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Hamlet's Mill: A Essay Investigating the Origins of Human Knowledge and Its Transmission Through Myth by Giorgio De Santillana
RRP: $25.79$18.01A truly seminal and original thesis, this is a book that should be read by anyone interested in science, myth, and the interactions between the two. In this classic work of scientific and philosophical inquiry, the authors track world myths to a common... -
Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Collection 12 by Royal Observatory Greenwich 9780008604318
RRP: $38.70$26.48A stunning gift for admirers of astrophotography. From the number one Astronomy publisher, this book showcases the most spectacular space photography, taken from locations across the globe. Marvel at the wonders of the universe captured by the... -
Black Holes: The Key to Understanding the Universe by Professor Brian Cox
RRP: $32.25$17.54A Brief History of Time for the 21st Century At the heart of our galaxy lies a monster so deadly, not even light can escape its grasp. Its secrets lie waiting to be discovered. It's time to explore our universe's most mysterious inhabitants ... -
Ka-boom!: The Science of Extremes by David Darling 9780861548033
RRP: $14.18$9.52What's the brightest light on Earth? The coldest corner of the universe? The blackest material ever made? The most poisonous substance in nature? 'You will learn something new in every chapter, on every page and probably in every paragraph. Hugely... -
Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray by Sabine Hossenfelder
RRP: $23.21$13.66Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781541646766Author Sabine HossenfelderFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Basic BooksPublisher Basic BooksWeight(grams) 313gDimensions(mm) 210mm * 140mm *... -
Stars and Planets: The Most Complete Guide to the Stars, Planets, Galaxies, and Solar System - Updated and Expanded Edition by Ian Ridpath
RRP: $24.45$21.08The indispensable guide to the night sky--now in a newly updated and expanded edition In this newly updated and expanded edition of their classic work, Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion illuminate the night sky as never before, providing novice stargazers and... -
Space at the Speed of Light: The History of 14 Billion Years for People Short on Time by Dr Becky Smethurst
RRP: $23.22$13.11Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781984858696Author Dr. Becky SmethurstFormat HardbackPage Count 144Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/RodaleWeight(grams)... -
2024 Guide to the Night Sky: A month-by-month guide to exploring the skies above Britain and Ireland by Storm Dunlop
RRP: $9.02$6.08The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. "This is a great guide to the night sky at a great price" Astronomy Now "A handy and straightforward guide." British Astronomical Association's 'Journal' "an ideal... -
Black Holes: The Key to Understanding the Universe by Professor Brian Cox 9780008390648
RRP: $14.18$9.29A Brief History of Time for the 21st Century At the heart of our galaxy lies a monster so deadly, not even light can escape its grasp. Its secrets lie waiting to be discovered. It's time to explore our universe's most mysterious inhabitants ... -
Philip's Stargazing 2024 Month-by-Month Guide to the Night Sky Britain & Ireland by Nigel Henbest 9781849076517
RRP: $9.02$6.45Philip's Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers."If you buy just one guide...you won't do better than this." - BBC Sky at Night MagazineWhether you're a seasoned astronomer or just starting out, this handy... -
Forces of Nature by Brian Cox
RRP: $14.18$9.35Sunday Times Bestseller How did life on Earth begin? What is the nature of space and time? What are the chances that we will discover life on other worlds? Think you know our planet?Think again... -
StarFinder for Beginners by Maggie Aderin-Pocock
RRP: $19.34$14.64A novel approach to stargazing, this stunning space book features step-by-step guides to identifying the key constellations across the northern hemisphere.What do you see when you look up into the sky? Have you ever wondered what the stars mean? Or how... -
NGK Quiz Book - Space by National Geographic Kids 9780008409364
RRP: $7.73$5.39The fun-filled quiz book that kids and the whole family will enjoy The fun-filled quiz book that kids and the whole family will enjoy. Quiz your family and friends with this Space Quiz Book from National Geographic Kids, bursting... -
