Books with author paul davies

Scientists and governments are actively searching for signs of life in the universe. Will their efforts meet with success? Award-winning author Paul Davies, an eminent scientist who writes with the flair of a science fiction writer, explores the ramifications that the discovery of extraterrestrial life would have for our science, our religions, and our worldview in general.

One of the world’s leading scientists explains why—and how—the search for intelligent life beyond Earth should be expanded. Fifty years ago, a young astronomer named Frank Drake first pointed a radio telescope at nearby stars in the hope of picking up a signal from an alien civilization. Thus began one of the boldest scientific projects in history, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). After a half-century of scanning the skies, however, astronomers have little to report but an eerie silence—eerie because many scientists are convinced that the universe is teeming with life. Physicist and astrobiologist Paul Davies has been closely involved with SETI for three decades and chairs the SETI Post-Detection Taskgroup, charged with deciding what to do if we’re suddenly confronted with evidence of alien intelligence. He believes the search so far has fallen into an anthropocentric trap—assuming that an alien species will look, think, and behave much like us. In this provocative book Davies refocuses the search, challenging existing ideas of what form an alien intelligence might take, how it might try to communicate with us, and how we should respond if it does.

Meet Danny Diamond: schoolboy businessman, playground dealer and secretly in love with Ella Louise Bottomley.Danny's sure he's onto another winner when he manages to buy a load of Captain Chaos sunglasses at knockdown prices, but Dad, Mrs Bottomley and a minature pony have other ideas. Horrid Henry meets Del Boy in this hilarious read, suitable for readers aged seven up.

Meet Danny Diamond: schoolboy businessman, playground dealer and all round have-a-go hero. Sure, things don't always go his way, but in Danny's mind every disaster is an opportunity waiting to happen. Here for the first time you can read all four of Danny's schoolboy business adventures back to back. From celebrity underpants to scooter home deliveries, from car boot bargains to home made robots, Danny can spot a profit. With help from his right-hand man Nigel Outspan coupled with the mathematical genius of Ella-Louise Bottomley he's sure to succeed....he hopes! Dennis the Menace meets Del Boy in this hilarious series of adventures, perfect for readers aged seven and up.

Stanley is a very unhappy boy indeed. Not only has he been forced to leave all his friends behind in Scotland, but Chipping Ghastly appears to be the worst seaside town ever. Local factory owner Kenneth Krapps is hiding a deadly secret and seagulls are dropping dead left, right and centre. Can Stanley and More Blessing solve the mystery before Krapps catches up with them? Will the people of Chipping Ghastly ever cheer up?A laugh out loud detective romp perfect for readers aged nine and up.

From the ancient Egyptian battle at Megiddo in 1469 BC to the recent military actions in Iraq, great battles have had an enormous impact on the shaping of history. Now, in this fully illustrated book, one hundred of the world's most important military confrontations are described in detail. 100 Decisive Battles gives us the facts about the battle and also explains where it fits in to the scope of world history.In each entry we are given the name and date of the battle, the commanders, the size of the opposing forces, and casualties. An account of the battle plan and the military action are strategically discussed, and each description closes with a valuable consideration of how history was affected by the outcome of the conflict. Among the battles presented are the Battle of Thymbra (546 BC), the Battle of Chalons (451 AD), the Battle of Cajamarca (1532), the Battle of Dien Bien Phu (1954), and the Tet Offensive (1968). Accompanying maps and sidebars help further orient us with each military action.Global in scope, with excellent coverage of American, Central American, European, Asian, and Middle Eastern battles, and with its stirring accounts of familiar battles and many lesser known military conflicts, 100 Decisive Battles is essential reading for military buffs and anyone interested in how the modern world came to be.