Author:Paul Strathern,Jot Davies
At a moment of great discovery, one Big Idea can change the world...
Galileo is often referred to as 'the father of modern science' and his contribution to modern psychics and astronomy, among other scientific fields, cannot be overstated. His discoveries shattered for ever humanity's ignorance about the true nature of our solar system and our place within the universe. But Galileo paid the ultimate price for his revolutionary findings, sentenced to life imprisonment and forced to renounce his work.
Galileo & the Solar System brings to life all of the great man's inventions, pioneering ideas and struggles, in an easy-to-follow way. Providing a fascinating account of Galileo's life, from his development of the modern telescope and his discovery of the rings of Saturn, to his later years as a convicted heretic, punished for his blasphemous views about our solar system and beyond, Galileo's Big Idea is for anyone who has ever looked at the stars and wondered...
The Big Idea series is a fascinating look at the greatest advances in our scientific history, and at the men and women who made these fundamental breakthroughs.
My choice for the beach... The Nudist on the Late Shift is the riveting tale of California's Silicon Valley
—— Daily TelegraphA remarkable piece of reportage - the finest evocation of Silicon Valley to emerge so far
—— The TimesBronson is a snappy writer who goes light on the street slang and technical jargon. Furthermore he is excellent at describing complex processes in simple, easy-to-grasp terms. Like all the best reportage, this is research laced with anecdote and adrenalin
—— Independent on SundayThe world's best, smartest, funniest and most complete tour of the Temple of Prosperity.... To call it a travelogue doesn't convey the elegance of this book. Bronson is one of America's most talented rising young novelists, and brings a literary grace to his reporting
—— Management TodayA fascinating book every cat owner should read
—— Irish TimesWitty, surprising writing ... There is his delight in detail, a talent for dismantling myths, but most importantly an ability to build a coherent and entertaining theory from an apparent contradiction that all cat-lovers will recognise: we seek to understand cats even though it is our lack of understanding that makes us love them
—— The Herald[Praise for In Defence of Dogs]: The most fantastic book, a revelation
—— ObserverEssential reading
—— Daily TelegraphA case grounded in kindness and science ... Authoritative, wise and rather moving
—— Independent
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