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It's Not Rocket Science

By: Ben Miller

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The Top Ten Bestseller Black holes. DNA. The Large Hadron Collider. Ever had that sneaking feeling that you are missing out on some truly spectacular science? You do? Well, fear not, for help is at hand. Ben Miller was working on his Physics PhD at Cambridge when he accidentally became a comedian. But first love runs deep, and he has returned to his roots to share with you all his favourite bits of science. This is the stuff you really need to know, not only because it matters but because it will quite simply amaze and delight you. 'Let me show you another, perhaps less familiar side of Science; her beauty, her seductiveness and her passion. And let's do it quickly, while Maths isn't looking' - Ben Miller 'This book makes climate change actually seem interesting. Not just important - it's obviously important - but interesting. As a result I bought lots of other books about climate change, something I now regret' - David Mitchell Ben Miller is, like you, a mutant ape living through an Ice Age on a ball of molten iron, orbiting a supermassive black hole. He is also an actor, comedian and approximately one half of Armstrong & Miller. He's presented a BBC Horizon documentary on temperature and a Radio 4 series about the history of particle physics, and has written a science column for The Times. He is slowly coming to terms with the idea that he may never be an astronaut.

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Sphere

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0748128506

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Science but Not as We Know it

By: Ben Gilliland

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Science but Not as We Know it

By: Ben Gilliland

Cutting-edge concepts made simple - it's not rocket science The media reports on the latest scientific discoveries and breakthroughs can seem like a foreign language, from black holes to dark matter, and exoplanets to leap seconds. Finally get to grips with these difficult concepts by reading Ben Gilliland's unique take on them. Science But Not As We Know It takes complex scientific ideas and breaks them down for the non-scientist, from explaining the size of the Universe, to how black holes work, Schroedinger's cat and the Higgs boson. Difficult ideas and theories are compared to everyday things we are familiar with - forces become armies and electrons have personalities. This book will have you saying 'I get it now!' over and over again. You no longer have to be a rocket scientist to understand rocket science.

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0241184193

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Rocket Science for the Rest of Us

Cutting-Edge Concepts Made Simple

By: Ben Gilliland

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Rocket Science for the Rest of Us

Cutting-Edge Concepts Made Simple

By: Ben Gilliland

Unsure about the big scientific ideas of today? This book is full of cutting-edge concepts about space and our Universe made simple. The media reports on the latest scientific discoveries and breakthroughs can seem like an alien language, from black holes to dark matter and exoplanets to leap seconds. Finally, get to grips with these difficult concepts by reading Ben Gilliland's unique take on them. Rocket Science for the Rest of Us takes complex scientific ideas and breaks them down for the non-scientist, from explaining the size of the Universe to how black holes work, Schroedinger's cat, and the Higgs boson. Difficult ideas and theories are compared to everyday things we are familiar with - forces become armies and electrons have personalities. This book will have you saying "I get it now!" over and over again. You no longer have to be a rocket scientist to understand rocket science. Reviews: "Detailed diagrams are one of the book's strongest points, as they provide the clearest explanations of difficult physics concepts." - Booklist

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Penguin

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1465442545

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Particle Physics Brick by Brick

By: Dr Ben Still

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Particle Physics Brick by Brick

By: Dr Ben Still

Using LEGO® blocks to create a uniquely visual and clear depiction of the way our universe is put together. This is the perfect introduction to the enigmatic and fascinating world of Quantum Physics. Our story starts with the Big Bang, and along the way, the constructs and interactions within and among atoms and sub-atomic particles, and the forces that play upon them, are clearly explained, with each LEGO® block representing a different atomic or sub-atomic particle. The different colours and size denote what that particle is and its relationship with the other 'building blocks'. Each chapter is presented in digestible chunks, using toy building blocks to illustrate the ideas and experiments that have led to some of the biggest discoveries of the past 150 years. Soon you'll be able to construct every element in the Universe using a box of LEGO® and this book!

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Hachette UK

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1844039757

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Stephen Hawking and The Universe: A Biography

By: Ben Sztajnkrycer

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Stephen Hawking and The Universe: A Biography

