Earth Atmosphere

The Royal Society's Science Book of the Year "...Henry Gee presents a pithy, fascinating account of the stages of biological evolution. He's a deliberate, engaged narrator whose slow pacing will require adaptation. This and creative background music and sound effects (dinosaur sounds?) create a...

Von der Autorin des Bestsellers Die sieben Männer der Evelyn Hugo und Daisy Jones & The Six kommt ein epischer neuer Roman über die außergewöhnlichen Anstrengungen, die wir unternehmen, um über unsere Grenzen hinaus zu leben und zu lieben. Joan Goodwin sieht zu den Sternen auf, seit sie...

Few of us have any conception of the enormous timescales in our planet's long history, and this narrow perspective underlies many of the environmental problems we are creating for ourselves. Our everyday lives are shaped by processes that vastly predate us, and our habits will in turn have consequences that will outlast us by generations. Timefulness reveals how knowing the rhythms of Earth's deep past and conceiving of time as a geologist does can give us the perspective we need for a more sustainable future.

***THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*** An epic novel set against the backdrop of the 1980s space shuttle program about the extraordinary lengths we go to live and love beyond our limits. In the summer of 1980, Joan Goodwin begins training to be an astronaut at Houston's...

Motherhood is beautiful, emotional, unforgettable - and sometimes completely ridiculous! In this funny, heartwarming family memoir, everyday life turns into a series of unforgettable mishaps: pregnancy chaos, diaper disasters, oven accidents, lost wallets, childhood logic, and family trips gone wrong. Told from the child’s playful point of view, these funny true stories capture the special bond between a mother and her child - from the first wild entrance into the world to the hilarious moments of growing up. Perfect as a baby shower gift, a feel-good read for moms, and a lighthearted ...

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to live your daily life in peace, experiencing no real stress at all, in spite of your surroundings? Paul somehow wrote a number of his letters from the ghastly environment of a Roman prison cell, so it is pretty clear that he was somehow able to maintain an atmosphere of peace, in spite of being in such a challenging environment. I’m sure you’ve been in homes that were completely comfortable right away and in other homes that were the opposite, sometimes for no obvious reasons. I’m also positive that you have had the experience of feeling quite ...

The New York Times bestselling author of Stuff Matters presents a rollicking guided tour of the secret lives of gases: the magnificent, strange, and fascinating substances that shape our world. Gases are all around us—they fill our lungs, power our movement, create stars, and warm our...

Transform the invisible world of weather and climate into a playful STEM adventure for curious young minds. Perfect for screen-free learning during a family road trip or a quiet afternoon, this educational audio journey invites kids to look out the window and explore the sky. A friendly...

One of Scientific American and The Times (London)’s Best Books of 2024 From one of the world’s leading climate scientists, a heart- and mind-changing book that offers a hopeful and attainable vision for restoring the atmosphere and ending the climate crisis. Climate change is here. From the...

Inspired by insights gained in spaceflight, a NASA astronaut offers key lessons to empower Earthbound readers to fight climate change. "A must read for anyone who cares about this planet—which should be all of us.” ―Astronaut Scott Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of Endurance When...

Frank Ballaro, police detective, is retiring shortly. Or is he?

A trail of blood on the curb outside his apartment leads to an alley where two young men have been severely mutilated. But they're not dead. Something keeps them alive. In the hands of one is a strange object, something he holds on to for dear life. Something he calls...atmosphere.

Discover the untold story of Earth's earliest chapter in The Hadean Eon: Earth's Fiery Origins and the Birth of a Planet. This comprehensive book dives deep into the violent, molten beginnings of our planet, exploring key events from Earth's formation 4.6 billion years ago to the emergence of its first solid crust. Learn about the intense cosmic collisions, the creation of the Moon, and the formation of Earth's toxic atmosphere and primordial oceans. Unravel the mysteries of Earth's earliest atmosphere, the fiery magma ocean, and the role of asteroids and comets in shaping the planet's ...

‘Very entertaining’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘A thoroughly enjoyable book, brimming over with historical nuggets and contemplations about the future’ NEW YORK TIMES Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Winchester returns with a thought-provoking history of the wind, written in his edifying and...

Uncover the invisible atmospheric forces driving extreme weather and dictating human survival on a changing Earth. Whether you need an awe-inspiring companion for your morning commute or an immersive exploration of popular science, this narrative transforms the daily forecast into a gripping...

We live at the bottom of an ocean of air - 5,200 million million tons, to be exact. It sounds like a lot, but Earth’s atmosphere is smeared onto its surface in an alarmingly thin layer - 99 percent contained within 18 miles. Yet, within this fragile margin lies a magnificent realm - at once gorgeous, terrifying, capricious, and elusive. With his keen eye for identifying and uniting seemingly unrelated events, Chris Dewdney reveals to us the invisible rivers in the sky that affect how our weather works and the structure of clouds and storms and seasons, the rollercoaster of climate.

Noble sisters Sasha and Adrianne, along with their faithful companions—a satellite and a tiger—have defeated Tartarus, freeing the subterranean city of Mu from a dangerous tyrant. In gratitude, the council gifts them a powerful nuclear machine. Their mission is to journey to the surface with the machine and jump-start civilization. However, Tartarus, hiding like a snake in the grass, soon gains possession of the nuclear machine.

Wasted is a riveting exploration of the complicated, and often surprising, ways that waste occurs in our businesses, our communities, and our lives “A smart, unconventional book that takes readers far beyond what they think they know about a complex subject.”—Kari Byron, former cast member...

In Come Rain or Shine, award-winning TV meteorologist Laura Tobin lifts the lid on the fascinating science behind the forecast, revealing a worldricher and more surprising than you'd ever believe. Blending compelling anecdotes, folklore, and first-hand insights, Laura unpacks how the weather...

Discover how a deadly chemical waste triggered a global mass extinction before evolving into the biological breath of life. Perfect for your daily commute, this awe-inspiring natural history transforms a single restless atom into an unforgettable protagonist. Whether you are seeking a...

Learn how an invisible atmospheric shield protects our planet from harmful UV rays in this uplifting STEM adventure. By comparing complex environmental concepts to everyday items like blankets and sunscreen, this journey transforms a tricky subject into an exciting global exploration. Young...