Admirably clear and judicious … If the word ‘blockchain’ makes you want to call a plumber, or you think Satoshi is some kind of raw fish, you need to read Cryptocurrency today. If you're already a bit-convert, you'll still learn a lot

Invaluable ... a fascinating field guide to the phenomenon in which three of the most powerful forces shaping our world today meet - the reform of finance, technological innovation, and the rejection of traditional politics

Fascinating... Vigna and Casey are cautious, though enthusiastic guides to this strange new world... they know how to dig beneath the surface and they also know how to write. The book is full of fascinating stories, from the origins of money... to the Silk Road bust... Somewhere in this world of blockchains and cryptocurrencies lies the seed of the next online revolution- one that brings radical decentralization, autonomous organisations, a cull of brokers and fixers, a new constraint on government and fiat currencies, and a supercharge to the sharing economy

Engaging, lucid, and thought-provoking … I can think of no better guide to what the future holds

Not only demystifies and explains bitcoin, but shows where it fits into the cultural zeitgeist and where it's pointed, and what that may mean for our financial system

Anyone who views bitcoin as a voodoo concept must read this totally comprehensible narrative outlining the history of money and how bitcoin might become a new and better currency. For those confused by Bitcoin concepts this clearheaded and readable book sets forth credible reasons why Bitcoin might or might not be an evolving economic miracle

Admirable

Fascinating food for thought

Vigna and Casey demystify cryptocurrency – its origins, its function, and what you need to know to navigate a cyber-economy

[A] fascinating book

Cryptocurrency provides an accessible introduction to a complex field… The style is journalistic but the content is dense, well researched and extensively documented

Great sadness, interest and beauty...a very worthwhile read

Much more than a series of romantic wildlife walks… A trove of elegant and fascinating ecological tales.

Absolutely captivating.

Biology is beautiful, as told in these pages.

A latter-day Gerald Durrell, Goulson fairly buzzes with enthusiasm, recounting numerous hilarious wildlife encounters with great literary flair, whilst retaining a scientist’s meticulous eye for detail and a conservationist’s concern for the future of the planet.

‘[Goulson’s] heartfelt call for us to cherish the nurture of nature is as sweet as honey.

A truly inspiring natural history book

Animated and compelling

One of my favourite writers

[Goulson] is a voice worth listening to. But the real pleasure of reading this book is hearing the hum of biodiversity rising from every page

Goulson fairly buzzes with enthusiasm, recounting numerous hilarious wildlife encounters with great literary flair

A Buzz in the Meadow can be seen as a manifesto that slowly creeps up on you…, but that’s to diminish…its charm, and its power

[Goulson’s] experiences will resonate with many scientists and will provide the general reader with an interesting and accessible glimpse into the life of a naturalist

Delightful book… Goulson is an important figure in the insect world and, as the future of bees and other insects is debated, his is a voice worth listening to. But the real pleasure of reading this book is hearing the hum of biodiversity rising from every page.