Science

The human body is a marvel - but what happens when it comes under attack? A fascinating guide to why we get sick and how we get better.

The human body is a marvel - but what happens when it comes under attack? A fascinating guide to why we get sick and how we get better.

The great genius of modern physics explains why quantum theory makes perfect sense

The bestselling expose of the bad science behind conventional weight loss advice, arguing for low-carb high-fat diets.

The bestselling expose of the bad science behind conventional weight loss advice, arguing for low-carb high-fat diets.

A guide to the 99% of the Universe our eyes can't see from a dazzling new voice in popular science

Without quantum physics, your breakfast - and so many other things we take for granted - wouldn't be possible... international bestselling author and physicist Chad Orzel shows us why

A wide-ranging tour of the field, from its beginnings in nuclear physics to the discovery of quarks to present-day research into string theory, the mystery of antimatter, and the search for the elusive God particle.

The follow-up to the highly successful Weird Maths takes us deeper into the wonderful weirdness of mathematics

The startlingly young genius and his professor delve into the rich and strange world of mathematics

A guide to the state of consciousness studies. It presents the history of the philosophical relation between mind and matter, and covers the scientific attempts to explain consciousness in terms of neural mechanisms, cerebral computation and quantum mechanics. It also introduces readers to zombies, ghosts in machines and Schrodinger's cat.

A former NASA scientist makes the cosmic common knowledge

This groundbreaking book demonstrates that between the results of the 1976 Viking I lander and the latest scientific discoveries - from fertile Martian soil to microbe-ridden meteorites - there is a powerful case for life on the Red Planet and beyond.

An informal guide to the evolution of mathematical language and its profound influence on our lives

A witty and informative guide to the fundamental laws which govern the universe that's so simple that even a dog can understand!

The instant New York Times bestseller that went on to inspire Professor Brian Cox

Quantum theory confronts us with bizarre paradoxes which contradict the logic of classical physics. This book takes us on a step-by-step tour with the key figures, including Planck, Einstein, Bohr, Heisenberg and Schrodinger.

A guide to the 99% of the Universe our eyes can't see from a dazzling new voice in popular science

The definitive, behind-the-scenes account of the greatest science story of our time - a Best Science Book of the Year for the Guardian, Financial Times, and New Scientist

An illustrated edition of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jared Diamond's groundbreaking book, adapted for a new generation of readers