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The original edition of \u003ci\u003eBang!\u003c\/i\u003e was a bestseller, and a go-to for anyone wanting to understand the story of the origins and evolution of our Universe that did not duck the science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince the first edition, thousands of planets have been discovered, the 'habitable zone' has expanded, and a flotilla of new satellites has explored our own solar system, bringing back fresh images and new science. In this book, all the latest findings about the evolution of stars and galaxies are included, along with the current thinking about our ultimate origins. The latest ideas about Dark Matter and Dark Energy are explained, all illustrated with new images from the world's largest telescopes and space missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the new, updated, popular guide to 'Life, the Universe, and Everything': The Complete History of the Universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854021808364,"sku":"9781787398276","price":62.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10511803482824.jpg?v=1759231747"},{"product_id":"queen-in-3d-by-brian-may-9780957424685","title":"Queen in 3D","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThere's no ghost writer for this book. It's just me. - Brian May\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith these words, the author announces the first book ever to be published about the legendary rock band Queen by a member of the band. And certainly the first book of its kind in the world. It's a unique collection of original, highly personal snapshots of Queen in Three Dimensions, from the band's inception in the early '70s right up to the present day, accompanied by the exclusive recollections of founding member and lead guitarist, Brian May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrian's typically honest account of his experiences within and without the band, including many extreme highs and lows, bravely opens the door to his feelings, beliefs, and motivations on this trip through an extraordinary life. This book will entrance millions of Queen fans, but it will also inspire anyone who wonders what they might learn from a man who used his intellect, musical talent, and ability to make the transition from college boy to rock star in just a few years, and then go on to build creatively for the next forty!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Only hours after rocking the stage on the opening night of his Australian tour, the 70-year-old music legend made a special afternoon appearance at Kinokuniya bookstore in Sydney in front of adoring fans. He was warm and friendly, strolling through the eager crowd at the launch of his new book, \u003ci\u003eQueen in 3D\u003c\/i\u003e, and greeting everyone with a kind face and welcoming smile.\" - Journalist Candice Prosser reflects on meeting Brian May at the \u003ci\u003eQueen in 3D\u003c\/i\u003e event at Kinokuniya. 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