, David Graeber delves into the overwhelming phenomenon of meaningless employment that plagues modern society. The book begins by examining the stark contradiction between our technological advancements and the persistent reality of increasing work hours. Despite predictions from notable economists like John Maynard Keynes, who foresaw a future of fifteen-hour workweeks, we find ourselves inundated with jobs that...
    By David Graeber
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  • Bitch
    The critically-acclaimed and award-winning zoologist, broadcaster, and author, Lucy Cooke, takes the reader on an incredibly timely and important global journey to meet the animals and scientists that are helping to redefine what is female. What does it mean to be female? Mother, carer, the weaker sex? Think again. Whether it's the female lemurs of Madagascar, dominating the males of...
    By Lucy Cooke
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  • Stitch It, Don't Ditch It
    Mastering the art of mending just requires a few simple hand-sewing techniques which can extend the life of your wardrobe and your favourite clothing. Stitch It, Don't Ditch It will guide you through the fundamentals of mending, from the kit you’ll need and how to tackle different types of repairs to the core skills covering the common mends that will...
    By Jeanna Wigger and Mary V Morton
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  • RHS Complete Gardener's Manual
    RHS Complete Gardener's Manual is an essential guide covering every aspect of gardening, including growing ornamental and edible plants, pruning and propagation, and garden design. A one-stop treasure trove from the RHS that covers every aspect of gardening, from planning and planting to growing and care. Choose plants that will thrive in your space. Design a border for year-round colour....
    By DK
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  • The Case Against Reality
    Imagine a world where what we perceive is not the ultimate truth, but rather a carefully crafted illusion designed to assist our survival. In The Case Against Reality, cognitive scientist Donald D. Hoffman embarks on an electrifying exploration of human perception, challenging the very foundation of how we experience and understand reality. Delving into deep questions, Hoffman reveals that our...
    By Donald D. Hoffman
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  • A Wilding Year
    An illustrated celebration of wildlife through a year of rewilding, highlighting the importance of returning to nature. Hannah Dale, the artist and founder of the award-winning gift company Wrendale Designs, takes you through a year on her farm in rural Lincolnshire where, alongside her husband, she has undertaken an ambitious rewilding project. Together, they are attempting to return the land...
    By Hannah Dale
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    Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
    There's no better guide through mind-expanding questions such as what the nature of space and time is, how we fit within the universe, and how the universe fits within us than Neil deGrasse Tyson. But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with sparkling wit, in...
    By Neil deGrasse Tyson
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  • The Cat Who Solved Three Murders
    'A terrific read - murder, arson and a cat who is so much more than he seems!' - J. M. Hall, author of A Spoonful of Murder The Cat Who Solved Three Murders by L T Shearer is a charming cosy crime read for fans of Richard Osman and S. J. Bennett. Retired police detective Lulu Lewis's life changed forever...
    By L T Shearer
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  • H is for Hawk
    H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald is a poignant and compelling memoir that intertwines the story of a woman’s journey through grief with the meticulous and challenging process of training a goshawk, one of nature’s most formidable and untamed birds of prey. This number-one bestselling phenomenon grips readers with its profound meditation on loss, recovery, and the intertwining of...
    By Helen Macdonald
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    My Animals, and Other Animals
    In his first memoir, beloved comedian and national treasure Bill Bailey shares stories of his life - and the animals he's met along the way. Bill Bailey has always had dogs, including a Patterdale terrier called Rocky who would travel with him in the van to his first shows and occasionally join him on stage. Fast forward a few decades...
    By Bill Bailey
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  • You Didn't Hear This From Me
    A deliciously insightful exploration of why we are so obsessed with gossip, and what it can tell us about humans and their search for truth. Can you keep a secret? It's harder than it seems—after all, it's only human to thirst after the juicy updates, jaw-dropping stories, and idle chatter that we typically collect over drinks with friends. No one...
    By Kelsey McKinney
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  • My Very First Bible
    A perfect introduction to 25 of the most beloved Bible stories. This illustrated first Bible story book for children is a wonderful collection of 25 favourite Bible stories re-told for a young audience. Accounts from the Old Testament and parables from the New Testament are covered in a clear and accessible way. From Creation to Noah's Ark, each story is...
