{"title":"Paul Murdin","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the fascinating world of Paul Murdin's works, where the mysteries of the universe are explored with a keen sense of wonder and an expert touch. Paul Murdin is an eminent astronomer known for his ability to demystify the vast complexities of the cosmos for readers of all backgrounds. His insightful books merge the intrigue of Science \u0026amp; Nature with the compelling narratives of History \u0026amp; Military, ensuring a captivating and enlightening journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works, \u003cem\u003eSecrets of the Universe\u003c\/em\u003e invites readers to uncover the hidden wonders of our cosmos, unraveling celestial mysteries with clarity and depth. 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Dive into his collection today and embark on a journey through space and time, where every page turn brings new insights and discoveries.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-universe-by-paul-murdin-9780500024645","title":"The Universe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story of our Universe, from its beginning in the first milliseconds of the Big Bang right up to our present moment and beyond, told in a gripping narrative.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe have entered a new age of exploration and discovery, enabling us to probe ever more distant reaches of space and greatly advance our knowledge of the Universe. Today, telescopes peer not only into outer space but also into the deep past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Murdin takes us on an original and breathtaking journey across the lifetime of the Universe, from the first milliseconds of the Big Bang right up to our present moment and even beyond. Murdin draws on the latest discoveries in astronomy to describe the most important characters and events in the life of our Universe: the most powerful explosions, the most curious planets, and the most spectacular celestial bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe charts our developing understanding of the cosmos, showing how thinkers have deduced profound truths from even the simplest observations - everyone can see that it is dark at night, but only recently have we understood this as proof that the Universe has not been the same forever. Since then, the Universe has grown up from childhood: astronomers have tracked it as it passed through maturity and as it now moves into middle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMurdin shows how our own lives were seeded from the Big Bang, galaxies, stars, and planets. He considers some of the key questions: how did structures like galaxies and ourselves emerge from the dense maelstrom of the Universe's birth? How did the 'dark matter' that we can't even see speed up the development of galaxies, and how does 'dark energy' work to speed up the expansion of the Universe? Why hasn't the Universe collapsed in on itself - and will it one day?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd finally, he offers a glimpse into the future old age of our Universe, and what it means for us all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46851571417324,"sku":"9780500024645","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/586ef60ee41b228366659e688799bba8.jpg?v=1759168697"},{"product_id":"secrets-of-the-universe-by-paul-murdin-9780500295199","title":"Secrets of the Universe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow did our universe come to exist? Why do stars shine? Is there life beyond the Earth?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor millennia, humans have looked to the celestial sphere to explain the cosmos, first recording the movements of the Moon 25,000 years ago. Since the Enlightenment and the dawn of the space age, scientists have been unravelling cosmic mysteries and raising astonishing new questions for future generations to answer. 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