The Sky at Night: The Art of Stargazing: My Essential Guide to Navigating the Night Sky by Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock 9781785947896
RRP: $21.92$15.84Look up...The Art of Stargazing is the ultimate insider's guide to the night sky in which award-winning space scientist and The Sky at Night presenter Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock shares her expertise and unique insights into the marvellous world of stars... -
Collins Stargazing: Beginners guide to astronomy by Royal Observatory Greenwich
RRP: $12.89$8.57A brilliant introductory guide to exploring the night sky, from the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Offering complete advice from the ground up, Stargazing is the perfect manual for beginners to astronomy - introducing the... -
Night Sky: Find Adventure! Have fun outdoors! Be a stargazer! (Ultimate Explorer Field Guides) by National Geographic Kids
RRP: $9.02$6.19This fun, photo-filled, fact-packed night sky guide will encourage kids to stop and look up to spot stars and planets right from their own gardens. From Mars to meteor showers, the Big Dipper to satellites, kids will learn how, where, and when... -
Mission Moon 3-D: Reliving the Great Space Race by David Eicher
RRP: $38.70$27.86Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781999667405Author David EicherFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint The London Stereoscopic CompanyPublisher The London Stereoscopic Company -
The Secret World of Stargazing: Find solace in the stars by Adrian West
RRP: $21.92$14.89'A book that will make the night sky your lifelong passion. An invitation to immerse yourself in the nature around you and the universe beyond.' - Professor Brian CoxThe Secret World of Stargazing is the ultimate astronomy book to set you on your epic... -
Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide by DK 9780241412749
RRP: $45.15$35.08Marvel at the wonders of the Universe, from stars and planets to black holes and nebulae, in this exploration of our Solar System and beyond.Universe opens with a look at astronomy and the history of the Universe, using 3D artworks to provide a... -
The Universe: The book of the BBC TV series presented by Professor Brian Cox by Andrew Cohen
RRP: $12.89$8.41Every 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. ... -
Moongazing: Beginner's guide to exploring the Moon by Royal Observatory Greenwich
RRP: $11.60$7.77An in-depth guide for aspiring astronomers and Moon observers from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Includes detailed Moon maps and covers the history of lunar observation and exploration, the properties of the Moon, its origin and orbit. This is the... -
The Sky at Night: Book of the Moon - A Guide to Our Closest Neighbour by Maggie Aderin-Pocock
RRP: $19.34$14.13How well do you know our closest neighbour?Featured on BBC Radio 4 Saturday Live and BBC BreakfastThe moon has fascinated humankind since the beginning of history. But far from being just a big rock out in space, the Moon has a phenomenal power over the... -
Human Universe by Brian Cox 9780008125080
RRP: $14.18$9.35Top ten Sunday Times Bestseller 'Engaging, ambitious and creative' Guardian Where are we? Are we alone? Who are we? Why are we here? What is our future? ... -
A Brief History of Black Holes: And why nearly everything you know about them is wrong by Dr Becky Smethurst 9781529086744
RRP: $14.18$9.18In A Brief History of Black Holes, award-winning University of Oxford researcher Dr Becky Smethurst charts five hundred years of scientific breakthroughs in astronomy and astrophysics.'A jaunt through space history . . . with charming wit and many... -
Dark Matter and Dark Energy: The Hidden 95% of the Universe by Brian Clegg
RRP: $12.89$8.64'Clear and compact ... It's hard to fault as a brief, easily digestible introduction to some of the biggest questions in the Universe' Giles Sparrow, BBC Four's The Sky at Night, Best astronomy and space books of 2019: 5/5All the matter and light we can... -
Stranger Things: Worlds Turned Upside Down: The Official Behind-The-Scenes Companion by Gina McIntyre
RRP: $32.25$25.04THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWelcome to Hawkins, Indiana.The official behind-the-scenes companion guide to the first two seasons of Stranger Things and beyond, brought to life with exclusive photos and stunning concept art. Stranger things have happened... -
