THE TUNGUSKA FIREBALL: SOLVING ONE OF THE GREAT MYSTERIES OF THE 20TH CENTURY
ICON BOOKS, UK, 2005, HB
PAPERBACK PUBLISHED AS THE MYSTERY OF THE TUNGUSKA FIREBALL
BOOKS, UK / TOTEM BOOKS, USA, 2006, PB
Translations
Polish (Amber, 2005, pb)
Italian (Mondadori, 2006, pb)
Hungarian (Partvonal, 2005, hb)
Chinese (Naihai Publishing, 2005, pb)
From Reviews
“Verma waltzes the reader through the process of scientific debate.”
The Guardian, UK
“Readers who like scientific detective stories will find this book very appealing.”
Astronomy Now, UK
WHY AREN’T THEY HERE?: THE QUESTION OF LIFE ON OTHER WORLDS
ICON BOOKS, UK, 2007, HB
ICON BOOKS, UK/TOTEM BOOKS, USA, 2008, PB
From reviews
“A masterpiece of science writing and journalism – in-your-face, direct and beautifully written … a gem of wisdom, scholarship and fun. Verma has the grace of great learning worn lightly.”
BBC Focus, UK
“A calm, intelligent and witty survey of the history of mankind’s search for extraterrestrial life.”
Daily Mail, UK
THE CAUSE OF MOSQUITOES SORROW: BEGINNINGS, BLUNDERS AND BREAKTHROUGHS IN SCIENCE
ICON BOOKS, UK, 2007, PB
Translations
Dutch (Veen Magazines, 2008, pb)
Japanese (Chikumashobo, pb 2008)
Korean (Yeuleumsa Publishing, 2008, pb)
From Reviews
“Verma assembles a punchy list … some entries are golden nuggets.”
New Scientist, UK.
“Each incident occupies a page of erudite and often witty information.”
The Sunday Age, Australia
BEGINNINGS, BLUNDERS AND BREAKTHROUGHS IN SCIENCE
US Edition of The Cause of Mosquitoes’ Sorrow: Beginnings, Blunders and Breakthroughs in Science
MJF Books, New York, 2008, hb
Updated and revised editions
In English / Orient Paperbacks, India, 2015, pb
In Portuguese / Autêntica Editora/Gutenberg, Brazil, 2016, pb
THE LITTLE BOOK OF SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES, THEORIES & THINGS
Two Australian editions / New Holland Publishers, Australia, 2005, pb; 2014, hb
One UK edition / New Holland Publishers, UK, 2006, pb
Two US editions / Sterling Publishing, USA, 2006, pb / Metro Books, USA, 2008, hb
Two Indian editions / Orient Paperbacks, 2011, pb/ Jaico Publishing, 2019, pb
Translations
French (Dunod, 2009, pb)
Greek (Ellinika Grammata, 2009, pb)
Farsi/Persian (Maziar Publications, 2008, 2016 pb)
Korean (Jisik-Naite Publishing, 2007, pb)
Turkish (Tubitak Yayihlari, 2013, 2018, pb)
Chinese (Hunan Science & Technology Press, 2010, pb)
Portuguese (Autêntica Editora/Gutenberg, Brazil, 2011, pb)
From Reviews
“Verma writes with wit and clear enjoyment, demystifying the most difficult concepts.”
The Good Book Guide, UK
“Verma’s remarkable little book combines hard practical worth with history and fun.”
Cosmos, Australia
THE LITTLE BOOK OF UNSCIENTIFIC PROPOSITIONS, THEORIES & THINGS
New Holland Publishers (Australia and the UK), 2011, pb / Published in the US 2012, pb
Indian edition / Orient Paperbacks, 2012, pb
Translations
Chinese (Hunan Science & Technology Press, 2012, pb)
Portuguese (Autêntica Editora/Gutenberg, Brazil, pb, 2014)
From reviews
“Verma, a science journalist, has a wicked sense of humour that makes this book a delight to read.”
The Daily Telegraph, Australia
“This is a highly enjoyable and informative little book, exploring some of the more likely terrain between science and fruit loopery.” Popular Science, UK
THOMAS NELSON, AUSTRALIA
1991
LONGMAN CHESHIRE, AUSTRALIA
1993
UNIVERSITIES PRESS (ORIENT LONGMAN), INDIA
1997 and 1998
BOOKS PUBLISHED ON AMAZON’S KINDLE DIRECT PUBLISHING (KDP)
2011 to 2022
WHO KILLED T. REX?: UNCOVER THE MYSTERY OF THE VANISHED DINOSAURS
A popular science whodunit for children
New Holland Publishers, Australia, 2010, pb
From Reviews
“This is an excellent book, a must for all school libraries”
Reading Times, Children’s Book Council of Australia
“Straightforward and entertaining (who doesn’t love a prehistoric mystery?) … with detailed illustrations and lively prose, it’s a neat package for curious sleuths.”
The Sunday Age, Australia
THE LITTLE BOOK OF THE MIND: HOW WE THINK AND WHY WE THINK
New Holland Publishers, Australia and the UK, 2012, pb
Translations
Italian (De Agostini, 2013, hb)
Chinese (Hunan Science & Technology Press, 2013, pb
From Reviews
“Surendra Verma has built a career out of writing short, sharp books that tinker with big issues of science and existence. This one tackles how brain works and why. It pooh-poohs myths such as the innate differences between male and female brains and tries to tell us why we feel dreadful when a lover dumps us … Verdict: science lite, but heaps of fun.”
The Herald Sun, Australia
“Fascinating and entertaining … A great read for one and all.”
Bluewolf Reviews
SCIENCE IN 100 WORDS
Orient Paperbacks, India, 2015, pb
MCGRAW-HILL BOOK COMPANY, AUSTRALIA
1981 and 1986
LEARN & UNLEARN: THE NOVEL WAY TO RETHINK THE THINGS THAT MATTER IN YOUR LIFE|New Holland Publishers, Australia and the UK, 2015, hb
From Reviews
“A thoughtful and practical book.”
Daily Mercury, Australia
“While not a life or attitude guide, it urges readers in a realistic, evidence-backed and subtly witty way to open up to new realties and possibilities by unlearning old habits and unhealthy behaviours, minus the condescending ‘how-to’ discourse that litters far too many bookshop shelves.”
The Retiree, Australia
EDUCATION BOOKS
THE LITTLE BOOK OF MATHS THEOREMS, THEORIES & THINGS
New Holland Publishers, Australia, 2008, pb / Published in the US in 2009, pb
Indian edition / Orient Paperbacks, 2010, pb
Translation
Portuguese (Autêntica Editora/Gutenberg, Brazil, 2013, pb)
From Reviews
“This fun book is a great way to discover the wonder of maths.”
Cosmos, Australia
“Despite complexities, the different mathematical theories have been handled with deftness … evoke the feeling of exciting narratives, the arguments sweep in epic style.”
Alive Magazine, India