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What’s the difference between me, a planet and a star? Does the
Universe follow a recipe? If a wardrobe has three dimensions, what
is the fourth? These are some of life’s biggest questions, and
you are a daring thinker for even thinking about them! So open your
mind and prepare to explore some of the biggest, boldest ideas
about astrophysics, space and time – from the ridiculously silly
to the strikingly serious. Each question in Really Big Questions
For Daring Thinkers: Space and Time will unlock new ways of
thinking and may lead you to some intriguing answers. If you’re
daring enough to take on this mind-expanding challenge, then read
on! Written by science communicator and space expert Mark Brake,
the easy-to-understand text, intriguing mind-teasers, and
incredible thought experiments make this philosophic journey
unforgettably fun!
Celebrate the rise of superwomen and discover the science behind
the abilities of Wonder Woman, Scarlet Witch, Black Widow,
Catwoman, and more! Superhero fiction has been with us for almost a
century; high-octane tales crammed with concepts and
contrasting themes, from superpowers and the post-human, to
masked vigilantes and immortality. In that time, superwomen have
evolved from comic book caricatures (created by men, for men) to
stronger representations of female power. The Science of
Superwomen looks at this evolution, from its hypersexualized
origins to today’s more nuanced diversity. Focusing on characters
from Star Wars and X-Men, as well as the likes of Wonder Woman,
Batgirl, Captain Marvel, Harley Quinn, Wednesday Addams, Doctor
Who, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Science of Superwomen
explores the relationship between superhero film and fiction and
the underlying science of our ever-evolving universe.
Spy-Fi Culture with a License to Kill From Sean Connery to Daniel
Craig, James Bond is the highest-grossing movie franchise of all
time. Out-grossing Star Wars, Harry Potter, and the Marvel
Cinematic Universe, the world's most iconic and international
secret agent has a shelf life of almost six decades, from Dr. No to
Spectre. As nuclear missile threats are replaced by a series of
subtler threats in a globalized and digital world, Bond is with us
still. In The Science of James Bond, we recognize the Bond
franchise as a unique genre: spy-fi. A genre of film and fiction
that fuses spy fiction with science fiction. We look at Bond's
obsessions with super-villains, the future, and world domination or
destruction. And we take a peek under the hood of trends in science
and tech, often in the form of gadgets and spy devices in chapters
such as: Goldfinger: Man Has Achieved Miracles in All Fields but
Crime! You Only Live Twice: The Race to Conquer Space Live and Let
Die: Full Throttle: Bond and the Car Skyfall: The Science of
Cyberterrorism And more! This is the only James Bond companion that
looks at the film and fiction in such a spy-fi way, taking in
weapon wizards, the chemistry of death, threads of nuclear
paranoia, and Bond baddies' obsession with the master race!
Take a trip beyond this Earth to explore the myths of The
Mandalorian and uncover the anatomy of the newest space western in
the Star Wars Universe. Star Wars dominates the film world. The
combined box office revenue of the Star Wars movies equates to
over $10 billion, making it
the second-highest-grossing film franchise of all time.
But this franchise is no blaster from the past. Its
fantastically successful films have now been followed by multiple
television series set in that same galaxy far, far away. The
franchise’s flagship television series, and likely the firmest
fan favorite for some time to come, is The Mandalorian.
Tracing the tale of the titular bounty hunter, traveling across the
furthest reaches of that mythic galaxy, The Mandalorian has been
greatly praised and highly acclaimed for creating characters with
gravitas and originality, worlds with depth and impact, resulting
in some of the best Star Wars content ever. Even though it’s set
in deep space, The Mandalorian has as much in common with Western
movies as it does with science fiction. Saloons. Bandits. “Gun”
duels. Bounty hunters. Outlaws with a price on their heads. Space
exploration as a “final frontier.” And a wild hero who
doesn’t quite belong in a lawless part of the galaxy after the
fall of Empire. The Science of The Mandalorian takes you on a
badass journey with a mysterious, lone gunfighter in the outer
reaches of the galaxy, where your beskar armor will protect you
from many things, but not the sight of a small, green, carnivorous
humanoid with big black eyes and mysterious powers. This is The
Way.
