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  • The Science of Doctor Who

    The Scientific Facts Behind the Time Warps and Space Travels of the Doctor

    by Mark Brake ...
    Series series The Science of
    Geek out over the TARDIS, aliens, alternate timelines, parallel worlds, and all your favorite characters from the Doctor Who Universe!Doctor Who arrived with the Space Age, when the Doctor first began exploring the universe in a time-traveling spaceship. Over half a century since, the Doctor has gone global. Millions of people across this planet enjoy Doctor Who in worldwide simulcast and cinema ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • The Science of Star Trek

    The Scientific Facts Behind the Voyages in Space and Time

    by Mark Brake ...
    Series series The Science of
    Boldly go where no man has gone before and discover the real science behind the cyborgs, starships, aliens, and antimatter of the Star Trek galaxy.Star Trek is one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time. It has changed our cultural landscape in so many ways since it first aired in 1966. The franchise has generated billions of dollars in revenue, leading to a wide range of spin-off ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Science of Jurassic World

    The Dinosaur Facts Behind the Films

    by Mark Brake, Jon Chase ...
    Series series The Science of
    A tale of some of the most amazing creatures ever to grace this tiny planet—unearth how the science fiction of the Jurassic World franchise inspired the evolution of dinosaur science.It all began in 1993. Jurassic Park was a movie landmark in the development of computer-generated imagery and animatronic visual effects. Jurassic Park became the highest-grossing movie of that year, and the highest ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • The Science of Star Wars

    The Scientific Facts Behind the Force, Space Travel, and More!

    by Mark Brake, Jon Chase ...
    Discover the science behind the most popular sci-fi franchise of all time!Capturing the imagination and hearts of crowds worldwide, Star Wars is a fantastic feat of science fiction and fantasy. The Science of Star Wars addresses 50 topics that span the movies’ universe such as battle technology, alien life, space travel, etc. You’ll find fascinating explorations of the physics of Star Wars, its ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • The Science of History

    Ingenious Inventions from the Ancient Romans to Pirates, Vikings, Cowboys, Samurais, and More

    by Mark Brake, Benjamin Bryant ...
    We may think of ancient cultures as rudimentary – but in reality, the humans living hundreds and even thousands of years ago were remarkably savvy, establishing the foundations of the same science that we use today. From early Mesopotamia to the Stone Age, through Ancient Greece and Rome, the pirates of medieval England and the seafaring Vikings of Scandinavia, the time of the Samurai, Chinese ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

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  • The Science of The Beatles

    The Technology and Theory Behind the Music and Lyrics

    by Mark Brake, Dr. Jeff Brake ...
    Series series The Science of
    An In-Depth Analysis of The Beatles' Music and the Theory, Techniques, and Technology That Made It PossibleWhen people look back in two hundred years time at our culture, whose music will have survived from today? Who will be our equivalent of Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven? The big story of contemporary popular music has been The Beatles. They were the chief architects of the fusion of classical and ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • The Science of Sherlock

    The Forensic Facts Behind the Fiction

    by Mark Brake ...
    Series series The Science of
    An essential read for the legions of Sherlockians about the globe.Sherlock Holmes is the world’s greatest-ever consulting detective. The huge popularity of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s fictional creation, and his sixty stories, made Sherlock one of the most famous characters of Victorian London.All evidence suggests Sherlock’s fan adoration has lasted almost one and a half centuries through many ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • The Science of Superwomen

    An Evolution from Wonder Woman to WandaVision

    by Mark Brake ...
    Series series The Science of
    Celebrate the rise of superwomen and discover the science behind the abilities of Wonder Woman, Scarlet Witch, Black Widow, Catwoman, and more!Superhero fiction has been with us for almost a century; high-octane tales crammed with concepts and contrasting themes, from superpowers and the post-human, to masked vigilantes and immortality. In that time, superwomen have evolved from comic book ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Science of Science Fiction

    The Influence of Film and Fiction on the Science and Culture of Our Times

    by Mark Brake ...
    Series series The Science of
    Let Mark Brake open your eyes to how science fiction helped us dream of things to come and building the future we inhabit—from Star Trek to The Martian, from Back to the Future to Guardians of the Galaxy from 2001: A Space Odyssey to The Avengers.Media headlines declare this the age of automation. The TV talks about the coming revolution of the robot, tweets tell tales of jets that will ferry ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Science of Superheroes

    The Secrets Behind Speed, Strength, Flight, Evolution, and More

    by Mark Brake ...
    Series series The Science of
    Discover the science behind the abilities of your favorite superheroes—the physics, chemistry, and biology of Superman, Iron Man, Captain America, Aquaman, Spiderman, Cyborg, and more!The concept of the superhero has permeated our culture. They fascinate their fans with their incredible superhuman abilities and impressive technology. But do you ever wonder if any of it is plausible or rooted in ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • The Science of The Mandalorian

    The Anatomy of a Space Western

    by Mark Brake ...
    Series series The Science of
    Take a trip beyond this Earth to explore the myths of The Mandalorian and uncover the anatomy of the newest space western in the Star Wars Universe.Star Wars dominates the film world. The combined box office revenue of the Star Wars movies equates to over $10 billion, making it the second highest-grossing film franchise of all time. But this franchise is no blaster from the past. Its fantastically ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • The Science of Harry Potter

    The Spellbinding Science Behind the Magic, Gadgets, Potions, and More!

    by Mark Brake, Jon Chase ...
    Series series The Science of
    How does magic in J. K. Rowling’s universe work? Finally, the scientific secrets are revealed!The story of the boy who lived has brought the idea of magic and sorcery into mainstream fruition more than any other book series in history. Modern muggle scientists have uncovered explanations to the seemingly impossible, including answers to such questions as:Will we ever see an invisibility cloak?How ... Read more

    $10.99 USD