Asteroids, killer sharks, nuclear bombs, viruses, deadly robots, climate change, the apocalypse – why is Hollywood so obsessed with death and the end of the world? And how seriously should we take the dystopian visions of our favourite films? With wit, intelligence and irreverence, Rick Edwards and Dr Michael Brooks explore the science of death and mass destruction through some of our best-loved Hollywood blockbusters. From Armageddon and Dr Strangelove to The Terminator and Contagion, the...

Can we resurrect dinosaurs, Jurassic Park-style? Are we living in The Matrix's digital simulation? Do aliens with acid blood exist somewhere in the universe? And just why were the original Planet of the Ape movies so terrible? In Science(ish), Rick Edwards and Dr Michael Brooks confront all the questions that your favourite movies provoke. Inspired by their award-winning podcast, this popular (hopefully) science (definitely) book dedicates each chapter to a different sci-fi classic, and wi...

"A Life in Balance" is an inspirational memoir by Dr. Dennis O. Mims that chronicles his journey of balancing multiple callings: ministry, family, and a demanding career in nuclear engineering. Rooted deeply in faith, this book offers a candid narrative of perseverance, devotion, and grace through life's challenges and triumphs. From growing up in a devoted ministerial family to leading both congregations and corporate teams, Dr. Mims shares lessons learned in the pulpit, the control room,...