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Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them

A Cosmic Quest from Zero to Infinity

de Antonio Padilla ...

A fun, dazzling exploration of the strange numbers that illuminate the ultimate nature of reality.For particularly brilliant theoretical physicists like James Clerk Maxwell, Paul Dirac, or Albert Einstein, the search for mathematical truths led to strange new understandings of the ultimate nature of reality. But what are these truths? What are the mysterious numbers that explain the universe?In ... Leer más

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A fun, dazzling exploration of the strange numbers that illuminate the ultimate nature of reality.For particularly brilliant theoretical physicists like James Clerk Maxwell, Paul Dirac, or Albert Einstein, the search for mathematical truths led to strange new understandings of the ultimate nature of reality. But what are these truths? What are the mysterious numbers that explain the universe?In
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The ABC of Relativity

de Bertrand Russell ...

The Nobel Prize winner offers "an ideal introduction to the theories of special and general relativity" in clear, comprehensible language ( Nature ).A renowned mathematician and philosopher , and as well as recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Bertrand Russell was acclaimed for his ability to address complex subjects in accessible ways. In this classic reference book, Russell delve... ... Leer más

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The Nobel Prize winner offers "an ideal introduction to the theories of special and general relativity" in clear, comprehensible language ( Nature ).A renowned mathematician and philosopher , and as well as recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Bertrand Russell was acclaimed for his ability to address complex subjects in accessible ways. In this classic reference book, Russell delve...
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Cosmic Adventure

Other Secrets Beyond the Night Sky

de Bob Berman ...

Have you ever wondered what happened before the Big Bang, or how we would colonize Mars, or what an alien invasion might really be like? Astronomer Bob Berman has, and in Cosmic Adventure, a collection of twenty-six profound to outrageous essays, he takes readers on a mind-bending tour of the universe, including our own planet Earth.From the most extraordinary cosmic phenomena to the basics of the ... Leer más

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Have you ever wondered what happened before the Big Bang, or how we would colonize Mars, or what an alien invasion might really be like? Astronomer Bob Berman has, and in Cosmic Adventure, a collection of twenty-six profound to outrageous essays, he takes readers on a mind-bending tour of the universe, including our own planet Earth.From the most extraordinary cosmic phenomena to the basics of the
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The New Guys

The Historic Class of Astronauts That Broke Barriers and Changed the Face of Space Travel

de Meredith Bagby ...

The never-before-told story of NASA’s 1978 astronaut class, which included the first American women, the first African Americans, the first Asian American, and the first gay person to fly to space. With the exclusive participation of the astronauts who were there, this is the thrilling, behind-the-scenes saga of a new generation that transformed space explorationThe story of NASA’s Astronaut Class ... Leer más

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The never-before-told story of NASA’s 1978 astronaut class, which included the first American women, the first African Americans, the first Asian American, and the first gay person to fly to space. With the exclusive participation of the astronauts who were there, this is the thrilling, behind-the-scenes saga of a new generation that transformed space explorationThe story of NASA’s Astronaut Class
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Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution

Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution

de Donald Goldsmith, Neil deGrasse Tyson ...

Drawing on the current cross-pollination of geology, biology, and astrophysics, Origins makes "the astonishing astronomical discoveries of recent years come alive (Michael D. Lemonick).Origin's explores cosmic science's stunning new insights into the formation and evolution of our universe— of the cosmos, of galaxies and galaxy clusters, of stars within galaxies, of orbiting planets, and of ... Leer más

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Drawing on the current cross-pollination of geology, biology, and astrophysics, Origins makes "the astonishing astronomical discoveries of recent years come alive (Michael D. Lemonick).Origin's explores cosmic science's stunning new insights into the formation and evolution of our universe— of the cosmos, of galaxies and galaxy clusters, of stars within galaxies, of orbiting planets, and of
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Midnight in Chernobyl

The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster

de Adam Higginbotham ...

A New York Times Best Book of the YearA Time Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year2020 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence Winner**From journalist Adam Higginbotham, the New York Times bestselling “account that reads almost like the script for a movie” (The Wall Street Journal)—a powerful investigation into ... ... Leer más

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A New York Times Best Book of the YearA Time Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year2020 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence Winner**From journalist Adam Higginbotham, the New York Times bestselling “account that reads almost like the script for a movie” (The Wall Street Journal)—a powerful investigation into ...
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Cosmos

de 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 ... Leer más

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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
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The Science of Star Wars

An Astrophysicist's Independent Examination of Space Travel, Aliens, Planets, and Robots as Portrayed in the Star Wars Films and Books

de Jeanne Cavelos ...

