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Good popular science books
Almost Like a Whale: The 'Origin of Species' UpdatedAlmost Like a Whale: The 'Origin of Species' Updated by Steve Jones
Buy new: £7.76 / Used from: £3.81
A brilliant re-write of a classic.
Gaia: A New Look at Life on EarthGaia: A New Look at Life on Earth by James Lovelock
Buy new: £5.36 / Used from: £2.35
A modern classic and rightly so.
The Aquatic Ape Hypothesis: Most Credible Theory of Human EvolutionThe Aquatic Ape Hypothesis: Most Credible Theory of Human Evolution by Elaine Morgan
Buy new: £5.95 / Used from: £3.09
A fascinating theory on evolution.
The Language of the GenesThe Language of the Genes by Steve Jones
Buy new: £5.45 / Used from: £0.13
One of my all time favourites. Clear and informative.
The Human Mind and How to Make the Most of itThe Human Mind and How to Make the Most of it by Robert Winston
Buy new: £6.96 / Used from: £2.51
A fascinating look at the human brain.
An Inconvenient Truth: The Planetary Emergency of Global Warming and What We Can Do About itAn Inconvenient Truth: The Planetary Emergency of Global Warming and What We Can Do About it by Al Gore
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An accessible look at the science behind climate change.
The Revenge of Gaia: Why the Earth is Fighting Back - and How We Can Still Save HumanityThe Revenge of Gaia: Why the Earth is Fighting Back - and How We Can Still Save Humanity by James Lovelock
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An up to date look at the Gaia hypothesis.
The Selfish Gene: 30th Anniversary editionThe Selfish Gene: 30th Anniversary edition by Richard Dawkins
Buy new: £5.76 / Used from: £4.00
Another gem on evolution and genetics.
A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black HolesA Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black Holes by Stephen Hawking
Buy new: £5.72 / Used from: £3.50
Apparently this is the book most people have on their shelves but haven't read. Believe me, it is worth the perseverance and gets better with repeated readings.
Black Holes and Baby Universes and Other EssaysBlack Holes and Baby Universes and Other Essays by Stephen Hawking
Buy new: £6.47 / Used from: £0.01
An accessible assortment of essays.
The Blind WatchmakerThe Blind Watchmaker by Richard Dawkins
Buy new: £5.97 / Used from: £3.66
A slightly easier read than 'The Selfish Gene', but just as informative.
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without ThinkingBlink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell
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A very easy read, with some interesting ideas. Probably the least 'scientific' of the books on the list, but interesting never-the-less.
Brainwashing: The Science of Thought ControlBrainwashing: The Science of Thought Control by Kathleen Taylor
Buy new: £6.46 / Used from: £4.50
In depth and fascinating read.
The God DelusionThe God Delusion by Richard Dawkins
Buy new: £4.49 / Used from: £3.20
A contentious but stimulating read.
Big Bang: The Most Important Scientific Discovery of All Time and Why You Need to Know About itBig Bang: The Most Important Scientific Discovery of All Time and Why You Need to Know About it by Simon Singh
Buy new: £6.46 / Used from: £3.09
Never had cosmology and physics been made so clear and engaging.