John Logie Baird

by Dr Mike Goldsmith

Published 16 May 2002
As well as telling the story of Baird's life from his childhood in Scotland to his international fame as 'the Television Man', this book looks at the impact of his invention in terms of its importance in world history. The science behind the invention of the television is explained with interesting diagrams, and quotes from Baird and his contemporaries give an insight into the famous inventor's mind. Towards the end of the book, Baird's legacy on 20th century history is discussed, giving the reader a chance to think about the impact of his life and scientific discovery on world history as a whole.

This title describes the life and career of the early seventeenth century Italian scientist Galileo Galilei, who caused a revolution in the study of physics and astronomy with his pioneering discoveries, changing forever our view of the Universe, and leading him into confrontation with the powerful Catholic Church.

Guglielmo Marconi

by Dr Mike Goldsmith

Published 15 May 2003
This book follows Marconi's life from his upbringing in Italy to his work in London on inventing and perfecting the radio. As well as telling his life story, this book combines science boxes which explain the science behind his discovery with contemporary quotes which show how he made an impact on his world. Towards the end of the book, it discusses Marconi's influence as an individual and a scientist on the wider world, giving the reader an insight into how he fits into the context of 20th century history as a whole.