Explore the life and scientific legacy of Stephen Hawking - the brilliant theoretical physicist who changed the way we look at time and space.Stephen Hawking's contributions to physics and cosmology literally changed our understanding of the universe. This captivating biography introduces his life and greatest scientific contributions, with accessible explanations on his theories surrounding general relativity, quantum mechanics, the science of black holes, and his...

The early battles of the First World War were open, mobile affairs whose tactics had long been familiar to professional soldiers. By early 1915, however, a new type of military engagement had emerged - trench warfare.The combination of trench warfare with newly industrialized weaponry abruptly changed the logistics and psychology of warfare. The trenches of the Western Front became static theatres of war where soldiers were forced to slug it out in miserable conditions. The result ...

This thought-provoking book challenges ideas on morality and religion while addressing the nature of faith and the power it has to guide humans and define they way they live their lives. Focussing on Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son, Isaac, to God, the renowned nineteenth-century philosopher Søren Kierkegaard investigates what it takes to submit oneself to their faith and have complete trust in God.

Christopher Naylor reads the inside story of how the BBC created and launched Doctor Who.In early 1963, a chain of events led to the creation of what would become one of the best-loved, and most successful, of all British television programmes. This is the tale of how Doctor Who embarked upon its epic journey - one which still continues today. It is also the story of the people involved, from Sydney Newman and Donald Wilson to Verity Lambert, Waris Hussein and William Hartnell....

"This eye-opening journey through centuries of medical care on the battlefield is a fascinating read. The research is impressive, the writing style relaxed but what makes this book stand out is the personal stories of women and men who risked their lives to save others." - ANNE MACMILLAN, HISTORIAN, JOURNALIST AND AUTHOR OF WAR STORIESDouble Emmy award-winning author Martin King takes you on an enthralling journey through the history of medicine on the battlefield, coverin...

One morning, Graham rises from a medical-induced slumber and finds that he has slept for 200 years. The small money he had saved has grown exponentially, and he is now the richest man on earth. But what kind of a world is this? It is the year 2100 and London is unrecognisable. A twisted and oppressive slave state reveals itself, and this regime is being funded by Graham's own wealth, appropriated by the mysterious White Council. He must use his power to free the social underclass, but in d...

Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.Since its invention more than 150 years ago, the microphone transformed the world in an instant. Yet its evolution and integration into our daily lives has been comparatively gradual – so gradual, crucially, that it is easy to forget just how much we take it for granted. Every phone has a microphone. Every laptop has a microphone. We are surrounded by microphones.The mi...

Christopher Naylor reads a brand new adventure for the First Doctor, Susan, Ian and Barbara.The TARDIS materialises on board Cavis Sunliners Flight 307, a regularly scheduled passenger flight using a revolutionary type of interstellar travel.The Doctor, his granddaughter Susan and her schoolteachers Ian and Barbara meet Chief Officer Sopel, beleaguered commander of the vessel.Following an act of sabotage the ship is boarded by a large, levitating al...

This collection brings together the most celebrated works of H.G. Wells.H.G. Wells was a pioneer of the science fiction genre and a man of boundless imagination. Whether describing marvellous new technologies, the vagaries of space flight or the risks of scientific development, his writings have continually captivated readers across the globe.Contains:•The First Men in the Moon•The War of the Worlds•The Invisibl...

Christopher Naylor reads this original novel featuring the Doctor's former companion in his own adventure.It's ten years since Harry Sullivan left UNIT and gave up his travels in the TARDIS with the Doctor and Sarah Jane.Since then he has been engaged in top secret work, developing antidotes to nerve toxins. But when he is transferred to Yarra in the Hebrides to work on weapons research, he has severe misgivings. For one thing, it goes against much of what he believes in. F...

What happened to the Doctor’s companions after they left the TARDIS?In Harry Sullivan’s War, by Ian Marter, the Doctor’s former companion has severe misgivings when he is transferred to work in the Hebrides. Is someone out to kill him?In The Kairos Ring, by Stephen Gallagher, Romana and Laszlo, the Tharil, unite with an American Civil War soldier in the fight against the desperate Sluagh.In Bessie Come Home, by Paul Magrs,...

Lana must rescue her brother from an evil queen in this sequel to the illustrated middle grade fantasy adventure The Day I Fell into a Fairy Tale from actor, author, and comedian Ben Miller—perfect for fans of Half Upon a Time and Land of Stories!When Lana and Harrison stay with their grandparents, one of their favorite places to play is a large hollow tree that made their adventures feel magical long before they were first transported into a fairy tale. B...