Lewis Dartnell

"When we talk about human history, we often focus on great leaders, population forces, and decisive wars. But how has the earth itself determined our destiny? Our planet wobbles, driving changes in climate that forced the transition from nomadism to farming. Mountainous terrain led to the development of democracy in Greece. Atmospheric circulation patterns later on shaped the progression of global exploration, colonization, and trade. Even today,...

If life as we know it ended tomorrow, would you know how to survive? In The Knowledge, a New York Times science bestseller, acclaimed scientist Lewis Dartnell synthesizes a staggering amount of information into a step-by-step guide for jump-starting modern technological civilization. Along the way, he reawakens our sense of wonder at the marvelous things we use every day without a moment's thought, explaining the fundamentals on which they are built...

"Science fact, not science fiction, on the cutting-edge developments that are already changing the course of our future. Every day, scientists conduct pioneering experiments with the potential to transform how we live. Yet it isn't every you hear from the scientists themselves! Now, award-winning author Jim Al-Khalili and his team of top-notch experts explain how today's earthshaking discoveries will shape our world tomorrow--and beyond. The scientists...