Geek out over the TARDIS, aliens, alternate
timelines, parallel worlds, and all your favorite
characters from the Doctor Who Universe! Doctor Who
arrived with the Space Age, when the Doctor first began exploring
the universe in a time-traveling spaceship. Over half a century
since, the Doctor has gone global. Millions of people across this
planet enjoy Doctor Who in worldwide simulcast and cinema
extravaganzas. Doctor Who has infused our minds and our language
and made it much richer. What a fantastic world we inhabit through
the Doctor. The program boils over withballsy women, bisexual
companions, scientific passion, and a billion weird and wonderful
alien worlds beyond our own. The show represents almost sixty
years' worth of magical science-fiction storytelling. And Doctor
Who is, despite being about a thousands-of-years-old alien with two
hearts and a spacetime taxi made of wood, still one of our very
best role models of what it is to be human in the twenty-first
century. In The Science of Doctor Who, we take a peek under the
hood of the TARDIS and explore the science
behind questions such as: What does Doctor
Who tell us about space travel? Could the TARDIS
really be bigger on the inside? In what ways does the
Doctor view the end of our world? Is the Doctor right
about alternate timelines and parallel worlds? Will intelligent
machines ever rule the earth? Is the earth becoming more like
Doctor Who's matrix? Is the Doctor a superhero? How do
daleks defecate? So welcome to The Science of Doctor Who, where the
Doctor steps smoothly in and out of different realities, faces
earthly and unearthly threats with innovation and unpredictability,
and successfully uses science in the pay of pacifist resistance!
How does magic in J. K. Rowling's universe work? Finally, the
scientific secrets are revealed! The story of the boy who lived has
brought the idea of magic and sorcery into mainstream fruition more
than any other book series in history. Modern muggle scientists
have uncovered explanations to the seemingly impossible, including
answers to such questions as: Will we ever see an invisibility
cloak? How hazardous is a flying broomstick like the Nimbus 2000?
How has medicine made powerful potions from peculiar plants? (Felix
Felicis, anyone?) Can scientists ever demonstrate Wingardium
Leviosa, or the flying power of a Golden Snitch? Is it possible to
stupefy someone? And many more! A perfect Harry Potter gift for
anyone obsessed enough to stand in line to be the first to see
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child or Fantastic Beasts and Where to
Find Them, witches and wizards alike will be fascinated by the
merging of this improbable realm and real science.
Planet Earth. Four elements. One incredible story. Lonely Planet
Kids' The Big Earth Book takes children on a rollercoaster ride
through history, geography, science and more to show how four
elements - earth, fire, air and water - created the world and
everything that exists today. Amazing facts, photography and
illustrations bring our planet and its past to life in an exciting,
engaging way. Written by Mark Brake, a science writer and
broadcaster who's worked for NASA, the BBC and the National Science
Museum of Thailand, and created in consultation with Dr Mike
Goldsmith, a research scientist and writer with a PhD in
astrophysics from Keele University in the UK. Highlights include:
Earth: How the Earth was formed The structure of the Earth Plate
tectonics and rocks Earthquakes and volcanoes Humans in the stone
age Hunter-gatherers and farming Fossils and digging for treasure
DNA: the code of life Fire: Ingredients for fire Fire and humans
The history of fire The dangers of wildfire The Great Fire of
London Gunpowder and fireworks The combustion engine Carbon and
global warming Air: What's air made of? The Northern Lights How
animals learned to fly Dinosaurs in the air Birds and bats The
history of flight Speech and language Music and instruments Weather
and climate Water: The origins of water Rivers and oceans The water
cycle The Hanging Gardens of Babylon Canals, bridges and dams
Exploring the seas The age of exploration Tsunamis and waterfalls
About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure.
Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing
world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and
eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them
to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge
team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with
what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place -
inspiring children at home and in school.
