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Space

A thrilling human history by Britain's beloved astronaut Tim Peake

by Tim Peake ...

From bestselling author and British astronaut Tim Peake, an inspirational human history of space travel, from the Apollo missions to our future forays to Mars. The Right Stuff for a new generation.**THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY SPACE TRAVEL ENTHUSIAST____________________________________________________________________'This book is brilliant - once in a blue moon. A book for the whole family.' Chris ... Read more

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From bestselling author and British astronaut Tim Peake, an inspirational human history of space travel, from the Apollo missions to our future forays to Mars. The Right Stuff for a new generation.**THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY SPACE TRAVEL ENTHUSIAST____________________________________________________________________'This book is brilliant - once in a blue moon. A book for the whole family.' Chris
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Trinity

The Treachery and Pursuit of the Most Dangerous Spy in History

by Frank Close ...

'Everything about this story is astounding' Bryan Appleyard, Sunday Times"Trinity" was the codename for the test explosion of the atomic bomb in New Mexico on 16 July 1945. Trinity is now also the extraordinary story of the bomb's metaphorical father, Rudolf Peierls; his intellectual son, the atomic spy, Klaus Fuchs, and the ghosts of the security services in Britain, the USA and USSR.Against the ... Read more

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'Everything about this story is astounding' Bryan Appleyard, Sunday Times"Trinity" was the codename for the test explosion of the atomic bomb in New Mexico on 16 July 1945. Trinity is now also the extraordinary story of the bomb's metaphorical father, Rudolf Peierls; his intellectual son, the atomic spy, Klaus Fuchs, and the ghosts of the security services in Britain, the USA and USSR.Against the
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A Brief History Of Time

From Big Bang To Black Holes

by Stephen Hawking ...

Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries?These are just some of the questions considered in the internationally acclaimed masterpiece by the world renowned physicist - generally considered to have been one of the world's greatest thinkers.It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein, before ... Read more

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Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries?These are just some of the questions considered in the internationally acclaimed masterpiece by the world renowned physicist - generally considered to have been one of the world's greatest thinkers.It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein, before
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Anaximander

And the Nature of Science

by Carlo Rovelli ...

Translated by Marion Lignana Rosenberg ...

**A TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR'Anaximander is a delight and so is this book' -- James McConnachie, Sunday Times**Now widely available in English for the first time, this is Carlo Rovelli's first book: the thrilling story of a little-known man who created one of the greatest intellectual revolutionsOver two thousand years ago, one man changed the way we see the world.Since the dawn of civilization, ... Read more

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**A TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR'Anaximander is a delight and so is this book' -- James McConnachie, Sunday Times**Now widely available in English for the first time, this is Carlo Rovelli's first book: the thrilling story of a little-known man who created one of the greatest intellectual revolutionsOver two thousand years ago, one man changed the way we see the world.Since the dawn of civilization,
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The Secret Life of the Universe

An Astrobiologist's Search for the Origins and Frontiers of Life

by Nathalie A. Cabrol ...

‘A highly readable, entertaining and mind-expanding read from a formidable scientist’iNewsHow did life begin on Earth? Could it exist on other planets? Or are we alone in the universe?In recent years, incredible breakthroughs have revolutionised our understanding of the cosmos. New discoveries include the existence of millions of exoplanets, many of which could be a potential habitat for ... Read more

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‘A highly readable, entertaining and mind-expanding read from a formidable scientist’iNewsHow did life begin on Earth? Could it exist on other planets? Or are we alone in the universe?In recent years, incredible breakthroughs have revolutionised our understanding of the cosmos. New discoveries include the existence of millions of exoplanets, many of which could be a potential habitat for
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Speed

How it Explains the World from the Bestselling Author

by Vaclav Smil ...

Prepare to view the world through a new lens – SPEED – a groundbreaking exploration that challenges your perceptions of life’s driving force, from the internationally bestselling author‘There is perhaps no other academic who paints pictures with numbers like Smil’ GuardianIn a world that feels like it’s moving faster than ever, Smil examines how our relentless pursuit of speed – in areas such as ... Read more

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Prepare to view the world through a new lens – SPEED – a groundbreaking exploration that challenges your perceptions of life’s driving force, from the internationally bestselling author‘There is perhaps no other academic who paints pictures with numbers like Smil’ GuardianIn a world that feels like it’s moving faster than ever, Smil examines how our relentless pursuit of speed – in areas such as
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The Order of Time

by Carlo Rovelli ...

Translated by Simon Carnell, Erica Segre ...

