Curious about quarks, quasars and the fantastic universe around you? Ever wanted to explore a mathematical proof? Need some trigonometry fast? Want to swat up on physics, chemistry, or learn some new biology? Ever wondered why your scratches itch just before you go to sleep? Beautifully illustrated and packed with fascinating and useful information, SCIENCIA is the ultimate one-stop science reference book for inquisitive readers of all ages. Whether you just want to brush up on what you learnt at school, still are at school or never went to school, these pages will test you, stretch you, and make you brainier. Scientia brings together the six bestselling science books from the 'Wooden Books' series. Together they cover almost the whole of the A-level syllabus in mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology.
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Wooden Books are: "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.
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Book I - Q.E.D. Beauty in Mathematical Proof by Burkarad Polster
Book II - Useful Mathematical & Physical Formulae by Matthew Watkins
Book III - The Elements of Chemistry by Matt Tweed
Book IV - The Evolution of Biology by Gerard Cheshire
Book V - The Human Body by Moff Betts
Book VI - The Universe by Matt Tweed
Dr Burkard Polster is a mathematician at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. Dr Matthew Watkins is a British expert on prime number distributions. Dr Gerard Cheshire is a science writer, living in Bath, UK. Matt Tweed is a science writer, illustrator and musician, based in Cornwall, UK. Dr Moff Betts is a medical doctor, working in the Welsh Borders.
