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Galaxies: A Very Short Introduction John Gribbin Renowned science writer John Gribbin explores what we have learnt about the cosmos through studying both our own galaxy and our distant neighbours 27 March 2008 | £6.99 | paper | 144 pages More details and ordering information

Beyond the Hoax Science, Philosophy and Culture Alan Sokal Sokal turns his attention to a new set of issues - pseudo-science, religion, and public life 13 March 2008 | £20.00 | Hardback | 488 pages More details and ordering information

Trust Self-interest and the common good Marek Kohn A thought-provoking insight into why scientists, social scientists, and philosophers no longer take trust for granted 26 June 2008 | £10.99 | Hardback | 160 pages More details and ordering information

Flower Hunters Mary Gribbin and John Gribbin Tales of daring adventure, intrepid exploration, and remarkable botanical discovery in the eighteenth and nineteenth century 27 March 2008 | £16.99 | Hardback | 352 pages More details and ordering information

Easeful Death Is there a case for assisted dying? Mary Warnock and Elisabeth Macdonald An open-minded and sensitively written look at the main arguments both for and against the legalization of assisted suicide and euthanasia 6 March 2008 | £12.99 | Hardback | 176 pages More details and ordering information

Fascinating and insightful biography of Abdus Salam, the first Muslim and Pakistani to win a Nobel Science Prize | £ | | pages More details and ordering information

Tomorrow's Table Organic Farming, Genetics, and the Future of Food Pamela C. Ronald and R. W. Adamchak A thoughtful exploration of organic farming, genetics, and the future of food 24 April 2008 | £17.99 | hardback | 232 pages More details and ordering information

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