For jokes and a story with a tinge of science set in the Discworld, Terry
Pratchett’s The Fifth Elephant tackles communications and that most
inexact of disciplines, economics, with fervour and wit. Out in a week or two,
Pratchett’s definitely back on form after the rather slight Carpe
Jugulum. Published by Doubleday, £16.99, ISBN 0385409958.
More from New ÒÁÈ˾þÃ
Explore the latest news, articles and features
Popular articles
Trending New ÒÁÈ˾þà articles
1
How healthy is your brain? We now know how to find out
2
The 4 best science-fiction shows of 2026 so far
3
Salt batteries are about to shake up EVs and grid storage
4
Why Schrödinger's 1944 classic What Is Life? still feels prescient
5
This book is essential reading before watching the new Odyssey film
6
Does time come from the entire universe running computations?
7
Secrets of the Superagers
8
Orangutan mothers seem to plan playdates for their offspring
9
How extreme heat affects the body – and the best ways to cope
10
Peter Shor’s algorithm could break the internet – but he's not worried
