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If you've ever been captivated by the duality of great scientific achievements and the moral quandaries they entail, "American Prometheus" could offer a profound experience. It's not just a detailed account of J. Robert Oppenheimer's life; it's a mirror reflecting the ethical enigma that we, through our innovations, often grapple with. Reading this can feel like uncovering the complexity of a man whose brilliance was as much a beacon as it was a curse.

A history of the Atomic Bomb from Marie Curie to Hiroshima.“I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds”— Oppenheimer quoting the Bhagavad Gita after witnessing the successful demonstration of the atom bomb.The bomb, which killed an estimated 140,000 civilians in Hiroshima and destroyed the countryside for miles around, was one of the defining moments in world history. That mushroom cloud cast a terrifying shadow over the contemporary world and continues to do so today. But how could this have happened? What led to the creation of such a weapon of mass destruction?From the moment scientists contemplated the destructive potential of splitting the atom, the role of science changed. Ethical and moral dilemmas faced all those who realized the implications of their research. Before the Fall-Out charts the chain of events from Marie Curie’s scientific breakthrough through the many colourful characters such as Einstein, Robert Oppenheimer and Lord Rutherford, whose discoveries contributed to the bomb.The story of the atomic bomb spans 50 years of prolific scientific innovation, turbulent politics, foreign affairs and world-changing history. Through personal stories of exile, indecision and soul-searching, to charges of collaboration, spying and deceit, Diana Preston presents the human side of an unstoppable programme with a lethal outcome.From the Hardcover edition.

Discover the exciting history of aviation with this book of 101 fascinating facts. Find out about first flights, great failures, read all about aircraft throughout the ages and much more! Size: 224mm x 167mm.

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Here, for the first time, in a brilliant, panoramic portrait by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Making of the Atomic Bomb, is the definitive, often shocking story of the politics and the science behind the development of the hydrogen bomb and the birth of the Cold War.Based on secret files in the United States and the former Soviet Union, this monumental work of history discloses how and why the United States decided to create the bomb that would dominate world politics for more than forty years.

In this title, detailed technical diagrams reveal mysteries from how planes fly to how radar works. Dramatic picture strips retell famous air battles including The Battle of Britain. Gatefold pages feature giant cutaways of fighters and stunning photographs of planes in flight.