Ball, Philip

"Though at first glance the natural world may appear overwhelming in its diversity and complexity, there are regularities running through it, from the hexagons of a honeycomb to the spirals of a seashell and the branching veins of a leaf. Revealing the order at the foundation of the seemingly chaotic natural world, Patterns in Nature explores not only the math and science but also the beauty and artistry behind nature's awe-inspiring designs, "--.

Examines the physics of society, looking at what physics has to say about the movements and behaviors of people, the conduct of economic markets, the structure of social and business networks, and the politics of conflict and cooperation.

Explains the author's belief that the human capacity for music-making and the enjoyment in music is an inevitable consequence of the way the human brain seeks out patterns, forming interpretations and setting up expectations.

Explores the origins, history, and pervasiveness of water, discussing its forms, its existence on other planets, and its capabilities; and looks at the state of natural water resources and the possibility of a water shortage in the twenty-first century.

Traces the history of pigments and dyes, discussing how they are created and the influence they have had on painting, fashion, merchandising, and the textile and chemical industries.

Traces the history of pigments and dyes, discussing how they are created and the influence they have had on painting, fashion, merchandising, and the textile and chemical industries.