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Four Laws That Drive the Universe
1.  Four Laws That Drive the Universe by Peter Atkins
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  "An insightful account of chemical thermodynamics - such an important science to understand"
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The Ancestor's Tale: A Pilgrimage to the Dawn of Life
2.  The Ancestor's Tale: A Pilgrimage to the Dawn of Life by Prof Richard Dawkins
The list author says:
  "My favourite Dawkins book. A simply brilliant description of life."
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The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time and the Texture of Reality (Penguin Press Science)
3.  The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time and the Texture of Reality (Penguin Press Science) by Brian Greene
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  "A readable account of what modern physical theories have to say about the workings of the Universe."
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Life Ascending: The Ten Great Inventions of Evolution
4.  Life Ascending: The Ten Great Inventions of Evolution by Nick Lane
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  "Very well written and so incredibly interesting."
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The Blind Watchmaker
5.  The Blind Watchmaker by Richard Dawkins
The list author says:
  "Probably Dawkins best book. Excellent description of how evolution works by natural selection."
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Cosmos
6.  Cosmos by Carl Sagan
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  "Awe-inspiring from the master."
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Eating the Sun: How Plants Power the Planet
7.  Eating the Sun: How Plants Power the Planet by Oliver Morton
The list author says:
  "Biographical in places, but includes excellent accounts of photosynthesis. Particularly enjoyed the first third of the book."
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The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
8.  The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory by Brian Greene
The list author says:
  "A stimulating read about Superstring theory. Takes some thought in places, but is well worth the effort."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews)

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