**'A dazzling book ... the new Stephen Hawking' Sunday TimesThe bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics takes us on an enchanting, consoling journey to discover the meaning of time**'We are time. We are this space, this clearing opened by the traces of memory inside the connections between our neurons. We are memory. We are nostalgia. We are longing for a future that will not come. ... Read more

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**'A dazzling book ... the new Stephen Hawking' Sunday TimesThe bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics takes us on an enchanting, consoling journey to discover the meaning of time**'We are time. We are this space, this clearing opened by the traces of memory inside the connections between our neurons. We are memory. We are nostalgia. We are longing for a future that will not come.
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The Complete Drone Building Guide: From Start to Finish

Learn the essentials of drone building and take to the skies with your own custom UAV

by Bruce Qiu ...

The Complete Drone Building Guide: From Start to Finish is a comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to know about building your own drone from scratch. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced drone enthusiast, this guide has something for everyone.The guide starts off by introducing you to the basics of drones and their various components, such as the frame, motors, propellers, ... Read more

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The Complete Drone Building Guide: From Start to Finish is a comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to know about building your own drone from scratch. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced drone enthusiast, this guide has something for everyone.The guide starts off by introducing you to the basics of drones and their various components, such as the frame, motors, propellers,
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Shroud

A gripping first contact story from the Arthur C. Clarke Award winner

by Adrian Tchaikovsky ...

‘Thrilling, terrifying and fascinating’– Tim Peake, British ESA astronautThey looked into darkness. The darkness looked back . . .An utterly gripping story of first contact on a hostile planet from Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of the Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning Children of Time.New for this edition: The short story ‘Sins of the Children’, the fascinating prequel to Shroud</em... ... Read more

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‘Thrilling, terrifying and fascinating’– Tim Peake, British ESA astronautThey looked into darkness. The darkness looked back . . .An utterly gripping story of first contact on a hostile planet from Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of the Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning Children of Time.New for this edition: The short story ‘Sins of the Children’, the fascinating prequel to Shroud</em...
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Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics

The bestselling guide to our universe

by Frank Verstraete, Céline Broeckaert ...

The international bestseller‘Ambitious . . . pleasingly full of cutting-edge topics’ – New ScientistQuantum physics is the cornerstone of our world. Yet, at the same time, it’s one of the hardest subjects for ordinary mortals to grasp.In Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics, a husband-and-wife duo – renowned physicist Frank Verstraete and writer Céline Broeckaert – demystifies the essential ... Read more

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The international bestseller‘Ambitious . . . pleasingly full of cutting-edge topics’ – New ScientistQuantum physics is the cornerstone of our world. Yet, at the same time, it’s one of the hardest subjects for ordinary mortals to grasp.In Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics, a husband-and-wife duo – renowned physicist Frank Verstraete and writer Céline Broeckaert – demystifies the essential
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Hello World

How to be Human in the Age of the Machine

by Hannah Fry ...

**'One of the best books yet written on data and algorithms. . .deserves a place on the bestseller charts.' (The Times)You are accused of a crime. Who would you rather determined your fate - a human or an algorithm?**An algorithm is more consistent and less prone to error of judgement. Yet a human can look you in the eye before passing sentence.Welcome to the age of the algorithm, the story of a ... Read more

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**'One of the best books yet written on data and algorithms. . .deserves a place on the bestseller charts.' (The Times)You are accused of a crime. Who would you rather determined your fate - a human or an algorithm?**An algorithm is more consistent and less prone to error of judgement. Yet a human can look you in the eye before passing sentence.Welcome to the age of the algorithm, the story of a
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Strange Angel

The Otherworldly Life of Rocket Scientist John Whiteside Parsons

by George Pendle ...

'Forget geek stereotypes. Parsons' life seems straight out of a Hollywood thriller ... Pendle's book leaves us with a taste of genius's energy and fragility' Los Angeles Magazine'You couldn't make it up' Physics World'As a history of space travel, STRANGE ANGEL is a cornerstone ... Highly recommended' Ray BradburyBRILLIANT ROCKET SCIENTIST KILLED IN EXPLOSION screamed the front-page headline of ... Read more

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'Forget geek stereotypes. Parsons' life seems straight out of a Hollywood thriller ... Pendle's book leaves us with a taste of genius's energy and fragility' Los Angeles Magazine'You couldn't make it up' Physics World'As a history of space travel, STRANGE ANGEL is a cornerstone ... Highly recommended' Ray BradburyBRILLIANT ROCKET SCIENTIST KILLED IN EXPLOSION screamed the front-page headline of
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

by William Kamkwamba ...

