101 Problems for the Armchair Scientist by Joel Levy

$22.99 NZD

Category: Funny/Quirky

Is running always faster than walking? If you froze your hand in liquid nitrogen and hit it with a hammer, would it shatter? Could you survive in a falling elevator by jumping as it hit the ground? Why can't a fly get out of the toilet? This fascinating foray into the world of science tackles some perp Is running always faster than walking? If you froze your hand in liquid nitrogen and hit it with a hammer, would it shatter? Could you survive in a falling elevator by jumping as it hit the ground? Why can't a fly get out of the toilet? This fascinating foray into the world of science tackles some perplexing problems that have baffled even the brainiest of scientists. It presents you with 101 imaginative scenarios--from everyday life to the human body, and from the natural world to outer space--and provides the scientific reasons or theories behind why they are possible. Including: -Why an ant can survive in a microwave  -Why some people sneeze when they see bright light -Why it takes longer for a ball to come down than go up ...Show more

A Bee in a Cathedral and 99 Other Scientific Analogies by Joel Levy

$29.99 NZD

Category: Popular Science | Reading Level: very good

Prepare to be amazed and educated! A Bee in a Cathedral explains basic scientific truths and principles using the power of analogy. Using classic comparisons (including 'bee in the cathedral' which dramatically conveys the size of the atomic nucleus in relation to the atom as a whole) you will learn: Ho Prepare to be amazed and educated! A Bee in a Cathedral explains basic scientific truths and principles using the power of analogy. Using classic comparisons (including 'bee in the cathedral' which dramatically conveys the size of the atomic nucleus in relation to the atom as a whole) you will learn: How whirlpools and hurricanes help us understand the formation of galaxies; How DNA chains act just like a zipper; How much blood is produced by a body each day. Written in a plain, entertaining style A Bee in a Cathedral will appeal to anyone with a thirst for knowledge and an appreciation for science. The aim of the book is to convey basic principles of science in new and exciting ways, describing the unbelievably massive, the inconceivably tiny, and the unfathomably complex in terms that we can all understand, and comparing them to everyday objects and experiences with which we are much more familiar. ...Show more

Bedside Book of Chemistry by Joel Levy

$29.99 NZD

Category: Popular Science

The Bedside Book of Chemistry is a fascinating, interactive guide to the history and uses of chemistry, with particular reference to the famous periodic table of elements. It contains clear and concise explanations of different chemical concepts, as well as profiles of key scientists and their discoveri The Bedside Book of Chemistry is a fascinating, interactive guide to the history and uses of chemistry, with particular reference to the famous periodic table of elements. It contains clear and concise explanations of different chemical concepts, as well as profiles of key scientists and their discoveries. A unique feature of the book is its simple, step-by-step exercises. Some of these have everyday applications, others are theoretical puzzles, but all are designed to challenge you and test your newly acquired knowledge. The perfect companion for beginners and experts alike, The Bedside Book of Chemistry does not assume prior knowledge of the subject. It conveys the basic elements of chemistry in a way that is clear and accessible, no matter your level of ability. ...Show more

Boost Your Brain by Joel Levy

$26.00 NZD

Category: Psychology

You can switch on your brain with puzzles, tips and teasers. You can improve your memory and recall, develop cognitive skills and increase your brain power with Boost Your Brain. Ever find it difficult to remember where you left your keys or parked the car? Boost your Brain is here to help with over 300 You can switch on your brain with puzzles, tips and teasers. You can improve your memory and recall, develop cognitive skills and increase your brain power with Boost Your Brain. Ever find it difficult to remember where you left your keys or parked the car? Boost your Brain is here to help with over 300 brain-boosting tips and exercises for a complete mental workout. You can enjoy entertaining puzzles and mental teasers that develop your brain power while you solve them. With fun memory games and mnemonics you can improve on everyday tasks, such as revision, maths, spatial awareness, vocabulary and remembering appointments, facts and Pins. You can develop your brain power and memory skills with tips and puzzles that improve your mental agility and show you how to remember key numbers and facts, so that you never forget a name at a dinner party or miss an anniversary again. You can track your development with the scoring system for each chapter and also see ways to improve. Boost Your Brain is ideal if you are seeking a fun way to develop your memory and keep your brain active. ...Show more

