Will Artificial Intelligence Outsmart Us? by Stephen Hawking
18.00 NZD
Category: Popular Science | Series: Brief Answers, Big Questions Ser.
'Real science can be far stranger than science fiction, and much more satisfying'Will artificial intelligence outsmart us?Is there other intelligent life in the universe?Throughout his extraordinary career, Stephen Hawking expanded our understanding of the universe and unravelled some of its greatest my ...Show more
Will We Survive on Earth? by Stephen Hawking
18.00 NZD
Category: Popular Science | Series: Brief Answers, Big Quest Ser.
'Be brave, be curious, be determined, overcome the odds. It can be done'Will we survive on Earth?Should we colonise space?Throughout his extraordinary career, Stephen Hawking expanded our understanding of the universe and unravelled some of its greatest mysteries. In Will We Survive on Earth? the world- ...Show more
Wireless - Wise Families: What Every Parent Needs to Know about Wireless Technologies by Lyn McClean
24.00 NZD
Category: Computing
How much do you know about mobile phones, other wireless devices, and the radiation they emit? It's been shown they can have a wide range of effects on your health, which is why many world authorities recommend reducing exposure to wireless radiation. To help families make informed decisions about using ...Show more
Woke - A Guide to Social Justice by Titania McGrath
38.00 NZD
Category: No Category
The most important debut you'll read this year - from Twitter sensation Titania McGrath In Woke, Titania McGrath demonstrates how everybody can play their part in the pursuit of social justice. As a millennial icon on the forefront of online activism, Titania is uniquely placed to guide her readers thr ...Show more
Wonderdog: How the Science of Dogs Changed the Science of Life by Jules Howard
37.00 NZD
Category: Popular Science
How dogs defied science and changed the way we think about animals. What do dogs really think of us? What do dogs know and understand of the world? Do their emotions feel like our own? Do they love like we do? Driven by his own love of dogs, Charles Darwin was nagged by questions like these. To root ou ...Show more
Woo's Wonderful World of Maths by Eddie Woo
35.00 NZD
Category: Popular Science | Reading Level: 4 Science
Why is a rainbow curved? Why aren't left-handers extinct? How is a sunflower like a synchronised swimmer? Why is 'e' a magic number?The answer to these questions is contained within one simple word: MATHS. Because maths is all about patterns, and our universe is extraordinarily patterned.With enthusiasm ...Show more
Working Backwards: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon by Colin Bryar; Bill Carr
25.00 NZD
Category: Business and Law
'Essential for any leader in any industry' - Kim Scott, bestselling author of Radical CandorWorking Backwards gives an insider's account of Amazon's approach to culture, leadership and best practices from two long-time, top-level Amazon executives.Colin Bryar and Bill Carr joined Amazon in the late 90s. ...Show more
World History: From the Ancient World to the Information Age by DK
48.00 NZD
Category: History
An essential gift for every history buff, this boldly illustrated book maps out the events that have shaped our world - from the dawn of human civilization to the present day.A comprehensive and accessible guide to the history of human civilisation, World History profiles everything from the emergence o ...Show more
X Marks the Spot: The Story of Archaeology in Eight Extraordinary Discoveries by Michael Scott
40.00 NZD
Category: History
'If you love Indiana Jones, this is the real thing. Michael Scott celebrates the fusion of scholarship and adventure in a book full of both.' DAN SNOWUncovering the physical remains of our past is a quintessential human itch; the pursuit of every society from the ancients through to today. But the stori ...Show more
Your Money Your Future: The Realest Guide to Finding Financial Freedom by Frances Cook
35.00 NZD
Category: Business and Law | Reading Level: very good
A real-life handbook to finding financial freedom on any income, from the creator of New Zealand’s leading finance podcast Cooking the Books and author of Tales from a Financial Hot Mess. “The biggest goals can be achieved when you’ve got a road map in hand. Quitting your job and living a good life, on ...Show more
You're Doing it Wrong: A History of Bad & Bonkers Advice to Women by Kaz Cooke
40.00 NZD
Category: History
A fresh, funny and furious look at the terrible advice women have been told for centuries. Stroll with bestselling author Kaz Cooke through instructions on how to day-drink, wear a dress made of arsenic, pretend you're an idiot, have sex with a billionaire biker, curtsey, get properly harassed at work, ...Show more