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The Living End - The New Sciences Of Death, Ageing And Immortality

de G. Brown

32,43€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 The decline of infections, starvation, warfare, heart attack and stroke has allowed people to reach extreme old age but ushered in disability, dementia and degenerative disease, with profound consequences for the self and society. Dr Guy Brown explores these vital issues at various levels, from the cell, to the whole body, to society.
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Lonesome George - The Life And Loves Of A Conservation Icon

de Na Na

43,71€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 Lonesome George is on the stamps of the Galapagos Islands. He is a 5ft long, 200lb tortoise aged between 60 and 200. In 1971, he was discovered on the island of Pinta. This work details the efforts of conservationists to preserve the Galapagos' unique biodiversity and illustrates how their experiences and discoveries are echoed the world over.
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Light Years - An Exploration Of Mankind''S Enduring Fascination With Light

de Brian Clegg

30,46€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 The fully updated 2nd edition of this critically acclaimed book covers the exciting developments in light science of the past five years. Light Years is an engaging survey of everything we know of the universe's most enigmatic phenomenon and the remarkable people who have been captivated by it.
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Space On Earth - Saving Our World By Seeking Others

de C. Cockell

59,61€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 Sir Arthur Clarke Award Winner Many environmentalists think going into space detracts from solving problems on Earth. Most space explorers feel environmentalism hampers their exploration of space. Leading astro-biologist Prof. Cockell argues that environmentalism and space exploration have one and the same objective, to ensure humanity has a home.
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Viruses Vs. Superbugs - A Solution To The Antibiotics Crisis?

de T. Hausler

46,36€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 Each year thousands of people die from bacteria resistant to antibiotics. Alternative drugs are urgently needed. A surprising ray of hope from the past are viruses that kill bacteria, but not us. Award-winning science journalist Thomas HÃ¤usler investigates how these long-forgotten cures may help sick people today.
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10 Questions Science Can'T Answer (Yet) - A Guide To Science''S Greatest Mysteries

de M. Hanlon

59,61€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 Considering questions such as 'Where did language come from?' and 'Do animals know they exist?', Michael Hanlon explores possible theories and dispatches a few of the less likely ones in his quest to fill the gaping holes that science is littered with.
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Revolution In Science - How Galileo And Darwin Changed Our World

de M. Brake

59,61€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 This is the compelling story of the two biggest events in the evolution of ideas: the revolutions of Galileo and Darwin. Mark Brake captures the adventure and excitement of these two scientists in this is a timely examination of the ways in which faith and science clash, and how the battle for 'truth' is a perennial one.
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Born-Einstein Letters, 1916-1955 - Friendship, Politics And Physics In Uncertain Times

de A. Einstein e M. Born

71,64€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 A classic collection of correspondence between two Nobel Prize winners, The Born-Einstein Letters , is also highly topical: scientists continue to struggle with quantum physics, their role in wartime and the public's misunderstanding.
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International English For Call Centres

de Barry Tomalin e Suhashini Thomas

68,75€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 Written in a lively and personal style, Internation English for Call Centres uses examples from real-life situations to illustrate the communication problems experienced by UK customers and overseas call centre staff. The authors offer solutions, detailed advice and resources to improve English language skills and knowledge of life in the UK.
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10 Questions Science Can'T Answer (Yet) - A Guide To Science'S Greatest Mysteries

de M. Hanlon

60,82€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 Considering questions such as 'Where did language come from?' and 'Do animals know they exist?', Michael Hanlon explores possible theories and dispatches a few of the less likely ones in his quest to fill the gaping holes that science is littered with.
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Revolution In Science - How Galileo And Darwin Changed Our World

de M. Brake

60,82€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

portes grátis

 This is the compelling story of the two biggest events in the evolution of ideas: the revolutions of Galileo and Darwin. Mark Brake captures the adventure and excitement of these two scientists in this is a timely examination of the ways in which faith and science clash, and how the battle for 'truth' is a perennial one.
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Viruses Vs. Superbugs - A Solution To The Antibiotics Crisis?

