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Polarised Light in Science and Nature

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:20:10 +0000

This book describes a number of simple methods for showing that light is polarised and determining the direction of vibration. It is based on a demonstration lecture, called 'Polar Explorations in Light' developed for young audiences, at the Royal Institution of Great Britain.

Price: $280.00

Plant Tissue Culture Concepts and Laboratory Exercises

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:19:12 +0000

Alternating between topic discussions and hands-on laboratory experiments that range from the in vitro flowering of roses to tissue culture of ferns, this book addresses principles and methods in plant tissue culture research. It covers things from the history of plant tissue culture and basic met..

Price: $265.00

Monks, Manuscripts and Sundials (The Navicula in Medieval England)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:50:59 +0000

The navicula sundial, because of its rarity and attractive form, has interested curators and historians alike: Derek J. de Solla Price described it as “one of the most ingenious and sophisticated mathematical artefacts of the Middle Ages”. Although apparently a specifically English instrument, the..

Price: $183.00

Bridging the Gap From Surface Science to Heterogeneous Catalysis (Faraday Discussion 267)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:23:08 +0000

There is currently a great interest in finding new ways to control chemical reactions at catalytic surfaces. A key part of controlling the chemistry at these surfaces is understanding the dynamic nature of catalyst surfaces and local environments in the reaction medium. Both in operandoPrice: $235.00

You Have 16 Hours (Six Months in the Life of a Detector Physicist)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:17:05 +0000

CERN’s Large Hadron Collider - accessible to the general public: how does it work, why is it so difficult, and how do they manage to make it work anyway?
Price: $280.00

Development of Scientific Research Projects (Lifecycle Approach)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:21:34 +0000

Offers high school and college students and their instructors a textbook that provides guidance on practical issues, including how to identify potential projects, develop a project, how to design experiments, collect and document data, analyze data, and how to prepare reports, posters and oral ..
Price: $140.99

Experimental Research (Brief Essays on Timeless Concepts)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:04:39 +0000

Experimental Research: Brief Essays on Timeless Concepts offers a unique exploration of the experimental process that transcends disciplinary boundaries and technological trends. Through a series of concise, thought-provoking essays, the book distills enduring principles of scientific inquiry.<..
Price: $233.99

Neuroscience Discoveries

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:46:49 +0000

A first-person account of neuroscience discoveries, including their relevance to AI and to the development of better treatments for brain and mental disorders.

Neuroscientist Edmund Rolls’ research interests include computational neuroscience, emotion, memory, vision, decision-making..
Price: $125.00

The Fireflies Book (How and Why They Glow, Observation Tips, and How to Help Them)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:58:26 +0000

Discover the fascinating science, surprising behaviors, and summertime magic of fireflies—and learn how you can help these beloved insects thrive.

Few sights feel more magical than fireflies flickering across a warm summer evening. Behind those familiar flashes lies an extraordina..
Price: $12.95

Lost in Curiosity (Field Notes from Scientists' Adventures into the Unknown)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:43:31 +0000

The real story of science isn't a triumphant breakthrough. It's messy, mysterious, and deeply human.
In Lost in Curiosity, award-winning journalist Roberta Kwok pulls back the curtain on what scientific discovery actually looks like… Not a Eureka moment, but a fr..
Price: $19.99