Acclaimed The Science of Discworld centred around an original Pratchett story about the wizards of Discworld.
Jack S. Cohen Book order







- 2015
- 2014
Body Parts of Our Dogs
- 100 pages
- 4 hours of reading
The authors express their deep affection for dogs, portraying them as beloved family members rather than mere pets. Through vibrant illustrations, they explore distinctive canine traits and behaviors linked to various body parts. The book answers intriguing questions about dog reactions, such as the impact of touching their vibrissae and the reasons behind tongue curling. It captures the couple's selfless love for their canine companions, inviting readers to appreciate the unique bond between humans and dogs.
- 2014
The fourth book in the Science of Discworld series deals with the really big questions: God, the Universe and Everything Else. Pratchett's brilliant new Discworld story JUDGEMENT DAY is annotated with very big footnotes (interleaving chapters) by mathematician Ian Stewart and biologist Jack Cohen, to bring you a mind-mangling combination of fiction, science and philosophy.
- 2013
The science of Discworld
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
When a wizardly experiment goes adrift, the wizards of Unseen University find themselves with a pocket universe on their hands: Roundworld, where neither magic nor common sense seems to stand a chance against logic. The Universe, of course, is our own. And Roundworld is Earth. As the wizards watch their accidental creation grow, we follow the story of our universe from the primal singularity of the Big Bang to the internet and beyond
- 2009
Exploring the evolution of intelligence, culture, and the mind, this book offers a compelling journey through popular science. Bestselling authors delve into the intricate connections between our cognitive development and cultural advancements, presenting thought-provoking insights and engaging narratives that illuminate the complexities of human evolution.
- 2001
Wheelers
- 512 pages
- 18 hours of reading
The discovery of wheeled objects buried in the icy surface of Jupiter's eighth moon leads to the even more bizarre revelation that Jupiter is in fact populated by a mysterious race of aliens. Reprint.
- 1995
The Collapse of Chaos
- 512 pages
- 18 hours of reading
The first half of this book is a witty primer, a guided tour of the Islands of Truth that maps out everything you need to know about science from Newton to the present. The second half dives into the Oceans of Ignorance that surround what is known. Filled with anecdotes, diagrams, and colorful everyday examples, it is certain to make people look at the world in a new way.
