Royal Society Prize for Science Books 2010 longlist

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We Need to Talk About Kelvin: What everyday things tell us about the universe
1.  We Need to Talk About Kelvin: What everyday things tell us about the universe by Marcus Chown
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  "Shortlisted: The judges said: “Your everyday world will never look the same again after reading this inspiring book.""
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Why Does E=mc2?: (and Why Should We Care?)
2.  Why Does E=mc2?: (and Why Should We Care?) by Brian Cox
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  "Shortlisted: The judges said: “takes the world’s most famous equation apart and puts it back together again in a way that is lively and understandable.""
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Why Evolution is True
3.  Why Evolution is True by Jerry A. Coyne
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  "Longlisted"
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In Search of the Multiverse
4.  In Search of the Multiverse by John Gribbin
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  "Longlisted"
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Everyday Practice of Science: Where Intuition and Passion Meet Objectivity and Logic
5.  Everyday Practice of Science: Where Intuition and Passion Meet Objectivity and Logic by Frederick Grinnell
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  "Shortlisted: The judges said: “A fascinating, personal account – essential reading for anyone with an interest in science, from pupil to politician.”"
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God's Philosophers: How the Medieval World Laid the Foundations of Modern Science
6.  God's Philosophers: How the Medieval World Laid the Foundations of Modern Science by James Hannam
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  "Shortlisted: The judges said: “A vibrant  insight into the medieval approach to science, full of wonderful anecdotes and personalities.""
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Storms of My Grandchildren: The Truth About the Coming Climate Catastrophe and Our Last Chance to Save Humanity
7.  Storms of My Grandchildren: The Truth About the Coming Climate Catastrophe and Our Last Chance to Save Humanity by James Hansen
The list author says:
  "Longlisted"
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Darwin's Island: The Galapagos in the Garden of England
8.  Darwin's Island: The Galapagos in the Garden of England by Professor Steve Jones
The list author says:
  "Longlisted"
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Life Ascending: The Ten Great Inventions of Evolution
9.  Life Ascending: The Ten Great Inventions of Evolution by Nick Lane
The list author says:
  "Shortlisted. The judges said: “An elegant and adventurous step-by-step guide. With a pleasing overarching structure, it is a beautifully written book and an extremely rewarding read.”"
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The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World
10.  The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World by Iain Mcgilchrist
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  "Longlisted"
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Complexity: A Guided Tour
11.  Complexity: A Guided Tour by Melanie Mitchell
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  "Longlisted"
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A World Without Ice
12.  A World Without Ice by Henry Pollack
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  "Shortlisted. The judges said: “A thoughtful and refreshing book that brings ice to life. Fascinating, accessible and very powerful.”"
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