A truly compelling history of science in the Enlightenment. I'm not a scientist. I have only a passing interest in the history of science. However, I'm c250 pages in and I am gripped. Holmes...
My favorite travel book. Having read a few other motorcycle travel books, it highlights how well balanced Ted Simon's writing is between places, people, the logistics of doing it, his own re...
Detailed Account of her Life. A few months ago, I was sent a proof copy of this book, which came in at just under 550 words. The published hardback version also includes illustrations, and i...
A series of anecdotes, such as are included in Surely You're Joking, Mr Feynman, shouldn't by rights add up to an autobiography, but that's just one of the many pieces of received wisdom tha...
Einstein, Genius & Nice Guy. Walter Isaacson has created a unique and wholely respectful insight into the life of one of the great scientific figures of the 20th century.
As with any biogr...
No Description Available. Have your say on Charles Darwin: The Story of the Man and His Theories of Evolution (John van Wyhe). Love it or loathe it, please tell us!...
Very informative and entertaining. Great for car journeys, well produced, and lots of interesting stuff. Recommended for children 8 plus. My 10, 14 and 18 year old all enjoy these Naxos book...
No Description Available. Have your say on Bomb, Book and Compass: Joseph Needham and the Great Secrets of China (Simon Winchester). Love it or loathe it, please tell us!...
An incredible adventure and a most enjoyable read. One of the amazing things about the voyage of the Beagle is that Darwin survived it! On the voyage south along the eastern coast of South ...
It is really like this...... Although it may be unpalatable to many, this is exactly what it was ( ?is) like to be junior doctor...I know i was one.
I'm now a consultant and things haven't ...
