A bold plan to beat back climate change based on solutions already within our grasp

It will give you the best kind of hope, the kind that balances realism with radical vision . . . Drawdown stands out among the many recent climate books . . . This is a breakthrough book, and even its omissions are instructive. There really is a way forward, and these days, it's great to see this rather basic fact demonstrated with such astonishing focus and brio

Astonishing, fundamental, urgent... Demonstrating anew that Noam Chomsky is the world's most humane, philosophically sophisticated, and knowledgeable public intellectual. I cannot imagine a better primer for anyone seeking a better, safer, fairer future

In this brilliant series of recent and wide-ranging interviews, Noam Chomsky combines an astounding breadth of knowledge, great depth of insight, clarity and a relentless commitment to social and economic justice. Simply exhilarating, especially in our current dismal era of Donald Trump. Optimism over Despair is a book to devour

Everything you ever wanted to know about life in space

Amazing . . . A brilliant book

An accessible, lively personal guide

Accessible and in-depth

Even for those who don’t dream of leaving Earth … insight into the experience of someone who has is rather thrilling

A wonderful book! Beautifully written and put together

Reveals extraordinary stories, champions unsung heroes and celebrates remarkable achievements from around the world

A beautifully put together book

A beautifully produced book written by a great writer, by someone with a wonderful knowledge of and love of her subject

Will inspire trailblazers of all ages

A lovely book … just brilliant

It’s a beautiful book, really interesting illustrations … will appeal to people of all ages ... I love it!

Will inspire women of all ages

Fantastic

[A] handsome hardback full of fascinating facts about space and women behind space exploration. Colourful illustrations and great writing

A brilliantly readable history of space exploration