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Weird Universe

Everything We Don't Know About Space (and Why It's Important)

par Erika Hamden ...

Discover the Mysteries of Our Universe Weird Universe is your gateway to the wonders of space. Have you ever looked up at the night sky and marveled at the mysteries hidden beyond the stars? This book takes that curiosity and turns it into an accessible, fun introduction to space, packed with all the weirdness we've discovered out there. Unlock the wonders of space with a fresh and exciting ... En savoir plus

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Discover the Mysteries of Our Universe Weird Universe is your gateway to the wonders of space. Have you ever looked up at the night sky and marveled at the mysteries hidden beyond the stars? This book takes that curiosity and turns it into an accessible, fun introduction to space, packed with all the weirdness we've discovered out there. Unlock the wonders of space with a fresh and exciting
... En savoir plus
Mon année martienne

par Farah Alibay ...

Collections series NON CLASSE
Après avoir passé 687 jours les yeux levés vers la planète rouge, Farah Alibay partage ses découvertes fabuleuses.Le 18 février 2021, l'astromobile Perseverance atterrit sur Mars après avoir parcouru 471 millions de kilomètres. Au même moment débarque sur nos écrans une jeune femme à la chevelure écarlate et à la joie de vivre contagieuse. Au fur et à mesure que s'accumulent les prouesses ... En savoir plus

$22.99 CAD

Après avoir passé 687 jours les yeux levés vers la planète rouge, Farah Alibay partage ses découvertes fabuleuses.Le 18 février 2021, l'astromobile Perseverance atterrit sur Mars après avoir parcouru 471 millions de kilomètres. Au même moment débarque sur nos écrans une jeune femme à la chevelure écarlate et à la joie de vivre contagieuse. Au fur et à mesure que s'accumulent les prouesses
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Why Do We Exist?

The Nine Realms of Universe that Make You Possible

par Hakeem Oluseyi ...

A boundary-breaking astrophysicist reimagines the universe—and our place within it—in this audacious journey through the Nine Realms of the cosmos.“This book explains the universe and then quietly explains you. Which is unfair, because I was just trying to read about space. . . . Smart, funny, and unexpectedly moving.”—Sarah Silverman, comedianThe universe gave rise to everything: stars and cells, ... En savoir plus

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A boundary-breaking astrophysicist reimagines the universe—and our place within it—in this audacious journey through the Nine Realms of the cosmos.“This book explains the universe and then quietly explains you. Which is unfair, because I was just trying to read about space. . . . Smart, funny, and unexpectedly moving.”—Sarah Silverman, comedianThe universe gave rise to everything: stars and cells,
... En savoir plus
Unlocking the Cosmos: A Beginner’s Guide to the Wonders of Astrophysics

par Onur Kurtic ...

The universe is weirder than you think—and more mind-blowing than you ever imagined.Black holes that warp time, particles that exist in multiple places at once, a universe that’s mostly invisible—reality is far stranger than common sense would have you believe. In Unlocking the Cosmos, embark on an exhilarating journey through space and time as it unpacks the biggest mysteries of the universe in a ... En savoir plus

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The universe is weirder than you think—and more mind-blowing than you ever imagined.Black holes that warp time, particles that exist in multiple places at once, a universe that’s mostly invisible—reality is far stranger than common sense would have you believe. In Unlocking the Cosmos, embark on an exhilarating journey through space and time as it unpacks the biggest mysteries of the universe in a
... En savoir plus
Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries

And Other Cosmic Quandaries

par Neil deGrasse Tyson ...

“One of today’s best popularizers of science.”—Kirkus ReviewsLoyal readers of the monthly “Universe” essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson’s talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with stunning clarity and childlike enthusiasm. Here Tyson compiles his favorite essays across a myriad of cosmic topics. The title essay introduces readers to ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

“One of today’s best popularizers of science.”—Kirkus ReviewsLoyal readers of the monthly “Universe” essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson’s talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with stunning clarity and childlike enthusiasm. Here Tyson compiles his favorite essays across a myriad of cosmic topics. The title essay introduces readers to
... En savoir plus
The Astronomy Handbook

The Ultimate Guide to Observing and Understanding Stars, Planets, Galaxies, and the Universe

par Govert Schilling ...

