Critical Space

The Merry Band of Pirates are in desperate trouble after the end of their last mission, and the real danger to humanity is just getting started. Hostile aliens have discovered there is something odd going on with wormholes in the galaxy, and their investigations could lead to finding a shortcut to Earth....

One of The Economist’s Best Books of 2023 The secrets to successfully planning and delivering ambitious, complex projects on any scale—from home renovation to space exploration—by the world's leading expert on megaprojects. Nothing is more inspiring than a big vision that becomes a...

By the cofounder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences, which recently gained global headlines for reviving the extinct dire wolf — the first of many planned ""de-extinction"" projects, including wooly mammoths(!) — a manifesto outlining his guiding philosophical and scientific principles...

Unlock the secrets of the night sky and unravel the mysteries that have baffled humankind for centuries with "Celestial Mysteries Unveiled." This captivating eBook offers a comprehensive exploration of the phenomena that often leave us questioning what lies beyond our earthly realm. Embark on a journey through the cultural and historical landscape of UFO sightings and their widespread impact on our collective imagination. Dive into the myths and realities fostered by sensational media and discover how today's technology continues to shape our perception of these unexplained aerial events. ...

Holding the Heavy Stuff is a unique, illustrated self-help guide for anyone who has struggled with low mood, worries, self-doubts or mean thoughts about themselves and then found it difficult to move their life forward. It is for people who feel overwhelmed or consumed by worries about the...

There will come a time when mankind must seek new homes as Earth is full up. There are two ways to do this: new planets, and huge space stations. Those stations are already on the drawing boards. We will find ways to expand a simple station to hold a half million people, someday, but that is a long way out. And we will need many of them. This is not a warning. It is merely a test that stood for a long time and would have remained forever, had they not met aliens. If they are out there, they are not part of the plan and things can go awry. Enjoy! #TheStoryteller

Philosophy for busy people. Listen to this succinct account of the philosophy of Kant in just one hour. Immanuel Kant taught and wrote prolifically about physical geography yet never travelled farther than forty miles from his home in Königsberg. Appropriately, his philosophy strenuously denies...