This author delves into the realm of science fiction, his work deeply informed by his background as a science communicator and journalist. With a passion for astronomy, space exploration, and cosmology, he brings profound scientific understanding to his narratives. His writing style blends the precision of journalism with the imaginative scope of science fiction, offering readers compelling and educational tales. This results in work that is a fascinating fusion of the real world of science and the boundless possibilities of the universe.
Why do people commit hate crimes? A world-leading criminologist explores the tipping point between prejudice and hate crime, analysing human behaviour across the globe and throughout history in this vital book.
Two thousand years of history...Cardiff Castle is one of the most facinating buildings in Britain. With a long history stretching back to the Roman invasion, the site you see today is at once a reconstructed Norman castle and an extraordinary Victorian Gothic fantasy palace, created for one of the world's richest men.The Essential Cardiff Castle tells the story of this richly complex place and explores the powerful individual personalities who helped to determine its history. Stunning photography illuminates both ancient and monumental architecture and its magical transformation in the late nineteenth century by the architect William Burges.