By: Ben Sztajnkrycer

ABOUT THE BOOK Stephen William Hawking is arguably the most famous scientist since Albert Einstein. He is a theoretical physicist, applied mathematician, and cosmologist, but he is best known to non-scientists as the author of “A Brief History of Time,” his best-selling book that unraveled the origins of the universe. His fame is so far-reaching that he has appeared on such popular entertainment as “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.” He has even been animated as a character on “The Simpsons.” Hawking is also well known for being the longest-living survivor of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or “Lou Gehrig’s disease”). Most patients can expect to live for no more than ten years following a diagnosis of ALS, but Hawking has survived for almost 50 years since the onset of the disease. The condition has caused him almost total paralysis, confining him to a wheelchair and forcing him to speak through a voice synthesizer activated by his cheek muscle. MEET THE AUTHOR Ben Sztajnkrycer was born in Montreal, Canada and moved to Los Angeles to pursue filmmaking. He is a graduate of UCLA’s prestigious screenwriting program, where he won numerous awards for his work. He has written several successful telefilms, and has a feature horror screenplay in development with a prominent Hollywood producer. He also teaches screenwriting at Cal State Fullerton. In a past life, he worked as an editor of academic journals (so he can tell you everything you need to know about lower extremity wounds or human lactation). In his free time, Ben loves watching “Polar Express” and “Thomas the Tank Engine” over and over and over and over with his four-year-old son. When his son goes to bed, Ben stays up late and watches horror movies. His other interests include eating fatty foods and coming up with creative new excuses not to exercise. EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK In addition to his scientific research, Hawking has been a fierce advocate of exposing general audiences to cutting edge science. He rose to international prominence following the 1988 publication of “A Brief History of Time.” The book received glowing reviews and went on to sell over 10 million copies. It was also adapted into a documentary film of the same name by acclaimed filmmaker Errol Morris; the film summarized not only the important themes of the book, but also provided a biography of Hawking’s life. The documentary won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Hawking followed up “A Brief History of Time” with several more books aimed at general audiences, including “The Universe in a Nutshell”, “A Briefer History of Time” (co-written by Leonard Mlodinow), and “The Grand Design” (also co-written by Mlodinow). He also edited “On the Shoulders of Giants,” a collection of works by such famous physicists and astronomers as Einstein, Newton, Kepler, Copernicus, and Galileo. Buy a copy to keep reading!

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1614642338

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How to Build a Universe: From the Big Bang to the End of the Universe

By: Ben Gilliland

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How to Build a Universe: From the Big Bang to the End of the Universe

By: Ben Gilliland

From the first particles of matter and atomic building-blocks to hydrogen fusion, large galaxies and supermassive black holes, with a healthy dose of history and fun facts to glue everything together, this is your very own guide to How to Build a Universe. Using a mixture of eye-catching graphics, humour and structured narrative, in How to Build a Universe, Metro columnist Ben Gilliland explains the complex concepts surrounding the birth and development of the galaxies, without overwhelming or patronising the reader. Gilliland demonstrates how the cosmos came to be - from the formation of the first particles in the Big Bang to the development of the first stars, galaxies, planets and leading up to the present day and where the future of the universe might lie. Each chapter has an ongoing narrative, building the universe piece by piece, with graphics and fact boxes interspersed throughout.

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Hachette UK

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1844038246

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Brian Cox - The Unauthorised Biography of the Man Who Brought Science to the Nation

By: Ben Falk

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Brian Cox - The Unauthorised Biography of the Man Who Brought Science to the Nation

By: Ben Falk

Professor Brian Cox is among the best-known physicists in the world. As presenter of hit television series Human Universe, Wonders of the Solar System and Wonders of the Universe, his affable charm and infectious enthusiasm have brought science to a whole new audience.Born in Lancashire in 1968, Cox was a bright but not brilliant pupil at school. He flourished at university, however, gaining a first-class honours degree and an MPhil in Physics from Manchester University before being awarded his PhD in particle physics in 1998. Alongside his studies, he played keyboards in the band D:Ream, who topped the charts in 1994 with 'Things Can Only Get Better', which was famously used by the Labour Party for its 1997 election campaign.Although an award-winning celebrity TV presenter, Brian Cox remains devoted to scientific research. He is a Royal Society University Research Fellow, an advanced fellow at the University of Manchester, and also works on the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Switzerland. In 2010 he was awarded the OBE for his services to science.Featuring exclusive interviews and in-depth research, this book delves into the fascinating universe of the man who single-handedly made physics cool.

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Kings Road Publishing

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1784186228

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9781784186227

Brains Explains Quantum Physics

By: Dr Ben Still

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Brains Explains Quantum Physics

By: Dr Ben Still

Quantum physics plays a big part in International Rescue's work helping people in distress all across the planet. It plays a big part in your life too... without it we would not have the silicon chip, the laser, computers, or mobile phones and worst of all no Thunderbirds! I have noticed that people find the subject hard to understand so I took it upon myself to pen this simple guide explaining the seemingly most complicated theories in astrophysics. Clearly illustrated and easy to follow, let me, Brains, explain the wonders of science!

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How to Build a Universe: from the Big Bang to the Edge of Space

By: Ben Gilliland

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By: Ben Gilliland

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1844038092

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It's Not Rocket Science

It's Not Rocket Science

Science but Not as We Know it

Science but Not as We Know it

Rocket Science for the Rest of Us

Rocket Science for the Rest of Us

Particle Physics Brick by Brick

Particle Physics Brick by Brick

Stephen Hawking and The Universe: A Biography

Stephen Hawking and The Universe: A Biography

How to Build a Universe: From the Big Bang to the End of the Universe

How to Build a Universe: From the Big Bang to the End of the Universe

Brian Cox - The Unauthorised Biography of the Man Who Brought Science to the Nation

Brian Cox - The Unauthorised Biography of the Man Who Brought Science to the Nation

Brains Explains Quantum Physics

Brains Explains Quantum Physics

How to Build a Universe: from the Big Bang to the Edge of Space

How to Build a Universe: from the Big Bang to the Edge of Space

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