Geography, Earth Sciences

What is home? It is a question that has troubled Marchelle Farrell for her entire life. Years ago, like so many of the Black diaspora, she left behind the pristine...

Humanity has always looked up at the night sky and wondered what lies beyond our world. Now, we are on the precipice of stepping out among the stars, not just...

Weather collects some of the most breathtaking images from Weather Photographer of the Year, the annual competition held by The Royal Meteorological Society. Each image has been selected by a...

Rivers are the great natural arteries that run through our lives . We have navigated them, dammed them and worshipped at them. From the ancient ecosystems of Egypt to the...

The legendary explorer of Titanic and Lusitania looks back on his life behind his famous exploits and unveils a major new discovery on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of...

Get back to nature and explore sites unspoilt by humankind with the latest addition to the Inspired Traveller's Guide series. We humans don't just love wild places. We need them;...

The arrival of Christopher Columbus on American shores, albeit controversial, remains one of the most consequential events in world history. In "Columbus in the Americas", acclaimed and bestselling author William...

This reference is a guide to a full understanding of the complicated history of Eastern Europe. Addressing the need for a comprehensive map collection for reference and classroom use, the...

"The Universe: A Biography" makes cosmology accessible to everyone. John Gribbin navigates the latest frontiers of scientific discovery to tell us what we really know about the history of the...

Part of the Pocket Nature series, this petite volume features helpful tips for stargazing, plus thoughtful meditations related to stars, space, and the universe. In a cool palette with celestial...

A world-renowned physicist seeks gravity's true nature and finds wisdom in embracing its force in her life. Claudia de Rham has been playing with gravity her entire life. As a...

The planets play a key role in astrology - from revealing aspects of your personality to exerting their influence upon different areas of your life - thanks to their movements...

How big is space? Where does the universe end? And more thought-provoking questions, answered. The questions in this book were curated by the staff at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, in...

A new, fully updated edition of this popular atlas in the Collins world atlas range. Designed in the distinctive Collins style, it is the ideal reference atlas for school, home...

Captain James Cook is probably the most famous explorer of all time, and not without good reason. The three Pacific voyages of discovery he made between 1768 and 1779 set...

The frontier mythology of the early twentieth-century is epitomised in the stories of these two extraordinary-and very different-men. An elegant, original and very well written book, luminous with meaning, full...

We stand at a crossroads, where comprehension of our place in nature - of our true abilities and of our history - is supremely important. We have formed a global...

Diamonds may be a girl's best friend but the beauty, rarity and fascinating lore of this precious substance has intrigued man throughout the ages. In this intriguing book, Leo P....

'On Austral Shores' tells in detail for the first time the story of the European exploration of the 4000 kilometre coast of Victoria and New South Wales.

The book titled Great Explorers by the author Roderic Owen. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

This anthology brings together accounts of exploration and discovery from every part of the globe. It includes stories of exploration in the American interior, South America, the Middle East, the...

Far more complete than competing narratives of Antarctic exploration, this travel adventure documents dozens of voyages, from the earliest days of long-distance sea travel through the rapacious exploitation of seal...

In this fascinating book, astronomer Joseph Silk explores the Universe from its beginnings to its ultimate fate. He shows how cosmologists study cosmic fossils and relics from the distant past...

In the 1830s, much of the world was still unexplored territory to European and American travelers, and the forbidding Antarctic region represented perhaps the ultimate mystery. Was there, in fact,...

During the last quarter of the nineteenth century and the first two decades of the twentieth, explorers from around the world conquered nature's last closely guarded bastions. Between them they...

The great tragedy that befell the Scott team could have been averted if they could have trudged just 11 more miles. The Norwegian Trygge Gran found their frozen bod ies...

The Pacific Ocean has been the focus of our fascination for as long as we have lived beside and on it. It covers one-third of Earth's surface - greater than...

'Amanda's story underscores the lasting power of speaking your truth, building a movement, and never losing sight of your dreams' Melinda French Gates A brave and imaginative memoir by the...

A new heart-warming novel, perfect for bookclubs, from Eleanor Ray, the bestselling author of Everything Is Beautiful. ?? 'Genuine, sweet, and filled with hope.' - Reader review 'It was pure...

*A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2025* *A NEW SCIENTIST BEST BOOK OF 2025* 'In this poetic and heartfelt journey through deep time, geologist Anjana Khatwa braids scientific knowledge and traditional...

How the path from climate change to a habitable future winds through the world's forests In recent years, planting a tree has become a catchall to represent "doing something good...

Queen of the night, Darwin's comet, lady's slipper, little dragon, black chimaera - the otherworldly names of orchid species are as beautiful as these sought-after flowers themselves. From flamboyant and...

Queen of the night, Darwin's comet, lady's slipper, little dragon, black chimaera - the otherworldly names of orchid species are as beautiful as these sought-after flowers themselves. From flamboyant and...

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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsThis historical account chronicles the monumental advancements in physics and astronomy. Sir James Jeans, a distinguished...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsIn The Modern Universe, Raymond A. Lyttleton presents a comprehensive overview of contemporary astrophysics, detailing the fundamental principles governing celestial...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsSun, Moon And Standing Stones presents a compelling investigation into the ancient science of archaeoastronomy, focusing on the sophisticated celestial...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing , price clippedMarkings: No markingsThis comprehensive guide instructs aspiring stargazers on the fundamentals of celestial observation. It presents practical advice...

The book titled Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Sky at Night by the author Unknown. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

The discovery of minerals beneath our feet has transformed our species. Ochre first prompted humans to express themselves in art; tin and copper helped instigate the Bronze Age and later...

From brilliant young polymath Andrew Rader--an MIT-credentialed scientist, popular podcast host, and SpaceX mission manager--an illuminating chronicle of exploration that spotlights humans' insatiable desire to continually push into new and...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsIsaac Asimov’s Eyes on the Universe presents a confident and engaging history of the telescope, tracing its evolution from early...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThe Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Space Technology presents a meticulous chronicle of humanity's journey into the cosmos. This authoritative volume details...

Longlisted for the 2015 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award Short-listed for Physics World 's Book of the Year The Sunday Times (UK) Best Science Book of 2014 A Publishers...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis compelling non-fiction work, The Road To The Stars, chronicles humanity's enduring quest to venture beyond our solar system. Iain...

Big, bold and beautiful, this is the enthralling celestial follow-up to Mythologica: Amazon's No. 1 Children's Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2019.How did the moon influence mighty emperors in Ancient...

Condition remarks:Book: Good , ex-libraryJacket: Very goodPages: Good Markings: Ex-library with usual markingsCondition remarks: Protective covering DJ (removable)A History Of Astronomy chronicles the fascinating journey of humanity's understanding of the...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis compelling non-fiction work, Astronomy And The Imagination: A New Approach To Man's Experience Of The Stars, chronicles humanity's enduring...