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
‘An accessible and crystal-clear portrait of this discipline’s breadth, largely told through its history’ PHIL BALL, PHYSICS WORLD
An enchanting biography of the most resonant – and most necessary – chemical element on Earth.
J P McEvoy looks at remarkable phenomenon of a solar eclipse through a thrilling narrative that charts the historical, cultural and scientific relevance of solar eclipses through the ages and explores the significance of this rare event.
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?
‘Nominally a history of the hot air balloon, ‘Falling Upwards’ is really a history of hope and fantasy – and the quixotic characters who disobeyed that most fundamental laws of physics and gave humans flight’ New Republic, Best Books of 2013
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An introductory guide to navigating your way around the night sky and identifying what you can see on any given night.
Please note that this is the 2004 edition. Chart data is accurate to the end of 2009.