Could the science fiction of Star Wars be the actual science of tomorrow?-How close are we to creating robots that look and act like R2-D2 and C-3PO?-Can we access a "force" with our minds to move objects and communicate telepathically with each other?-How might spaceships like the Millennium Falcon make the exhilarating jump into hyperspace?-What kind of environment could spawn a Wookiee?-Could a ... Leer más

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Could the science fiction of Star Wars be the actual science of tomorrow?-How close are we to creating robots that look and act like R2-D2 and C-3PO?-Can we access a "force" with our minds to move objects and communicate telepathically with each other?-How might spaceships like the Millennium Falcon make the exhilarating jump into hyperspace?-What kind of environment could spawn a Wookiee?-Could a
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Unlocking the Cosmos: A Beginner’s Guide to the Wonders of Astrophysics

de 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 ... Leer más

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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
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The Modern Witchcraft Book of Astrology

Your Complete Guide to Empowering Your Magick with the Energy of the Planets

de Julia Halina Hadas ...

Series series Modern Witchcraft Magic, Spells, Rituals
Witchcraft meets astrology in this comprehensive guide to the power of the planets tailored specifically for witches so you can incorporate the celestial study into your spells and magical rituals.This guide to astrology was written just for witches, with information to help you understand how the positions of the celestial bodies can affect your magic and spellcraft—and how you can use a deeper ... Leer más

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Witchcraft meets astrology in this comprehensive guide to the power of the planets tailored specifically for witches so you can incorporate the celestial study into your spells and magical rituals.This guide to astrology was written just for witches, with information to help you understand how the positions of the celestial bodies can affect your magic and spellcraft—and how you can use a deeper
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Take Me to Your Leader

Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter

de Neil deGrasse Tyson ...

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.“Ever since childhood,” writes Neil deGrasse Tyson, “I’ve wanted to be abducted by Aliens.”Take Me to Your Leader is the ... Leer más

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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.“Ever since childhood,” writes Neil deGrasse Tyson, “I’ve wanted to be abducted by Aliens.”Take Me to Your Leader is the
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More Everything Forever

AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley's Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity

de Adam Becker ...

This "smart and wonderfully readable" (New York Times) exposé shows why Silicon Valley’s heartless, baseless, and foolish obsessions—with escaping death, building AI tyrants, and creating limitless growth—are about oligarchic power, not preparing for the futureNamed a Best Book of the Year by Science News • Conversation •... ... Leer más

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This "smart and wonderfully readable" (New York Times) exposé shows why Silicon Valley’s heartless, baseless, and foolish obsessions—with escaping death, building AI tyrants, and creating limitless growth—are about oligarchic power, not preparing for the futureNamed a Best Book of the Year by Science News • Conversation •...
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What's This Thing Called A Quantum Computer?

de Michael McNaught ...

"What is this Thing Called a Quantum Computer?" is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the world of quantum computing. This book delves into the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics, the architecture and functionality of quantum computers, and the groundbreaking algorithms that set them apart from classical computers. It explores the current state of the field, highlighting key players ... Leer más

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"What is this Thing Called a Quantum Computer?" is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the world of quantum computing. This book delves into the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics, the architecture and functionality of quantum computers, and the groundbreaking algorithms that set them apart from classical computers. It explores the current state of the field, highlighting key players
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The Future of Humanity

Terraforming Mars, Interstellar Travel, Immortality, and Our Destiny Beyond Earth

de Michio Kaku ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The national bestselling author of The God Equation traverses the frontiers of astrophysics, artificial intelligence, and technology to offer a stunning vision of man's future in space, from settling Mars to traveling to distant galaxies.“Amazing … Kaku is in smooth perfect control of it the entire time.” —The Christian Science Monitor**We are entering a new Golden ... Leer más

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The national bestselling author of The God Equation traverses the frontiers of astrophysics, artificial intelligence, and technology to offer a stunning vision of man's future in space, from settling Mars to traveling to distant galaxies.“Amazing … Kaku is in smooth perfect control of it the entire time.” —The Christian Science Monitor**We are entering a new Golden
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Cydonia

The Secret Chronicles of Mars

de David E. Flynn ...

"I completely know in the core of my being that there will always be another wonderful and awe-inspiring discovery of God's power and glory waiting for me. Even though I live forever, they will never run out." - David Flynn 1962-2012In all his endeavors, David Flynn's greatest desire was to find and reveal the truth in all things and to let others understand-as he did.Since 1993, David's research ... Leer más

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"I completely know in the core of my being that there will always be another wonderful and awe-inspiring discovery of God's power and glory waiting for me. Even though I live forever, they will never run out." - David Flynn 1962-2012In all his endeavors, David Flynn's greatest desire was to find and reveal the truth in all things and to let others understand-as he did.Since 1993, David's research
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I Heard There Was a Secret Chord

Music as Medicine

de Daniel J. Levitin ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLEROne of Smithsonian’s 10 Best Science Books of the Year“No one else in the universe could have written this book.” —Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicistNeuroscientist and New York Times best-selling author of This Is Your Brain on Music Daniel J. Levitin reveals the deep connections between music and healing.**Music is one of humanity’s oldest medicines. From the Far East to the ... Leer más

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**NATIONAL BESTSELLEROne of Smithsonian’s 10 Best Science Books of the Year“No one else in the universe could have written this book.” —Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicistNeuroscientist and New York Times best-selling author of This Is Your Brain on Music Daniel J. Levitin reveals the deep connections between music and healing.**Music is one of humanity’s oldest medicines. From the Far East to the
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What Is Real?

