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⠘So staggering you go ⠜whoa!⠝ every few seconds⠙ Guardian⠘Really impressive⠙ Eamonn Holmes, ITV This MorningA companion book to the critically acclaimed BBC series.The bestselling authors of Wonders of the Universe are back with another blockbuster, a groundbreaking exploration of our Solar System as it has never been seen before.Mercury, a lifeless victim of the Sun⠙s expanding power. Venus, once thought to be lush and fertile, now known to be trapped within a toxic and boiling atmosphere. Mars, the red planet, doomed by the loss of its atmosphere. Jupiter, twice the size of all the other planets combined, but insubstantial. Saturn, a stunning celestial beauty, the jewel of our Solar System. Uranus, the sideways planet and the first ice giant. Neptune, dark, cold and whipped by supersonic winds. Pluto, the dwarf planet, a frozen rock.Andrew Cohen and Professor Brian Cox take readers on a voyage of discovery, from the fiery heart of our Solar System, to its mysterious outer reaches. They touch on the latest discoveries that have expanded our knowledge of the planets, their moons and how they come to be, alongside recent stunning and mind-boggling NASA photography.

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⠘So staggering you go ⠜whoa!⠝ every few seconds⠙ Guardian⠘Really impressive⠙ Eamonn Holmes, ITV This MorningA companion book to the critically acclaimed BBC series.The bestselling authors of Wonders of the Universe are back with another blockbuster, a groundbreaking exploration of our Solar System as it has never been seen before.Mercury, a lifeless victim of the Sun⠙s expanding power. Venus, once thought to be lush and fertile, now known to be trapped within a toxic and boiling atmosphere. Mars, the red planet, doomed by the loss of its atmosphere. Jupiter, twice the size of all the other planets combined, but insubstantial. Saturn, a stunning celestial beauty, the jewel of our Solar System. Uranus, the sideways planet and the first ice giant. Neptune, dark, cold and whipped by supersonic winds. Pluto, the dwarf planet, a frozen rock.Andrew Cohen and Professor Brian Cox take readers on a voyage of discovery, from the fiery heart of our Solar System, to its mysterious outer reaches. They touch on the latest discoveries that have expanded our knowledge of the planets, their moons and how they come to be.

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Professor Brian Cox is back with another insightful and mind-blowing exploration of space. This time he shows us our universe as we ve never seen it before.13.7 billion years old. 93 billion light years wide. It contains over 100 billion galaxies, each containing hundreds of billions of stars. This infinite, vast and complex Universe has been the subject of human fascination and scientific exploration for thousands of years. The wonders of the Universe might seem alien to us and impossible to understand, but away from the telescopes, the labs and the white coats, Professor Brian Cox uses the evidence found in the natural world around us to explain its simple truths.The same laws of light, gravity, time, matter and energy that govern us here on Earth are the same as those applied in the Universe. Using 3D CGI imagery, his expert knowledge and his infectious enthusiasm, Professor Cox shows us that if we can understand the impact of these governing laws on Earth it will bring us a step closer to an understanding of our Universe.

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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.We once thought of our Earth as unique, but we have now discovered thousands of alien planets, and that s barely a fraction of the worlds that are out there. And there are more stars in the Universe than grains of sand on every planet in the Solar System. But amid all this vastness, the Milky Way Galaxy, our Sun and the Earth are home to the only known life in the Universe - at least for now.With a foreword from Professor Brian Cox, and access to all the latest stunning NASA photography, Andrew Cohen takes readers on a voyage of discovery, via the probes and telescopes exploring the outer reaches of our galaxy, revealing how it was formed and how it will inevitably be destroyed by the enigmatic black hole at its heart. And beyond our galaxy, the expanding Universe, which holds clues to the biggest mystery of all - how did it all begin? We now know more about those first moments of existence than we ever thought possible, and hidden in this story of how it all began are the clues to the fate of the Universe itself and everything in it.

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The kidnap of a rebellious heiress leads Inspector Nightjar into a steampunk underworld of brain love, greed and revolution. Can the Raven Method uncover the big Truth? What powers Thousand Tower City? Why are books telling unfamiliar stories? How cosy is anarchy?Steve Aylett, author of LINT (chosen by Stewart Lee on R4 s A Good Read) and Slaughtermatic, returns in this fizzing caper about ⠜the good sin of thinking for yourself⠝. In the whole of language there is nothing like Steve Aylett, and The Book Lovers is his most relentless assault yet on our prissy synapses. Every sentence is a nifty seizure that will slug his reader through the printed page into a better and less reasonable world, a fugue-state heaven of excruciating beauty that spends dazzling insight as though it were chocolate money. Utterly astonishing, and possibly some manner of police procedural. Read this now before it happens. ⠔ Alan Moore, author of Watchmen Every sentence is a wonderland, every phrase a treat. No one writes like Steve Aylett. I am so glad that he is back. With each book it is as if he changes the possibilities of our imagination and populates your mind with new shapes and forms. ⠔ Robin Ince, comedian, author, broadcaster and co-host of the award-winning Radio 4 series The Infinite Monkey Cage with Professor Brian Cox.⠜Aylett is the greatest absurdist of our age and worthy of comparison with William Burroughs ⠓ elegant, witty and absolutely his own writer. Lay back and immerse yourself in this wonderful book. Wise ⠓ wonderful ⠓ hilarious! Entertainment for everyone who believes there is nothing worth reading any more!⠝ ⠔ Michael MoorcockOne of ARB⠙s 2024 Notable Books

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***A Waterstones Best Paperback of 2022 pick***Perfect for fans of Radio 4 s The Infinite Monkey Cage and Professor Brian Cox. A delightful and scintillating hymn to science. Professor Carlo RovelliComedian Robin Ince quickly abandoned science at school, bored by a fog of dull lessons and intimidated by the barrage of equations. But, twenty years later, he fell in love and he now presents one of the world s most popular science podcasts. Every year he meets hundreds of the world s greatest thinkers.In this erudite and witty book, Robin reveals why scientific wonder isn t just for the professionals. Filled with interviews featuring astronauts, comedians, teachers, quantum physicists, neuroscientists and more - as well as charting Robin s own journey with science - The Importance of Being Interested explores why many wrongly think of the discipline as distant and difficult. From the glorious appeal of the stars above to why scientific curiosity can encourage much needed intellectual humility, this optimistic and profound book will leave you filled with a thirst for intellectual adventure.

