Emmy Award–winning actor Christopher Lloyd—one of the most iconic performers of his generation—shares an intimate portrait drawn from the defining moments of his life, from his early years in theater to his time on the sets of iconic television and film, his struggles with addiction, and an isolated childhood of privilege.Whether appearing as a disembodied head in Wednesday or taking on the title role in a stage production of King Lear, Christophe...

From how it all began to how scientists think it will likely come to an end, explore the secrets of the universe with Britannica. Find out about stars, nebulae, constellations, planets, and more. Learn more about game changers like Henrietta Swan Leavitt, who helped prove that there were galaxies beyond our Milky Way. And hear from Britannica Experts about their work in astronomy and favorite things about the field.

Journey back in time to meet the first Australians, the Ancient Greeks, and the early Mesopotamians. Learn about the first Chinese dynasties, the Persian Empire, and early African kingdoms. Find out how the the Pacific islands were populated, and explore the mysteries of Stonehenge. Plus, learn about Britannica Experts and their work in archaeology, cultural education, and more.

From the tiniest bacteria to the biggest whale, explore life on Earth with Britannica. Find out about our planet's biomes--deserts, grasslands, tropical forests, polar regions, and more--and the plants and animals that call those places home. Learn what the oldest living things on earth are, and how animals are adapting to living alongside humans. Plus, read about Britannica Experts and their work in marine biology, ecology, zoology, and more.

What does the future hold for us? What advances are being made in technology and medicine today that will help us tomorrow? What effects of climate change are we already feeling, and how can we stop it from doing further damage? Read more about today's world and tomorrow's, from how the growth of cities has affected society to income inequality, modern media, and smart tech and AI. Learn about environmental challenges scientists are working to overcome, and meet some endangered species the...

How old is the universe? When did life on earth begin? What happened to the dinosaurs? How was the moon created? How did ancient Chinese science shape the modern world? How did Islam trigger globalization? Are humans really superior to other living things? And how can you fit the complete history of the planet into one pocket-sized book?These are just some of the questions answered in Christopher Lloyd's acclaimed 13.7 billion year history - now in brief. In this thrill-ride across...

Embark on a journey across millennia and around the world, from the latest understanding of the origins of the universe through the birth of the Earth, the very first life, the age of dinosaurs, the rise of humans, ancient civilizations, colonialism, wars, technology, everyday life, global struggles for freedom and equality, pandemics – and much more. Eye-catching and informative illustrations and photographs throughout join with author Christopher Lloyd’s engaging narrative to bring to li...

Atoms. Elements. Compounds. Light. Electricity. The physical sciences hold so many wonders to explore! From the Aurora Borealis to Newton's Laws of Motion, find out more about what the universe is made of and how it all works. Find out about metals that explode when they come in contact with water, and how hot air balloons fly. Plus, hear from Britannica Experts about their work in physical sciences, including engineering, physics, and more.

How did the Earth form? What's it made of, and how do we measure it? Learn all about our fascinating planet, including plate tectonics, weather, mountains and volcanoes, rocks and minerals, climate change, how fossils are made, and more. Plus, read about "known unknown" mysteries scientists are trying to solve, such as when we will deplete Earth's store of fossil fuels. And hear from Britannica Experts about their work in earth sciences including geology, hydrology, and paleontology, and t...

Learn our world's history from the Mali Empire and the Italian Renaissance to today. Visit the Aztecs and Incas, feudal Japan, and the Mughal Empire of India. Discover high points in the history of medicine, the Industrial Revolution, and the Civil Rights Movement, and the tragedy of the Great Depression and the World Wars. Plus, read about women's suffrage around the world, how Communism began, and the decolonization of Africa. And hear from Britannica Experts about their work in historia...

Being human is a marvelous thing. In this Britannica ebook, explore everything that makes humans who we are--from how we evolved and how the human body functions to our various arts and cultural traditions. Read about some of the youngest Olympians in history, why we have emotions, and the earliest known works of art. Plus, hear from Britannica Experts about their work in linguistics, political science, and more.

Why have creatures evolved as they are?Which species have been the most successful?How do life forms adapt to a world dominated by nearly seven billion humans?Christopher Lloyd leads us on an exhilarating journey from the birth of life to the present day, as he attempts to answer these fundamental questions. Along the way, he reveals the stories of the 100 most influential species that have ever lived, from slime, dragonflies, and dung beetles to dogs, yeast, and ba...