Gemma Lavender

From our special place in the Orion Arm to the Milky Way’s future collision with the Andromeda Galaxy, this book looks at the structure, formation, and evolution of our home galaxy and its place in the universe. Find out how it compares to other galaxies, why it could be unique, and discover the most exciting and perplexing phenomena within it,...

Quantum Physics in Minutes offers the fastest way to understanding quantum physics, providing insights into how our universe works within minutes. Quantum physics is the most fundamental, yet the most bewildering, of sciences. From simultaneously dead-and-alive cats, teleportation, antimatter to parallel universes, it not only underpins all digital technology but also life itself. This clear and compact book, illuminated with...

The Short Story of the Universe is a new introduction to the subject of the universe. Covering 130 key components that make it up - from dwarf galaxies and spiral arms to red giants and the planets of the solar system - and linking these to the universe's structure and the theories that help us understand it, this book simplifies...