UIT CAMBRIDGE rights catalogue The Physics of Everyday Life Extraordinary insights into everyday physics Professor Jo Hermans

Description: This book brings the magic of physics to everyday life. With a glass of water, a few drops of milk and a torch, readers will be able to demonstrate why the sky looks blue during the day, but seems to turn red at sunset – and astound their friends by telling them how fast one can cycle on the moon. It will appeal to teenagers and their parents alike.

198 mm x 129 mm, 1 September 2018, Paperback

The Author Prof. Jo Hermans is Emeritus Professor of Physics at Leiden University in the Key Selling Points: Netherlands. In addition to his academic research and teaching career he is active in • A best-seller in the Netherlands promoting and explaining science for the general public. He writes a books on everyday where it was originally published science which have been translated worldwide. He was appointed Knight in the Order of • A popular science book focusing Oranje-Nassau by Queen Beatrix in 2010. on the physics ruling everyday phenomena Contents: • Full of theoretical explanations OUTDOOR LIFE 8. Why is the sky blue (and the setting sun red)? and practical experiments 1. GPS navigation, how does it work? (With a tip SOUND AND HEARING of the hat to Einstein) 9. What do our ears hear? BICYCLE AND CAR 10. Why is there not more noise pollution? 2. The human engine when idling IN AND AROUND THE HOUSE 3. Me? A vacuum cleaner? 11. The lid on the pan 4. How do I keep my temperature constant? 12. Why does an egg explode in the microwave? LIGHT AND COLOR 13. Can I cool my home using the refrigerator? 5. Candlelight is cozy 6. Why is an incandescent bulb so inefficient? 7. Fluorescent lights and LEDs: luminous ideas

Rights Sold: • Dutch

2 UIT CAMBRIDGE and Mind: Without the Hot Air

Professor David Nutt

Description: Most scientists agree that the two last – and arguably greatest – challenges to human comprehension are the origins of the universe and the workings of the human brain. This book is about the of the human brain and how modern neuroscience and the study of that alter consciousness have given us new and important insights into how it works. Find out how the brain is constructed and how the different parts work and understand the role of the neurotransmitters that neurons use to communicate with each other. Explore the nature of different states of consciousness such as , coma and mental illnesses. Learn about what makes our truly human. Key Selling Points: • A new installment of the best- 198 mm x 129 mm, September 2019, Paperback selling Without the Hot Air series • Learn about the human brain from an expert The Author neurolopsychopharmacologist David Nutt is Edmond J Safra Professor of Neurosychopharmacology at Imperial • Prof David Nutt is a prominent College, London. He was Chair of the ACMD’s Technical Committee for seven years, media figure, his recent and became chairman of Scientific Committee on Drugs in 2010. He appearances include The Times, is the inventor of alcosynth - a substance that mimics the pleasant effects of alcohol Financial Times, The Economist, without causing a hangover. Elle, Daily Star, Daily Mail, , Evening Standard, Huffington Post, BBC Radio , I Fucking Love Science • Professor David Nutt’s previous Contents: title, Drugs Without the Hot Air Part I How the brain works 11. Thinking feeling and consciousness sold 17, 5000 copies 1. The origins of our brains – ions, 12. The emotional brain membranes and pumps 13. Getting inside the head – from brain 2. Neurotransmitters and their receptors – surgery to new imaging techniques the locks and keys of brain function Part II The mind and altered states of 3. Sense about serotonin consciousness Rights Sold: 4. Noradrenaline – fight and flight 14. In-extremis: near death experiences 5. Dopamine – the get up and go and vegetative states • None neurotransmitter 15. Affliction of the gods – Epilepsy 6. Endorphins – from pain to pleasure 16. The devil in depression 7. The tower of complexity – the structure 17. Schizophrenia and mania of the brain 18. Obsessive compulsions and behaviours 8. The vital role of subconscious 19. Addiction – from pleasure to pain processing 20. Conclusions and perspectives 9. How the cortex works 10. Taking control - from urges to self discipline

UIT CAMBRIDGE 3 The Brain Mark Millan

Description: There are many books about the brain – but not that many that are humorous and pitched at a general audience. Mark Millan’s upbeat book spares you the trouble of wading through more comprehensive tomes by condensing much of the latest scientific knowledge about the brain into an easily-digestible, explanatory and entertaining read.

