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Winner of the 2022 CHOICE Outstanding Academic TitlesThis book surveys and examines the most famous philosophical arguments against building a machine with human-level …
An essential introductory textbook that shows students how science came to be such an important aspect of modern culture. Lively and readable, it provides a rich historical survey …
How do we make the judgments that inform our lives? Is there any way of consciously removing bias from the choices we make? What do our everyday personal decisions have in common …
An authoritative pocket guide to the birds of the Himalayas.The Himalayas, the world's highest mountain range, are a birdwatcher's paradise. Many of its species are high altitude …
From the Hoopoe to the Black-Headed Bunting, Greece is home to a wide range of avifauna, thanks to the richly varied habitats it has to offer. Pocket-sized and portable, this …
Imagine how it would feel to one day wake up and find your vision descending swiftly into darkness.Your fingertips are turning numb, and, as the world closes in around you, you …
A witty and informative account that busts the myths about Britain's most captivating butterfly species.When summer is at its zenith and the sallow foliage develops a bluish tinge, …
RSPB Spotlight: Swifts and Swallows is packed with eye-catching, informative colour photos, and features succinct, detailed text written by a knowledgeable naturalist.People all …
Seabreezes are the lifeblood of cruising and racing sailors - but they are a fickle resource and it's vital to be able to predict and read the situations when they will blow …
Have you ever wondered what 'our' birds get up to when they're not pinching our peanuts, pilfering our pyracantha berries or nesting under the eaves of our homes? The One Show's …