The Breath of the Gods: The History and Future of the Wind
Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Winchester returns with a thought-provoking history of the wind, written in his edifying and entertaining style.
Physics
The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science
Dava Sobel, acclaimed and bestselling author of Longitude, chronicles the life and work of the most famous woman in the history of science – and the untold story of the young women who trained in her laboratory.
Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilisation
Bringing his cosmic perspective to civilization on Earth, Neil deGrasse Tyson, bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, shines new light on the crucial fault lines of our time–war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender, race, and tribalism–in a way that stimulates a deeper sense of unity for us all.
Black Holes: The Key to Understanding the Universe
A Brief History of Time for the 21st Century
At the heart of our galaxy lies a monster so deadly, not even light can escape its grasp. Its secrets lie waiting to be discovered. It’s time to explore our universe’s most mysterious inhabitants
Black Holes
The HBD Cookbook: Life-changing recipes for long-term health and perfect weight
‘I’m full of energy and I feel great. The compliments are flooding in’ – The Times
Einstein’s Fridge: The Science of Fire, Ice and the Universe
‘Hugely readable and entertaining’ JIM AL-KHALILI
‘An accessible and crystal-clear portrait of this discipline’s breadth, largely told through its history’ PHIL BALL, PHYSICS WORLD
100 Science Discoveries That Changed the World
Arranged in chronological order from the early Greek mathematicians, Euclid and Archimedes through to present-day Nobel Prize winners, 100 Science Discoveries That Changed the World charts the great breakthroughs in scientific understanding.
Symphony in C: Carbon and the Evolution of (Almost) Everything
An enchanting biography of the most resonant – and most necessary – chemical element on Earth.
The Infinite Monkey Cage – How to Build a Universe
The Infinite Monkey Cage, the legendary BBC Radio 4 programme, brings you this irreverent celebration of scientific marvels. Join us on a hectic leap through the grand and bizarre ideas conjured up by human imagination, from dark matter to consciousness via neutrinos and earthworms.
Cool – Cool Physics: Filled with Fantastic Facts for Kids of All Ages (Cool)
An amazing guide to the wonders of physics, handily broken down into accessible bite-sized chunks.
What We Cannot Know: From consciousness to the cosmos, the cutting edge of science explained
‘Brilliant and fascinating. No one is better at making the recondite accessible and exciting’ Bill Bryson
Britain’s most famous mathematician takes us to the edge of knowledge to show us what we cannot know.
Forces of Nature
Sunday Times Bestseller
How did life on Earth begin? What is the nature of space and time? What are the chances that we will discover life on other worlds?