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1	Q is for Quantum: An Encyclopedia of Particle Physics more books like this by John R Gribbin add to wishlist This popular science volume explores the history, science, and everyday relevance of particle physics and provides profiles of influential scientists such as Albert Einstein and Richard Feynman. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.00! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials more books like this by Mary Gribbin, Dr. John Gribbin add to wishlist Drawing on string theory and spacetime, quantum physics and chaos theory, award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal the real science behind Pullman's bestselling His Dark Materials trilogy. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Ice age more books like this by John Gribbin, Mary Gribbin add to wishlist On 24 June 1837, Louis Agassiz stunned the learned members of the Swiss Society of Natural Sciences by addressing them, in his role as President, not with an anticipated lecture on fossil fishes, but with a passionate presentation on the existence of Ice Ages. No one was convinced. He even dragged the reluctant members of the Society up into the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $29.95!
4	Flower Hunters more books like this by Mary Gribbin, Dr. John Gribbin add to wishlist The flower hunters were intrepid explorers - remarkable, eccentric men and women who scoured the world in search of extraordinary plants from the middle of the seventeenth to the end of the nineteenth century, and helped establish the new science of botany. For these adventurers, the search for new, undiscovered plant specimens was something worth ... see all copies from $3.68! new only from $11.90! \| first editions \| SVS
5	James Lovelock: In Search of Gaia more books like this by Dr. John Gribbin, Mary Gribbin add to wishlist In 1972, when James Lovelock first proposed the Gaia hypothesis--the idea that the Earth is a living organism that maintains conditions suitable for life--he was ridiculed by the scientific establishment. Today Lovelock's revolutionary insight, though still extremely controversial, is recognized as one of the most creative, provocative, and ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $16.04! \| SVS
6	Richard Feynman: A Life in Science more books like this by John R Gribbin add to wishlist This text is a portrayal of one of the greatest scientists of the late 20th-century, which also provides a picture of the significant physics of the period. It combines personal anecdotes, writings and recollections with narrative. Richard Feynman's career included: war-time work on the atomic bomb at Los Alamos; a theory of quantum mechanics for ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.63! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Time & Space more books like this by Mary Gribbin, John R Gribbin add to wishlist From the flat Earth to the all-encompassing black holes, novas to dark stars, Gribbin and DK bring young readers into the fascinating twilight zone of timeand space. Full-color illustrations. see all copies from $8.00! new only from $8.00! \| SVS
8	Stardust: Supernovae and Life -- The Cosmic Connection more books like this by John R Gribbin, Mary Gribbin add to wishlist The Gribbins relate the developments in 20th-century astronomy that have led to the shattering realization that all life is made of stardust scattered across the universe in great stellar explosions from supernovae. The authors eloquently explain how the physical structure of the universe has produced conditions ideal for life. 22 illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.75! \| first editions \| SVS
9	From Here to Infinity: A Beginner's Guide to Astronomy more books like this by Dr. John Gribbin, Mary Gribbin add to wishlist Renowned science writers John and Mary Gribbin team up with one of the most historic scientific sites in the world--the Royal Observatory, Greenwich--to take readers on a stunning visual tour of the universe. This riveting journey moves from our home planet outwards to the Moon, Sun, Inner and Outer Solar Systems, Milky Way, and other galaxies. ... see all copies from $11.15! new only from $13.95! \| SVS
10	Annus Mirabilis: 1905, Albert Einstein, and the Theory of Relativity more books like this by John R Gribbin, Mary Gribbin add to wishlist 2005 marks the 100th anniversary of Einstein's three papers which were the basis for the Theory of Relativity, and that are referred to in the science community as the "Annus Mirabilis." see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
11 view cover	From Atoms to Infinity: 88 Great Ideas in Science more books like this by Mary Gribbin, Dr. John Gribbin add to wishlist With their characteristic panache and unrivalled clarity, world-renowned science authors Mary and John Gribbin take us on an incredible and thought-provoking illustrated tour of everything you ever wanted to know about science. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