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  • The Serviceberry
    From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, an inspiring vision of how to reorient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and community. 'This book will nourish your soul, heart, and mind' - Anthony Doerr As an indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds. She considers the ethic of reciprocity...
    By Robin Wall Kimmerer
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  • The Unaccountability Machine
    When we avoid taking a decision, what happens to it? In The Unaccountability Machine, Dan Davies examines why markets, institutions and even governments systematically generate outcomes that everyone involved claims not to want. He casts new light on the writing of Stafford Beer, a legendary economist who argued in the 1950s that we should regard organisations as artificial intelligences, capable...
    By Dan Davies
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  • See Inside Castles
    See Inside Castles offers a humorous yet historically accurate look at life in a thirteenth-century medieval castle. Inventive embedded flaps on each page allow children to explore the hidden world of the castle. Young readers are taken on an exciting journey where they encounter a magnificent banquet, a thrilling tournament, and a dramatic siege. David Hancock's bright, detailed illustrations, combined...
    By Katie Daynes
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    Phrenology Cat
    Have you ever wondered why your cat acts a certain way, has such an attitude, or does strange things? Now with the Phrenology Cat kit, you can pinpoint and label where exactly in your cat's brain their emotions, likes and dislikes, and quirks are located on a cute ceramic cat head. This kit includes: A 3-inch tall uniquely designed and...
    By Marlo Scrimizzi
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  • Finding the Mother Tree
    The world-leading scientist of plant communication and intelligence reveals how she discovered the secrets of the forest. Raised in the hardy forest communities of British Columbia, scientist Suzanne Simard overturned conventional beliefs in proving that trees and plants are connected underground by an immense web of fungal mycelia, at the centre of which lie the Mother Trees— the mysterious, powerful...
    By Suzanne Simard
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  • There Is Nothing for You Here
    This book has a miraculous quality.... As a memoir this is hard to put down; if you are seeking a better American future you should pick it up.”—Timothy Snyder, New York Times best-selling author of On Tyranny INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A celebrated foreign policy expert and key impeachment witness reveals how declining opportunity has set America on the...
    By Fiona Hill
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  • Windswept
    Windswept is a wonderful work, prose painted in bold, bright strokes like a Scottish Colourist's canvas’ ROBERT MACFARLANE ‘An instant classic of British nature-writing’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH A few years ago, Annie Worsley traded a busy life in academia to take on a small-holding or croft on the west coast of Scotland. It is a land ruled by great elemental forces...
    By Annie Worsley
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  • The Times Desktop Atlas of the World
    Discover new places with authoritative atlases, beautifully designed and packaged. The Times Desktop Atlas of the World is an excellent world atlas for everyday use at home or work, offering broad coverage at a great price. It features clear, authoritative Times atlas mapping that is fully updated. Detailed maps in the distinctive and respected Times style provide balanced, systematic coverage...
    By Times Atlases
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  • Repast (British Museum)
    A deliciously fascinating, expertly written global tour of cooking, eating and drinking, told through objects in the collections of the British Museum. Our insatiable appetite for creativity in the kitchen—or around the open fire—is reflected in the fascinating array of objects explored in this book. Authored by food writer Jenny Linford in consultation with curators from the British Museum, Repast...
    By Jenny Linford
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    Adventures of a Young Naturalist
    In 1954, a young and ambitious television presenter named David Attenborough was granted the chance of a lifetime - to travel the globe in search of rare and elusive animals for the London Zoo's collection, and to document these fascinating expeditions for the BBC. Adventures of a Young Naturalist chronicles these extraordinary journeys, transporting readers to exotic landscapes and captivating...
    By Sir David Attenborough
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  • Look Inside Our World
    Look Inside Our World invites readers to lift the flaps and embark on a fun, fact-filled journey around the world. With over 80 flaps to explore, intrepid explorers can discover our world, from the layers that make up planet Earth to the tiniest insects in the rainforest and the creatures who live at the very bottom of the sea. The...
