The Frontier Below: The Past, Present and Future of Our Quest to Go Deeper Underwater
Triumphs and disasters in the deep sea
This is a journey through time and water, to the bottom of the ocean and the future of our planet.
Other technologies & applied sciences
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
Liftoff: Elon Musk and the Desperate Early Days That Launched SpaceX
‘Just read it.’ Elon Musk
The dramatic inside story of SpaceX ― the world’s leading edge rocket company, whose charismatic and controversial founder now advises the White House
Black Gold: The History of How Coal Made Britain
From the bestselling historian and acclaimed broadcaster
‘A rich social history … Paxman’s book could hardly be more colourful, and I enjoyed each page enormously’ DOMINIC SANDBROOK, SUNDAY TIMES
‘Vividly told … Paxman’s fine narrative powers are at their best’ THE TIMES
Missions to Mars: A New Era of Rover and Spacecraft Discovery on the Red Planet
From a long-term planning lead for the Mars Exploration Rover Project comes this vivid insider account of some of NASA’s most vital and exciting missions to the Red Planet, illustrated with full-colour photographs—a wondrous chronicle of unprecedented scientific discovery and the search for evidence of life on Mars.
The Universe: The book of the BBC TV series presented by Professor Brian Cox
Every night, above our heads, a drama of epic proportions is playing out. Diamond planets, zombie stars, black holes heavier than a billion Suns. The cast of characters is extraordinary, and each one has its own incredible story to tell.
Merlin: The Power Behind the Spitfire, Mosquito and Lancaster: The Story of the Engine That Won the Battle of Britain and WWII
The most iconic planes of WWII, the Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane, DeHavilland Mosquito and the Avro Lancaster, were all powered by one engine, the Rolls-Royce Merlin. The story of the Merlin is one of British ingenuity at its height, of artistry and problem-solving that resulted in a war-winning design.
SAS Survival Guide: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Anywhere
The ultimate guide to survival, this edition now includes the most essential urban survival tips for today, supplementing the fully updated original, bestselling handbook.
Collins Gem – SAS Survival Guide: How to Survive in the Wild, on Land or Sea (Collins Gem)
THE MULTIMILLION COPY BESTSELLER
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SURVIVING ANYWHERE
Eclipse: The science and history of nature's most spectacular phenomenon
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.
Spike Island: The Memory of a Military Hospital
This ebook contains a limited number of illustrations.
The story of Netley in Southampton – its hospital, its people and the secret history of the 20th-century. Now with a new afterword uncovering astonishing evidence of Netley’s links with Porton Down & experiments with LSD in the 1950s.
Simple Stargazing
A first-time skywatcher’s guide from bright new talent, BBC Blue Peter astronomer, Anton Vamplew