Forces of Nature

A breathtaking and beautiful exploration of our planet, this groundbreaking book accompanies the BBC One TV series, providing the deepest answers to the simplest questions.

‘What is motion?’
‘Why is every snowflake different?’
‘Why is life symmetrical?’

To answer these and many other questions, Professor Brian Cox uncovers some of the most extraordinary natural events on Earth and in the Universe and beyond.

From the immensity of the Universe and the roundness of Earth to the form of every single snowflake, the forces of nature shape everything we see. Pushed to extremes, the results are astonishing. In seeking to understand the everyday world, the colours, structure, behaviour and history of our home, we develop the knowledge and techniques necessary to step beyond the everyday and approach the Universe beyond.

Forces of Nature takes you to the great plains of the Serengeti, the volcanoes of Indonesia and the precipitous cliffs in Nepal, to the humpback whales of the Caribbean and the northern lights of the Arctic. Brian will answer questions on Earth that will illuminate our understanding of the Universe.

Think you know our planet?
Think again.

• Professor Brian Cox, OBE is one of the highest profile scientists in the UK, resident scientist for The Sun, popular radio broadcaster (The Infinite Monkey Cage) and Live TV star (Stargazing Live with Dara O’Briain); all backed up through his work with CERN.

• Wonders of the Solar System, Wonders of the Universe and Wonders of Life have sold over 750,000 copies worldwide, across all editions. Human Universe has sold nearly 200,000 copies in all editions in the UK alone and continues to sell in paperback and across the world.

• Publishing to coincide with the major new prime time BBC One series, commissioned and set to air in Summer 2016. First transmission date is confirmed for 4 July 2016 at 9pm.