Clear, convincing, rational as ever. Richard Dawkins, bless him - if the term 'saint' has any meaning, Dawkins should be considered the patron saint of all seekers after truth!

A stimulating read about how life evolved from the single-cell to today's complexity and variety.

Ever wondered what sex is for? Forget romance - think gene war and the fight against parasites and disease.

Brilliant idea for a book about genes: pick out one fascinating gene on each chromosome and shine a spot-light on it. It's a better read than most novels.

I've always been quite fond of ants but this is the book that taught me to love and respect them. Too interesting for words.

Very convincing. I felt considerably more aquatic after reading it. Seriously though, it's very well researched and argued.

Best and most comprehensible chemistry book I've ever read. If they taught you to hate chemistry at school, read this and be converted.

Have you ever read a really dry, technical, boring book about weather? This book is the complete opposite of that sort of book. Unbelievably easy and interesting - and full of beautiful pictures.

All things are possible? Oh no they're not! Read this excellent book and find out why. It points out all the limits to what's possible, that make science possible (and useful).

Learn about the evolutionary biology of sex with the least hard work imaginable. An easy, entertaining read that will sneakily fill your head with information whilst keeping you amused.

A book about psycholinguistics that's easy to understand. Who'd've thought? I remember liguistics being very stodgy and impenetrable. So this is a treat - easypeasy and very enlightening.