NF: Science, Tech, Medicine & Nature

If life in the 21st century is leaving you drained, Energize is a positive and practical guide to help you recharge your batteries and get that spring back in your step.Packed full of ideas and exercises, tips and techniques, you will develop new - or rediscover...

There s nothing middle-of-the-road about middle age. From coping with bodies that are heading south to rampant ageism in the workplace, this time in our lives, in the words of Bette Davis, is no place for sissies .From family, finances and work to cosmetics,...

When Cameron Diaz wrote The Body Book, she was on a mission to help educate young women about how their bodies function, empowering them to make better-informed choices about their health instead of heeding the advice of the latest headline or trend. So she...

Mark Frary reveals the secret history of codes in this timely and captivating reference book.From ancient transposition ciphers to steganography and computerised methods designed by codebreakers including Alan Turing, this book provides a detailed overview of 45 of the world's most important codes and...

Did you know... The Galápagos Penguin's speckled markings make each of them as unique as a snowflake?The Emperor Penguin weighs the same as a Labrador retriever?The Adélie Penguin takes its name from the sweetheart of a Napoleonic naval captain turned explorer?From tiny fairy penguins...

Why are so many animals facing extinction?Climate change and poaching are not the only culprits. The impact of consumer demand for cheap meat is equally devastating, and it is vital that we confront this problem if we are to stand a chance of reducing...

"'Okay listen up everyone,' I said, zipping up my high visibility jacket. 'It will be most effective to comb the local area by taking a village each.' I told my team as I traced my finger across the map. My experience as a former copper...

Losing weight never felt so good.Do you want to lose weight easily and healthily? Do you want to improve your gut health? Do you want to increase your energy and vitality at the same time? The latest research in nutrition suggests that if you...

In this first book from the highly successful show The Secret Life of Puppies, we discover what takes place in the first year of a puppy’s life. Combining beautiful photography with key information on the developmental ages of a puppy’s first year of life, essential information...

Do you know your heart beats 100,000 times a day? Or your stomach acid can dissolve metal? This book is packed with 101 eye-opening and extraordinary facts that kids will love to discover.

In 100 Ways to Be As Happy As Your Dog, animal behaviour expert Celia Haddon shows you 100 ways in which you, too, can master the art of being happy by learning from your favourite canine companions. Curious, affectionate and always full of energy, dogs...

Wow! Human Body is full of extraordinary information. Find out which creatures live in your eyelashes, how sweaty feet help us to run, what time of the year you grow faster and much more! This is a lively, fun book that is certain to...

Find out how to become a scientist in this interactive title for curious kids. Packed with bitesize information and fun facts about the life of a scientist, this book will teach you the basics of chemistry, biology and physics! Simple activities will test your...

Step inside the inner workings of your body. From a peek into the tiniest cell to a voyage around the circulatory system - you might be surprised where you end up. This book takes a closer look at the fascinating processes that happen inside...

Newly revised and updated in the light of COVID-19For most of the latter part of the last century, and the early part of this, Britain has been assailed by a succession of 'scares', from salmonella and eggs to BSE, from the Millennium Bug to...

Why does your dog get so possessive over the sofa, or so excited when someone calls at the front door? And why does he bark at bicycles and growl at men in hats?This book will help you solve the riddles of your dogs behaviour...

Welcome to the story of our Moon - a story of Moon dust and Moon rabbits, cheese and astronauts, deep thoughts and bold plans. Read, dream and wonder as you discover ancient legends about the Moon's creation, meet the very first astronomers and learn...

Do whales have paws? Find the answer to this and much more in this book all about animal's body parts.

They fix spacecraft, dance, tell jokes, and even clean your carpet! From the tiniest robo-bees to gigantic factory machines, robotics is all around you. This technology isn't just for science-fiction anymore - it's real and more relevant than ever. With stunning visuals and energetic,...

The stereotypical image of Cornwall is captivating enough: craggy cliffs, smugglers' coves and surfers hanging ten offshore. But peek behind the nautical bunting and popular tourist resorts and you'll discover the real Cornwall - a compelling land of myth, legend, dramatic scenery and rich...