    By Emily Bone
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  • Manufacturing Consent
    Manufacturing Consent by Noam Chomsky and Edward S. Herman offers a critical examination of the news media and its role in shaping public perception. Far from the popular notion of the press as an obstinate seeker of truth, this book argues that news is heavily influenced by elite interests who control the marketplace and the economics of publishing. Through meticulous...
    By Noam Chomsky and Edward S Herman
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    Cosmos
    Cosmos by Carl Sagan takes readers on a profound journey through the vast expanse of space and time, exploring the intricacies of the universe from its very inception to the rise of human civilisation. Sagan's narrative sweeps through 15 billion years of cosmic evolution, illustrating how matter and life have combined to create consciousness, and how science and civilisation have...
    By Carl Sagan
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  • Invitation to a Banquet
    Invitation to a Banquet by Fuchsia Dunlop brings readers on an epic culinary journey through China's rich and sophisticated gastronomic culture. This book is not merely a collection of recipes; it is a deep exploration of the historical, philosophical, and technical aspects of Chinese cuisine, intricately woven together through the lens of thirty iconic dishes. Each chapter delves into a...
    By Fuchsia Dunlop
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    How To
    How To by Randall Munroe is a unique and ingenious guide that turns conventional wisdom on its head, offering humorous and highly impractical solutions to everyday challenges. This is not your typical self-help book; it dives into the fantastical and laugh-out-loud world of Munroe’s imagination, where humour and science blend seamlessly. From the mind behind the beloved webcomic XKCD and...
    By Randall Munroe
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    Sapiens A Graphic History, Volume 1
    The first volume of the graphic adaptation of Yuval Noah Harari's global phenomenon and smash Sunday Times #1 bestseller, with gorgeous full-colour illustrations and a beautiful package - the perfect gift for the curious beings in your life. One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one - homo...
    By Yuval Noah Harari and David Vandermeulen
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  • Nexus
    From renowned historian and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Yuval Noah Harari comes the story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world. For the last 100,000 years, we Sapiens have accumulated enormous power. But despite all our discoveries, inventions and conquests, we now find ourselves in an existential crisis. The world is on the verge of ecological...
    By Yuval Noah Harari
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    And Finally
    From the No.1 bestselling author of Do No Harm, an unflinching and deeply personal exploration of death, life and what matters in the end. From the No.1 bestselling author of Do No Harm, an entrancing and uplifting meditation on the gift of life. "A book to treasure and reread" – Gavin Francis, author of Adventures in Human Being As a...
    By Henry Marsh
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  • The Song of the Cell
    From the bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Emperor of All Maladies and The Gene, comes the stunning odyssey of the cell — the key to life and ourselves. Longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize 2023 A NEW YORK TIMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH, ECONOMIST, MAIL ON SUNDAY and GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR From the dawn of life itself, every being...
    By Siddhartha Mukherjee
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  • How to Solve It
    How to Solve It by George Pólya is considered the quintessential guide to mathematical problem-solving, written by one of the most celebrated teachers of the twentieth century. At its core, the book offers a pragmatic yet profound approach to tackling mathematical problems, making it an indispensable resource for students, educators, and anyone fascinated by the subject. The essence of How...
    By George Polya
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    Silent Spring
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Science & Nature

Welcome to our Science & Nature section, where curiosity meets discovery. Whether you're fascinated by the mysteries of the universe, the intricacies of the human body, or the beauty of the natural world, this collection offers a wide range of books to inspire and inform.

Explore topics from astronomy, physics, and biology to climate science, ecology, and the environment. Discover groundbreaking research, compelling narratives, and accessible guides that make complex subjects understandable and exciting. Learn from leading scientists, naturalists, and thinkers who bring their expertise and passion to every page.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge, stay updated on the latest scientific developments, or simply marvel at the wonders of the natural world, our Science & Nature books offer something for every curious mind. Start your exploration today and uncover the secrets of life, the Earth, and the cosmos.