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The Infinite Monkey Cage, the legendary BBC Radio 4 programme, brings you this irreverent celebration of scientific marvels. Join us on a hectic leap through the grand and bizarre ideas conjured up by human imagination, from dark matter to consciousness via neutrinos and earthworms.Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince muse on multifaceted subjects involved in building a universe, with pearls of wisdom from leading scientists and comedians peppered throughout.Covering billions of concepts and conundrums, they tackle everything from the Big Bang to parallel universes, fierce creatures to extraterrestrial life, brain science to artificial intelligence. How to Build a Universe is an illuminating and inspirational celebration of science â “ sometimes silly, sometimes astounding and very occasionally facetious.

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The instant New York Times bestseller that went on to inspire Professor Brian Cox

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The long-awaited memoir by movie and theatre legend, Brian Cox.A Guardian, Times, Sunday Times and Independent Book of the Year*Featuring a foreword by the executive producer of Succession, Frank Rich*From Titus Andronicus with the RSC to media magnate Logan Roy in HBO s Succession, Brian Cox has made his name as an actor of unparalleled distinction and versatility. We know him on screen, but few know of his extraordinary life story.Growing up in Dundee, Scotland, Cox lost his father when he was just eight years old and was brought up by his three elder sisters in the aftermath of his mother s nervous breakdowns and ultimate hospitalization. After joining the Dundee Repertory Theatre at the age of fifteen, you could say the rest is history - but that is to overlook the enormous graft that has gone into the making of the legend we know today. This is a rags-to-riches life story like no other - a seminal autobiography that both captures Cox s distinctive voice and his very soul. One of the best showbiz memoirs ever written... it s as funny as it is furious... Brian Cox has done everything and with this book he leaves everyone else standing Mail on Sunday Absolute heaven Sunday Times A hugely readable memoir from a giant of stage and screen Mark Kermode A life well lived and a story well told. From first page to last Brian Cox the great actor is Brian Cox the great storyteller, and nobody is spared his sharp eye and his caustic wit, himself and some big Hollywood names included Alastair Campbell Laced with his characteristic generosity, self-deprecation and cut-the-crap wisdom Harriet Walter Mesmerizing Peter Biskind Blisteringly brilliant Bryony Gordon Funny and irreverent The Times

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From the bestselling authors of Why does E=mc2? comes The Quantum Universe, in which Brian Cox, presenter of the BBC s Wonders of the Solar System and Wonders of the Universe, and Jeff Forshaw go on a brilliantly ambitious mission to show that everyone can understand the deepest questions of science. But just what is quantum physics? How does it help us understand our amazing world? Where does it leave Newton and Einstein? And why, above all, can we be sure that the theory is good?Here, Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw give us the real science behind the bizarre behaviour of the atoms and energy that make up the universe, and reveal exactly how everything that can happen, does happen.

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The international bestseller: an introduction to the theory of relativity by the eminent physicists Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw What does E=mc2 actually mean? Dr. Brian Cox and Professor Jeff Forshaw go on a journey to the frontier of twenty-first century science to unpack Einstein s famous equation. Explaining and simplifying notions of energy, mass, and light-while exploding commonly held misconceptions-they demonstrate how the structure of nature itself is contained within this equation. Along the way, we visit the site of one of the largest scientific experiments ever conducted: the now-famous Large Hadron Collider, a gigantic particle accelerator capable of re-creating conditions that existed fractions of a second after the Big Bang. A collaboration between one of the youngest professors in the United Kingdom and a distinguished popular physicist, Why Does E=mc2? is one of the most exciting and accessible explanations of the theory of relativity.

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A Brief History of Time for the 21st CenturyAt the heart of our galaxy lies a monster so deadly, not even light can escape its grasp. Its secrets lie waiting to be discovered. Itâ ™s time to explore our universeâ ™s most mysterious inhabitantsBlack HolesAt the heart of the Milky Way lies a supermassive black hole 4 million times more massive than our Sun. A place where space and time are so warped that light is trapped if it ventures within 12 million km. According to Einstein, inside lies the end of time. According to 21st-century physics, the reality may be far more bizarre.Black holes lie where the most massive stars used to shine and at the edge of our current understanding. They are naturally occurring objects, the inevitable creations of gravity when too much matter collapses into not enough space. And yet, although the laws of nature predict them, they fail fully to describe them.Black holes are places in space and time where the laws of gravity, quantum physics and thermodynamics collide. Originally thought to be so intellectually troubling that they simply could not exist, it is only in the past few years that we have begun to glimpse a new synthesis; a deep connection between gravity and quantum information theory that describes a holographic universe in which space and time emerge from a network of quantum bits, and wormholes span the void.In this groundbreaking book, Professor Brian Cox and Professor Jeff Forshaw take you to the edge of our understanding of black holes; a scientific journey to the research frontier spanning a century of physics, from Einstein to Hawking and beyond, that ends with the startling conclusion that our world may operate like a giant quantum computer.

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Profesori Brian Cox a Jeff Forshaw vás v tejto fascinujúcej knihe vezmú na vedeckú výpravu naprieč storočím fyziky od čias Einsteina až po Hawkinga a ešte ďalej – až k samotným hraniciam nášho poznania najzáhadnejších výtvorov prírody – čiernych dier. V srdci našej Galaxie je miesto, v ktorom dochádza k búrlivému narušeniu priestoru a času – miesto, kde sa zrážajú zákony gravitácie, kvantovej fyziky a termodynamiky, a jeho tajomstvá stále čakajú na odhalenie. Čierne diery sú 4 miliónkrát väčšie ako Slnko. Ide o prirodzené výtvory gravitácie, ktoré vznikajú, keď sa príliš veľa hmoty zrúti do primalého priestoru. A predsa, hoci ich prírodné zákony predpokladajú, nedokážeme ich opísať. Pôvodne sa dokonca tvrdilo, že neexistujú, a Einstein veril, že v ich vnútri sa skrýva koniec času. V posledných rokoch však výskum značne pokročil a objavilo sa hlboké spojenie medzi gravitáciou a kvantovou teóriou. Vďaka tejto knihe sa oboznámite s čiernymi dierami tak, ako nikdy predtým a dospejete k prekvapivému záveru, že pravda o nich môže byť ešte bizarnejšia, ako sa predpokladalo – možno nás spájajú s inými vesmírmi.

