Rooted in ancient astronomy, trigonometry is mathematics\' powerful toolkit for scientific measurement. It has been at the…

Luciano Floridi unpacks this fundamental concept - what information is, how it is measured, its value and meaning - cutting…

\nUnlocking the secrets of the Universe involves the critical application of the laws of physics to the observations. This…

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In simple language, without mathematics, this book explains the strange and exciting ideas that make the subatomic world so…

This book aims to explain, in clear non-technical language,what it is that mathematicians do, and how that differs from and…

Without the Sun, our planet - and life on it - would not exist. As our nearest star, the Sun is also important for…

Physics encompasses all levels of nature from the subatomic to the cosmic, and underlies much of the technology around us.…

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\nFollowing the discovery of the Higgs boson, Frank Close has produced this major revision to his classic and compelling…

Structured to match accompanying Student Book and the exam specification, the Workbook supports students' revision by…

Geophysics is the physics of the Earth. It encompasses seismology, volcanism, plate tectonics, gravitational anomalies, and…

\nFluid mechanics is an important branch of physics concerned with the way in which fluids, such as liquids and gases,…

I have never read a better introduction to this vast, fascinating, and vital subject. It really is like seeing the world in…

This Very Short Introduction discusses the nature of planets and gas giants, and their rings and moons. It also looks beyond…

Symmetry is an immensely important concept in mathematics and throughout the sciences. In this Very Short Introduction, Ian…

Ecology is the science of how organisms interact with each other and with their environment to form communities and…

\nRichard Earl describes the nascent evolution of mathematical analysis, its development as a subject in its own right, and…

In this Very Short Introduction, Jacqueline Stedall explores the rich historical and cultural diversity of mathematical…

Solid, liquid, and gas are not the only states of matter. Others include liquid crystal, magnet, glass, and superconductor.…

What is that strange and mysterious force that pulls one magnet towards another, yet seems to operate through empty space?…

Networks are involved in many aspects of everyday life, from food webs in ecology and the spread of pandemics to social…

Stars are a constant source of fascination. In this Very Short Introduction Andrew King introduces us to the science of…

This book is a simple, non-technical introduction to cosmology, explaining what it is and what cosmologists do. Peter Coles…

Around 71% of the Earth's surface is covered in water. In this Very Short Introduction John Finney explores the science of…

Number theory is the branch of mathematics primarily concerned with the counting numbers, especially primes. It dates back…

Easy to read and engaging. Frost Magazine…

Now a vital part of modern economies, the rapid growth of the finance industry in recent decades is largely due to the…

\nThis book provides a fresh modern introduction to geometry, an ancient branch of mathematics with important applications.…

This book introduces the life and work of one of the most creative physicists of the 20th century. Niels Bohr, the pioneer…

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In this Very Short Introduction Peter M. Higgins presents an overview of the number types featured in modern science and…

Statistics has evolved into an exciting discipline which uses deep theory and powerful software to shed light on the world…

From the contours of coastlines to the outlines of clouds, fractal shapes can be found regularly in nature. This Very Short…

Diaspora: A Very Short Introduction examines the origins of diaspora as a concept, its changing meanings over time, its…

From sound waves to gravitational waves, and from waves of light to crashing rollers on the ocean, Mike Goldsmith explores…

In this Very Short Introduction, John Holland presents an introduction to the science of complexity. Using examples from…

Energy supply is foundational to modern society, but damaging to the environment. This book takes a \'systems view\', from…

This book explores the mathematical field of topology, giving a sense of the visual elements of the field, as well as the…

Astrobiologists study the origin and evolution of life on Earth and the possibility of life beyond Earth; a question that…

The tide is important to Earth\'s climate, the biological productivity of our seas, and our hunt for renewable energy…

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Discusses the history, science, applications, and relevant current issues of quantum physics in an accessible way for the…

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The rise of China is the single most important economic and geopolitical development, and this book provides a concise,…

In this addition to the What Everyone Needs to Know (R) series, ecologist and conservationist Mark Plotkin offers an…

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The Arctic: What Everyone Needs to Know is an essential primer for those seeking information about one of the most important…

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This book provides six mock papers for the new 2017 Edexcel A Level (first exams in 2019). With rubric at the front, and…