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURED DIRECTED BY AND STARRING CHIWETEL EJIOFOR – AVAILABLE ON NETFLIX AND A NEW WEST END MUSICAL.When William Kamkwamba was just 14 years old, his family told him that he must leave school and come home to work on the farm – they could no longer afford his fees. This is his story of how he found a way to make a difference, how he bought light to his family and village, and ... Read more

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NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURED DIRECTED BY AND STARRING CHIWETEL EJIOFOR – AVAILABLE ON NETFLIX AND A NEW WEST END MUSICAL.When William Kamkwamba was just 14 years old, his family told him that he must leave school and come home to work on the farm – they could no longer afford his fees. This is his story of how he found a way to make a difference, how he bought light to his family and village, and
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Interpreter

by Brian Aldiss ...

Earthman Gary Towler is a pariah. He must interpret the will of the Nuls who rule his planet, Earth, and he’s running out of time to overthrow their plans…The time: thousands of years hence. The whole of the known universe is dominated by the Nuls, a huge, three-armed race, almost as old as time itself.A charge of Nul corruption on an insignificant planet called Earth sets off a dramatic chain of ... Read more

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Earthman Gary Towler is a pariah. He must interpret the will of the Nuls who rule his planet, Earth, and he’s running out of time to overthrow their plans…The time: thousands of years hence. The whole of the known universe is dominated by the Nuls, a huge, three-armed race, almost as old as time itself.A charge of Nul corruption on an insignificant planet called Earth sets off a dramatic chain of
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Challenger

A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space

by Adam Higginbotham ...

'Gripping' ED CAESAR • 'Masterly' GEOFF DYER • 'Incredible' TIM HARFORD • 'A universal story that transcends time' NEW YORK TIMES • 'Superb' DAILY TELEGRAPH • 'We know what’s going to happen, but feel the suspense nonetheless' THE TIMES** THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER **** WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD 2024 **** WINNER OF THE KIRKUS BOOK PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2024 **<stron... ... Read more

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'Gripping' ED CAESAR • 'Masterly' GEOFF DYER • 'Incredible' TIM HARFORD • 'A universal story that transcends time' NEW YORK TIMES • 'Superb' DAILY TELEGRAPH • 'We know what’s going to happen, but feel the suspense nonetheless' THE TIMES** THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER **** WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD 2024 **** WINNER OF THE KIRKUS BOOK PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2024 **<stron...
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This Book Will Blow Your Mind

Journeys at the Extremes of Science

by New Scientist ...

What's the nature of reality? Does the universe ever end? What is time and does it even exist? These are the biggest imagination-stretching, brain-staggering questions in the universe - and here are their fascinating answers.From quantum weirdness to freaky cosmology (like white holes - which spew out matter instead of sucking it in), This Book Will Blow Your Mind takes you on an epic journey to ... Read more

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What's the nature of reality? Does the universe ever end? What is time and does it even exist? These are the biggest imagination-stretching, brain-staggering questions in the universe - and here are their fascinating answers.From quantum weirdness to freaky cosmology (like white holes - which spew out matter instead of sucking it in), This Book Will Blow Your Mind takes you on an epic journey to
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Relentless Visionary:Alessandro Volta

by Michael Berick ...

If asked to list important inventors, few remember to include Alessandro Volta. Yet, his is a household name more spoken than that of Alexander Graham Bell, the Wright Brothers, or even Thomas Edison. That's because the terms "volt" and "voltage" can be attributed to Volta, the inventor of the "Voltaic pile," which is recognized as the first electric battery. A product of the Age of Enlightenment ... Read more

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If asked to list important inventors, few remember to include Alessandro Volta. Yet, his is a household name more spoken than that of Alexander Graham Bell, the Wright Brothers, or even Thomas Edison. That's because the terms "volt" and "voltage" can be attributed to Volta, the inventor of the "Voltaic pile," which is recognized as the first electric battery. A product of the Age of Enlightenment
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Brief History of Timekeeping

The Science of Marking Time, from Stonehenge to Atomic Clocks

by Chad Orzel ...

‘Entertaining and engrossing’ Sean CarrollPress the snooze button on your alarm once too often and you soon remember the importance of good timekeeping. That need to tell the time connects you to over five thousand years of human history, from the first solstice markers at Newgrange to quartz crystal oscillating in your watch today. Science underpins time: measuring the movement of Sun, Earth and ... Read more

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‘Entertaining and engrossing’ Sean CarrollPress the snooze button on your alarm once too often and you soon remember the importance of good timekeeping. That need to tell the time connects you to over five thousand years of human history, from the first solstice markers at Newgrange to quartz crystal oscillating in your watch today. Science underpins time: measuring the movement of Sun, Earth and
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The Physics of Everyday Things

The Extraordinary Science Behind an Ordinary Day

by James Kakalios ...

