Art Physics

Through a unique mix of personal stories, the exploration of global issues, science, and even humor, Bharmal uses physics to explain the social and political interactions that affect us all. From the physics of getting fired to using chaos theory to predict civilisation-level catastrophes, The Art of Physics helps answer some of the most important questions facing our lives and society today.

'Exceptionally interesting' Alain de Botton 'A book that will transform how you understand human behaviour' Thomas Erikson 'Insightful and entertaining' Cal Newport 'Fascinating ... You'll never again view your own world in quite the same way' Ian Stewart Can physics change your life? It already...

Discover the Weird, the Wonderful, and the Downright Mind-Boggling! Did you know that the internet weighs about as much as a single strawberry? Or that it actually rains glass sideways on a gas giant planet 63 light-years away? 1,000 Weird But True Facts takes you on a journey through 40 themed chapters packed with 25 incredible facts each. This isn’t just a list of trivia; it’s a window into the fascinating science, history, and culture that shape our world. From the "beating heart" glacier on Pluto to the reason why birds are actually living dinosaurs, this collection is designed to ...

"There's joy in self-described "satellite nerd" James Bridle's British-accented voice as he narrates this audiobook about consciousness and the search for planetary intelligence." - AudioFile Magazine This audiobook is read by the author. Artist, technologist, and philosopher James Bridle’s...

Most people are walking around with a Rolls-Royce engine under the hood and no gas in the tank. The world is drowning in "actors" who think they are "shooters." You collect techniques like baseball cards, but when the heat comes and your body screams for oxygen, that knowledge disappears like a mirage. If you run out of gas after three minutes, your advanced techniques become a worthless abortion of movement. Constructed from the recorded conversations of the legendary Karl Gotch, NO GAS, NO RUN is the definitive guide to killing the ego and building a functional combat engine. This isn't ...

Time travel doesn't require a machine with flashing lights, spinning dials, and a warp engine—in fact, you were born with the power to navigate the timestream. Impossible? Not with the help of Dr. Quantum! The renowned "superhero of science" Fred Alan Wolf is back again, with Dr. Quantum...

A young queer millennial physicist unveils some of the most mind-bending physics concepts in the universe—and uses them to illuminate their own fascinating life story “I see physics everywhere,” Karmela Padavic-Callaghan writes. “It offers itself to me when I try to make sense of all the...

Take an immersive and enlightening journey into the Star Wars universe with "The Art of Lightsaber Forms." This comprehensive eBook is a gold mine for Star Wars fans and enthusiasts, offering deep insights into the exhilarating world of lightsaber combat. Beginning with exploring the concept and significance of this unique form of combat, the book delves into the history of lightsaber forms. Introduce yourself to the origins and evolution of these forms, and acknowledge the extraordinary contributions of notable practitioners. Step into the heart of the lore with profound understanding of ...

In the summer of 1921, Philo T. Farnsworth was not all that different from any other farmer's son in rural Idaho, until he came up with an idea that would change the world–and thrust him into a titanic struggle with one of the most monolithic monopolies in the world. Farnsworth's story of divine inspiration facing off against corporate avarice is a compelling–though seldom told–saga from the 20th century that is still relevant in the 21st.

Unleash the Jedi within with the latest remarkable eBook, "Lightsaber Combat Mastery." This guide presents an immersive deep dive into the mystical yet formidable art of lightsaber duel, aligning it with the undying wisdom of Force. The book begins its journey into the heart of lightsaber mystery with a comprehensive overview of this iconic weapon’s historic significance, structural design, and types. Moving forward, understand the physics that underpin every swing and swoop of a lightsaber, uncovering common handling mistakes and ways around them. "Lightsaber Combat Mastery" brings the ...

A “vivid, wide-ranging, and delightful guide” (bestselling author Tim Harford) for understanding how and why predictions go wrong, with practical tips to give you a better chance of getting them right How can you be 100 percent sure you will win a bet? Why did so many Pompeians stay put...

What Modern Warfare Myths Get Wrong About The Vikings The shield wall was not broken by courage. It was broken by exhaustion, bleeding, and the brutal reality of human limits. Most modern portrayals of Viking warfare are built on a false premise: that violence in the Dark Ages was driven primarily by berserker rage, strength, and fearlessness. But open the archaeological record, and a very different reality emerges. Viking warfare was not an expression of rage—it was a highly engineered system constrained by logistics. Viking Warfare and Engineering presents the gritty, operational ...

A rollicking, enlightening examination of humanity’s changing relationship to creativity, written from the perspectives of the Greek Muses. The thing that sets humans apart from other animals is our ability to create, to imagine how one thing could become something else. For millennia, art and...

What is reality? Who are we? What is the ultimate meaning and purpose of anything? This book deconstructs reality, as it is generally understood to be. It reveals a depth of meaning to existence transcending the limited paradigms of religion and science. It articulates, for the reader, a synthesis of knowledge drawn from numerous fields of inquiry, presenting a powerful vision of human identity, meaning and purpose. In an age whereby, previous constructions of identity, meaning and purpose, largely proposed by religion and later discredited by science, continue to lose ground, this book re-...

The lost literary origin story of #1 bestseller Lev Grossman - including a new foreword about how and why he wrote his first novel: "It is the intense, concentrated, boiled-down essence of the unhappiest years of my life." Twenty-something Hollis Kessler languishes in a hopelessly...

A sweeping inquiry into how the night sky has shaped human history For as long as humans have lived, we have lived beneath the stars. But under the glow of today’s artificial lighting, we have lost the intimacy our ancestors once shared with the cosmos. In Starborn, cosmologist Roberto Trotta...

Unleash the power of inquiry and ignite the fires of discovery with "The Art of Asking Why." This captivating eBook delves into the heart of curiosity, unraveling the mysteries of the universe by asking a simple yet profound question Why? Journey through the compelling origins of curiosity, tracing its role from ancient philosophies to modern science. Discover how asking the right questions can transform mere observation into groundbreaking hypotheses. The narrative transports you from the curious minds of history to the revolutions of modern physics, exploring gravity, quantum mechanics, ...

The Womb of Light — The Hidden Source and Home of Radiance By Laing Z. Matthews In the beginning, there was expansion. At the end, there is return. From the author of The Light of Self and The Light of the Worlds comes the long-awaited third volume in the Trilogy of Light—a work of breathtaking stillness and cosmic precision. The Womb of Light reveals the ultimate mystery of illumination: that every beam of light, every act of consciousness, eventually bends inward toward its source. What physics calls gravity, the sages called Dao. Drawing on the deepest roots of Daoist cosmology, ...

Bloomsbury presents The Globemakers by Peter Bellerby, read by Simon Ludders. “Beautifully conceived and skillfully executed . . . encourages the reader to linger and explore." —The Wall Street Journal “Peter Bellerby’s tale of learning how to fashion worlds—a journey through history...

Bloomsbury presents The Globemakers by Peter Bellerby, read by Simon Ludders. “Beautifully conceived and skillfully executed . . . encourages the reader to linger and explore." —The Wall Street Journal “Peter Bellerby’s tale of learning how to fashion worlds—a journey through history...