Human Astronomy

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER READ BY THE AUTHOR An explosive memoir by the most senior U.S. Intelligence Official to investigate unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and non-human intelligent life For over thirty-two years, Jay Stratton served the U.S. on the battlefield and as a senior...

INSTANT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER The dramatic, high-stakes account of Artemis II, the first human journey into deep space in fifty years, told from the perspective of astronaut Jeremy Hansen The historic Artemis II mission was celebrated around the world and broke the record for the farthest...

Top ten Sunday Times Bestseller ‘Engaging, ambitious and creative’ Guardian Where are we? Are we alone? Who are we? Why are we here? What is our future? Human Universe tackles some of the greatest questions that humans have asked to try and understand the very nature of ourselves and the...

NOW A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Compelling….Kaku thinks with great breadth, and the vistas he presents us are worth the trip” —The New York Times Book Review The New York Times best-selling author of PHYSICS OF THE IMPOSSIBLE, PHYSICS OF THE FUTURE and HYPERSPACE tackles the most...

A Best Book of 2020 NPR A Best Book of 2020 The Economist A Top Ten Best Science Book of 2020 Smithsonian A Best Science & Technology Book of 2020 Library Journal A Must-Read Book to Escape the Chaos of 2020 Newsweek Starred review Booklist Starred review Publishers Weekly An historically...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The world-famous cosmologist and author of A Brief History of Time leaves us with his final thoughts on the biggest questions facing humankind. “Hawking’s parting gift to humanity . . . a book every thinking person worried about humanity’s future should...

What if the story of humanity didn’t begin with pyramids or philosophers, but with clay tablets, starlit rituals, and cities built from mud? Before Rome, before Egypt, before Athens, there was Mesopotamia—a land where the first humans dared to organize, to write, to rule. In the silence of ancient courtyards and the shadows of crumbling ziggurats, something extraordinary was born: civilization. Mesopotamia: The Empire That Shaped the World is not just a history book. It’s a rediscovery of the people who gave us the blueprint for modern life. Through vivid storytelling and emotional ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER "A dazzling journey across the sciences and humanities in search of deep laws to unite them." —The Wall Street Journal One of our greatest scientists—and the winner of two Pulitzer Prizes for On Human Nature and The Ants—gives us a work of visionary importance that...

This program features an introduction and epilogue read by the author. "In the grand tradition of Carl Sagan and Neil deGrasse Tyson, we now have a new tour guide to the cosmos."―Charles Cockell, Professor of Astrobiology, University of Edinburgh "Absorbing, informative, and entertaining...

Highlighting men and women across the globe who have dedicated themselves to pushing the limits of space exploration, this book surveys the programs, technological advancements, medical equipment, and automated systems that have made space travel possible. Beginning with the invention of balloons that lifted early explorers into the stratosphere, Ted Spitzmiller describes how humans first came to employ lifting gasses such as hydrogen and helium.

A heartfeltexploration of the night on Earth, following a travel journalist and dark sky advocate around the globe as she seeks out dark places in our ever-brightening world. People, plants and animals all depend on the natural night—both its darkness and its starlight—for so much, from...

“This remarkable account of the 1961 race into space is a thrilling piece of storytelling….It is high definition history: tight, thrilling and beautifully researched.” (The Times, London, Front Page Lead Review) “Beyond has the exhilaration of a fine thriller, but it is vividly embedded...

Unlock the history of science and space exploration to decode the awe-inspiring mysteries of our expanding universe. Whether you are elevating your daily commute or seeking a wondrous evening of intellectual curiosity, this gripping narrative transforms distant points of light into a coherent...

In April 2026, four astronauts flew around the Moon, farther from Earth than any human beings have ever traveled. The new space age is real. So is the hype. Rockets now land and fly again. Launch costs have fallen roughly sevenfold from the historical average. China is aiming for the lunar south pole, companies are building private space stations, and a Mars rover has found its strongest potential sign of ancient life, in a sample that has no ride home. Every week brings another headline. Which ones actually matter? Frontiers Beyond is a clear, honest and practical guide to the new age of ...

By an award-winning astrophysicist and coauthor of Where Did the Universe Come From?, a brisk, lucid tour of the human quest to uncover reality's fundamentals, from the atomic to the cosmological Making sense of our reality has burdened humanity since the very beginning. In their search for...

This audiobook narrated by acclaimed quantum physicist Jim Al-Khalili reveals how 8 lessons from the heart of science can help you get the most out of life Today's world is unpredictable and full of contradictions, and navigating its complexities while trying to make the best decisions is far...

If you are a young person, you have probably wondered where the universe came from and how the Earth formed. How life began, and how humans came to exist. In Where Did We Come From? And Where Are We Going?, young readers take an exciting journey through the story of everything—from the birth of the universe to the possible future of humanity. Written for curious readers in grades 5–8, this engaging science book explores some of the biggest questions humans have ever asked: • How did the universe begin? • What are stars made of—and how do they create the elements that make life ...

Why I Wrote This Book — And Why You Must Read It Life, in its simplest and most honest form, is a war — not the kind fought with armies, aircraft, or artillery, but a far subtler, relentless battle that begins with our first breath and ends with our last. Every single day, we find ourselves firefighting one issue or another. Sometimes we are battling for money, career, health, or love. At other times, the war rages closer to home — with parents, children, spouses, colleagues, or even friends. But this is not a conventional war. It cannot be won with weapons of destruction. It demands ...

Brought to you by Penguin. From bestselling author and astronaut Tim Peake, the captivating story of humans in space. Only 628 people in human history have left Earth. In Space: The Human Story, astronaut Tim Peake traces the lives of these remarkable men and women who have forged the way, from...

Trace the epic history of astronomy from ancient stargazing myths to modern astrophysics and unlock the cosmos. Perfect for an awe-inspiring evening commute or winding down under the night sky, this thought-provoking audio journey connects early philosophers with today's deep-space explorers...