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Každú noc sa nad našimi hlavami odohráva dráma epických rozmerov. Vystupujú v nej diamantové planéty, nemŕtve hviezdy, čierne diery ťažšie a objemnejšie ako miliarda Sĺnk. Zoznam účinkujúcich je výnimočný a každý z nich rozpráva vlastný neuveriteľný príbeh. Kedysi sme považovali Zem za unikátnu, ale dnes už poznáme tisícky mimozemských planét, a to je len zlomok svetov, ktoré sa tam vonku nachádzajú. Vo vesmíre existuje viac hviezd, ako je zrniek piesku na každej planéte slnečnej sústavy, a uprostred tohto rozľahlého priestoru sa nachádzajú aj naša Mliečna cesta, Slnko a Zem - jediná známa planéta vo vesmíre, ktorá poskytuje domov živým organizmom. Aspoň doposiaľ. Andrew Cohen pozýva na nevšednú a objavnú cestu tajuplným vesmírom. Jeho zámer bližšie objasňuje predslov profesora Briana Coxa a najnovšie fotografie NASA, ktoré vám doslova vyrazia dych. Vďaka sondám a teleskopom preskúmame aj okrajové časti galaxie a odhalíme, ako vznikla aj ako pôsobením záhadnej čiernej diery v jej srdci raz neodvratne zanikne. Dnes už vieme o prvých okamihoch existencie vesmíru viac, ako sme si mysleli, že raz bude vôbec možné. Príbeh počiatku však ukrýva aj náznaky o jeho osude, teda aj o osude všetkého v ňom. Za hranicami našej galaxie leží rozpínajúci sa vesmír s indíciami vedúcimi k objasneniu najväčšej záhady života – ako sa to všetko začalo?

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Každú noc sa nad našimi hlavami odohráva dráma epických rozmerov. Vystupujú v nej diamantové planéty, nemŕtve hviezdy, čierne diery ťažšie a objemnejšie ako miliarda Sĺnk. Zoznam účinkujúcich je výnimočný a každý z nich rozpráva vlastný neuveriteľný príbeh. Kedysi sme považovali Zem za unikátnu, ale dnes už poznáme tisícky mimozemských planét, a to je len zlomok svetov, ktoré sa tam vonku nachádzajú. Vo vesmíre existuje viac hviezd, ako je zrniek piesku na každej planéte slnečnej sústavy, a uprostred tohto rozľahlého priestoru sa nachádzajú aj naša Mliečna cesta, Slnko a Zem - jediná známa planéta vo vesmíre, ktorá poskytuje domov živým organizmom. Aspoň doposiaľ. Andrew Cohen pozýva na nevšednú a objavnú cestu tajuplným vesmírom. Jeho zámer bližšie objasňuje predslov profesora Briana Coxa a najnovšie fotografie NASA, ktoré vám doslova vyrazia dych. Vďaka sondám a teleskopom preskúmame aj okrajové časti galaxie a odhalíme, ako vznikla aj ako pôsobením záhadnej čiernej diery v jej srdci raz neodvratne zanikne. Dnes už vieme o prvých okamihoch existencie vesmíru viac, ako sme si mysleli, že raz bude vôbec možné. Príbeh počiatku však ukrýva aj náznaky o jeho osude, teda aj o osude všetkého v ňom. Za hranicami našej galaxie leží rozpínajúci sa vesmír s indíciami vedúcimi k objasneniu najväčšej záhady života – ako sa to všetko začalo?

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206 bones. One heart. Two eyes. Ten fingers. You may think you know what makes up a human. But it turns out our bodies are full of surprises.What makes tears of joy different from tears of sadness?Why is a gut feeling so much smarter than you think?And why is 90% of you not even human?This book turns your knowledge of the human body on its head. The effervescent van Tulleken twins bring their knowledge and charm to the page to reveal just how well our bodies keep secrets from the things that want to exploit it: bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, larger predators and, crucially, other people. They reveal the remarkable stories behind the science we are not meant to know, on matters of life and death.Leading us through these revelations are tales of everyday miracles â “ the human stories that bind every one of us together through the universal stages of life. Chris and Xand van Tulleken reveal the incredible abilities every human shares, leading us to discover the secrets that make every ordinary human body â ¦ extraordinary.

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*GOOD HOUSEKEEPING BEST KIDS BOOK AWARD 2023 WINNER* Discover the spellbinding magic of The Planets in this musical reimagining of one of Holst’s most famous suites.Push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Holst’s score. This tale is about a brother and sister who adventure deep into our solar system. Our story begins one night as Helen and Tim get ready for bed in their new space rocket bunk beds… but sleep will have to wait as they magically blast up, up, up into the glittering night sky, leaving planet Earth far below them. Helen and Tim journey here, there and everywhere through our majestic solar system. They soar past the cold rocky surface of Mars as it rises into towering peaks and plunges into deep canyons and glide through a bumpy asteroid belt made of icy rocks. They blast deeper into our solar system, exploring the dazzling stars and astounding planets along the way. But now it really is time to head home! As the rocket speeds towards Earth, Tim and Helen watch the sun rise over their planet. As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the score. Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the sounds, encouraging interactive learning and introducing children to this beautiful piece of music. At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Gustav Holst, with details about his composition of The Planets. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms and musical techniques that make them so powerful. A glossary defines musical terms.The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera and program music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores.Also available from the Story Orchestra series: Four Seasons in One Day, The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Carnival of the Animals, The Magic Flute, In the Hall of the Mountain King and I Can Play (vol 1).Manufacturer’s note: please pull the white tab out of the back of the book before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.The perfect primer to introduce children to classical music.

