Author Robin Kerrod covers the entire history of astronomy, from priest-astronomers in China 4000 years ago to space probes carrying messages from Earth hoping for an encounter with passing aliens on inter-galactic Away-Days.

Get a Grip On Astronomy

Science & Math

Robin Kerrod

Astronomy & Space Science

Ivy Press

Guides the reader through the maze of modern physics theories - relative, general and otherwise, and keeps them informed on the state of the Universe.

Get a Grip on New Physics

John, Gribbin

The Place on Dalhousie

'You look the type to break your father's heart.''Yeah, but he broke mine first.'When Rosie Gennaro first meets Jimmy Hailler, she has walked away from life in Sydney, leaving behind the place on Dalhousie that her father, Seb, painstakingly rebuilt for his family but never saw completed. Two years later, Rosie returns to the house and living there is Martha, whom Seb Gennaro married less than a year after the death of Rosie's mother. Martha is struggling to fulfill Seb's dream, while Rosie is coming to terms with new responsibilities. And so begins a stand-off between two women who refuse to move out of the home they both lay claim to.As the battle lines are drawn, Jimmy Hailler re-enters Rosie's life. Having always watched other families from the perimeters, he's now grappling, heartbreakingly, with forming one of his own . . .An unforgettable story about losing love and finding love; about the interconnectedness of lives and the true nature of belonging.

Literature & Fiction

Marchetta, Melina

Genre Fiction

Dread the Harvest Moon (Fear the Drowning Deep)

Children's Books

Marsh, Sarah Glenn

Supernova: (Renegades-Reihe, Band 3) (German Edition)

Meyer, Marissa

Oceans cover two thirds of the Earth’s surface and are the driving force behind our weather systems, taking warm and cold water around the globe. Understanding solar radiation, currents, and rising sea levels are vital starting points to understanding and dealing with global warming, and this book covers these and many more essential topics in easily accessible chunks. Join expert authors on a tour of the world’s oceans, taking in waves, continental shelves, icebergs, underwater forests, monsoons, and coral reefs along the way. Learn about the different characteristics of the world’s major oceans, the amazing array of marine life that exists at different depths, how tides work, and what pollution is doing to the seas. There’s never been a more important time to get to grips with how the oceans work.

30-Second Oceans: 50 key ideas about the sea's importance to life on earth

Green, Mattias

Lenn, Yueng-Djern

Biological Sciences

Little Book of Shells

M.G. Harasewych

Fabio Moretzsohn

Nature & Ecology

Review\nWho would have thought learning about the evolution of the Universe could be so fun and easy to follow? It doesn’t sound possible when you’re tackling a subject as overarching as this, but Charles Liu has managed to turn complex scientific prose and mathematics into an accessible and beautifully presented retelling of its origins... 
Whether you’re a budding cosmologist or simply someone with a deep fascination for the Universe and how it came to be, this book is a great introduction to the subject. ?????―BBC Sky at Night Magazine\nThe Cosmos Explained is an exciting and beautifully designed book that charts the life of our universe from the Big Bang to the present day and beyond.\nStarting with the moment of the Big Bang—at exactly one ten-millionth of a trillionth of a trillionth of a trillionth of a second—this book charts a history of space and time all the way through the evolution of our solar system, the birth of stars and the formation of life on Earth, to the future of our galaxy and beyond.\nWith deeply insightful and fascinating text by Hayden Planetarium Associate Professor Charles Liu, who also hosts the immensely popular StarTalk podcast, this book is an accessible and enthralling gateway into the mysteries of space, time and the universe.\nPinpoint exactly where you are in space and time using the timeline at the bottom of every page, and explore the history of the cosmos and the science behind it through beautiful telescope images and striking illustrations.\nPackaged in a unique retro design that reflects the 1960s cosmonaut era but still feels modern and relevant today, this title is as rich with information as it is with stunning visualisations of the concepts and bodies detailed within.\nAn ideal gift for anyone interested in space or curious about the cosmos, The Cosmos Explained is a unique and entertaining timeline of life, the universe, and everything!

The Cosmos Explained: A history of the universe from its beginning to today and beyond

Liu, Charles

A unique collection of works that marked the development of philosophy from classical times to the new millennium.

The Philosophers' Library: Books that Shaped the World (Liber Historica)

Arts & Photography

Ferner, Dr. Adam

Meyns, Dr. Chris

Graphic Design

The Eco Hero Handbook has been written for readers to help them to ride the Extinction Rebellion wave rather than becoming swamped by the worries surrounding it. It’s a pocket guide to taking positive action in the current global warming crisis, suggesting practical things that every reader can do to help. Each spread features a commonly held anxiety regarding our climate crisis, then looks at individual, personal changes that everyone can make to foster positive environmental change. From recycling to generating your own energy and eating sustainably, through to activism and promoting sustainability at work, this book aims to reassure the reader that every little change that they make will help to save our planet.

The Eco Hero Handbook: Simple Solutions to Tackle Eco-Anxiety

Wardley, Tessa

Teen & Young Adult

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