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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.

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.

It's the summer before her 16th birthday, and Sabrina Spellman knows her world is about to change. She's always studied magic and spells with her aunts, Hilda and Zelda. But she's also lived a normal mortal life - attending Baxter High, hanging out with her friends Susie and Roz, and going to the movies with her boyfriend, Harvey Kinkle.

Seren James longs for a child, to fill the emptiness left by a husband who has little care for her. But as the years go by, Seren begins to fear that she is almost out of time to have the one thing she wants most. But when Seren meets Anwen, a local woman who offers help, there is a problem: Anwen is suspected by the locals of witchcraft. Is the cost of association too high for Seren to pay, or can her problems be solved another way?

Cosmo the witch-cat is delighted that evil Sybil - the most terrible of witches - is safely in prison. In fact, she's even been fitted with a special tag, which means that if she tries to escape she will be turned into a frog. But then mysterious goings-on are reported on Witch News. Baby witches are being visited by strange midwives and having their toenails clipped and stolen. Cosmo is sure something sinister is afoot. Could a highly wily witch be brewing a spectacularly spooky spell?

In this captivating, insightful book, acclaimed physicists Alan Lightman and Martin Rees illuminate the life and work of numerous scientists in order to demystify the scientific process and show that scientists are concerned citizens, just like the rest of us. “Remarkable. . . . Illuminating...

"Laurence Rees brilliantly combines powerful eye-witness testimony, vivid narrative and compelling analysis in this superb account of how two terrible dictators led their countries in the most destructive and inhumane war in history."―Professor Sir Ian Kershaw, author of Hitler: Hubris and...

Una nueva vida le espera, pero su pasado nunca estará enterrado del todo.

Londres, 1926. Anna Darton está huyendo de un terrible crimen al que se vio forzada a cometer. Sola y aterrorizada, su salvación aparece de la mano de Nancy, una bailarina sin complejos de El Zip, un notable club nocturno. Re inventándose a sí misma como Vita Casey, Anna se convierte en parte fundamental de la vida del club, metiéndose de lleno en un mundo hedonista de bailes, fiestas y moda...

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.

The ultimate guide to building confidence in your body, beauty, clothes and life in an era of toxic social media-driven beauty standards. “A self-confidence bible that every woman should read.”—Caroline Dooner, author of The F*ck It Diet Empowering, insightful, and psychology-driven...

One morning Gwen Thomas takes a short walk with her Siberian husky in the outskirts of the Welsh town she calls home. She is drawn to a desolate area where, some 20 years ago as a teenager, she was brutally attacked and her friend killed. Disorientated by a sudden rush of memories, she has a fall. Later, recovering in hospital, she begins to recollect the events that led up to her friend’s death.

Sport has always been part of our wars – from the famous cricket match played at Gallipoli as a decoy for the evacuation of Australian troops, to the hero of Tobruk, Changi and the Burma– Thailand railway, Colonel Sir Ernest Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop AC, who so respected his hard-won Wallabies jersey that he insisted on being buried in it, and to legendary Test cricketer Keith Miller, fighter pilot in World War II, who famously said, ‘Pressure is a Messerschmitt up your arse, playing cricket is not'.

A podcast about election-related prediction markets. Hosted by Jon Kimball and David Rees.

What happens when, aged 30, you realise you're transgender? This was the question that confronted Yves Rees, a historian whose life was upended by gender transition in 2018. Then known as a woman called Anne, Yves was forced to grapple with the sudden realisation that they were not, in fact, female at all. But when you've lived a lie for so long, how do you discover who you really are? And how do you re-learn to live in the world as a different gender? All About Yves tells their moving journey of re-becoming.

“This is by far the clearest book ever written about the Holocaust, and also the best at explaining its origins and grotesque mentality, as well as its chaotic development.”―Antony Beevor, bestselling author of Stalingrad Laurence Rees has spent twenty-five years meeting survivors and...

The podcast that is out of this world

💬 Empowering conversations about women's success, mental health, and self-care. 🎙️ New episodes every week! 📲 Hosted by @hannahjayrees ✨🏳️‍🌈🌸❤️Join us for an empowering journey as we explore the intersection of mental health, diversity, equity, inclusion, and career success. Hannah, Our host is a trailblazing woman who has overcome countless obstacles to achieve her goals, and now she's sharing her wisdom with you. From practical tips for managing stress and anxiety to strategies for breaking through the glass ceiling, we cover it all. We invite guests to share ...

The purpose of this podcast is to create a deeper level of awareness of the critical role emotional intelligence plays in being an exceptional leader. We’ve all seen that the greatest athletes on the planet have invested in coaches to develop their mindset, so that when they’re competing under extreme pressure, they can tap into their best when they need it most. In the corporate world, we call this being emotionally intelligent. So as a leader, when you’re under extreme pressure, you are able to be present and deliberately leave a positive fingerprint in every interaction.

Welcome to Good Morning Black People — the unapologetic podcast where ALL stories, truth, and healing take center stage. Hosted by author, life speaker, and advocate Morgan Rees, each episode dives deep into mental health, resilience, culture, empowerment, and personal transformation. We spotlight bold voices — from survivors to thought leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers — all sharing real stories that inspire, uplift, and spark action. Whether you're on a healing journey or seeki Don't miss out—hit that subscribe button and start your day with positivity and ...

Angleterre, 1899. Dans son village du sud du Yorkshire, le jeune Tommy Green, 14 ans, rêve d'embrasser le vaste monde et d'échapper à l'obscurité des mines de charbon. Prisonnier de sa condition d'enfant de mineur, il braconne la nuit sur un domaine abandonné où il s'imagine être le fils caché de lord Sedgewick, propriétaire du manoir voisin de Silvermoor. Lorsqu'il rencontre la flamboyante Josie Westgate, leur fascination commune pour la noblesse locale donne naissance à une solide amitié.