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Atom (Icon Science)
Riddled with jealousy, rivalry, missed opportunities and moments of genius, the history of the atom's discovery is as bizarre, as capricious, and as weird as the atom itself. John Dalton gave us the first picture of the atom in the early 1800s. Almost 100 years later the young misfit New Zealander, Ernest Rutherford, showed the atom consisted mostly of space, and in doing so overturned centuries of classical science. It was a brilliant Dane, Neils Bohr, who made the next great leap - into the incredible world of quantum theory. Yet, he and a handful of other revolutionary young scientists weren't prepared for the shocks Nature had up her sleeve. This 'insightful, compelling' book (New Scientist) reveals the mind-bending discoveries that were destined to upset everything we thought we knew about reality and unleash a dangerous new force upon the world. Even today, as we peer deeper and deeper into the atom, it throws back as many questions at us as answers.
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Starman
_______________'Starman takes us at breakneck speed through Gagarin's strange trajectory ... Without books like these to shelter it, history is eroded by propaganda and real heroes fall victim to spin' - New Scientist'A riveting account of Gagarin's life ... Starman brilliantly captures the atmosphere of the time' - European'Starman was worth writing and is definitely worth reading' - Daily Telegraph_______________The definitive biography of Yuri Gagarin, re-published with new material to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of his momentous flight into space.On April 12 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to leave the Earth's atmosphere and venture into space. An icon of the 20th century, he also became a danger to himself and a threat to the Soviet state. At the age of 34, he was killed in a plane crash. Based on KGB files, restricted documents from Russian space authorities, and interviews with his friends and colleagues, this biography of the Russian cosmonaut reveals a man in turmoil: torn apart by powerful political pressures, fighting a losing battle against alcoholism and rebelling against the cruelties of a corrupt totalitarian regime.2011 marks the fiftieth anniversary of Gagarin's flight. This new edition of Starman includes a new afterword that celebrates the importance of that momentous expedition and reflects on Gagarin's legacy.
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The Art of NASA 2027
For decades, NASA relied on visionary artists to make the impossible feel inevitable. With this calendar, you can spend the year marvelling at their stunning artwork and the bold space dreams they captured.Long before astronauts walked on the Moon or robots roamed Mars, painters, illustrators, and designers translated complex engineering into images that could capture the public’s attention, win political support, and inspire a generation. The Art of NASA 2027 brings together a curated selection of these remarkable works, revealing not just what NASA built, but how it first dreamed. The calendar features:13 captivating images spanning the entire arc of the space age, from the speculative concepts of the postwar era to the bold visualizations shaping tomorrow’s missions, encompassing Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, the Space Shuttle, deep-space probes, robotics, and future Mars explorationA handy pre-2027 page that shows the months of September, October, November, and December 2026Individual calendar pages for each month of 2027Fascinating facts and commentary12" × 12" image size, great for framing, ensuring that when 2027 comes to an end, you can continue to enjoy these inspiring artworksDrawn from a tradition that dates to NASA’s official art program—established in 1962 to document and humanize spaceflight through art—this calendar showcases the powerful role illustration has played in turning science into story.The result is a visually striking, idea-driven calendar that inspires, educates, and captures the sense of wonder behind humanity’s greatest journey—for you to enjoy all year long.
€ 17,00