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The New Way Is there a better way of doing physics that retains the best of current physics while going far beyond it? Physics is currently based on the claim – and claim it most certainly is – that……続きを見る

Ontological mathematics is the rational and logical explanation of everything. Where did it come from? If you wish to develop a profound understanding of ontological mathematics, the science that wi……続きを見る

The term "Enlightenment" still carries its tie to a grand philosophical tradition that in Britain moves through Bacon, Locke, and Hume. But the literature and philosophy of the Enlightenment was ful……続きを見る

Philosopher Ned Block argues in this book that there is a "joint in nature" between perception and cognition and that by exploring the nature of that joint, one can solve mysteries of the mind. The ……続きを見る

**In A Brief History of Black Holes, award-winning University of Oxford researcher Dr Becky Smethurst charts five hundred years of scientific breakthroughs in astronomy and astrophysics. 'A jaunt th……続きを見る

In A History of Science in Society, Ede and Cormack trace the history of the changing place of science in society and explore the link between the pursuit of knowledge and the desire to make that kn……続きを見る

2010 Outstanding Academic Title, Choice Magazine Charles Darwin and his revolutionary ideas inspired pundits the world over to put pen to paper. In this unique dictionary of quotations, Darwin schol……続きを見る

From man's first exploration of natural materials and their transformations to today's materials science, chemistry has always been the central discipline that underpins both the physical and biolog……続きを見る

In "The Warfare of Science," Andrew Dickson White embarks on a meticulous exploration of the historic conflict between scientific inquiry and religious doctrine. Written during the late 19th century……続きを見る

In the Anthropocene our actions are coming home to roost. Global warming, species extinctions, and environmental disasters are the dark side of our mastery of nature. In Acting with the World, Andre……続きを見る

Ayant su attirer dans le champ de l’empiriquement observable des phénomènes relevant du jugement subjectif et donner l’allure d’une science à une croyance populaire, la physiognomonie a connu le suc……続きを見る

‘Fascinating … so enlightening that suddenly maths doesn’t seem so fearsome as it once did’ SIMON WINCHESTER From Aristotle to Ada Lovelace: a brief history of the mathematical ideas that have forev……続きを見る

Paul Lockhart’s Mathematician’s Lament outlined how we introduce math to students in the wrong way. Measurement explains how math should be done. With plain English and pictures, Lockhart makes comp……続きを見る

Artificial Intelligence has already pervaded our lives in so many subtle ways, but how will humans react to the creation of a completely sentient super computer: a hyper-intelligent brain without a ……続きを見る

Over the past two decades, natural thingsーespecially those collected, exchanged, studied, and displayed in museums, such as animals, plants, minerals, and rocksーhave emerged as fascinating protago……続きを見る

Making Sense of the Future integrates the latest thinking in Future Studies with the author’s expertise in world history, economics, interdisciplinary studies, knowledge organization, and political ……続きを見る

This book analyses the impact computerization has had on contemporary science and explains the origins, technical nature and epistemological consequences of the current decisive interplay between te……続きを見る

"A thorough, illuminating exploration of the most consequential controversy raging in modern science." --New York Times Book Review An Editor's Choice, New York Times Book Review Longlisted for PEN/……続きを見る

From man's first exploration of natural materials and their transformations to today's materials science, chemistry has always been the central discipline that underpins both the physical and biolog……続きを見る

"In times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "The God Factory" by Mike Hockney is the first of three books setting out the basis of Illumination, th……続きを見る

This truly philosophical book takes us back to fundamentals - the sheer experience of proof, and the enigmatic relation of mathematics to nature. It asks unexpected questions, such as 'what makes ma……続きを見る

Insurance Economics brings together the economic analysis of decision making under risk, risk management and demand for insurance among individuals and corporations, objectives pursued and managemen……続きを見る

In the vast tapestry of human history, few structures capture our imagination as powerfully as the pyramids. From the arid sands of Egypt to the dense jungles of the Americas, these monumental edifi……続きを見る

The International Bestseller A Waterstones Best Popular Science Book 2025 'Ambitious . . . pleasingly full of cutting-edge topics' – New Scientist Quantum physics is the cornerstone of our world. Ye……続きを見る

LONGLISTED FOR THE MARK & EVETTE MORAN NIB LITERARY AWARDLONGLISTED FOR THE WALKLEY BOOK AWARD‘Donating our bodies for dissection to assist in teaching the next generation of doctors gives a worthwh……続きを見る

How an audacious environmental engineering plan fanned white settlers’ visions for South Africa, stoked mistrust in scientific experts, and gave rise to the Apartheid state. In 1918, South Africa’s ……続きを見る

From the beginning of the space age, scientists and engineers have worked on systems to help humans survive for the astounding 28,500 days (78 years) needed to reach another planet. They’ve imagined……続きを見る

Much like the Information Age of the twenty-first century, the Industrial Age was a period of great social changes brought about by rapid industrialization and urbanization, speed of travel, and glo……続きを見る

A landmark history of early radio in Germany and the quest for broadcast fidelity When we turn on a radio or stream a playlist, we can usually recognize the instrument we hear, whether it’s a cello,……続きを見る

For as long as humanity has ventured on the seas, naval warfare has been an integral part of their activities and the focal point for many histories and ideas of heritage. This book presents a rarel……続きを見る