198 mm x 129 mm, 1 September 2019, Paperback

The Author Mark J. Millan was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He possesses B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Natural Sciences from the , UK, and spent nearly Key Selling Points: 10 years at the Max-Planck Institute for in Munich, where he was awarded • A humurous introduction to the the Serturner Prize for his work on pain, mood and endogenous opioids. brain by a working neuroscientist • The book covers both animal and human brains • Appeals both to aspiring Contents: biologists and neuroscientists and 1.What is a brain ? Variations on a 6. The troubled brain : what to do about a general audience common theme it 2.The human brain in close-up : core 7. Amazing brains design and basic functions 8.Famous brains 3.Genesis of the human brain :why so 9. New generation brains : the rise and big, why so complex ? rise of artificial intelligence 4.Thinking about the brain : a cerebral history tour 5.Studying the brain : who does what ?

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4 UIT CAMBRIDGE Solar Energy The physics and engineering of photovoltaic conversion technologies and systems Arnohm Smets, Klaus Jäger, Olindo Isabella, René van Swaaij and Miro Zeman

Description: This book uniquely covers both the physics of photovoltaic (PV) cells and the design of PV systems for real-life applications. It includes: • Fundamental principles of semiconductor solar cells. • PV technology: crystalline silicon solar cells; thin-film cells; PV modules; third- generation concepts. • PV systems, from simple stand-alone, to complex systems connected to the grid; components; design; deployment; performance. Key Selling Points: • Over 25,000 free e-books sold, The book is an invaluable reference for researchers, industrial engineers and designers 1752 copies of the physical book working in solar energy generation. The book is also ideal for university and third-level • Ideal for people who are taking physics or engineering courses on solar photovoltaics, with exercises to heck students’ part in online courses as well as understanding and reinforce learning. It is the perfect companion to the Massive Open traditional study. Online Course (MOOC) on Solar Energy (DelftX, ET.3034TU) presented by co-author • Tied to Massive Open Online Arno Smets. The course is available in English on the nonprofit open source edX.org Course with over 100,000 platform, and in Arabic on edraak.org. Over 100,000 students have already registered for registrations. these MOOCs.

496 pages, 241mm x 184mm, 2016, Paperback

The Author The authors all teach and research physics at the University of Delft in the Netherlands. They are prominent in the field of solar photovoltaics and are passionate about the development of sustainable energy systems for a greener future.

Rights Sold: • Dutch • German

Contents: • PV Fundamentals • PV Technology • PV Systems • Alternative solar energy conversion technologies • Appendix

UIT CAMBRIDGE 5 Drugs: Without the Hot Air Minimising the harms of legal and illegal drugs Professor David Nutt

Description: The science of what drugs are and how they work lets us quantify and compare the harms caused by different drugs. With this information we can radically transform drugs law, and hugely reduce crime and other social, economic and health harms currently caused by drugs. The book is written with a trade audience in mind. • It explains what drugs are, how they work, and how people become addicted. • How harmful are alcohol and tobacco compared to illegal drugs? • Does the ‘War on Drugs’ cause more harm than good? How does it affect legitimate scientific research into potentially valuable therapies? • What should you tell your children about drugs, and at what age? Key Selling Points: 356 pages, 198 mm x 129 mm, 1 September 2019, Paperback • 17,500 copies of the previous edition sold • Prof David Nutt is a prominent The Author media figure, his recent David Nutt is Edmond J Safra Professor of Neurosychopharmacology at Imperial appearances include The Times, College, London. He was Chair of the ACMD’s Technical Committee for seven years, Financial Times, The Economist, and became chairman of the Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs in 2010. He Elle, Daily Star, Daily Mail, is the inventor of alcosynth - a substance that mimics the pleasant effects of alcohol The Daily Telegraph, Evening without causing a hangover. Standard, Huffington Post, BBC Radio , I Fucking Love Science International publicity for Professor David Nutt: • Author has appeared on Channel 4’s Drugs Live: “Er hat Drugscience zu einer globalen Institution programme ausgebaut, führt seine -Forschung weiter und hat • Author appears at multiple events im Frühjahr 2016 die weltweit ersten bildgebenden Verfahren and conferences around the world mit Gehirnen unter LSD-Einfluss durchgeführt.” and is actively engaged in social Brand Eins Magazine media “Le principal conseiller du gouvernement britannique sur les drogues estime que l’ecstasy, le cannabis ou le LSD sont des substances moins dangereuses que l’alcool ou la cigarette, dans un rapport universitaire controversé publié Rights Sold: aujourd’hui.” • None Le Figaro

“Naukowcy pod wodzą profesora Davida Nutta opracowali recepturę napoju, który jak twierdzą, potrafi doprowadzić do stanu nietrzeźwości. Specjaliści twierdzą, że jego spożycie nie powoduje żadnych środków ubocznych.” Wprost

Contents: 1 Why I had to write this book 6 If alcohol were discovered today, would it 11 Why was smoking banned in public 2 Is ecstasy more dangerous than horse be legal? places? riding? 7 “Meow meow” – should have 12 Prescription drugs 3 How can we measure the harms done by been banned? 13 Can drugs improve performance? drugs? 8 What is addiction? Is there an “addictive 14 Psychedelics – should scientists try LSD? 4 Why do people take drugs? personality”? 15 The War on Drugs, and drugs in war 5 Cannabis, and why did Queen Victoria 9 Can addiction be cured? 16 The future of drugs take it? 10 – from chewing to crack 17 What should I tell my kids about drugs?