This essential guide for every amateur astronomer explores the entire universe in one practical, easy-to-use, beginner-friendly handbook.The Astronomy Handbook, by award-winning astronomy writer Govert Schilling, is the indispensable, go-to guide to everything you ever wanted or need to know about space, including:the stars and the constellationsplanetscometseclipsesgalaxiesblack holes<l... ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $25.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

This essential guide for every amateur astronomer explores the entire universe in one practical, easy-to-use, beginner-friendly handbook.The Astronomy Handbook, by award-winning astronomy writer Govert Schilling, is the indispensable, go-to guide to everything you ever wanted or need to know about space, including:the stars and the constellationsplanetscometseclipsesgalaxiesblack holes<l...
... En savoir plus
Celestial Calculations

A Gentle Introduction to Computational Astronomy

par J. L. Lawrence ...

The amateur astronomer’s step-by-step guide to predicting and calculating the positions of stars, planets, the sun, the moon, and satellites using a personal computer and high school mathematics!Our knowledge of the universe is expanding rapidly, as space probes launched decades ago begin to send information back to earth. There has never been a better time to learn about how planets, stars, and ... En savoir plus

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The amateur astronomer’s step-by-step guide to predicting and calculating the positions of stars, planets, the sun, the moon, and satellites using a personal computer and high school mathematics!Our knowledge of the universe is expanding rapidly, as space probes launched decades ago begin to send information back to earth. There has never been a better time to learn about how planets, stars, and
... En savoir plus
Cosmos

par Carl Sagan ...

Renowned astronomer Carl Sagan’s classic bestseller that “dives into the past, present, and future of science, dealing with the mind-staggering enormity of the cosmos in which we exist” (Associated Press)—with an Introduction by Ann Druyan and a Foreword by Neil deGrasse Tyson“Sagan dazzles the mind with the miracle of our survival, framed by the stately galaxies of space.”—CosmopolitanTHE ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Renowned astronomer Carl Sagan’s classic bestseller that “dives into the past, present, and future of science, dealing with the mind-staggering enormity of the cosmos in which we exist” (Associated Press)—with an Introduction by Ann Druyan and a Foreword by Neil deGrasse Tyson“Sagan dazzles the mind with the miracle of our survival, framed by the stately galaxies of space.”—CosmopolitanTHE
... En savoir plus
Out of This World and Into the Next

A Physicist's Guide to Space Exploration

par Adriana Marais ...

A theoretical physicist's grand tour of how life emerged on Earth and how human civilization will begin expanding beyond our home planet.This is a theoretical physicist’s grand tour of how life emerged on Earth and, perhaps most importantly, how human civilization will begin expanding beyond our home planet. According to Dr. Adriana Marais, living on more than one planet is an inevitability of ... En savoir plus

$26.99 CAD

A theoretical physicist's grand tour of how life emerged on Earth and how human civilization will begin expanding beyond our home planet.This is a theoretical physicist’s grand tour of how life emerged on Earth and, perhaps most importantly, how human civilization will begin expanding beyond our home planet. According to Dr. Adriana Marais, living on more than one planet is an inevitability of
... En savoir plus
Take Me to Your Leader

Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter

par Neil deGrasse Tyson ...

***NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*America's favorite astrophysicist has written the most entertaining and universally appealing book of his stellar career: a practical guide for dealing with Alien visitors, an exploration of how it might happen, and a cultural history of our fascination with extraterrestrials."Close encounters of the hilarious kind." —Kirkus Reviews"It's the perfect pocket-sized [book] ... En savoir plus

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***NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*America's favorite astrophysicist has written the most entertaining and universally appealing book of his stellar career: a practical guide for dealing with Alien visitors, an exploration of how it might happen, and a cultural history of our fascination with extraterrestrials."Close encounters of the hilarious kind." —Kirkus Reviews"It's the perfect pocket-sized [book]
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Two Sides of the Moon

Our Story of the Cold War Space Race

par David Scott, Alexei Leonov ...

