Space Industry

The 13th person to walk on the moon could soon be part of a crew establishing a base on the lip of a crater at the lunar south pole. The discovery of ice in the eternal shadows of the polar regions transforms our ability to live on the moon. From bases on the moon we can make the long, lonely and dangerous voyage to Mars, where there is also ice. The obstacles are many, not least the fragilities of the human body. And what type of world would the first Mars explorers find?

Connor and Ethan are spending their summer holidays aboard the world's first orbiting city, Starville (basically Beverley Hills in space!). The amazing space station is bursting with celebrities and the mega-rich. But Connor and Ethan are too busy selling ice cream to see the sights.

Written by Oxford astrophysicist Dr Becky Smethurst and composed of 10 captivating, simple essays, it guides you swiftly through the galaxies, explaining the mysteries of black holes, dark matter and what existed before the big bang, presenting the evidence as to whether we really are alone, illuminating what we still don't know and much more besides. If you have big questions about space, this book will provide you with the answers in an engaging and succinct way.

What is going to happen when artificial intelligent self drivers get behind the wheel on and off the road? Get in and find out via the stories of self-driving cars named iVan and iVanna.

The space station has been attacked! Captain McNair must find out who did it and why. He struggles with a terrifying enemy in a war that he is not prepared to fight. Victory seems possible only by joining forces with a potential ally he knows nothing about. Is this the Third Dawn for mankind or the end of human existence?

You are standing at a crossroads, facing a choice that could change the course of your life. Will you settle for the well-trodden path, or will you dare to venture into uncharted territory? If you are ready to embark on a journey that will challenge your assumptions, ignite your imagination, and awaken your inner trailblazer, then "Elon: A Modern Renaissance Man" is the map you need. Elon Musk is a veritable force of nature that has redefined what it means to dream big. From electric cars that outperform their gas-guzzling counterparts to rockets that land themselves, Musk has turned ...