6 UIT CAMBRIDGE Sustainable Materials: Without the Hot Air Making buildings, vehicles & products efficiently and with less new material Julian M Allwood, Jonathan M Cullen

Description: Sustainable Materials faces up to the impacts of making materials in the 21st century. Not only do we need to continue to make materials well, we also need to find better ways of using them. Drawing on their experiences working with innovative materials as well as the facts and findings of their research, Julian Allwood and Jonathan Cullen provide an evidence-based vision of change that will allow us to make our future more sustainable. Key Selling Points: Beginning with a thorough analysis of the problems that we face through wasteful • Part of the incredibly popular attitudes and the growing demand for materials, they go on to evaluate the options and Without the Hot Air series offer practical and achievable solutions for the future. Intended for a popular audience as • 2,814 copies sold well as the specialist, the book is optimistic, entertaining and richly informed • Bill Gates named 1st edition one of the best books he read in 2015 416 pages, 223mm x 195mm , 2015, Paperback

The Author Julian Allwood is a Professor of Engineering at the University of Cambridge, where he leads the Low Carbon Materials Processing research group. Jonathan Cullen is University Lecturer in the University of Cambridge Engineering Department. They both have extensive practical experience working in the engineering industry, as well as taking part in numerous research projects.

Rights Sold: • None “A pragmatic guide to getting more value from less stuff” BBC News

Contents: Part I The world of materials 11. Future energy use and emissions 21. Plastic 1. Material wealth and health Part III With both eyes open 22. Paper 2. Scale, uncertainty and estimation 12. Using less metal by design Part V Creating a sustainable 3. Our uses of steel and aluminium 13. Reducing yield losses material future 4. Metal journeys 14. Diverting manufacturing scrap 23. Business activity evaluation 5. Energy and emissions 15. Re-using metal components 24. The influence of policy 6. Where does money go? 16. Longer life products 25. The actions of individuals Part II With one eye open 17. Reducing final demand 26. Half as much for twice as long 7. Energy efficiency 18. Options for change 8. Opportunities for capturing heat 19. Future energy use and emissions 9. Novel process routes Part IV Other materials 10. Carbon sequestration 20. Cement

UIT CAMBRIDGE 7 Sustainable Energy - Without the Hot Air

David JC MacKay

Description: Addressing the sustainable energy crisis in an objective manner, this enlightening book analyzes the relevant numbers and organizes a plan for change on both a personal level and an international scale--for Europe, the United States, and the world. In case study format, this informative reference answers questions surrounding nuclear energy, the potential of sustainable fossil fuels, and the possibilities of sharing renewable power with foreign countries.

While underlining the difficulty of minimizing consumption, the tone remains positive as it debunks misinformation and clearly explains the calculations of expenditure per person to encourage people to make individual changes that will benefit the world at Key Selling Points: large. If you’ve thrown your hands up in despair thinking no solution is possible, then • 80,000 copies sold read this book - it’s an honest, realistic, and humorous discussion of all our energy • Excellent reviews from The options. Financial Times, The Economist, and Bill Gates 384 pages, 223mm x 195mm, 2019, Paperback • An honest, realistic, and humorous discussion of all our The Author: energy options Sir David MacKay was a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Cambridge, a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), and a member of the World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on Climate Change. He was Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (”DECC”) from 2009 to 2014.

“The book is a tour de force ... As a work of popular science it is exemplary...” Rights Sold: The Economist • None

Contents:

I Numbers, not adjectives 14 Tide renewables? 1 Motivations 15 Stuff 26 Fluctuations and storage 2 The balance sheet 16 Geothermal . 27 Five energy plans for 3 Cars 17 Public services Britain 4 Wind 18 Can we live on 28 Putting costs in perspective 5 Planes renewables? 29 What to do now . 6 Solar II Making a difference 30 Energy plans for Europe, 7 Heating and cooling 19 Every BIG helps America, and the World 8 Hydroelectricity 20 Better transport 31 The last thing we should 9 Light 21 Smarter heating talk about 10 Offshore wind 22 Efficient electricity use 32 Saying yes 11 Gadgets 23 Sustainable fossil fuels? III Technical chapters 12 Wave 24 Nuclear? IV Useful data 13 Food and farming 25 Living on other countries’

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