Growing up on either side of the Iron Curtain, David Scott and Alexei Leonov experienced very different childhoods but shared the same dream to fly.Excelling in every area of mental and physical agility, Scott and Leonov became elite fighter pilots and were chosen by their countries' burgeoning space programs to take part in the greatest technological race ever-to land a man on the moon.In this ... En savoir plus

$23.19 CAD

Growing up on either side of the Iron Curtain, David Scott and Alexei Leonov experienced very different childhoods but shared the same dream to fly.Excelling in every area of mental and physical agility, Scott and Leonov became elite fighter pilots and were chosen by their countries' burgeoning space programs to take part in the greatest technological race ever-to land a man on the moon.In this
... En savoir plus
UFO Briefing Document

The Best Available Evidence

par Don Berliner, Whitley Streiber ...

The shattering report that stunned the world's top leaders—now available to the public!Are UFOs in our midst? The evidence mounts . . .1952 UFO squadrons over Washington, D.C. Tracked on radar. Visual sightings by military. Verdict: “Unexplainable.”1976 UFO dogfight with F-4 Phantom II jets over Tehran. Weapons “jammed.” Radar/visual confirmation. Verdict: “Unavailable: Top Secret.”1981</str... ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $7.99 CAD Maintenant $5.99 CAD

The shattering report that stunned the world's top leaders—now available to the public!Are UFOs in our midst? The evidence mounts . . .1952 UFO squadrons over Washington, D.C. Tracked on radar. Visual sightings by military. Verdict: “Unexplainable.”1976 UFO dogfight with F-4 Phantom II jets over Tehran. Weapons “jammed.” Radar/visual confirmation. Verdict: “Unavailable: Top Secret.”1981</str...
... En savoir plus
The Invisible Universe

Why There's More to Reality than Meets the Eye

par Matthew Bothwell ...

From the discovery of entirely new kinds of galaxies to a window into cosmic ‘prehistory’, Bothwell shows us the Universe as we’ve never seen it before – literally.'A compelling read.' Lord Martin ReesSince the dawn of our species, people all over the world have gazed in awe at the night sky. But for all the beauty and wonder of the stars, when we look with just our eyes we are seeing and ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

From the discovery of entirely new kinds of galaxies to a window into cosmic ‘prehistory’, Bothwell shows us the Universe as we’ve never seen it before – literally.'A compelling read.' Lord Martin ReesSince the dawn of our species, people all over the world have gazed in awe at the night sky. But for all the beauty and wonder of the stars, when we look with just our eyes we are seeing and
... En savoir plus
Bright Galaxies, Dark Matter, and Beyond

The Life of Astronomer Vera Rubin

par Ashley Jean Yeager ...

How Vera Rubin convinced the scientific community that dark matter might exist, persevering despite early dismissals of her work.We now know that the universe is mostly dark, made up of particles and forces that are undetectable even by our most powerful telescopes. The discovery of the possible existence of dark matter and dark energy signaled a Copernican-like revolution in astronomy: not only ... En savoir plus

$23.99 CAD

How Vera Rubin convinced the scientific community that dark matter might exist, persevering despite early dismissals of her work.We now know that the universe is mostly dark, made up of particles and forces that are undetectable even by our most powerful telescopes. The discovery of the possible existence of dark matter and dark energy signaled a Copernican-like revolution in astronomy: not only
... En savoir plus
Packing for Mars

The Curious Science of Life in the Void

par Mary Roach ...

