Brian Clegg Books

The 50 engaging entries get you to grips with Einstein's work, life and legacy, from atom to atomic bomb, at approximately the speed of light.

A beautifully illustrated, full-colour guide to one of science's most infamously impenetrable subjects.

The intriguing lives and key works of the ten physicists who most profoundly transformed our understanding of the physical world in which we live.

A fascinating and up-to-date tour of the workings of the universe that suggest the possibility of journeying back and forth through time.

Offers an understanding of the key theories that formed the core of Newton's thinking, and looks at the roles he played over his long life, and at the network of connections he forged with his contemporaries.

30-Second Physics tackles the big ideas, from electromagnetic waves that enable us to connect in an instant to the gravity that keeps our feet firmly on the ground.

Fascinating facts and mind-boggling science of the human body. Built from the debris of exploding stars that floated through space for billions of years, and controlled by a brain with more possible connections than there are atoms in the universe, the human body is the most incredible thing in existence.

The breakthroughs that have had the most transformative practical impacts, from thermodynamics to the Internet. Physics informs our understanding of how the world works - but more than that, key breakthroughs in physics have transformed everyday life. We journey back to ten separate days in history to understand how particular breakthroughs were achieved, meet the individuals responsible and see how each breakthrough has influenced our lives. It is a unique selection. Focusing on practical impact means there is no room for Stephen Hawking's work on black holes, or the discovery of the Higgs boson. Instead we have the relatively little-known Rudolf Clausius (thermodynamics) and Heike Kamerlingh Onnes (superconductivity), while Albert Einstein is included not for his theories of relativity but for the short paper that gave us E=mc2 (nuclear fission). Later chapters feature transistors, LEDs and the Internet.

The breakthroughs that have had the most transformative practical impacts, from thermodynamics to the Internet. Physics informs our understanding of how the world works - but more than that, key breakthroughs in physics have transformed everyday life. We journey back to ten separate days in history to understand how particular breakthroughs were achieved, meet the individuals responsible and see how each breakthrough has influenced our lives. It is a unique selection. Focusing on practical impact means there is no room for Stephen Hawking's work on black holes, or the discovery of the Higgs boson. Instead we have the relatively little-known Rudolf Clausius (thermodynamics) and Heike Kamerlingh Onnes (superconductivity), while Albert Einstein is included not for his theories of relativity but for the short paper that gave us E=mc2 (nuclear fission). Later chapters feature transistors, LEDs and the Internet. Finally we ask: what could the eleventh day be? - i.e. the greatest development yet to come.

Exploring the interplay of chaos and complexity is crucial for grasping systems with multiple interacting components, such as weather patterns, biological systems, or financial markets. The book delves into how these elements influence our understanding of the real world, emphasizing their significance in analyzing and predicting behaviors within complex systems. By addressing these fundamental concepts, readers gain insights into the intricacies of various phenomena that shape our everyday experiences.