Conspiracies : 50 reasons to watch your back by Joel Levy

$23.99 NZD

Category: Humour

Ever wondered if man really did land on the moon? Or suspected that Princess Diana was a murdered? You're not alone. Here is an essential handbook for conspiracy theorists everywhere.From fake moon landings to the murder of Princess Diana, a modern-day paranoiac has plenty of reasons to keep looking ove Ever wondered if man really did land on the moon? Or suspected that Princess Diana was a murdered? You're not alone. Here is an essential handbook for conspiracy theorists everywhere.From fake moon landings to the murder of Princess Diana, a modern-day paranoiac has plenty of reasons to keep looking over his shoulder. Could one man act alone to assassinate a hugely popular American president? What dark secrets are harboured by the Bush family (and the British royal family) about their 1930s collusion with the Nazis? Have the Freemasons secretly grasped control of the world's economy? Who is holding back on the explanations, and why?The conspiracy theory is more popular than ever. A staple of movies, books, TV and, above all, the Internet, it has now seeped into global consciousness to an unprecedented degree. More people now believe in more conspiracy theories than at any time in history.The Little Book of Conspiracies reviews the essentials of 50 great and small conspiracies, whether documented or alleged, from your toothpaste giving you lead poisoning to the real reason the Titanic sunk. There are plenty of reasons to be paranoid ... First published 2005 (reason to be paranoid....0%) ...Show more

Fifty Weapons That Changed the Course of History by Joel Levy

$12.95 NZD

Category: novae terrae

Fifty Weapons that Changed the Course of History is a fascinating and beautifully presented guide to the arms and armaments that have had the greatest impact on the development of human civilization.

Hawking by Joel Levy

$45.00 NZD

Category: Biography & Memoir | Series: Amazing Minds Ser.

Hawking explores the life and work, explaining the breakthroughs at the cutting edge of cosmology, from the Big Bang to black holes, and the ups and downs of Stephen Hawking's extraordinary and often turbulent life. The death of Stephen Hawking in March 2018 brought to a close one of the most remarkabl Hawking explores the life and work, explaining the breakthroughs at the cutting edge of cosmology, from the Big Bang to black holes, and the ups and downs of Stephen Hawking's extraordinary and often turbulent life. The death of Stephen Hawking in March 2018 brought to a close one of the most remarkable and inspiring scientific life stories of all time. This in-depth and comprehensive biography covers both the well-known aspects of his celebrated life and work, as well as the personal elements of his life, that make his astounding triumph over disability and his titanic achievements all the more impressive. Full of documents and photographs providing extra details and context to Hawking's discoveries, this is the complete story of how Hawking defied medical science and the frailties of his twisted body to explore vast cosmic realms, tour the world, create a publishing phenomenon, embrace celebrity, experience incredible adventures and enjoy romance and family life. ...Show more

History's Greatest Discoveries by Joel Levy

$36.99 NZD

Category: History

A lighthearted but informative look at fifty of the most important and spectacular discoveries in the history of science and exploration.

History's Worst Battles by Joel Levy

$29.99 NZD

Category: History

In the bad, old, politically incorrect days, history was about individuals - kings, queens, emperors, prime ministers, generals, and presidents - and the battles they fought, and lost or won. Today, history is much more likely to be about technological change, economics, and abstract socio-political for In the bad, old, politically incorrect days, history was about individuals - kings, queens, emperors, prime ministers, generals, and presidents - and the battles they fought, and lost or won. Today, history is much more likely to be about technological change, economics, and abstract socio-political forces. But that doesn't mean that battles aren't important. If Napoleon hadn't met his Waterloo, after all, the English might be speaking French. Therefore some battles do matter a great deal, even if the reasons why one side won and the other lost might go a lot deeper than the abilities of the generals and soldiers on the day. Organised chronologically from the first battle for which we have sound tactical evidence, Kadesh in 1274 BCE, History's Worst Battles features some of the most disastrous military engagements ever fought, on five continents and in every major conflict from antiquity to modern times. ...Show more

How to Be a World Explorer: Your All-Terrain Training Manual: Lonely Planet Kids by Joel Levy

$26.99 NZD

Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Lonely Planet Not for Parents

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher* How to be a World Explorer will teach you all you need to know about venturing through all the landscapes on Earth. How do you cope with extreme cold? How do you find water in the wild? How do you escape from quicksand? How do you navigate by th Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher* How to be a World Explorer will teach you all you need to know about venturing through all the landscapes on Earth. How do you cope with extreme cold? How do you find water in the wild? How do you escape from quicksand? How do you navigate by the stars? How do you build an igloo? How do you fight a bear? It's all here! Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, childrens books, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places where they travel. TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *#1 in the world market share - source: Nielsen Bookscan. Australia, UK and USA. March 2012-January 2013 ...Show more

Poison: A social history by Joel Levy

$40.00 NZD

Category: History

Really Useful : The origins of everyday things by Joel Levy

$34.99 NZD

Category: Society & Culture

This work takes readers on a tour of the objects in their lives, from the origins of Tupperware to the construction and engineering principles behind the bra. Gadgets, tools, implements, appliances and odds and ends are investigated in an accessible and entertaining style. Paperback