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

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The description of Nature in physics currently falls into two parts: the microscopic and the macroscopic. The microscopic…

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

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

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?…

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Geoff Cottrell explores matter, from its familiar forms as solids, liquids, and gases to plasmas, exotic forms of quantum…

In this Very Short Introduction, Christopher Hall shows how material science combines physics, chemistry, and biology with…

Gravity is the most immediately familiar of the four fundamental forces of nature, and its effects dominate many of the…

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

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

By turns irreverent, erudite and funny, Decoding Reality is - by the standard of books that require their readers to know…

This generous selection from Galileo's writings contains all the essential texts. Newly translated by Mark Davie and William…

The marvellous complexity of the Universe emerges from several deep laws and a handful of fundamental constants that fix its…

The maths needed to succeed in A Level Science is harder now than ever before. Suitable for all awarding bodies, this…

\nThe greatest challenge for physics is to combine its two most successful theories: general relativity and quantum…

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Now with over 4,000 entries, 125 of which are new, the eighth edition of this popular dictionary has been fully updated to…

A study of the anthropic cosmological principle, with reference to various scientific disciplines. The work also includes…

\nDrawing on the latest research, Simone Marchi describes the vital role that collisions in space have played in the…

\nThis book offers a general introduction to the jet stream, and examines how it affects much of the weather across the…

Celestial Tapestry reveals many remarkable tales, including: the secret message in a masterpiece from the court of Henry…

Quantum mechanics allows accurate predictions of nature, yet it also uncovers surprises like teleportation and multiple…

The OCR A Level Physics A Revision Guide provides comprehensive, specification-matched content, packed with engaging…

\nThe Primacy of Doubt takes us on a unique journey through the science of uncertainty, covering a breathtaking range of…

Hugh Everett III's Many Worlds theory is now considered a hugely important breakthrough in the history of physics. This book…

\nThe book explores the surprising connections between the study of the universe on the largest scales, and the physics of…

The book describes and explains the Earth's magnetic field, its historical importance, and various ways in which…

The work is full of surprises, and some illuminating apercus. It makes one think about the subject in a new way - the…

\nAimed at first-year undergraduate student in physics and engineering, this textbook combines a rigorous theoretical…

\nTrichotillomania (TTM) is a complex disorder that is difficult to treat, and few effective therapeutic options exist. This…

Liberating Science: The Early Universe, Evolution and the Public Voice of Science is a presentation of science for the…

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This comprehensive Study Guide reinforces all the key concepts for the 2014 syllabus, ensuring students develop a clear…

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\nThis is a textbook for the standard undergraduate-level course in thermal physics. The book explores applications to…

The clarity and accessibility of this textbook are really excellent - it has proven absolutely invaluable to me when…

This modern introduction to thermal physics contains a step-by-step presentation of the key concepts. The text is copiously…

A treasury of contemporary material presented concisely and lucidly in a format that I can recommend for independent study…

Quantum optics: an introduction is a modern textbook written primarily for advanced undergraduate and masters level students…