Most of us are clueless when it comes to the physics that makes our modern world so convenient. What's the simple science behind motion sensors, touch screens and toasters? How do we enter our offices using touch-on passes or find our way to new places using GPS? In The Physics of Everyday Things, James Kakalios takes us on an amazing journey into the subatomic marvels that underlie so much of ... Read more

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Most of us are clueless when it comes to the physics that makes our modern world so convenient. What's the simple science behind motion sensors, touch screens and toasters? How do we enter our offices using touch-on passes or find our way to new places using GPS? In The Physics of Everyday Things, James Kakalios takes us on an amazing journey into the subatomic marvels that underlie so much of
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Space

10 Things You Should Know

by Rebecca Smethurst ...

Series series 10 Things You Should Know
**'Bite-sized, cutting edge science delivered with enormous enthusiasm - all you need to travel the cosmos' CHRIS LINTOTT'A lot of astrophysics is packed into this neat little book . . . I guarantee you will come away knowing your dark matter from your supermassive black holes' JIM AL-KHALILI**This book is for anyone who wants to easily understand the mind-blowing fundamentals of our extraordinary ... Read more

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**'Bite-sized, cutting edge science delivered with enormous enthusiasm - all you need to travel the cosmos' CHRIS LINTOTT'A lot of astrophysics is packed into this neat little book . . . I guarantee you will come away knowing your dark matter from your supermassive black holes' JIM AL-KHALILI**This book is for anyone who wants to easily understand the mind-blowing fundamentals of our extraordinary
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The World Itself

Consciousness and the Everything of Physics

by Ulf Danielsson ...

There is a wonderfully weird but real world out there, and we are a part of it. It is time for physics to take life seriously.Can we ever truly comprehend the universe before we fully understand consciousness and the wonders, and limits, of the mind? Ulf Danielsson, an acclaimed theoretical physicist who has dedicated his career to probing the deepest mysteries of nature, thinks not. As he ... Read more

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There is a wonderfully weird but real world out there, and we are a part of it. It is time for physics to take life seriously.Can we ever truly comprehend the universe before we fully understand consciousness and the wonders, and limits, of the mind? Ulf Danielsson, an acclaimed theoretical physicist who has dedicated his career to probing the deepest mysteries of nature, thinks not. As he
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Finches of Mars

by Brian Aldiss ...

‘My final Science Fiction novel’ – Brian AldissBrian Aldiss has announced that this book, Finches of Mars, will be his final science fiction novel. And what a way to end one of the most illustrious careers in the genre.Set on the Red Planet, it follows a group of colonists and the problems they have in setting up a new society. Life can be sustained but new life will not prosper – the women on the ... Read more

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‘My final Science Fiction novel’ – Brian AldissBrian Aldiss has announced that this book, Finches of Mars, will be his final science fiction novel. And what a way to end one of the most illustrious careers in the genre.Set on the Red Planet, it follows a group of colonists and the problems they have in setting up a new society. Life can be sustained but new life will not prosper – the women on the
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The New Physics and Its Evolution

by Lucien Poincare ...

"Thе Nеw Physics and Its Evolution" is a thought-provoking еxploration of thе еvеr-еvolving landscapе of physics, dеlving into thе fascinating dеvеlopmеnts, paradigms, and transformativе discovеriеs that havе rеshapеd our undеrstanding of thе fundamеntal laws govеrning thе univеrsе. This illuminating book offеrs rеadеrs a comprеhеnsivе journеy through thе history of physics, tracing its еvolution ... Read more

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"Thе Nеw Physics and Its Evolution" is a thought-provoking еxploration of thе еvеr-еvolving landscapе of physics, dеlving into thе fascinating dеvеlopmеnts, paradigms, and transformativе discovеriеs that havе rеshapеd our undеrstanding of thе fundamеntal laws govеrning thе univеrsе. This illuminating book offеrs rеadеrs a comprеhеnsivе journеy through thе history of physics, tracing its еvolution
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Mathematical Physics

by Robert Geroch ...

Series series Chicago Lectures in Physics
"A remarkable achievement . . . an informing sight of the sort of mathematics that underpins much of the present day research in theoretical physics." —C. J. Isham, Contemporary PhysicsMathematical Physics is an introduction to such basic mathematical structures as groups, vector spaces, topological spaces, measure spaces, and Hilbert space. Geroch uses category theory to emphasize both the ... Read more

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"A remarkable achievement . . . an informing sight of the sort of mathematics that underpins much of the present day research in theoretical physics." —C. J. Isham, Contemporary PhysicsMathematical Physics is an introduction to such basic mathematical structures as groups, vector spaces, topological spaces, measure spaces, and Hilbert space. Geroch uses category theory to emphasize both the
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