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Brian Clegg is a popular science writer whose Dice World and A Brief History of Infinity were both longlisted for the Royal Society Prize for Science Books. He has written for publications including……続きを見る

地球の裏側とも瞬時のやりとりを可能にする電磁波から、私たちの足をしっかり地面に吸い付けている重力まで、日常は様々な物理現象で溢れている。ーー日頃意識されることはなくても知っておきたい重力、光、エネル……続きを見る

（本書為新版書，前版書名為**ーー****《反直覺的賽局思維：贏得商業拍賣、博彩遊戲到大國核戰略的勝率分析》）** ── 從商業拍賣、博彩遊戲到大國核戰略的最優解分析 ── ★解決利益衝突，面對生存危機，一輩子值得……続きを見る

Physics: A Crash Course is the quickest way to get up to speed with the most fundamental of the sciences. Physics tells us how the universe works – it’s behind most of our exciting technology, from ……続きを見る

Quantum Theory: A Crash Course teaches you everything you need to know about this complex science, breaking it down into 52 digestible topics. Part of the Crash Course series, the book is divided in……続きを見る

Do you know your fission from your fusion? You will have heard of Einstein’s theory of relativity and his synonymous equation E=mc2, but do you really understand what they mean? With renewable energy……続きを見る

It’s a sad truth that math has the reputation of being “difficult.” Part of the problem is that many of us simply don’t speak the language. To a mathematician, an equation is a compact, efficient wa……続きを見る

Análisis de diez sistemas secuenciados que forman la estructura del mundo y proporcionan una visión única de su funcionamiento básico. Desde diagramas que muestran las relaciones entre el espacio y……続きを見る

An exploration of the terrifying threats to our world that fill today's headlines: from global warming epidemic to the threat of nuclear weapons and the risk posed by the leading edge devices like t……続きを見る

The universe was supposed to be all there was - the whole of existence. For centuries the size of the universe and whether or not it is finite, fascinated scientists and philosophers. But however bi……続きを見る

'Clear and compact ... It's hard to fault as a brief, easily digestible introduction to some of the biggest questions in the Universe' Giles Sparrow, BBC Four's The Sky at Night , Best astronomy a……続きを見る

The stone age, the iron age, the steam and electrical ages all saw the reach of humankind transformed by new technology. Now we are living in the quantum age, a revolution in everyday life led by ou……続きを見る

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2014 WINTON ROYAL SOCIETY PRIZE FOR SCIENCE BOOKS As troubling as we pattern-seeking humans may find it, modern science has repeatedly shown us that randomness is the underlying h……続きを見る

"A fascinating read" that explores theories for the origin of the universe from throughout history ( New Scientist). Los Angeles Times Summer Reading Pick "Clegg follows the footsteps of Carl Sagan'……続きを見る

An exciting book about real-life technology derived from science fiction and its impact on the world. Science fiction is a vital part of popular culture, influencing the way we all look at the world……続きを見る

"An enjoyable romp across space and time." ーJohn Gribbin, author of In Search of Schrödinger's Cat Human beings are natural explorers and nowhere is this frontier spirit stronger than in the Unite……続きを見る

Scientific American's daily Sixty-Second Science podcast was such an unexpected success, with millions of downloads, that a spin-off site was created around the concept of bite-sized science. This n……続きを見る

Brainjacking explores the psychology of storytelling - the ability that makes us human. To discover how science intersects with our desires and decisions, the book pulls together three ways that we ……続きを見る

This look at time travel technology gives "a solid overview of some of the quirkier corners of physics, with an entertaining connection to pop culture" ( Kirkus Reviews). In How to Build a Time Mach……続きを見る

A history of gravity, and a study of its importance and relevance to our lives, as well as its influence on other areas of science. Physicists will tell you that four forces control the universe. Of……続きを見る

Extra Sensory is a pop-science look at the untapped abilities of human beings, from ESP to Telekenesis and other real life sciences that are currently being studied today, from physicist Brian Clegg……続きを見る

"A lighthearted yet far-reaching look at the history of numbers and how we use them." ー Publishers Weekly Have you ever wondered what humans did before numbers existed? How they organized their liv……続きを見る

"A marvelously clear and engaging account of . . . the deepest mysteries of the quantum world and [converting] them into a useful technology." ーGregory Chaitin, author of Meta Math! The Quest for O……続きを見る

Everyone has an interest in the weather, whether it's to check the prospects for a day out or to know when best to harvest a crop. The Earth's weather systems also provide some of the most dramatic ……続きを見る

An exploration of the transformative ways in which nature has inspired the technological advancement of humankind. Biomimetics literally means emulating biology - and in a broader sense the term cov……続きを見る

'Strap in and enjoy the ride!' JOHN GRIBBIN 'A window seat on a flight to our galaxy's sites of outstanding beauty' MARCUS CHOWN, AUTHOR OF THE ONE THING YOU NEED TO KNOW 'A refreshing new look at ……続きを見る

Why did Uuq become Fl? Why is the sky blue? Why is the sky black? What is spaghettification? There's a problem with the typical quiz. It always features far too much sport, 1980s pop and celebrity g……続きを見る

Infinity is a profoundly counter-intuitive and brain-twisting subject that has inspired some great thinkers – and provoked and shocked others. The ancient Greeks were so horrified by the implication……続きを見る

The breakthroughs that have had the most transformative practical impacts, from thermodynamics to the Internet. Physics informs our understanding of how the world works – but more than that, key bre……続きを見る

The ultimate non-technical guide to the fast-developing world of quantum computing Computer technology has improved exponentially over the last 50 years. But the headroom for bigger and better elect……続きを見る