A New York Times Bestseller and Entertainment Weekly Top Ten Book of the Year —"America's funniest science writer" ( Washington Post ) explores "the nitty-gritty details of life in space that filmmakers and historians tend to gloss over." — Boston GlobeThe bestselling author of Stiff and Bonk</em... ... En savoir plus

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A New York Times Bestseller and Entertainment Weekly Top Ten Book of the Year —"America's funniest science writer" ( Washington Post ) explores "the nitty-gritty details of life in space that filmmakers and historians tend to gloss over." — Boston GlobeThe bestselling author of Stiff and Bonk</em...
... En savoir plus
Astronomy Box Set 2: Beginner’s Guide to Astronomy: Easy guide to stargazing, the latest discoveries, resources for beginners to astronomy, stargazing guides, apps and software!

par Tyler Davidson ...

Welcome to the fascinating world of astronomy!Part 1: Beginner’s Guide to Astronomy: Easy guide to stargazing, the latest discoveries, resources for beginners, and more!You don’t have to be an astronomer or an expert to appreciate this book. This book is perfect for beginners because everything is explained in simple terms. You will be drawn into the fundamentals about the universe, like, how did ... En savoir plus

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Welcome to the fascinating world of astronomy!Part 1: Beginner’s Guide to Astronomy: Easy guide to stargazing, the latest discoveries, resources for beginners, and more!You don’t have to be an astronomer or an expert to appreciate this book. This book is perfect for beginners because everything is explained in simple terms. You will be drawn into the fundamentals about the universe, like, how did
... En savoir plus
Human Universe

par Professor Brian Cox, Andrew Cohen ...

Top ten Sunday Times Bestseller‘Engaging, ambitious and creative’ GuardianWhere are we? Are we alone? Who are we? Why are we here? What is our future?Human Universe tackles some of the greatest questions that humans have asked to try and understand the very nature of ourselves and the Universe in which we live.Through the endless leaps of human minds, it explores the extraordinary ... ... En savoir plus

$22.99 CAD

Top ten Sunday Times Bestseller‘Engaging, ambitious and creative’ GuardianWhere are we? Are we alone? Who are we? Why are we here? What is our future?Human Universe tackles some of the greatest questions that humans have asked to try and understand the very nature of ourselves and the Universe in which we live.Through the endless leaps of human minds, it explores the extraordinary ...
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Universe

par DK ...

Collections series DK Definitive Visual Encyclopedias
Marvel at the wonders of the universe, from stars and planets to black holes and nebulae, in this exploration of our solar system and beyond.Universe opens with a look at astronomy and the history of the Universe, using 3D artworks to provide a comprehensive grounding in the fundamental concepts of astronomy, including the basic techniques of practical astronomy.The core of the book is a tour of ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $26.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

Marvel at the wonders of the universe, from stars and planets to black holes and nebulae, in this exploration of our solar system and beyond.Universe opens with a look at astronomy and the history of the Universe, using 3D artworks to provide a comprehensive grounding in the fundamental concepts of astronomy, including the basic techniques of practical astronomy.The core of the book is a tour of
... En savoir plus
Universe in Creation

A New Understanding of the Big Bang and the Emergence of Life

par Roy R. Gould ...

" In a unique take on the cosmos, Gould makes the case that the emergence of a great many things are not only pre-ordained, but predictable." ( Forbes)We know the universe has a history, but does it also have a story of self-creation to tell? Yes, in Roy R. Gould's account. He offers a compelling narrative of how the universe?with no instruction other than its own laws?evolved into billions of ... En savoir plus

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" In a unique take on the cosmos, Gould makes the case that the emergence of a great many things are not only pre-ordained, but predictable." ( Forbes)We know the universe has a history, but does it also have a story of self-creation to tell? Yes, in Roy R. Gould's account. He offers a compelling narrative of how the universe?with no instruction other than its own laws?evolved into billions of
... En savoir plus
The Earth Moves: Galileo and the Roman Inquisition (Great Discoveries)

Galileo and the Roman Inquisition

par Dan Hofstadter ...

