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The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist. What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There's no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson. But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with...
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES A landmark volume in science writing by one of the great minds of our time, Stephen Hawking’s book explores such profound questions as: How did the universe begin—and what made its start possible? Does time always flow forward? Is the universe unending—or are there boundaries? Are there other dimensions in space? What will happen when it all ends? Told in language we all can understand, A Brief History of Time plunges into...
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2010
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# -- The Grand Design According to quantum theory, the cosmos does not have just a single existence or history. The authors explain that we ourselves are the product of quantum fluctuations in the early universe and show how quantum theory predicts the “multiverse”—the idea that ours is just one of many universes that appeared spontaneously out of nothing, each with different laws of nature. They conclude with a riveting assessment of M-theory,...
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2006
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Stephen Hawking’s phenomenal, multimillion-copy bestseller, A Brief History of Time, introduced the ideas of this brilliant theoretical physicist to readers all over the world.
Now, in a major publishing event, Hawking returns with a lavishly illustrated sequel that unravels the mysteries of the major breakthroughs that have occurred in the years since the release of his acclaimed first book.
The Universe in a Nutshell
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Now, in a major publishing event, Hawking returns with a lavishly illustrated sequel that unravels the mysteries of the major breakthroughs that have occurred in the years since the release of his acclaimed first book.
The Universe in a Nutshell
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A groundbreaking guide to the universe and how our latest deep-space discoveries are forcing us to revisit what we know—and what we don't.
On March 21, 2013, the European Space Agency released a map of the afterglow of the Big Bang. Taking in 440 sextillion kilometres of space and 13.8 billion years of time, it is physically impossible to make a better map: we will never see the early universe in more detail. On the one hand, such...
On March 21, 2013, the European Space Agency released a map of the afterglow of the Big Bang. Taking in 440 sextillion kilometres of space and 13.8 billion years of time, it is physically impossible to make a better map: we will never see the early universe in more detail. On the one hand, such...
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This “smart analysis of the New Space sector” goes inside the rapid rise and dramatic rivalry of private space companies SpaceX and Blue Origin (The New York Times Book Review).
For the outsize personalities staking their fortunes on spaceships, the new race to explore space could be a dead end, a lucrative opportunity—or the key to humanity’s survival. Rocket Billionaires shines a light...
For the outsize personalities staking their fortunes on spaceships, the new race to explore space could be a dead end, a lucrative opportunity—or the key to humanity’s survival. Rocket Billionaires shines a light...
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Have aliens really visited us? What do they look like? Where do they come from and why are they here? Have they given us messages in Crop Circles? What historical evidence is there that aliens have been involved in the evolution or creation of humans? Is there a UFO/Alien cover up? If so, how is it kept in place?
This book embodies an attempt to give some answers to the questions above, based on a compilation and distillation of evidence collected...
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#1 Einstein's theory of gravity was not compatible with the existing universe picture. It was difficult to apply his theory to describe the universe as a whole, because it was static and eternal, and consisted of a single galaxy, our Milky Way, surrounded by a vast, infinite, dark, and empty space.
#2 The discovery that the universe is expanding was a huge leap forward...
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#1 The tick effect is the way tree branches in the northern hemisphere grow closer to horizontal on the southern side and closer to vertical on the northern side, which creates a recognizable tick or check mark shape when the tree is viewed from one side. It is a recognition aid that helps you navigate your way around things you already know.
#2 The tick effect is the...
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Blueprint for Interstellar Travel is a primer on a unique theory of interstellar travel. It presents ideas originally put forth by Michael Miller and Larry Maurer and assembled by Paul Kirsch in a way that makes the information accessible to the lay public. The very first to present a new paradigm for space travel, based on the energy signature of a remote photon, it's illustrated with vibrant color images that clearly explain the ideas and technology...
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#1 God is all there is, and all there is, is Him. The universe is but the One substance in motion, light. Everything in the universe is but a part of God, and nothing in the universe is infinite. Everything in the universe is comprehensible and measurable by man.
#2 All matter is evolving, and all matter is living. Life is the registration, in matter, of states of motion...
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In this novella of 100 pages we tell the story of how the production of an advanced robotic brain resulted in the formation of Robotic Humanoids which vertually took over the administration of the whole world and in order to maintain their continued robotic existance decided to clean up the worlds climatic and industrial pollution.
And in a UK London science lab, a young neurologist Jamie together with his two female assistants Anne and Mari were...
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J P McEvoy looks at remarkable phenomenon of a solar eclipse through a thrilling narrative that charts the historical, cultural and scientific relevance of solar eclipses through the ages and explores the significance of this rare event. In the year when Britain will be touched by a solar eclipse for the first time since 1927, J P McEvoy looks at this remarkable phenomenon through a thrilling narrative that charts the historical, cultural and scientific...
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What do you need to know to prosper for 65,000 years or more? The First Knowledges series provides a deeper understanding of the expertise and ingenuity of Indigenous Australians.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the oldest scientists in human history.
Many First Peoples regard the land as a reflection of the sky and the sky a reflection of the land. Sophisticated astronomical expertise embedded within the Dreaming and Songlines...
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Notice: Be sure the version you are buying has the words "Full Color Version" in the title. Other versions are in grayscale.
Hardcover in full-color - ISBN 9781680920895
Paperback in full-color - ISBN 9781680920901
In 1995, the NASA Systems Engineering Handbook (NASA/SP-6105) was initially published to bring the fundamental concepts and techniques of systems engineering to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) personnel in a...
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Conozca los entresijos de la mecánica cuántica, uno de los más grandes avances del conocimiento humano en los últimos años.
Tras el reciente éxito de su libro "La ciencia de lo imposible. Más allá de Michio Kaku", Jorge Blaschke, uno de los mejores divulgadores científicos en lengua española, se adentra en los pantanosos terrenos de la mecánica cuántica para desbrozar el significado de esta fantástica aventura que ha emprendido el ser...
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#1 The Western mind has lost paradise, which was the first home of humanity. We have been told that purpose and value are ours alone to create, without Satan and God.
#2 The rise of science and the technological explosion has driven us to our secular worldview. We still have a spiritual hunger, however, and we must find anew our place in the universe.
#3 The...
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