New Materials"21st century science" is a buzz phrase in curriculum development, particularly at KS4 GCSE level. This series, which is also appropriate for KS3, looks at some of the new directions science is taking, at the interface between science and technology, and also discusses the social repercussions involved. GENETICS covers the science of genetics what it is and how it will impact on our lives in the future in various areas, such as medicine, crime

Nebula and Locus Award-shortlisted Alix E

when armed pirates forcefully boarded the ship off the coast of Africa

there was no doubt in her mind that somebody was trying to kill her

offering strategies for mitigating risks and maximizing opportunities in their respective industries

Black Holes: The Reith Lectures

And when a body surfaces in the family's garden

He wants to ask Lily a few questions about a missing man

and Adventurous Four Trapped

Close by the body lies a crudely-carved clay artefact of a sinister jackal-headed creature

PRAISE FOR THE ALMANAC: A SEASONAL GUIDE:

charts and tables

'Mitch Albom knows how to tug on the heartstrings