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Giles Sparrow
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Solar System in Minutes
This concise, illuminating guide takes us on a comprehensive tour of the solar system, from the Sun at its very heart - via the planets…
The Genius Test
What is the Higgs Boson? Where did life come from? And what are you looking at when you're looking at Modern Art Put your knowledge…
Mars
Mars has always fascinated humanity and the findings of the past decade have revolutionized ideas about our nearest neighbour - revealing its watery past and…
50 Astronomy Ideas You Really Need to Know
From our own solar system to the edges of the universe, 50 Astronomy Ideas You Really Need to Know is your introduction to the most…
The Stargazer's Handbook
Fully illustrated with 400 of the most striking and up-to-date astronomical images and covering all the major constellations and landmarks of the night sky, The…
Astronomy in Minutes
What happens when a star dies? How many asteroids are in our solar system? Can galaxies collide? What is dark energy? Astronomy in Minutes answers…
Physics in Minutes
Physics in Minutes covers everything you need to know about physics, condensed into 200 key topics. Each idea is explained in clear, accessible language, building…
The Cosmic Gallery
The heavens are alive with breathtaking beauty: from the incandescent surface of the Sun to the shimmering tail of a comet; the birth of planets…
The Universe
This stunning collection of images and essays surveys the key breakthroughs that have shaped our understanding of the universe around us - from the discovery…
Voyage Across the Cosmos
Join us on the most amazing voyage imaginable: travel over 13.7-billion light years and experience the awesome sights, spectacles and breathtaking scale of the cosmos.…