12 view cover	Big Numbers by Mary; Gribbin Gribbin, John add to wishlist Big Numbers is a brilliant and imaginative book for 10 to 12 year olds which paints a fascinating picture of the comparative scale of phenomena in our world, from the vast to the infinitesimal. The reader is taken on a roller-coaster ride through maths, physics, chemistry, biology and technology: from zero to infinity in maths and time; from ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.99! \| first editions
13 view cover	Time & space more books like this by John Gribbin, Mary Gribbin add to wishlist This is one of a series of books that look at the excitement of scientific discovery, bringing to life major breakthroughs in all the fields of science through the eyes of the great scientists. This book explores the different ways time and space have been measured over the centuries and how evolving concepts overturned earlier theories. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.96! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Weebles: Weebles on Parade: Coloring Book with Thick Crayons more books like this by Megan E Bryant, Mary Gribbin, Si Artists (Illustrator) add to wishlist The Weebles are getting ready for the Weebleville family parade. Kids can join in the fun with mazes, puzzles, and games, and scenes to color, using four thick crayons that are included. Illustrations. Consumable. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
15 view cover	The Men Who Measured the Universe by John; Gribbin Gribbin, Mary add to wishlist The revolution of our understanding of the cosmos and our place in it happened within a single human lifetime, through a combination of new technology and the dedication of a handful of pioneers. This is their story - of the hard work, perseverance and spirit that unlocked the secrets of the night sky. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.74!
16 view cover	Being human : putting people in an evolutionary perspective more books like this by Mary Gribbin, John Gribbin add to wishlist What is it that makes people human beings? What forms our emotions, our intellect and our relationships with other people? This book tells the story of the global environmental changes that drove an ape to become a human and goes on to explain the modern science of sociobiology. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.01! \| first editions
17 view cover	Big Numbers: A Mind Expanding Trip to Infinity and Back more books like this by John Gribben, Mary Gribben, Mary Gribbin add to wishlist An entertaining, mind-twisting roller-coaster of a ride through math, physics, chemistry and biology that makes learning fun for the whole family. Big Numbers is a brilliant and imaginative book which paints a comparative scale of phenomena in our world, from the infinately vast to the infinitesmally small. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
18 view cover	Big Numbers: a Mind-Expanding Trip to Infinity and Back by Mary Gribbin John Gribbin add to wishlist A brilliant and imaginative book for 10 to 12 year olds which paints a fascinating picture of the comparative scale of phenomena in our world, from the vast to the infinitesimal. Ages 10+. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.27!
19 view cover	Halley in 90 Minutes more books like this by John Gribbin, Mary Gribbin add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.99!
20 view cover	Watching the weather more books like this by John Gribbin, Mary Gribbin add to wishlist An insight into the weather, featuring information on weather on earth and on other planets of the solar system including Mars. Examines the effects of comets on terrestrial weather, with an explanation of the Greenhouse Effect, and weather anecdotes. see all copies from $2.53! new only from $11.99! \| signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	Science of Phillip Pullman's " His Dark Materials " by John; Gribbin Gribbin, Mary add to wishlist This book comes with an introduction by Philip Pullman. Award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal how Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy ("Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife" and "The Amber Spyglass") is rooted in astonishing scientific truth. Drawing on string theory and spacetime, quantum physics and chaos theory, they ... see all copies from $10.17! new only from $10.17!
22 view cover	Galileo in 90 Minutes more books like this by John Gribbin, Mary Gribbin add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.99!
23	Being Human: Putting People in Evolutionary Perspective by Mary Gribbin add to wishlist see all copies from $11.00! new only from $14.50! \| first editions
24 view cover	Big Bugs more books like this by Mary Gribbin add to wishlist As a first introduction to information books, the topics chosen in this series are intended to appeal to young children. Illustrated with bold, strong realistic artwork, each book deals with the theme "big", answering questions such as which is the biggest, the longest, the widest or the heaviest of its kind and how big the animal or object is ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $31.99! \| SVS
25 view cover	Curie in 90 Minutes more books like this by John Gribbin, Mary Gribbin add to wishlist A look at the work and private lives of our great scientists. see all copies from $1.99! SVS

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