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SCIENCE & Natural H istory The universe Lonely Planet RRP $39.99 The Body – a guide for occupants Let Lonely Planet take you further than ever before with the world’s first and only travel guide to the Universe, developed with the latest data from NASA. Bill Bryson RRP $49.99 Full of extraordinary facts and astonishing stories The Body – A Guide for Occupants is a brilliant, often very funny attempt to understand the miracle of our physical and neurological make up. Dr Karl’s Random Road Trip Through Science Karl Kruszelnicki RRP $35.00 In this, his 45th book, Dr Karl goes full colour, with brilliant and funny illustrations to match his dress sense. Strap in and get ready for a random ride through the Universe. Who knows where you'll end up! Due NOV 5 Life: Selected Writings Tim Flannery RRP $39.99 This volume contains essays, speeches and collective musings from one of Australia's greatest minds. From climate change to art, books, and the environment, there is something here for every Flannery fan. Dark Skies Lonely Planet, Valerie Stimac RRP $29.99 Discover the best stargazing destinations with Lonely Planet’s Dark Skies, the world’s first guide to astrotourism. This companion includes guides to 35 dark-sky parks, how to view rocket launches and the lowdown on commercial space flight. Planet Earth Bob Brown RRP $29.99 Planet Earth is a book of inspirational quotes from Australia's most valued and committed conservationist. Bob Brown's words are a clear message on the issues facing our planet yet his positive approach is an inspiration to us all. Due NOV 12 My Penguin Year Cosmic Chronicles Fred Watson RRP $32.99 With mind-bending stories from the frontiers of science, Cosmic Chronicles is an expert’s view of what we know and how we know it. Fred Watson explores the hottest topics in space science and astronomy. Lindsay McCrae RRP $32.99 My Penguin Year recounts author Lindsay McCrae's adventure to the end of the Earth, spending a year living alongside the most resilient creatures in nature. Give a gift card Sharks: A History of Fear in australia Callum Denness RRP $29.99 Sharks: A History of Fear in Australia, journalist Callum Denness deep-dives into the history of our relationship with sharks. Compelling and challenging, this is the clearest picture yet of whether or not we can co-exist with these creatures. Curious Lily Serna RRP $29.99 Curious contains fast and fun maths solutions to everyday dilemmas by Lily Serna, mathematician and star of Catalyst, and Letters and Numbers. feature TITLES Adam Spencer’s Numberland Adam Spencer RRP $34.99 Australia’s funniest mathematician returns with more rollicking romps through the world of science, technology, numbers and all things nerdy. Adam’s new book is packed with fascinating facts, trivia, number puzzles and more. The Best Australian Science Writing 2019 Bianca Nogrady , Lisa Harvey-Smith RRP $29.99 The Best Australian Science Writing 2019 showcases the most powerful, insightful and brilliant essays and poetry from Australian writers and scientists. It roams the length and breadth of science and makes us think, feel and hopefully act. Available in-store and online collinsbooks.com.au