Astronomy / Space Book about the Galaxy - Suggestions?

Can anyone recommend a book that would start to give me a basic introduction of what we know about our galaxy? Something I could get hold of in the U.K. from Amazon perhaps.

I've really taken an interest in the subject after starting to play Elite Dangerous since August.

As close to an easy read as possible, something well written for non university types like me :)

I'm really looking for something that would expand my knowledge and enhance my enjoyment while flying around the Milky Way in my Adder.
 
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