Boldly go where no man has gone before and discover the real
science behind the cyborgs, starships, aliens, and antimatter of
the Star Trek galaxy. Star Trek is one of the highest-grossing
media franchises of all time. It has changed our cultural landscape
in so many ways since it first aired in 1966. The franchise has
generated billions of dollars in revenue, leading to a wide range
of spin-off games, novels, toys, and comics. Star Trek is noted for
its social science, too, with its progressive civil rights stances
and its celebration of future diversity that began with The
Original Series, one of television's first multiracial casts. The
Science of Star Trek explores one of the greatest science-fiction
universes ever created and showcases the visionary tech that
inspired and influenced the real-world science of today. The
perfect Star Trek gift for fans of the franchise, this book
addresses many unanswered, burning questions, including: What can
Star Trek tell us about aliens in our Milky Way? How has Star Trek
influenced space culture? What can Star Trek tell us about planet
hunting? What Star Trek machines came true? When will we boldly go?
Learn more about one of our favorite modern epics with The Science
of Star Trek!
Everything young explorers needs to know to travel in space,
covering what life in zero gravity is like, how to find your way
around the solar system, and the all-important question of how to
pee in a spacesuit! Unique illustrations take kids to the heart of
the action and amazing photos show what the universe is really
like. Incredible stories of real-life space exploration for kids
aged 8 and up, by author and astrobiologist Professor Mark Brake.
More than 300 amazing photographs The perfect present for every
aspirant astronaut! About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely
Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with
guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an
award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel
products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's
mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and
to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.
TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2012 winner in Favorite
Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like
no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's
bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile
phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling
entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax
Media (Australia)
An essential read for the legions of Sherlockians about the globe.
Sherlock Holmes is the world’s greatest-ever consulting
detective. The huge popularity of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s
fictional creation, and his sixty stories, made Sherlock one of the
most famous characters of Victorian London. All evidence
suggests Sherlock’s fan adoration has lasted almost one and a
half centuries through many adaptations. There is Sherlock fan
fiction in China, Sherlock manga in Japan, and tribute pop songs in
Korea. Guinness World Records awarded Sherlock Holmes the
title of most portrayed literary human character in film and
television thanks to the popular Sherlock Holmes movies starring
Robert Downey Jr., series like Elementary starring Lucy
Liu, Sherlock starring Benedict Cumberbatch, and so many
more. Sherlock’s enduring appeal shows that his detective talents
are as compelling today as they were in the days of Conan
Doyle. The Science of Sherlock gives you an in-depth
look at the science behind the cases Sherlock cracked in those
Ripper streets of old.
Discover the real science behind 2001, ET, Signs, and all your
favorite fictional alien civilizations. As space telescopes
continue to search for life in this unearthly Universe, the crucial
questions remain unanswered. Are we awake to the revolutionary
effects on human society and science that alien contact will bring?
And how is it possible to imagine the unknown? The Science of
Aliens tells the compelling story of how the portrayal of alien
life has evolved over time. Taking examples from science, film, and
fiction, this book showcases how scholars, filmmakers, and authors
have devoted their energies to imagining life beyond this Earth.
From Copernicus to Kubrick, The Science of Aliens is a fascinating
account for anyone interested in extraterrestrials. Otherworldly
topics include: What Xenomorphs from Alien and Na'vi from Avatar
have in common Darwin among aliens Extraterrestrials in Einstein's
sky Aliens in our space age And so much more Visualize the unknown
and redefine your place in a changing cosmos with The Science of
Aliens.
One day, astrobiologists could make the most fantastic discovery of
all time: the detection of complex extraterrestrial life. As space
agencies continue to search for life in our Universe, fundamental
questions are raised: are we awake to the revolutionary effects on
human science, society and culture that alien contact will bring?
And how is it possible to imagine the unknown? In this book, Mark
Brake tells the compelling story of how the portrayal of
extraterrestrial life has developed over the last two and a half
thousand years. Taking examples from the history of science,
philosophy, film and fiction, he showcases how scholars,
scientists, film-makers and writers have devoted their energies to
imagining life beyond this Earth. From Newton to Kubrick, and
Lucian to H. G. Wells, this is a fascinating account for anyone
interested in the extraterrestrial life debate, from general
readers to amateur astronomers and undergraduate students studying
astrobiology.
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