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In the age of climate change and the ongoing battles around how we use land to grow food and rear livestock, can an emerging group of visionary farmers utilise new technology to help create a truly communal vision of regenerative agriculture that is networked, engaged, and transformative â “ and ultimately a force for good in the natural world?In The Great Regeneration, farmer-technologist Dorn Cox and author-activist Courtney White explore this unique, groundbreaking research which is aimed at reclaiming the ground where science and agriculture meet as a shared human endeavour.The Great Regeneration explores the critical function that open-source technology can have in promoting agroecological systems, through data-sharing and networking. If these systems are brought together, there is potential to revolutionise how we manage food production and natural systems around the world, decentralising and deindustrialising the structures of production and governance that have long dominated the agricultural landscape.In this important book, Dorn Cox and Courtney White present a simple choice: we can allow ourselves to be dominated by this new technology, or we can harness its potential and use it to understand and improve our shared environment. The choices made today will affect the generations to come, and The Great Regeneration shows how, together, we can create positive and lasting change.

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Economic growth is the religion of the modern world. It promises a solution to the most basic drama of our human existence: wanting what we donâ ™t have. But we live in a time when the frenzied pursuit of economic growth is jeopardizing the planetâ ™s viability and our very survival as a species. How did we get to this point in human history? How did we allow the pursuit of growth to become the apotheosis of human development?To answer these questions, the distinguished economist Daniel Cohen takes us on a journey to understand human desire and the different registers on which it has expressed itself throughout history. He brings his panoramic grasp of the subject to bear on the key stages of social and economic development, from the Neolithic revolution to the digital age. The ideas of the great economists â “ from Adam Smith and Karl Marx to Joseph Schumpeter and John Maynard Keynes â “ are situated in their historical contexts and explained clearly and concisely. The result is a triumph of ambition and brevity: a history of the economy in 100 pages. This book â “ the final work written by Daniel Cohen â “ will appeal to anyone interested in the economy and in the tension between a limited world and unlimited desires that lies at the heart of the great challenges we face today.

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Zoooooooom! We re off on an exciting space adventure in our rocket to meet all the planets of the solar system.Join in with the rhymes and spot all the smiley-faced, friendly planets, from shimmering Saturn to mighty Mars. Little ones will have a blast (and be back in time for bed!) in this striking, read-aloud, story-led picture book. Combining STEM learning with a rhyming twist, it s perfect for all would-be astronauts!Donâ ™t miss the other titles in this fantastic picture book series: Meet the Weather, Meet the Oceans and Meet the Dinosaurs. Packed with big, beautiful illustrations, fascinating facts and fun rhymes, these colourful books are guaranteed to delight children aged 3+.

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American author Willa Cather wrote a book titled The Professor s House. The story begins with Professor Godfrey St. Peter and his wife when move to a new house. He becomes uneasy about the route of his life is taking. His two daughters marriages resulted in their departure from the house and the addition of two new sons-in-law, causing a midlife crisis that leaves the Professor feeling as though he has nothing to look forward to and has lost the will to live. The novel focuses on the relationships between the Professor and his new sons-in-law and family, while also making allusions to their grief over Tom Outland s, who was his student, friend and also the fiancé of his elder daughter, loss during the Great War. What will the Professor do to manage his family? How will he overcome his and his family s pain? Read The Professor s House to know the complete story.

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Richard Cook and Brian Morton s Penguin Jazz Guide: The History of the Music in 1001 Best Albums is an indispensible guide to the recordings that every fan should know. Richard Cook and Brian Morton s Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings is firmly established as the world s leading guide to the music. In this book, Brian Morton has picked out 1001 essential recordings from their acclaimed guide, adding new information, revising and reassessing each entry, and showing how these key pieces tell the history of the music - and with it the history of the twentieth century. These are the essential albums that that all true jazz fans should own, or - at the very least - have listened to, from Kind of Blue to lesser-known classics and more surprising choices. Full of fascinating updated biographical information, new quotes and interviews and, of course, highly opinionated and wittily trenchant critical reviews, the result is an endlessly browsable companion that will prove required reading for aficionados and jazz novices alike. One of the great books of recorded jazz; the other guides don t come close Irish Times It s the kind of book that you ll yank off the shelf to look up a quick fact and still be reading two hours later Fortune The leader in its field ... If you own only one book on jazz, it really should be this one International Record Review Indispensable and incomparable NME Brian Morton is a freelance writer and broadcaster who for many years presented Radio 3 s jazz magazine Impressions and In Tune. Richard Cook (1957-2007) was formerly editor of The Wire and edited Jazz Review. He contributed to many other publications, including the New Statesman and his books included Richard Cook s Jazz Encyclopaedia and It s About That Time: Miles Davis on Record.

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An enchanting introduction to Holst s famous orchestral suite based on the planets in the Solar System. Press the pages to hear beautifully arranged pieces of Holst s Planets. Discover the wonders of our universe and the wonders of classical music in this calming music book.

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The Most Human Human by Brian Christian is a mind-blowing piece of reportage that will appeal to readers of Jon Ronson s The Psychopath Test, and an inspiring riposte to John Gray s classic Straw Dogs - a book that will change your whole understanding of what being human actually means...AI is on the brink of a new dawn. And so are we. . .Telling the difference between humans and computers used to be easy. But artificial intelligence is now so advanced that it is capable of behaving, and even thinking, in ways that have long been considered exclusive to humankind. The time has come to rethink what being human actually means...In The Most Human Human Brian Christian meets the world s leading artificial intelligences, finds out what they re capable of - and what makes us unique. The result is a funny, shocking, inspiring, deeply humane and intelligent book that reaches into every aspect of our lives. Tremendously entertaining ****Metro Excellent ... a fascinating explanation of what it means to be human Financial Times Remarkable. A philosophical joyride. The day that a machine creates work of such wit and originality, we should all be very worried The Times An epic tour of philosophical, linguistic and scientific discovery. We stop off in places as far-flung as existential anxiety, predictive text and Gary Kasparov s defeat by Deep Blue ****Time Out Lively, thought-stirring, entertaining, invaluable ... compelling insights John Gray, New StatesmanAt the age of twenty-six, Brian Christian has lectured at the LSE, Royal Academy, Bristol Festival of Ideas, Microsoft and Google, been interviewed on The Daily Show, BBC and in the Paris Review, profiled in the Guardian, featured in The New York Times, the New Yorker and on the front cover of Atlantic, and has made numerous appearances at universities and in online videos speaking on his subject. He holds a dual degree from Brown University in computer science and philosophy, and an MFA in poetry.