Collections series Great Discoveries
A cogent portrayal of a turning point in the evolution of the freedom of thought and the beginnings of modern science.Celebrated, controversial, condemned, Galileo Galilei is a seminal figure in the history of science. Both Stephen Hawking and Albert Einstein credit him as the first modern scientist. His 1633 trial before the Holy Office of the Inquisition is the prime drama in the history of the ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

A cogent portrayal of a turning point in the evolution of the freedom of thought and the beginnings of modern science.Celebrated, controversial, condemned, Galileo Galilei is a seminal figure in the history of science. Both Stephen Hawking and Albert Einstein credit him as the first modern scientist. His 1633 trial before the Holy Office of the Inquisition is the prime drama in the history of the
... En savoir plus
Dark Skies

A Journey into the Wild Night

par Ms Tiffany Francis-Baker ...

Darkness has shaped the lives of humans for millennia, and in Dark Skies, Tiffany Francis-Baker travels around Britain and Europe to learn more about nocturnal landscapes and humanity's connection to the night sky.For a year, Tiffany travels through different nightscapes across the UK and beyond. She experiences 24-hour daylight while swimming in the Gulf of Finland and visits Norway to witness ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

Darkness has shaped the lives of humans for millennia, and in Dark Skies, Tiffany Francis-Baker travels around Britain and Europe to learn more about nocturnal landscapes and humanity's connection to the night sky.For a year, Tiffany travels through different nightscapes across the UK and beyond. She experiences 24-hour daylight while swimming in the Gulf of Finland and visits Norway to witness
... En savoir plus
The Great Silence

A Journey Through the Fermi Paradox

par John T. Prorock ...

Where is everybody?The universe is 13.8 billion years old, contains trillions of galaxies, and is home to a virtually countless number of planets. Yet, amid this staggering expanse, we find only a profound and unnerving silence. This is the Fermi Paradox, and for decades it has haunted scientists, philosophers, and dreamers.In The Great Silence: A Journey Through the Fermi Paradox, decorated Air ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD

Where is everybody?The universe is 13.8 billion years old, contains trillions of galaxies, and is home to a virtually countless number of planets. Yet, amid this staggering expanse, we find only a profound and unnerving silence. This is the Fermi Paradox, and for decades it has haunted scientists, philosophers, and dreamers.In The Great Silence: A Journey Through the Fermi Paradox, decorated Air
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The Cosmic Landscape

String Theory and the Illusion of Intelligent Design

par Leonard Susskind ...

"Nothing less than an insider's guided tour of theoretic physics over the last century or so. . . .allows us to see the world of science from the inside out." —Jonathan Kirsh, The Los Angeles TimesIn his first book ever, the father of string theory reinvents the world's concept of the known universe and man's unique place within it. Using string theory, the multiverse and anthropic principle, ... En savoir plus

$17.59 CAD

"Nothing less than an insider's guided tour of theoretic physics over the last century or so. . . .allows us to see the world of science from the inside out." —Jonathan Kirsh, The Los Angeles TimesIn his first book ever, the father of string theory reinvents the world's concept of the known universe and man's unique place within it. Using string theory, the multiverse and anthropic principle,
... En savoir plus
Astronomy

A Beginner's Guide

par William H. Waller ...

Collections series Beginner's Guides
To study astronomy is to consider the most wondrous phenomena on the grandest of scales – the universe and all it contains.Beginning with our earliest explorations of the night sky, William Waller takes us on an enthralling journey through the Milky Way and far, far beyond. He combines science and history to show how our understanding of everything from black holes to the structure of the universe ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

To study astronomy is to consider the most wondrous phenomena on the grandest of scales – the universe and all it contains.Beginning with our earliest explorations of the night sky, William Waller takes us on an enthralling journey through the Milky Way and far, far beyond. He combines science and history to show how our understanding of everything from black holes to the structure of the universe
... En savoir plus

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