{"title":"Helen Czerski","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the fascinating works of \u003cem\u003eHelen Czerski\u003c\/em\u003e, a renowned physicist and oceanographer who has captivated readers with her engaging exploration of the natural world. Known for her ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible and enjoyable, Czerski's books are perfect for both science enthusiasts and curious minds alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her latest book, \u003cem\u003eBlue Machine\u003c\/em\u003e, Helen Czerski delves into the intricacies of ocean dynamics and how these mighty waters shape our planet. This deeply insightful read takes you on a journey through the world's oceans, revealing the vital role they play in Earth's climate and ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStorm in a Teacup\u003c\/em\u003e is another brilliant addition to her oeuvre, exploring the physics behind everyday phenomena. Czerski artfully connects mundane experiences like popping popcorn or making a cup of tea to broader scientific principles, demonstrating the wonder of science present all around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the delightful intersection of curiosity and knowledge with Helen Czerski's works, where each page is an invitation to see our world through a more inquisitive lens. Whether you're stepping into the realm of scientific discovery for the first time or looking to deepen your understanding, Czerski's books are a treasure trove of insights and wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blue-machine-by-helen-czerski-9781804991961","title":"Blue Machine","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarth is home to a huge story that is rarely told - that of our ocean. Not the fish or the dolphins, but the massive ocean engine itself—what it does, why it works, and the many ways it has influenced animals, weather, and human history \u0026amp; culture. This is the spectacular story of Earth's dynamic ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlue Machine\u003c\/em\u003e is the winner of the 2024 Wainwright Prize for Conservation and was highlighted by the Financial Times in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Helen Czerski weaves together physics and biology, history and science, in a beautifully poetic way.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eProfessor Alice Roberts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"In Helen Czerski's hands, the mechanical becomes magical. An instant classic.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTristan Gooley, author of How to Read Water\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eBlue Machine\u003c\/em\u003e is quite simply one of the best books I have ever read.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDr George McGavin, zoologist, entomologist and broadcaster\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A fascinating dive into the essential engine that drives our world. Czerski brings the oceans alive with compelling stories that masterfully navigate this most complex system.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGaia Vince, science journalist, broadcaster and author of Nomad Century\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the Earth's ocean, from the equator to the poles, is a single engine powered by sunlight - a blue machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a book that will recalibrate our view of this defining feature of our planet, physicist Helen Czerski dives deep to illuminate the murky depths of the ocean engine, examining the messengers, passengers, and voyagers that live in it, travel over it, and survive because of it. From the ancient Polynesians who navigated the Pacific by reading the waves to permanent residents of the deep such as the Greenland shark that can live for hundreds of years, she explains the vast currents, invisible ocean walls, and underwater waterfalls that all have their place in the ocean's complex, interlinked system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTimely, elegant, and passionately argued, \u003cem\u003eBlue Machine\u003c\/em\u003e presents a fresh perspective on what it means to be a citizen of an ocean planet. The understanding it offers is crucial to our future. Drawing on years of experience at the forefront of marine science, Helen Czerski captures the magnitude and subtlety of Earth's defining feature, showing us the thrilling extent to which we are at the mercy of this great engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46193650434284,"sku":"9781804991961","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781804991961.jpg?v=1739841676"},{"product_id":"storm-in-a-teacup-by-helen-czerski-9781784160753","title":"Storm in a Teacup","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysicist and rising BBC star, Dr Helen Czerski, shows that science isn't something complicated for someone else somewhere else but all around us, happening right now in pigeons, teacups, and cakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA quite delightful book on the joys, and universality, of physics. Czerski's enthusiasm is infectious because she brings our humdrum everyday world to life, showing us that it is just as fascinating as anything that can be seen by the Hubble Telescope or created at the Large Hadron Collider.\u003c\/em\u003e - Jim Al-Khalili\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur world is full of patterns. If you pour milk into your tea and give it a stir, you'll see a swirl, a spiral of two fluids, before the two liquids mix completely. The same pattern is found elsewhere too. Look down on the Earth from space, and you'll find similar swirls in the clouds, made where warm air and cold air waltz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eStorm in a Teacup\u003c\/em\u003e, Helen Czerski links the little things we see every day with the big world we live in. Each chapter begins with something small - popcorn, coffee stains, and refrigerator magnets - and uses it to explain some of the most important science and technology of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is physics as the toolbox of science - a toolbox we need in order to make sense of what is around us and arrive at decisions about the future, from medical advances to solving our future energy needs. It is also physics as the toy box of science - physics as fun, as never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342709117164,"sku":"9781784160753","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6222363482823.jpg?v=1743936330"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/helen-czerski.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}