Turn Left at Orion: Hundreds of Night Sky Objects to See in a Home Telescope - and How to Find Them by Guy Consolmagno 9781108457569
RRP: $34.82$29.45With over 150,000 copies sold since its first publication, this is one of the most popular astronomy books of all time. This unique guidebook to the night sky shows you how to observe a host of celestial wonders. Its distinct format of object-by-object... -
Observer's Sky Atlas: With 50 Star Charts Covering the Entire Sky by Erich Karkoschka
RRP: $38.64$24.76Now expanded and in full colour, and useful to 2060! This tremendous new edition of a classic book (previously published only in black-and-white) contains star charts and pictures for all those who observe the night sky with unaided eyes, binoculars... -
The Northern Lights: The definitive guide to auroras by Tom Kerss
RRP: $11.60$7.77The perfect gift for anyone with a desire to see the Northern Lights. Discover the incomparable beauty of the Northern Lights with this accessible guide for aspiring astronomers and seasoned night sky observers. Covers the essential equipment... -
i-SPY In the Night Sky: What can you spot? (Collins Michelin i-SPY Guides) by i-SPY
RRP: $5.15$3.81Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun! Kids will have fun collecting points in the night sky with more than 140 things to find. From stars and... -
The Planets by Professor Brian Cox 9780008280574
RRP: $14.18$9.35'So staggering you go "whoa!" every few seconds' Guardian 'Really impressive' Eamonn Holmes, ITV This Morning A companion book to the critically acclaimed BBC series. The bestselling authors of Wonders of the Universe are back with another... -
The Astronomy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK
RRP: $25.79$19.71Learn about planets, stars and black holes in The Astronomy Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Astronomy in this overview guide to the subject,... -
The Universe by Andrew Cohen
RRP: $32.25$23.26Every 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. ... -
Greece: Biography of a Modern Nation by Roderick Beaton
RRP: $19.34$14.13SHORTLISTED FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2020 AND THE RUNCIMAN AWARD 2021A FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 'The best history of Greece around... Beautifully written and packed with insights about the culture and the people. I will be dipping into this... -
Wonders of the Solar System by Brian Cox
RRP: $38.70$26.48The Sunday Times Bestseller In Wonders of the Solar System - the book of the acclaimed BBC TV series - Professor Brian Cox will take us on a journey of discovery where alien worlds from your imagination become places we can see, feel and visit... -
Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilisation by Neil deGrasse Tyson 9780008543211
RRP: $14.18$9.18Bringing his cosmic perspective to civilization on Earth, Neil deGrasse Tyson, bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, shines new light on the crucial fault lines of our time-war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender,... -
The Biggest Ideas in the Universe 1: Space, Time and Motion by Sean Carroll 9780861546145
RRP: $14.18$9.03THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Sean Carroll has achieved something I thought impossible: a bridge between popular science and the mathematical universe of working physicists. Magnificent!' Brian Clegg, author of Ten Days in Physics that Shook the... -
How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog by Chad Orzel 9781851687794
RRP: $14.18$9.52The international bestseller from the author of Breakfast with Einstein Emmy is no ordinary dog. When adopted from the shelter by physics professor Chad Orzel, she becomes immediately fascinated by his work. Could she use quantum tunnelling to get... -
Stargazing for Beginners: Explore the Wonders of the Night Sky by Will Gater
RRP: $25.80$17.74Discover the wonders of the Universe with this complete introduction to observing and understanding the night sky. This practical guide explains and demystifies stargazing, teaching you to recognize different kinds of objects and showing you how they... -
The History of Our Universe in 21 Stars: (That You Can Spot in the Night Sky) by Giles Sparrow 9781802795059
RRP: $12.89$8.77Previously published as A History of the Universe in 21 Stars.'A delight and triumph ... A thing of beauty ... Truly, truly magical' talkRADIOLook up on a clear evening, and you'll see thousands of stars shining in the night sky, each telling a story of...