BEN'S BOOKS
Ben has written, or contributed to, four books. 'How to Build a Universe' (Octopus), has been published in the UK, US, Europe, Korea, Japan and China. It has received FIVE STAR reviews from experts, media and the general public alike.
Ben Gilliland has written a marvelous guide to understanding the true significance, history, and science of the Big Bang theory. GOODREADS REVIEWER. |
Gilliland’s text is engaging and authoritative throughout – but it’s the graphics that really make the book stand out, putting across complex ideas at a glance, including many that this reviewer had never seen tackled before. |
How to Build a Universe – From the Big Bang to the End of the Universe
From the first particles of matter and atomic building-blocks to hydrogen fusion, large galaxies and supermassive black holes, with a healthy dose of history and fun facts to glue everything together, this is your very own guide to How to Build a Universe.
Using a mixture of eye-catching graphics, humour and structured narrative, in How to Build a Universe, Metro columnist Ben Gilliland explains the complex concepts surrounding the birth and development of the galaxies, without overwhelming or patronising the reader. Gilliland demonstrates how the cosmos came to be - from the formation of the first particles in the Big Bang to the development of the first stars, galaxies, planets and leading up to the present day and where the future of the universe might lie. Each chapter has an ongoing narrative, building the universe piece by piece, with graphics and fact boxes interspersed throughout. Ben Gilliland’s ‘How to Build a Universe’ is well illustrated and written in a fun and engaging style… We were thoroughly impressed as Gilliland dodged heavy jargon without compromising on parts of the story that chronicles the birth of the universe. Definitely a highly recommended book. ALL ABOUT SPACE MAGAZINE. |
Science But Not As We Know It (Dorling Kindersley)
The media reports on the latest scientific discoveries and breakthroughs can seem like a foreign language, from black holes, to dark matter and exoplanets to leap seconds. Finally get to grips with these difficult concepts by reading Ben Gilliland's unique take on them.
Science But Not As We Know It takes complex scientific ideas and breaks them down for the non-scientist, from explaining the size of the Universe, to how black holes work, Schroedinger's cat and the Higgs boson. Difficult ideas and theories are compared to everyday things we are familiar with - forces become armies and electrons have personalities. This book will have you saying 'I get it now!' over and over again. You no longer have to be a rocket scientist to understand rocket science. This is an exciting, mind-expanding and accessible introduction to the latest discoveries in science and cosmology. |
100 People Who Made History
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The Spy Book
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100 People Who Made History is no ordinary history book. Inventors and explorers rub shoulders with political leaders, sports stars, and entertainers. From Marco Polo to Marie Curie via Pele, this top 100 comes from all over the world, taking in all types of people. Packed with engaging graphics and plenty of unusual facts, each profile describes the major influences and tells true stories about the movers and shakers from our history. Take a seat and meet the people that have changed our world and discover how they did it
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Written by Ben Gilliland, Laura Buller and Joe Fullman.
Welcome to the world of espionage. Inside the cool silver suitcase cover, we turn our magnifying glass on spies, snoops, and spooks throughout history in "The Spy Book". Eavesdrop on the incredible tales of daring, explore top-secret gadgets, and find out why espionage still hits the headlines. Code breakers and safe crackers, spy rings and honey traps, dead drops and lipstick pistols all lurk inside. Confidentially ...kids will love it. |