In a beautiful and unique combination of art and science, this stunningly detailed book examines how the rules of science govern the the world around us, from the rooms in our houses to the planet, the solar system and the universe itself.
I really wish I'd had this book when I was studying science at school...
Access to vast quantities of data and algorithms to automatically sift through it, combine it and use it to make decisions is transforming our world. It can be very powerful or very dangerous - Big Data explains why.
Throughout Big Data’s highly enjoyable pages, the spread and range of material is highly impressive…
Cuts through the vested interests and confusing contradictory statements that litter the media and the internet, to give a clear picture of what science is telling us right now about changing our lives for the better.
At last - the straight facts on everything - subject by subject - that affects our lives today, written in a clear and accessible style. Brilliant!
We'd all love to have 'psi' abilities like telepathy, telekinesis, and remote viewing. But is there any solid evidence to back up these talents, or are they nothing more than fantasy?
Clegg accomplishes the impressive feat of persuading readers that ESP might exist, while delivering a delightfully astute examination of the current evidence
Take a look in the mirror. This book uses your body to explore all of science - not just biology, but everything from quantum theory to relativity.
The human body is amazingly complex and makes a great way to study the universe.
An Alice in Wonderland trip through science. But where Alice encounters absurdity, on our trip through the looking glass, we discover and enjoy the wonders of science.
Packed full of amazing insights from physics, chemistry, engineering and more, Inflight Science is a voyage of scientific discovery perfect for any journey - even if it's just in your armchair.
TIMES BOOK OF THE WEEK
With this book in hand, we have all we need to set off on our next flight with our eyes open to the sheer wonder of what is involved.
This book explores the reality of the dangers that science poses to the human race, from the classic fear of nuclear destruction to the danger of annihilation by grey goo.
Combining the science behind those threats with an understanding of the real people responsible, and an assessment of the likelihood of the end of the world, this isn't a disaster movie… it's Armageddon Science.
Easy to read and hard to set aside, Clegg's new book is a balanced assessment of our chances to survive as a species.
Looking after the environment should be a no-brainer. No one wants to destroy the world. Yet at every turn we fail to take the essential steps to prevent the destruction of the human race - or we are deceived, often by ourselves.
Opens up the reality beneath the layers of confusion and manipulation to expose what is truly green and what is simply greenwash.
WINNER: IVCA CLARION AWARD
A cracking read for anyone who cares about both their environmental footprint and their sanity in a world being flooded with greenwash and gobbledegook.
In biological terms human beings haven't evolved in 100,000 years but thanks to our amazing brains, we are able to upgrade ourselves to add capabilities that have taken other creatures millions of years to evolve.
From simple mechanical aids to the latest electronic and biological modifications, we see how human beings have been and will be modified.
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SELECTION
Clegg's latest will engage scientists and lay readers with a through, level-headed, reader-friendly treatment of controversial and complex material.
A must-have guide to overcoming extreme weather, power cuts, food shortages, and other climate change disasters.
It's a practical tool to help with the real problems climate change can throw at us… and a stimulation to think about what we could face and whether we need to take action to prevent it.
Any doubts of the reality of climate change have now been crushed.
This straight-talking book from an experienced science writer and communicator looks at how to make the most of science and give primary school children a good grounding in the topic.
It shows how to turn a difficult subject into a fun one, an encourages teachers to make the most of the available resources that can make science enjoyable for both the children and the teacher.
Science is rightly a fundamental part of the primary school education, but that doesn't make it easy to teach.
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