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Corbin College, not-quite-upstate New York, winter 1959-1960: Ruben Blum, a Jewish historian⠔but not an historian of the Jews⠔is co-opted onto a hiring committee to review the application of an exiled Israeli scholar specializing in the Spanish Inquisition. When Benzion Netanyahu shows up for an interview, family unexpectedly in tow, Blum plays the reluctant host, to guests who proceed to lay waste to his American complacencies. Mixing fiction with non-fiction, the campus novel with the lecture, The Netanyahus is a wildly inventive, genre-bending comedy of blending, identity, and politics⠔⠜An Account of A Minor and Ultimately Even Negligible Episode in the History of a Very Famous Family⠝ that finds Joshua Cohen at the height of his powers.

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***Out now: Andrew Miller s new novel THE LAND IN WINTER** ANDREW MILLER S WRITING IS A SOURCE OF WONDER AND DELIGHT Hilary Mantel ONE OF OUR MOST SKILFUL CHRONICLERS OF THE HUMAN HEART AND MIND Sunday Times Exceptional Sunday Times Powerful and lively Financial Times A delight Time Out The extraordinary fourth novel from the Booker-shortlisted author of Oxygen In a world where people slaughter the innocent without mercy or retribution, how can we have faith in humanity, or the future? Clem Glass, a photojournalist, returns from Africa to London convinced there is no hope for mankind. Yet after his sister falls ill and he takes her back to the West Country of their childhood, he cannot ignore the decency and kindness he encounters, or the pulse of goodness in his own heart. When news comes offering Clem the chance to confront the author of his nightmares, he must choose what sort of man to be. PRAISE FOR ANDREW MILLER Unique, visionary, a master at unmasking humanity Sarah Hall A writer of very rare and outstanding gifts Independent on Sunday A highly intelligent writer, both exciting and contemplative The Times A wonderful storyteller Spectator

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A beautifully illustrated history of Britainâ ™s most revered and valued institution: the NHS.In March 2020 the UK went into lockdown to help contain the spread of COVID-19 and protect the NHS from one of the greatest threats that it has faced in its 72-year history. Today more than ever, all eyes are on this beloved institution as it continues to innovate and adapt to meet the challenges of providing national healthcare in the modern world.In this fully illustrated introduction, Dr Susan Cohen traces the history of the NHS from its establishment after the Second World War, through seven decades of changing management and organisation, often in controversial political circumstances, right up to the current COVID-19 crisis. Including personal recollections from healthcare professionals on the frontline, as well as the patients in their care, this important and timely volume offers a comprehensive overview of one of the world s most remarkable healthcare systems.

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARD FOR POETRYThe Flame is the final work from Leonard Cohen, the revered poet and musician whose fans span generations and whose work is celebrated throughout the world. Featuring poems, excerpts from his private notebooks, lyrics, and hand-drawn self-portraits, The Flame offers an intimate look inside the life and mind of a singular artist.A reckoning with a life lived deeply and passionately, with wit and panache, this collection is a valedictory work.

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Anger is all around us, from divisive social media arguments and heightened political divides to road rage and personal spats; from Black Lives Matter and climate justice movements to Trump, incels and white supremacists. When it materialises, it seems to cry out for recognition and response. It affects our bodies and can transition into violence. It can be inherited through the generations; it can manifest in criminal acts. What should we do with it, and can it ever be put to good use? Drawing on case studies of patients, developments in neuropsychology, literature, philosophy and recent political events, acclaimed author and psychoanalyst Josh Cohen identifies the different forms of anger, including the most untrammelled and elemental fury, the more cynical anger that works towards political unrest, and the questioning anger of political protest. Rather than an emotion to ignore, he argues that anger is a primary human feeling. It maps itself onto every aspect of our intimate lives while politically and culturally shaping our world. In a time of intense dissatisfactions and spiralling divisions, and with anger a dominating force, All the Rage offers a new and original understanding of anger, so we may better handle the rage within us.

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Available together for the first time in a single hardback volume, J.R.R. Tolkien⠙s maps of The Hobbit, Beleriand, Middle-earth and Númenor ⠓ re-illustrated by John Howe ⠓ are presented as full colour foldout posters and accompanied by a richly detailed text by Brian Sibley.This new hardback edition of THE MAPS OF MIDDLE-EARTH presents J.R.R. Tolkien⠙s maps of Wilderland, Beleriand and Middle-earth, together with a unique map of the island-kingdom of Númenor, as featured in Amazon Prime⠙s THE RINGS OF POWER.Each poster-sized foldout map has been re-imagined in full colour by John Howe, the world-renowned Tolkien artist who has worked on Peter Jackson⠙s Academy Award-winning Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Rings of Power TV series as well as the forthcoming Warner Bros animated film, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.The maps are accompanied by a fascinating and authoritative, fully illustrated 160-page text written by Brian Sibley, author of the Sunday Times bestselling THE FALL OF NÚMENOR and leading expert on THE LORD OF THE RINGS (he adapted the work for the acclaimed 1981 BBC radio dramatisation), which recounts the story behind each map and provides a richly detailed glossary of every name, place and event.Designed to complement the growing range of hardback editions of J.R.R. Tolkien⠙s work, this brand new edition is the perfect companion for every fan wishing to learn more about the world of Tolkien⠙s Middle-earth.

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Learn about the solar system by meeting some hilarious characters who are keen to explain why they are the most important!This book makes science learning fun and engaging for children aged 7 plus. Meet the Sun, everything in the solar system revolves around her, so surely she is most important? But what about Earth, the perfect place for people? Meanwhile Mars is sure red is best and Jupiter thinks being the biggest rules. So which really matters most? What Matters Most is a series of humorous books for children that explain science processes with lively comic artwork and show why variety is important. Titles in the series:Body Bits / Energy and Power / Gravity and other Forces / Materials / Plant Parts / The Sun, the Moon and the Planets

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The newest board book in the Here Babies, There Babies series celebrates babies — both human and animal! — on the farm.Here babies, there babies,See them on the farm babies.Furry babies, feathered babies,fuzzy, full of charm babies.Babies can be found all over the farm! Colourful artwork and bouncy, rhyming text introduce baby to farm animal life, with birds hatching from eggs, quacking ducks swimming in a pond, and foals learning to run. Bestselling author Nancy Cohen comes together with talented illustrator Lori Joy Smith in this cheerful board book, the latest installation in the Here Babies, There Babies series.

