Paul Davies' "The Eerie Silence: Searching For Ourselves in the Universe" is an engaging and lucid guide to the 'Fermi Paradox' - why isn't the universe teeming with alien life? If aliens ever contact us, it will be the single most significant event in human history. And Paul Davies will be responsi[...]

Exactly the right mix of support and challenge.

Exactly, this is the right mix of support and challenge.

The physicist-author of The Mind of God looks at cutting-edge scientific discoveries to explore why many of the fundamental features of the physical universe--from the speed of light to the carbon atom--seem tailor-made to produce life, offering a revealing study of the radical multiverse theory and[...]

Are We Alone in the Universe?
In this provocative and far-reaching book, internationally acclaimed physicist and writer Paul Davies confronts one of science's great outstanding mysteries -- the origin of life.
Three and a half billion years ago, Mars resembled earth. It was warm and wet an[...]

A paradigm-shifting blend of science, religion, and philosophy for agnostic, spiritual-but-not-religious, and scientifically minded readers
Many people are fed up with the way traditional religion alienates them: too easily it can perpetuate conflict, vilify science, and undermine reason. Nancy [...]

Fifty years ago, a young astronomer named Frank Drake pointed a radio telescope at nearby stars in the hope of picking up a signal from an alien civilization. Thus began one of the boldest scientific projects in history, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). But after a half century o[...]

"Awakening: The Art of Halo 4[registered]" is a very special collection of concept art, sketches, and artists' commentary that highlights the imagination and creative vision of 343 Industries. With a unique behind-the-scenes view of the creation of new worlds, new enemies, and new heroes, "Awakening[...]

Like a good general, a good wargamer should have an eye for the ground. Just as the nature of the battlefield plays a central role in real warfare, so miniature wargames are greatly enhanced by realistic terrain. Besides, when you've spent hundreds of hours collecting and painting your miniature arm[...]

This identification guide describes many of the plants of Spain, Portugal, southern France, Italy and Malta. The text describes 1200 species that can be found in the region. There is also information on habitat, distribution and flowering time, and coverage of the more conspicuous species of orchids[...]

Miksi maailmankaikkeus on elämälle sopiva kuin pienimmän karhun puuro sadun Kultakutrille? Kultakutrin puuro ei saanut olla liian kylmää tai liian kuumaa. Samaan tapaan monet maailmankaikkeutemme ominaisuuksista hiiliatomin rakenteesta luonnon perusvoimiin ovat kuin mittatilaustyönä elämää[...]

Many scientists regard mass and energy as the primary currency of nature. In recent years, however, the concept of information has gained importance. Why? In this book, eminent scientists, philosophers and theologians chart various aspects of information, from quantum information to biological and d[...]