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  • Scale

    The Universal Laws of Life, Growth, and Death in Organisms, Cities, and Companies

    by Geoffrey West ...
    **"This is science writing as wonder and as inspiration." —The Wall Street JournalWall Street JournalFrom one of the most influential scientists of our time, a dazzling exploration of the hidden laws that govern the life cycle of everything from plants and animals to the cities we live in.**Visionary physicist Geoffrey West is a pioneer in the field of complexity science, the science of emergent ... Read more

    Was $14.99 CAD Now $10.99 CAD

  • Charles Darwin

    The Fragmentary Man

    by Geoffrey West ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    This biography of Charles Darwin, first published in 1937, re-lives Darwin’s life year by year, allowing the reader to share his experiences. The book displays Darwin’s ideas and how they developed and grew over time. This title will be of great interest to students of the history of science and philosophy. ... Read more

    $74.99 CAD

  • Audiobook

    Scale

    The Universal Laws of Growth, Innovation, Sustainability, and the Pace of Life, in Organisms, Cities, Economies, and Companies

    by Geoffrey West ...
    Narrated by Bruce Mann ...

    Unabridged

    19 hours 13 min

    **"This is science writing as wonder and as inspiration." —The Wall Street JournalWall Street JournalFrom one of the most influential scientists of our time, a dazzling exploration of the hidden laws that govern the life cycle of everything from plants and animals to the cities we live in.**Visionary physicist Geoffrey West is a pioneer in the field of complexity science, the science of emergent ... Read more

    $36.99 CAD

  • The Complex Alternative

    Complexity Scientists on the COVID-19 Pandemic

    COVID-19 is the virus that proved the fragility of the world. It took only the simplest form of life to shake the connectivity and dependency of society. This book is a real-time record and recommendation from a community of complexity scientists reacting to the pandemic. Through nontechnical articles, interviews, and discussions spanning the early days of the pandemic through the fall of 2021, ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • Leatherwork

    A Manual of Techniques

    by Geoffrey West ...
    Leather is a strong and versatile material, which is highly suitable for handicrafts. Anyone can learn the techniques of leatherworking, and with some basic tools and a little patience can produce articles that are both aesthetically pleasing and practical. Topics covered: Advice on selection of tools and different types of leather; Step-by-step instruction on the techniques of cutting, bevelling, ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD

  • Audiobook

    Sporting Pastimes Gazette

    A lively jog through the history of the British at Play. A full-cast audio

    Series Audiobook 4.0 - The Gazette

    Unabridged

    1 hour 58 min

    A lively jog through the British Sporting Calendar as we eavesdrop on some of the most memorable and fascinating events of the British at play. From marble games to water speed records, from fox hunting to ballooning and from cock fighting to the very British sport of… hopping, told entirely in the words of those who were there.It is a highly enjoyable collection. Some pieces are just dazzling - ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Exploitation of Fungi

    Series Book 26 - British Mycological Society Symposia
    The fungi are a highly diverse kingdom of eukaryotic microbes. Recent advances in molecular genetics, together with the release of whole genome sequences of an increasing number of fungi, are facilitating their exploitation and commercialisation. Fungi have the ability to secrete large quantities of proteins of commercial value, and their complex secondary metabolic pathways produce a diverse ... Read more

    $119.99 CAD

  • Philip E West Aviation Masterworks

    by Philip E West ...
    Philip E West is recognised as one of the world's finest aviation artists. Collectors of his original oil paintings span the globe, many waiting patiently for his next breath-taking canvas to appear. With more than 100 limited editions behind him, a waiting list of commissioned paintings for clients both existing and new, and a head full of ideas for new limited edition prints, life is never dull ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Diary Of A Dead Officer

    Unabridged

    3 hours 51 min

    Published posthumously in 1919, this collection of diary entries presents a scathing picture of army life and is said to be one of the most vivid accounts of daily life in the trenches. It chronicles West's increasing disillusion with war and his move toward pacifist and atheist beliefs. The final part consists of his powerful war poems, including God, How I Hate You, You Young Cheerful Men, and ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Our Mathematical Universe

    My Quest for the Ultimate Nature of Reality

    by Max Tegmark ...
    Narrated by Rob Shapiro ...

    Unabridged

    15 hours 22 min

    Max Tegmark leads us on an astonishing journey through past, present and future, and through the physics, astronomy and mathematics that are the foundation of his work, most particularly his hypothesis that our physical reality is a mathematical structure and his theory of the ultimate multiverse. In a dazzling combination of both popular and groundbreaking science, he not only helps us grasp his ... Read more

    $28.99 CAD

  • Audiobook

    How to Measure Anything

    Finding the Value of "Intangibles" in Business

    Narrated by David Drummond ...

    Unabridged

    12 hours 41 min

    Anything can be measured. This bold assertion is the key to solving many problems in business and life in general. The myth that certain things can't be measured is a significant drain on our nation's economy, public welfare, the environment, and even national security. In fact, the chances are good that some part of your life or your professional responsibilities is greatly harmed by a lack of ... Read more

    $36.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Algorithms to Live By

    The Computer Science of Human Decisions

    Unabridged

    11 hours 50 min

    A fascinating exploration of how computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday lives, helping to solve common decision-making problems and illuminate the workings of the human mindAll our lives are constrained by limited space and time, limits that give rise to a particular set of problems. What should we do, or leave undone, in a day or a lifetime? How much messiness should we accept? What ... Read more

    $60.99 CAD