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The Curious Enlightenment of Professor Caritat is a brilliant fictional journey through Western political philosophy by one of our most original thinkers. Professor Caritat, a middle-aged Candide, walks naively through the neighbouring countries of Utilitaria, Communitaria and Libertaria, in his quest to find the best of all possible worlds. Cut loose from the confines of his ivory tower, this wandering professor is made to confront the perplexed state of modern thinking in this dazzling comedy of ideas.

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In The Real Middle-Earth, explore the magically enchanting early-English civilization on which Tolkien based his world of The Lord of the Rings.Tolkien readily admitted that the concept of Middle-earth was not his own invention. An Old English term for the Dark Age world, it was always assumed that the importance of magic in this world existed only in Tolkienâ ™s works; now Professor Brian Bates reveals the vivid truth about this historical culture. Behind the stories we know of Dark Age kings and queens, warriors and battles, lies the hidden history of Middle-earth, a world of magic, mystery and destiny. Fiery dragons were seen to fly across the sky, monsters haunted the marshes, and elves fired poisoned arrows. Wizards cast healing spells, wise trees gave blessings, and omens foretold the deaths of kings. The very landscape itself was enchanted and the world imbued with a life force.Repressed by a millennium of Christianity, this belief system all but disappeared, leaving only faint traces in folk memory and fairy tales. In this remarkable book Professor Brian Bates has drawn on the latest archaeological findings to reconstruct the imaginative world of our past, revealing a culture with insights that may yet help us understand our own place in the world.

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Anger is all around us, from divisive social media arguments and heightened political divides to road rage and personal spats; from Black Lives Matter and climate justice movements to Trump, incels and white supremacists. When it materialises, it seems to cry out for recognition and response. It affects our bodies and can transition into violence. It can be inherited through the generations; it can manifest in criminal acts. What should we do with it, and can it ever be put to good use? Drawing on case studies of patients, developments in neuropsychology, literature, philosophy and recent political events, acclaimed author and psychoanalyst Josh Cohen identifies the different forms of anger, including the most untrammelled and elemental fury, the more cynical anger that works towards political unrest, and the questioning anger of political protest. Rather than an emotion to ignore, he argues that anger is a primary human feeling. It maps itself onto every aspect of our intimate lives while politically and culturally shaping our world. In a time of intense dissatisfactions and spiralling divisions, and with anger a dominating force, All the Rage offers a new and original understanding of anger, so we may better handle the rage within us.

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Erwin Olaf, renowned for his bold photography, evolved from avant-gardist to celebrated artist. This biography, based on his archives, honors his legacy and queer advocacy. Publication accompanying the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam exhibition of the same name, running from 10 October 2025 to February 2026.It was a shock when Erwin Olaf passed away unexpectedly in 2023 while recovering from a lung transplant. In the 1980s and 1990s, he gained fame for his extravagant, sometimes sexually explicit photographs. Inspired by Robert Mapplethorpe, Hans van Manen, and Paul Blanca, he found his muses in Amsterdam’s Club RoXY. Over time, he evolved from a rebellious avant-gardist into a celebrated artist, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors to his exhibitions, from The Hague to Shanghai. Throughout his career, he remained true to himself, creating his own universe while tirelessly advocating for the rights of the queer community. A progressive lung disease prompted Erwin Olaf to put his legacy in order and contribute to this book about his life and work. I don’t need to come out looking great. But I do want it to be accurate. Mischa Cohen followed Erwin Olaf for years, gaining access to his archives and his life. He spoke with lovers, friends, colleagues, gallerists, curators, muses, and family, and was present at photoshoots. Together, they selected images from his body of work and personal life. And finally, there were the last, emotional encounters in a sterile hospital room.

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A Napoleonic triumph of a book, irresistibly galloping with the momentum of a cavalry charge Simon Sebag Montefiore Simply dynamite Bernard CornwellFrom Andrew Roberts, author of the bestsellers The Storm of War and Churchill: Walking with Destiny, this is the definitive modern biography of Napoleon.Napoleon Bonaparte lived one of the most extraordinary of all human lives. In the space of just twenty years, from October 1795 when as a young artillery captain he cleared the streets of Paris of insurrectionists, to his final defeat at the (horribly mismanaged) battle of Waterloo in June 1815, Napoleon transformed France and Europe. After seizing power in a coup d état he ended the corruption and incompetence into which the Revolution had descended. In a series of dazzling battles he reinvented the art of warfare; in peace, he completely remade the laws of France, modernised her systems of education and administration, and presided over a flourishing of the beautiful Empire style in the arts. The impossibility of defeating his most persistent enemy, Great Britain, led him to make draining and ultimately fatal expeditions into Spain and Russia, where half a million Frenchmen died and his Empire began to unravel.More than any other modern biographer, Andrew Roberts conveys Napoleon s tremendous energy, both physical and intellectual, and the attractiveness of his personality, even to his enemies. He has walked 53 of Napoleon s 60 battlefields, and has absorbed the gigantic new French edition of Napoleon s letters, which allows a complete re-evaluation of this exceptional man. He overturns many received opinions, including the myth of a great romance with Josephine: she took a lover immediately after their marriage, and, as Roberts shows, he had three times as many mistresses as he acknowledged.Of the climactic Battle of Leipzig in 1813, as the fighting closed around them, a French sergeant-major wrote, No-one who has not experienced it can have any idea of the enthusiasm that burst forth among the half-starved, exhausted soldiers when the Emperor was there in person. If all were demoralised and he appeared, his presence was like an electric shock. All shouted Vive l Empereur! and everyone charged blindly into the fire. The reader of this biography will understand why this was so.

