Richard Hammond

¿Crees que la Física es aburrida? ¡Piénsalo otra vez! Te proponemos un viaje emocionante y lleno de energía a través del tiempo, el espacio y más allá. Un viaje en el que descubrirás que la Física no solo esta en los laboratorios sino que forma parte de tu vida y puedes encontrarla en la cocina, el baño, el coche... ¡Incluso dentro de ti! ¿Sabes por que la Tierra no deja de girar? ¿O por que se te encoge el estomago cuando bajas por la montaña rusa? ¿O como caminan las moscas por el techo sin caerse? ¿O por que el cielo es azul? Encuentra la respuesta a estas y muchas mas preguntas. ¡Alucina con la Fisica!

Physics doesn't just happen in a lab it happens in the kitchen, in your bath, in a car! Author Richard Hammond is best known for co-presenting Top Gear alongside Jeremy Clarkson. He is passionate about science and learning, and is the host of Brainiac: Science Abuse on Sky One. This title helps you join a thrilling high-energy journey through time, space and beyond and find out about the physical forces that make our world what it is. Here, find out how science affects everything, from roller-coasters to fighter pilots. The book is crammed with fascinating physics facts and interactive experiments. It has a totally cool look at physics!

Travel is an intrinsic part of many of our lives. The places we visit and the experiences we have become part of our identity.Today, we are increasingly aware of the negative impacts our travel can have, and a cultural shift towards living more consciously and responsibly means many of us are reassessing our travel priorities. The knowledge that air travel is bad for the environment isnt new, but it has long been considered a necessary evil.Fortunately, in this new carbon-conscious era, consumer demand is seeing real change in the industry. New, faster and more comfortable rail and ferry services are making cross-continental travel easy and enjoyable, while many hotels and tour operators are improving their credentials and actively facilitating local conservation and community projects. With so many factors to consider and so much greenwashing to avoid, travellers need a knowledgeable guide to lead them through the issues and inspire them with practical ideas and itineraries.

When you board a commercial airliner, there is a high statistical probability that the airline whose logo is painted on the tail does not actually own the plane. Behind the glamorous facade of global travel lies a hidden, hyper-lucrative B2B empire.The global aviation market is secretly dominated by obscure leasing companies operating out of tax havens. These quiet corporate giants purchase aircraft by the hundreds, offloading the immense financial risk of ownership from the airlines while trapping them in perpetual, ironclad rental agreements.This deep dive exposes the ruthless financial architecture of aircraft leasing. It explains the complex legal structuring, the brutal depreciation metrics of jet engines, and the incredible leverage these hidden landlords hold over global mobility.For executives, logisticians, and financial strategists, this is a masterclass in risk deflection and capital asset management. Uncover the offshore mechanics of the aviation cartel and learn how the most profitable companies in the sky never actually sell a single ticket to a passenger.