de T. Hausler

60,82€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

portes grátis

 Each year thousands of people die from bacteria resistant to antibiotics. Alternative drugs are urgently needed. A surprising ray of hope from the past are viruses that kill bacteria, but not us. Award-winning science journalist Thomas HÃ¤usler investigates how these long-forgotten cures may help sick people today.
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Born-Einstein Letters, 1916-1955 - Friendship, Politics And Physics In Uncertain Times

de A. Einstein e M. Born

100,72€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 A classic collection of correspondence between two Nobel Prize winners, The Born-Einstein Letters , is also highly topical: scientists continue to struggle with quantum physics, their role in wartime and the public's misunderstanding.
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Broken Genius - The Rise And Fall Of William Shockley, Creator Of The Electronic Age

de J. Shurkin

95,31€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 This is the first biography of William Shockley, founding father of Silicon Valley - one of the most significant and reviled scientists of the 20th century. Drawing upon unique access to the private Shockley archives, veteran technology historian and journalist Joel Shurkin gives an unflinching account of how such promise ended in such ignominy.
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Venomous Earth - How Arsenic Caused The World'S Worst Mass Poisoning

de A. Meharg

60,82€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 Venomous Earth is the story of the worst chemical disaster in history. It starts in Ancient Greece, touches down in today's North America and takes in William Morris, alchemy, farming, medicine, mining and a cosmetic that killed two popes.
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Middle World - The Restless Heart Of Matter And Life

de M. Haw

40,55€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 Between the microscopic world of quarks and atoms, and the macroscopic (observable) one of pebbles and planets, there is another world, strangely neglected by science. It is inhabited by things like pollen, DNA and viruses. Physicist Mark Haw tells the story of how scientists finally saw the restless middle world, having ignored it for so long.
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Print Is Dead - Books In Our Digital Age

de J. Gomez

31,08€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 For over 1500 years books have weathered numerous cultural changes remarkably unaltered. Through wars, radio, TV, computer games and fluctuating literacy rates, the book has, somewhat bizarrely, remained the more robust and culturally relevant way to communicate ideas. Now, for the first time since the Middle Ages, all that is about to change.
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Science And Controversy - A Biography Of Sir Norman Lockyer, Founder Editor Of Nature

de A. Meadows

50,02€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 Sir Norman Lockyer left Nature , the world's leading scientific journal, as his lasting memorial. But his life, and controversial theories, are an important part of science history. His ideas were at the forefront of public debate, and ranged from brilliant to perverse. This entertaining book is a fascinating insight into his eventful life
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Print Is Dead - Books In Our Digital Age

de J. Gomez

44,60€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

portes grátis

 For over 1500 years books have weathered numerous cultural changes remarkably unaltered. Through wars, radio, TV, computer games and fluctuating literacy rates, the book has, somewhat bizarrely, remained the more robust and culturally relevant way to communicate ideas. Now, for the first time since the Middle Ages, all that is about to change.
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Bones, Rocks And Stars - The Science Of When Things Happened

de C. Turney

44,61€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 What is the Turin Shroud? When were the Pyramids built? Why did the dinosaurs die out? How did the Earth take shape? With questions like these, says Chris Turney, time is of the essence. And understanding how we pinpoint the past, he cautions, is crucial to putting the present in perspective and planning for the future.
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Broken Genius - The Rise And Fall Of William Shockley, Creator Of The Electronic Age

de J. Shurkin

67,58€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

portes grátis

 This is the first biography of William Shockley, founding father of Silicon Valley - one of the most significant and reviled scientists of the 20th century. Drawing upon unique access to the private Shockley archives, veteran technology historian and journalist Joel Shurkin gives an unflinching account of how such promise ended in such ignominy.
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Viruses Vs. Superbugs - A Solution To The Antibiotics Crisis?

de T. Hausler

47,30€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

portes grátis

 Each year thousands of people die from bacteria resistant to antibiotics. Alternative drugs are urgently needed. A surprising ray of hope from the past are viruses that kill bacteria, but not us. Award-winning science journalist Thomas HÃ¤usler investigates how these long-forgotten cures may help sick people today.
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Light Years - An Exploration Of Mankind'S Enduring Fascination With Light

de Brian Clegg

31,08€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

portes grátis

 The fully updated 2nd edition of this critically acclaimed book covers the exciting developments in light science of the past five years. Light Years is an engaging survey of everything we know of the universe's most enigmatic phenomenon and the remarkable people who have been captivated by it.
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Sex, Drugs And Dna - Science'S Taboos Confronted

de M. Stebbins

33,79€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 Now available in paperback following huge critical acclaim. In a frank, edgy and entertaining style that pulls no punches, Michael Stebbins says what most scientists and politicians are afraid to about what research can and, perhaps more importantly, cannot deliver. He debunks the myths surrounding some of the most controversial topics in science.
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