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A stonemason s story of the building of Britain: part archaeological history, part deeply personal insight into an ancient craft. In his thirty-year career, stonemason Andrew Ziminski has worked on many of our greatest monuments. From Neolithic monoliths to Roman baths and temples, from the tower of Salisbury Cathedral to the engine houses, mills and aqueducts of the Industrial Revolution and beyond, The Stonemason is his very personal history of how Britain was built - from the inside out. Stone by different stone, culture by different culture, Andrew Ziminski (with his faithful whippet in tow) takes us on an unforgettable journey by river, road and sea through our countryside showing how the making of Britain s buildings offers an unexpected and new version of our island story. My school history lessons were focused around flat pages of facts, events and royal personalities, but for me it was the material aspects of the past, the tangible remnants left behind that were thrilling, and that it was these buildings and places, and learning how they worked, that really brought the past alive.

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The compelling cult classic, now reissued in a brand new edition with a new introduction by Brian Bates. This bestselling fictionalized account of an Anglo-Saxon sorcerer and mystic is based on years of research by psychologist and university professor Brian Bates. Sent on a mission deep into the forests of pagan Anglo-Saxon England, Wat Brand, a Christian scribe, suddenly finds his vision of the world turned upside down. The familiar English countryside is not what it seems; threatening spirits, birds of omen and plants of power lurk in this landscape of unseen terrors and mysterious forces. With Wulf, a sorcerer and mystic, as his guide, Wat is instructed in the magical lore of plants, runes, fate and life force until finally he journeys to the spirit world on a quest to encounter the true nature of his own soul. An authentic and deeply compelling insight into the spiritual world of the Anglo-Saxons, it has inspired thousands of people to learn more about the ancient northern tradition. A spiritual classic!

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#39;Superb...his pages fizz with character and colour #39; Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times #39;Scholarly and very readable #39; Andrew Lycett, Spectator #39;Energetic and hugely entertaining #39; A.N.Wilson, TLSThe definitive biography of Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe, the first and greatest press magnate in history and the genius who invented modern popular journalism. The turn of the century was a period when the world was opening up in new and exciting ways – radio, telegrams, the advent of flight. With literacy and the right to vote extending across an ever-expanding populace, politics and journalism were embarking on a power struggle that continues unabated to this day. Lord Northcliffe rose to the challenges of this new world by employing cutting-edge technology, upending the outdated mores of traditional journalism and radically reshaping the very concept of ‘news’. He was a tough and uncompromising businessman, frequently levelled with charges of megalomania, but in The Chief Andrew Roberts puts Northcliffe’s ruthlessness in the context of a life of visionary business skill, journalistic brilliance, distinguished wartime public service and heartfelt patriotism. The man was, undoubtedly, a genius – albeit a flawed one. From a modest background, growing up on the outskirts of Dublin, by twenty-seven he presided over a magazine empire with the largest circulation in the world. By the time of his tragically early death in 1922, Northcliffe had founded the Daily Mail and Daily Mirror, and had also owned The Times and the Observer. At one point he owned two thirds of all the titles on Fleet Street. Based on exclusive access to the Harmsworth family archive, The Chief charts Lord Northcliffe’s rise to power and his highly controversial influence in a politically critical period. His influence still resonates today both through his remarkable business innovations and in the way we consume our news and politics.

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Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness Planets explores Earth s neighbourhood, space and the Solar System.Become an eyewitness to the fascinating world of outer space, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of Earth and its neighbourhood with this spectacular planetary guide. Children will be mesmerised by this eyewitness view from Mercury to Neptune, of the rocky planets, gas giants, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and other bodies that make up our Solar System.This unique, beautifully illustrated guide reveals the secrets of space, examining the latest space exploration equipment, and the scientists behind discoveries both ancient and new. Using striking full-colour photographs and illustrations, discover where comets come from, learn why Pluto is now classified as a dwarf planet, and much more.Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on planets, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new eyewitness feature.- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines.- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.Eyewitness Planets introduces the ultimate guide to our Earth s neighbours, exploring the bodies that make up our Solar System. Children can learn about the Asteroid Belt that runs between Mars and Jupiter filled with small pieces of rock that were left over from when the planets were forming, the icy rings of Saturn and the many moons of Jupiter. This all-emcompassing Solar System guide is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians.So, what s new? Part of DK s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new eyewitness feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.Explore the series!Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Journey down the River Amazon and explore the rainforest with Eyewitness Amazon, learn how to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change, or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

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Christmas carols are sung in church, therefore Christmas carols have always been sung in church.Christmas carols have these words and this tune, therefore Christmas carols have always had these words and this tune.Well, not really.Our carol tradition, like us, is a rich and dynamic mixture. An ecosystem, not a still life. Written with effervescent charm and professional knowledge, composer and conductor Andrew Gant reveals the fascinating musical and social history behind our favourite Christmas carols.From the Annunciation to Epiphany, the episodes of the Christmas story link the tales and anecdotes behind twenty-seven carols from a variety of traditions and places of origin: those that come from folk song; those we owe to Victorian moralists, and those that are, in fact, French. As Andrew says, Some carols were born to Christmas, some have achieved Christmas, and some have had Christmas thrust upon them. This wonderful, rich musical treat gives us a unique insight into our Yuletide traditions and customs. A delightful gift for anyone who loves to sing, or who just loves Christmas trivia, this is the ideal companion with which to while away those lazy days between Christmas and New Year. Ding dong! This is my kind of Christmas present. A musical Christmas cracker -fascinating and full of interesting surprises. Gyles Brandreth Enlightening and entertaining. You ll never hear or sing these carols in the same way again Anne-Marie Minhall And I thought I knew about Christmas carols. John Rutter

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A beautiful hardback collection of the very best poems by Brian Moses. Includes Walking with My Iguana The Lost Angels , Aliens Stole My Underpants , Behind the Staffroom Door , Lost Magic , The Sssnake Hotel , A Feather from an Angel , Cakes in the Staffroom and many, many more.

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When Michael Cohen s secret payoff to porn star Stormy Daniels on behalf of Donald Trump made Cohen look like a liability to the by-then-President of the United States, the end to their decade-long relationship came swiftly - with a knock on the door from the FBI. Soon, Cohen would find himself imprisoned - even though he had plenty of evidence to show he was innocent of most of the charges. Meanwhile, with the release of the Steele Dossier, Cohen also found himself battling endless news reports citing the Dossier s claims that he d had clandestine dealings with Russia - reports that only mounted despite his exoneration by the Mueller Report. In a story now being echoed in recent breaking news stories about IRS persecution of other Trump foes such as former FBI head James Comey, Cohen details - in his inimitable blunt language, with absolutely no holds barred and naming names - his attempt to clear his name and tell the truth about Donald Trump. Chillingly, he also makes clear what happens when you try to speak truth to power, and the power knows no bounds.

