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Cosmology was once a field of bold speculation and baffling unknowns, but new instrumentation and insights are turning it into a precision science. Where does our knowledge end and uncertainty stretch away? Martin Rees has spent more than sixty years at the centre of this transformation, as a...

Dance along with Gerald in this audio edition of the bestselling picture book classic, read by Hugh Laurie. Gerald the giraffe longs to go to the great Jungle Dance, but how can he join in when he doesn't know how to tango or two-step? Everyone knows that giraffes can't dance ... or can they?...

Ripples in Spacetime is an engaging account of the international effort to complete Einstein's project, capture his elusive ripples, and launch an era of gravitational-wave astronomy that promises to explain, more vividly than ever before, our universe's structure and origin. The quest for gravitational waves involved years of risky research and many personal and professional struggles that threatened to derail one of the world's largest scientific endeavors.

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No one explodes one of the longest-held misconceptions of music history better than Steve Lukather and his band Toto. The dominant pop-culture sound of the late-1970s and '80s was not in fact the smash and sneer of punk, but a slick, polished amalgam of rock and R&B that was first staked out on...

Romy and Thea, two beautiful baby girls, their futures sealed with the flip of a coin. One will enter a life of privilege, surrounded by only the best money can buy. The other will fight for survival in an orphanage, against an evil regime that seeks only to exploit her. Throughout the years...

Now featuring a new preface by Peter Thiel Two renowned investment advisors and authors of the bestseller The Great Reckoning bring to light both currents of disaster and the potential for prosperity and renewal in the face of radical changes in human history as we move into the next century...

Football For Kids is a screen-free football podcast for children and families. Hosted by Darren Rees, it tells fun, exciting and easy-to-follow stories about footballers, clubs, tournaments and the biggest moments in the game. Perfect for car journeys, bedtime, breakfast, school runs and football-mad kids who want to learn more without another screen. Email us at Darren@Footballforkidspodcast.com Listen AD FREE: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids

Explore a gripping social history where the everyday choices of ordinary people quietly forged our modern civilization. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking journey bypasses famous kings to spotlight the true architects of society: factory workers, migrants, and domestic...

There are deep connections between stars and atoms, between the cosmos and the microworld. Just six numbers, imprinted in the "Big Bang", determine the essential features of our entire physical world. Moreover, cosmic evolution is astonishingly sensitive to the values of these numbers. If any one of them were "untuned", there could be no stars and no life. This realization offers a radically new perspective on our universe, our place in it, and the nature of physical laws. 

Fans of The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices can get to know warlock Magnus Bane like never before in this collection of New York Times bestselling tales, with an exclusive new story and illustrated material. This collection of eleven short stories illuminates the life of the...

This epic fantasy adventure from Sarah Rees Brennan puts the reader in the villain's shoes—expect a rogue's gallery of villains including an axe wielding maid, a shining knight with dark moods, a homicidal bodyguard, and a playboy spymaster with a golden heart and a filthy reputation. "Funny...

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of The Holocaust by Laurence Rees, read by Jonathan Keeble. This landmark work answers two of the most fundamental questions in history - how, and why, did the Holocaust happen? Laurence Rees has spent twenty-five years meeting...

Humanity has reached a critical moment. Our world is unsettled and rapidly changing, and we face existential risks over the next century. Various outcomes - good and bad - are possible. Yet our approach to the future is characterized by short-term thinking, polarizing debates, alarmist rhetoric, and pessimism. In this short, exhilarating book, renowned scientist and best-selling author Martin Rees argues that humanity’s prospects depend on our taking a very different approach to planning for tomorrow.

A sudden storm sweeps across the downs, plunging the countryside into darkness. Amid the chaos, a puzzling mystery unfolds. When the storm clears, the body of a local man is found, sending shockwaves through the quiet community. Detective John Rhoades, determined and sharp, must navigate treacherous paths and hidden secrets to uncover the truth. As he delves deeper, he faces unexpected twists and turns that challenge his instincts and resolve. Can he solve the mystery before the past catches up with everyone involved? In 'Mystery of the Downs,' Arthur J. Rees crafts a captivating detective ...

In the autumn of 1918, an ancient English country house becomes the backdrop for a chilling mystery. The War to End All Wars rages on in Europe, but in this seemingly peaceful setting, a bored young wife throws a party for her London friends. Among the guests are war workers, servicemen, and a renowned explorer known for his expertise in jewels. The evening takes a dark turn when, just hours later, the hostess is found dead from a gunshot wound. An heirloom pearl necklace has vanished, and Scotland Yard is hot on the trail—yet they may be targeting the wrong suspect. As secrets unravel and ...

Professor Phillip Stricker AO, MBBS(Hons), FRACS(Urology) is a urologist and one of the leading experts in the management and treatment of prostate cancer in Australasia. He is the Director of the St Vincent’s Prostate Cancer Centre, Chairman of the Department of Urology at St Vincent’s Private Hospital and Clinic and the Clinical Director of the Australian Prostate Cancer Research Centre in New South Wales (NSW). He is also a professor and associate professor at numerous recognised Institutions, University of Western Sydney, University of NSW and University of Sydney. His clinical ...

For decades, Omar Yussef has been a teacher of history to the children of Bethlehem. When a favourite former pupil, George Saba, is arrested for collaborating with the Israelis in the killing of a Palestinian guerrilla, Yussef is convinced that he has been framed. With George facing imminent...

An uplifting and unputdownable novel from an internationally bestselling author. Saul Bonnytop—penniless, uneducated and very, very old—has a secret dream: to enter the mighty Emperor's storytelling competition. But the contest, to find the most marvellous tale in all the land, is out of...

Podcast of weekly radio show celebrating the evolution of Soul, Rhythm & Jazz music from 1950-69.'Hits and rarities from two decades of social revolution, and music evolution'.Retro Records with Jeremy Rees is broadcast on Radio Cardiff UK (Sunday nights at 10pm); and on Oldies Live 365 (Staten Island NY/US); Rhondda Radio UK, Countywide Radio UK (Wigan & St. Helens), Radio Tatra International (Slovenia), Jubilee Radio, RCFM (Rhineland, Germany), Radio Goolarri (Broome, Australia), Wave Radio UK (Weston-super-Mare); Phoenix Radio UK (Halifax); and Retrosounds Radio.Podcast released every ...