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An exploration of space and time and a journey of discovery, through thirteen of the most fascinating Christmas Lectures given at the Royal Institution of Great Britain over the last 200 years. With a foreword by ESA astronaut Tim Peake.Started at the Royal Institution (RI) in 1825 by Michael Faraday, the Christmas Lectures have been broadcast on television since the 1960s and have formed part of the British Christmas tradition for generations. First devised to attract young people to the magic of science through spectacular demonstrations, they are now watched by millions of people around the world every year.Drawing on the incredible archive at the RI, which is packed full of handwritten notebooks, photographs and transcripts, this book will focus on thirteen of the most captivating Lectures given at the RI on space and time, taking a look at what we thought we knew then and what has been discovered since.

A wonderful collection of patterns inspired by Mother Nature: the perfect gift for any budding artist or nature lover. Let nature's beauty inspire you as you colour in and complete the beautiful and intricate patterns and shapes in this book. Glorious Gardens uses Mother Nature as its inspiration in providing only the most organic and vibrant illustrations imaginable so you can unwind and relax as you embrace your artistic side. With over one hundred pages to colour, you'll never get tired of trawling the depths of your inner creative.