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AN OBSERVER BOOK OF THE YEARBefore Hallelujah , Suzanne and Famous Blue Raincoat , the young Leonard Cohen was a gifted writer of prose. In this previously unpublished work, readers will discover the magic that animated Cohen s unique voice was present from the very beginning. A Ballet of Lepers comprises Cohen s first novel and short stories, written between 1956 in Montreal and 1961, when he had settled on the island of Hydra in Greece. The titular story follows a reclusive man whose life is invigorated when his grandfather comes to live with him. The book explores themes that would permeate Cohen s later work, from shame and unworthiness to sexual desire and longing. Meditative, surprising and provocative, A Ballet of Lepers reveals the great artist like never before.

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Travel back in time to the prehistoric world of the dinosaurs, brought to life in spectacular detail.Revisit the spectacle of the incredible new series of BBC Oneâ ™s Walking With Dinosaurs in this richly detailed look into the distant past. With the latest up-to-date facts, interviews with leading dinosaur hunters and insights from the TV series, this is the ultimate prehistoric book that every dinosaur enthusiast needs to own.Delve deeper into the dramatic stories of dinosaurs whose remains are currently being unearthed on dig sites all over the world. With stunning imagery and the latest scientific discoveries, these stories of legendary dinosaurs are waiting to be uncovered.A cutting-edge dinosaur book for a new generationBeautiful imagery and expert insights: Uncover the latest information as told by professional dinosaur hunters and palaeontologists, which unfolds in the TV seriesâ ™ signature narrative format and is accompanied by gorgeous imagery.Step into the breathtaking prehistoric world: Wade through prehistoric swamps, roam sprawling plains and discover primordial forests full of ancient life â “ home to some of our planetâ ™s largest and most fascinating inhabitants.More than a companion book: Go beyond the Walking With Dinosaurs TV show by uncovering the backstories of each featured dinosaur, as told by the experts who brought the series to life.Walking With Dinosaursâ ™ first appearance in 1999 was the UKâ ™s most-watched science program in the 20th century. Now 26 years later, itâ ™s back â “ alongside this gorgeous book which continues the journey even beyond the documentary series.The hidden clues of the past have been painstakingly pieced together and compiled in this brilliant volume that dinosaur enthusiasts and natural history buffs will not want to miss.

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â ˜Combines the natural history of programmes such as David Attenboroughâ ™s Planet Earth with the planetary focus of Brian Coxâ ™s Universeâ ™ Guardian A beautiful, full colour book to accompany the 5 part BBC TV series telling the most important story of all, the deep history of our own planet.

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From the world-renowned physicist and bestselling author of The Elegant Universe and The Fabric of the Cosmos, a captivating exploration of deep time and humanity s search for purposeIn both time and space, the cosmos is astoundingly vast, and yet is governed by simple, elegant, universal mathematical laws.On this cosmic timeline, our human era is spectacular but fleeting. Someday, we know, we will all die. And, we know, so too will the universe itself.Until the End of Time is Brian Greene s breathtaking new exploration of the cosmos and our quest to understand it. Greene takes us on a journey across time, from our most refined understanding of the universe s beginning, to the closest science can take us to the very end. He explores how life and mind emerged from the initial chaos, and how our minds, in coming to understand their own impermanence, seek in different ways to give meaning to experience: in story, myth, religion, creative expression, science, the quest for truth, and our longing for the timeless, or eternal. Through a series of nested stories that explain distinct but interwoven layers of reality-from the quantum mechanics to consciousness to black holes-Greene provides us with a clearer sense of how we came to be, a finer picture of where we are now, and a firmer understanding of where we are headed.Yet all this understanding, which arose with the emergence of life, will dissolve with its conclusion. Which leaves us with one realization: during our brief moment in the sun, we are tasked with the charge of finding our own meaning.Let us embark.

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This is the weapon he has been seeking so assiduously since his return: the knowledge of how to destroy you Albus DumbledoreHarry Potter is furious that he has been abandoned at the Dursleys house for the summer, for he suspects that Voldemort is gathering an army, that he himself could be attacked, and that his so-called friends are keeping him in the dark. Finally rescued by wizard bodyguards, he discovers that Dumbledore is regrouping the Order of the Phoenix – a secret society first formed years ago to fight Voldemort. But the Ministry of Magic is against the Order, lies are being spread by the wizards tabloid, the Daily Prophet, and Harry fears that he may have to take on this epic battle against evil alone.These adult editions have been stylishly redesigned to showcase Andrew Davidson s beautiful woodcut cover artwork.

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WINNER OF THE 2015 COSTA FIRST NOVEL AWARD THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2016 The Loney is not just good, it s great. It s an amazing piece of fiction Stephen King THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER. WINNER OF THE 2015 COSTA FIRST NOVEL AWARD. THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2016. A brilliantly unsettling and atmospheric debut full of unnerving horror - The Loney is not just good, it s great. It s an amazing piece of fiction Stephen King Two brothers. One mute, the other his lifelong protector. Year after year, their family visits the same sacred shrine on a desolate strip of coastline known as the Loney, in desperate hope of a cure. In the long hours of waiting, the boys are left alone. And they cannot resist the causeway revealed with every turn of the treacherous tide, the old house they glimpse at its end . . . Many years on, Hanny is a grown man no longer in need of his brother s care. But then the child s body is found. And the Loney always gives up its secrets, in the end. This is a novel of the unsaid, the implied, the barely grasped or understood, crammed with dark holes and blurry spaces that your imagination feels compelled to fill Observer A masterful excursion into terror The Sunday Times Biographical Notes Andrew Michael Hurley has lived in Manchester and London, and is now based in Lancashire, where he teaches English Literature and Creative Writing. He has had two collections of short stories published by Lime Tree Press. The Loney is his first novel - it was first published in October 2014 by Tartarus Press, a tiny independent publisher based in Yorkshire, as a 300-copy limited-edition.

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