Up
Autor Lucy Rogersen Limba Engleză Hardback – 16 apr 2026
'Stand out ... a persuasive case for getting our noses out of our phones and raising our eyes to the skies.' Financial Times
'A book rich with light, love, and the best kind of astonishment.' Helen Macdonald, author of H is for Hawk
'Entertaining and unusual.' Tristan Gooley, author of The Walker's Guide to Outdoor Clues and Signs
Witness millions of bats pour out of a Borneo cave at dusk, explore a vibrant kite market in India, venture to Tornado Alley to harness the raw power of storms, and travel to Mexico to stand in awe of a total solar eclipse.
The sky is a world of endless wonder, from the intricate dance of clouds and the breathtaking hues of the aurora borealis to the marvel of effortlessly soaring birds and the silent majesty of the stars. In Up, inventor and engineer Dr Lucy Rogers journeys around the globe to explore the science and beauty of the great expanse above us.
Up is for anyone who has ever paused to gaze at a shooting star, wondered about the ingenuity of human flight, or wanted to know why Pluto is no longer considered a planet. Bringing rich insights, personal stories, and an infectious love for the natural world, Dr Rogers explores the science behind these phenomena and reveals all there is to discover if you look up.
For fans of The Secret World of Weather, The Genius of Birds and Astrophysics for People in a Hurry who want to know more about the world above us.
'A fascinating read... our TalkSport and Talk BOOK OF THE WEEK!' - Extra Time with Paul Ross
'Look UP and find a whole world of joy' BBC Radio R4 Today
'Genuinely amazing: she changes your perspective on life.' Tim Minshall, author of Your Life is Manufactured
'My only complaint about the writing of Lucy Rogers is that there isn't enough of it.' Tim Radford, Guardian
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781529930276
ISBN-10: 1529930278
Pagini: 352
Ilustrații: black and white artwork
Dimensiuni: 165 x 239 x 40 mm
Greutate: 0.56 kg
Editura: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Colecția Doubleday
ISBN-10: 1529930278
Pagini: 352
Ilustrații: black and white artwork
Dimensiuni: 165 x 239 x 40 mm
Greutate: 0.56 kg
Editura: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Colecția Doubleday
Notă biografică
Dr Lucy Rogers MBE is an award-winning engineer, inventor, author and science communicator who enjoys finding practical solutions to unusual problems.
Her career has included designing animatronic dinosaurs, developing technologies to tackle space debris and serving as a judge on the BBC's 'Robot Wars'. She is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, Honorary President of the Institution of Engineering Designers, and was awarded an MBE in 2024 for services to engineering.
Her first book, It's ONLY Rocket Science, makes aerospace engineering accessible to non-specialists. Her most recent book, UP takes readers on a journey through our extraordinary skies.
In 2026, Lucy was appointed Sharman Outreach Fellow at the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of Cambridge. She is also an experienced international speaker and host of the SpaceBase podcast.
Lucy is particularly interested in engineering in extreme environments, from Antarctica to space and the deep ocean, and finding unexpected applications for existing technologies.
She is now based in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she is exploring practical engineering projects, including humanitarian and conservation work.
Her career has included designing animatronic dinosaurs, developing technologies to tackle space debris and serving as a judge on the BBC's 'Robot Wars'. She is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, Honorary President of the Institution of Engineering Designers, and was awarded an MBE in 2024 for services to engineering.
Her first book, It's ONLY Rocket Science, makes aerospace engineering accessible to non-specialists. Her most recent book, UP takes readers on a journey through our extraordinary skies.
In 2026, Lucy was appointed Sharman Outreach Fellow at the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of Cambridge. She is also an experienced international speaker and host of the SpaceBase podcast.
Lucy is particularly interested in engineering in extreme environments, from Antarctica to space and the deep ocean, and finding unexpected applications for existing technologies.
She is now based in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she is exploring practical engineering projects, including humanitarian and conservation work.