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.

Galileo Galilei

by Dr Mike Goldsmith

Published 1 November 2001
Describes the life and work of the scientist who was persecuted by the Inquisition for his views of the universe.

John Logie Baird

by Dr Mike Goldsmith

Published 1 September 2002