Science & Fiction
21 Lessons for the 21st Century – Yuval Noah Harari (Paperback)
- Publisher : Vintage (22 August 2019)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 432 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1784708283
- ISBN-13 : 978-1784708283
- Item Weight : 372 g
- Dimensions : 12.9 x 3.1 x 19.8 cm
- Country of Origin : United Kingdom
- Generic Name : Book
- Condition : New
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In twenty-one bite-sized lessons, Yuval Noah Harari explores what it means to be human in an age of bewilderment.
'21 Lessons is, simply put, a crucial book' Adam Kay
How can we protect ourselves from nuclear war, ecological cataclysms and technological disruptions? What can we do about the epidemic of fake news or the threat of terrorism? What should we teach our children?
Yuval Noah Harari takes us on a thrilling journey through today's most urgent issues. The golden thread running through his exhilarating new book is the challenge of maintaining our collective and individual focus in the face of constant and disorienting change.
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A Brief History Of Time by Stephen Hawking (Paperback)
- Publisher : Bantam; Latest Edition (1 April 1995)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 240 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0553175211
- ISBN-13 : 978-0553175219
- Item Weight : 200 g
- Dimensions : 12.7 x 1.5 x 19.8 cm
- Condition : New
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Was there a beginning of time?
Could time run backwards?
Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries?
These are just some of the questions considered in an internationally acclaimed masterpiece which begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein, before delving into the secrets which still lie at the heart of space and time.
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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry – Neil Degrasse (Paperback)
- ASIN : 0393609391
- Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company; 1st edition (2 June 2017)
- Language : English
- ISBN-10 : 9780393609394
- ISBN-13 : 978-0393609394
- Item Weight : 259 g
- Dimensions : 18.54 x 12.19 x 2.29 cm
- Country of Origin : USA
- Condition : New
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Over a year on the New York Times bestseller list and more than a million copies sold.
The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist.
What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There’s no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson.
But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with sparkling wit, in tasty chapters consumable anytime and anywhere in your busy day.
While you wait for your morning coffee to brew, for the bus, the train, or a plane to arrive, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry will reveal just what you need to be fluent and ready for the next cosmic headlines: from the Big Bang to black holes, from quarks to quantum mechanics, and from the search for planets to the search for life in the universe.
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How to Avoid a Climate Disaster – Bill Gates (Paperback)
- How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need - Bill Gates (Paperback)
- Publisher : Allen Lane; 1st edition (16 February 2021); Allen Lane
- Language : English
- Paperback : 272 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0241448301
- ISBN-13 : 978-0241448304
- Item Weight: 14.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 16.2 x 2.7 x 24 cm
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Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science, and finance, he has focused on what must be done in order to stop the planet's slide to certain environmental disaster. In this book, he not only explains why we need to work toward net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases, but also details what we need to do to achieve this profoundly important goal.
He gives us a clear-eyed description of the challenges we face. Drawing on his understanding of innovation and what it takes to get new ideas into the market, he describes the areas in which technology is already helping to reduce emissions, where and how the current technology can be made to function more effectively, where breakthrough technologies are needed, and who is working on these essential innovations. Finally, he lays out a concrete, practical plan for achieving the goal of zero emissions—suggesting not only policies that governments should adopt, but what we as individuals can do to keep our government, our employers, and ourselves accountable in this crucial enterprise.
As Bill Gates makes clear, achieving zero emissions will not be simple or easy to do, but if we follow the plan he sets out here, it is a goal firmly within our reach.
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The Testaments – Margaret Atwood (Paperback)
- Publisher : Vintage (20 October 2020); Penguin Random House
- Language : English
- Paperback : 448 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1784708216
- ISBN-13 : 978-1784708214
- Item Weight : 386 g
- Dimensions : 12.8 x 3 x 19.8 cm
- Importer : Penguin Random House
- Packer : Penguin Random House
- Generic Name : Books
- Condition : New
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In this electrifying sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, Margaret Atwood answers the question that has tantalised readers for decades: What happened to Offred?
'The Testaments is Atwood at her best . . . To read this book is to feel the world turning' Anne Enright
The Republic of Gilead is beginning to rot from within. At this crucial moment, two girls with radically different experiences of the regime come face to face with the legendary, ruthless Aunt Lydia. But how far will each go for what she believes?
Now with additional material: book club discussion points and an interview with Margaret Atwood about the real-life events that inspired The Testaments and The Handmaid's Tale.
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