Brian Clegg Books

Concepts of physics and cosmology, chemistry, biology and evolution, and Earth are all broken down into seven essential elements to make each accessible.

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.

An easy-to-use work of improving creativity fast suitable for individuals or as part of a group. Split into 30 units, this Crash Course in Creativity is designed to be manageable in spare time.

Embark on an extraordinary journey through deep space with award-winning science writer Brian Clegg as your guide aboard the starship Endurance. Experience the wonders of the cosmos and explore the mysteries of the universe, all while gaining insights from an expert in the field. This adventure promises to captivate both science enthusiasts and casual readers alike, offering a unique perspective on the vastness and beauty of space.

An exploration of the transformative ways in which nature has inspired the technological advancement of humankind.

"Everyone has an interest in the weather, whether it's to check the prospects for a day out or to know when best to harvest a crop. The Earth's weather systems also provide some of the most dramatic forces of nature, from the vast release of energy in a lightning flash to the devastating impact of tornadoes and hurricanes. For centuries, our only real guide to future weather was folklore, but with the introduction of the first weather forecasts and maps in Victorian times, attempts were made to give some warning of the weather to come. Until relatively recently, these forecasts could be wildly inaccurate - think of Michael Fish's denial that there was a storm on the way the night before the UK's great storm of 1987. This was due to the mathematically chaotic nature of weather systems, first discovered in the 1960s, the understanding of which would transform forecasting from the 1990s and mean that meteorologists became some of the foremost users of supercomputers. From the crystalline perfection of the snowflake to the transfer of energy from the Sun, science lies at the heart of the weather and our understanding of it. In recent years, weather science has moved to the leading edge with advanced modelling, versatile use of satellite data and a better understanding of mathematical chaos. This is a true example of hot science at work"--Provided by publisher.

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.

Many people know that Nikola Tesla (1856–1943) was an engineer and inventor, instrumental in developing the alternating-current (AC) electrical system and wireless radio communications we still use today. What, perhaps, they don't know is that he was born during a lightning storm; that when he first arrived in the U.S. he owned 4 cents, his own poems, and a design for a flying machine; that he spoke 8 languages; that he held 300 patents for his inventions; and that he claimed to have invented a death ray that could destroy 10,000 planes at a distance of 250 miles. Biographic Tesla presents an electrifying exploration of his life, work and fame, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the scientist behind the science.