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  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 Aliens

    The Real Science Behind the Gods and Monsters from Space and Time

    by Mark Brake ...
    Series series The Science of
    Discover the real science behind 2001, ET, Signs, and all your favorite fictional alien civilizations.As space telescopes continue to search for life in this unearthly Universe, the crucial questions remain unanswered. Are we awake to the revolutionary effects on human society and science that alien contact will bring? And how is it possible to imagine the unknown? The Science of Aliens tells the ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • The Science of James Bond

    The Super-Villains, Tech, and Spy-Craft Behind the Film and Fiction

    by Mark Brake ...
    Series series The Science of
    Spy-Fi Culture with a License to KillFrom Sean Connery to Daniel Craig, James Bond is the highest-grossing movie franchise of all time. Out-grossing Star Wars, Harry Potter, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the world’s most iconic and international secret agent has a shelf life of almost six decades, from Dr. No to Spectre. As nuclear missile threats are replaced by a series of subtler threats ... Read more

    $10.99 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 Super Cool Science of Harry Potter

    The Spell-Binding Science Behind the Magic, Creatures, Witches, and Wizards of the Potter Universe!

    by Mark Brake ...
    Discover the scientific secrets of Harry, Hermione, Ron, Dumbledore, and more in J. K. Rowling’s universe.Movie-goers and young readers the world over have been spellbound by the tales of “the boy who lived.” J. K. Rowling’s stories have conjured ideas of magic and sorcery into our minds like no other book series before. But nature is its own magic. And Muggle scientists have uncovered answers for ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Alien Life Imagined

    Communicating the Science and Culture of Astrobiology

    by Mark Brake ...
    One day, astrobiologists could make the most fantastic discovery of all time: the detection of complex extraterrestrial life. As space agencies continue to search for life in our Universe, fundamental questions are raised: are we awake to the revolutionary effects on human science, society and culture that alien contact will bring? And how is it possible to imagine the unknown? In this book, Mark ... Read more

    $54.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    Science of The Mandalorian, The

    by Mark Brake ...
    Narrated by Nick Mondelli ...

    Unabridged

    7 hours 4 min

    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 ... Read more

    $22.00 USD