Books by Barry Parker

"Parker has done an outstanding job of pulling together the current scientific understanding of life on Earth and the possibilities of life elsewhere."- Christopher P. McKay, Research Scientist, NASA Ames Research centre

An accessible overview of the evolution and development of our universe- from the Big Bang to cosmic strings.

Whether you drive a Pacer or a Porsche, The Isaac Newton School of Driving offers better-and better-informed-driving through physics.

An informative account of the development of the Mauna Kea Observatories

Peppered throughout with anecdotes and examples illustrating key concepts, this invitingly written book provides a firm grounding in the actual and theoretical physics of music.

From award-winning science writer Barry Parker, the only book to consider chaos theory in all areas of astronomy.

A fascinating examination of the possibility of time travel and the scientific breakthrough that may make it happen.