When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead, his face distorted with shock and horror, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are faced with a sinister and difficult puzzle. A fearsome creature stalks the wild and barren hills of Dartmoor. Is it a demon from the spirit world? Will it defeat their skill and courage? Who is the tall, mysterious figure seen lurking on the moor at night? Can Holmes save Sir Henry, the new owner of Baskerville Hall, from the ancient family curse? Or will the terrifying hound claim yet another victim?
"An informed and entertaining guide to what science can and cannot tell us." -The Wall Street Journal
"Stimulating . . . encourage[s] readers to push past well-trod assumptions [...] and have fun doing so." -Science Magazine
From renowned physicist and creator of the YouTube series "Science without the Gobbledygook," a book that takes a no-nonsense approach to life's biggest questions, and wrestles with what physics really says about the human condition
Not only can we not currently explain the origin of the universe, it is questionable we will ever be able to explain it. The…
The God Delusion caused a sensation when it was published in 2006. Within weeks it became the most hotly debated topic, with Dawkins himself branded as either saint or sinner for presenting his hard-hitting, impassioned rebuttal of religion of all types.
His argument could hardly be more topical. While Europe is becoming increasingly secularized, the rise of religious fundamentalism, whether in the Middle East or Middle America, is dramatically and dangerously dividing opinion around the world. In America, and elsewhere, a vigorous dispute between 'intelligent design' and Darwinism is seriously undermining and restricting the teaching of science. In many countries…
Darkness is spreading, and time is running out in The Deathly Shadow, the heart-pounding sequel to The Fallen Swallow. Abaddon rules with fear, desperate to eliminate Lily, the girl prophesied to defeat him.
While Lily secretly hones her magic, unsure if she can live up to the destiny thrust upon her, her friends fight against impossible odds. Scattered across a world filled with betrayal and danger, they must decide how far they'll go to resist Abaddon's iron grip. In a story of courage, sacrifice, and friendship, the fate of the realms rests on their shoulders.
A dark and gripping coming-of-age fantasy with stakes that feel personal and mythic in equal measure—perfect for readers who love character-driven epic tales.