The Unfinished Quest for the Meaning of Quantum Physics

de Adam Becker ...

"A thorough, illuminating exploration of the most consequential controversy raging in modern science." --New York Times Book ReviewAn Editor's Choice, New York Times Book ReviewLonglisted for PEN/E.O. Wilson Prize for Literary Science WritingLonglisted for Goodreads Choice AwardEvery physicist agrees quantum mechanics is among humanity's finest scientific achievements. But ask what it means, ... ... Leer más

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"A thorough, illuminating exploration of the most consequential controversy raging in modern science." --New York Times Book ReviewAn Editor's Choice, New York Times Book ReviewLonglisted for PEN/E.O. Wilson Prize for Literary Science WritingLonglisted for Goodreads Choice AwardEvery physicist agrees quantum mechanics is among humanity's finest scientific achievements. But ask what it means, ...
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How to Die in Space

A Journey Through Dangerous Astrophysical Phenomena

de Paul Sutter ...

A brilliant and breathtakingly vivid tour of the universe, describing the physics of the dangerous, the deadly, and the scary in the cosmos.So you’ve fallen in love with space and now you want to see it for yourself, huh? You want to witness the birth of a star, or visit the black hole at the center of our galaxy? You want to know if there are aliens out there, or how to travel through a wormhole? ... Leer más

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A brilliant and breathtakingly vivid tour of the universe, describing the physics of the dangerous, the deadly, and the scary in the cosmos.So you’ve fallen in love with space and now you want to see it for yourself, huh? You want to witness the birth of a star, or visit the black hole at the center of our galaxy? You want to know if there are aliens out there, or how to travel through a wormhole?
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What If? 2

Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions

de Randall Munroe ...

**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!An NPR Best Book of 2022"The questions throughout What If? 2 are equal parts brilliant, gross, and wonderfully absurd and the answers are thorough, deeply researched, and great fun. . . . Science isn’t easy, but in Munroe’s capable hands, it surely can be fun." —TIMEThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of What If? and How To answers more of the weirdest ... Leer más

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**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!An NPR Best Book of 2022"The questions throughout What If? 2 are equal parts brilliant, gross, and wonderfully absurd and the answers are thorough, deeply researched, and great fun. . . . Science isn’t easy, but in Munroe’s capable hands, it surely can be fun." —TIMEThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of What If? and How To answers more of the weirdest
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The Elegant Universe

Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory

de Brian Greene ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERFinalist for the Pulitzer PrizeA new edition of the iconic bestseller that introduced legions to modern physics and the quest for the ultimate understanding of the cosmos, featuring a new preface and epilogue.**With a rare blend of scientific insight and writing as graceful as the theories it so deftly explains, The Elegant Universe remains the unrivaled account of the modern ... Leer más

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**NATIONAL BESTSELLERFinalist for the Pulitzer PrizeA new edition of the iconic bestseller that introduced legions to modern physics and the quest for the ultimate understanding of the cosmos, featuring a new preface and epilogue.**With a rare blend of scientific insight and writing as graceful as the theories it so deftly explains, The Elegant Universe remains the unrivaled account of the modern
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Electricity and Magnetism

Enriched edition. Foundational Laws, Practical Applications, and the Late-19th-Century Revolution in Electromagnetism

de Elisha Gray ...

In "Electricity and Magnetism," Elisha Gray presents a comprehensive exploration of the fundamental principles governing these two intertwined forces of nature. The book delves into the scientific laws and phenomena related to electricity and magnetism, employing a didactic style that merges rigorous analytical discourse with practical applications. Gray's work is situated within the context of ... Leer más

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In "Electricity and Magnetism," Elisha Gray presents a comprehensive exploration of the fundamental principles governing these two intertwined forces of nature. The book delves into the scientific laws and phenomena related to electricity and magnetism, employing a didactic style that merges rigorous analytical discourse with practical applications. Gray's work is situated within the context of
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Billions & Billions

Thoughts on Life and Death at the Brink of the Millennium

de Carl Sagan ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In the final book of his astonishing career, Carl Sagan brilliantly examines the burning questions of our lives, our world, and the universe around us.These luminous, entertaining essays travel both the vastness of the cosmos and the intimacy of the human mind, posing such fascinating questions as how did the universe originate and how will it end, and how can we meld ... Leer más

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In the final book of his astonishing career, Carl Sagan brilliantly examines the burning questions of our lives, our world, and the universe around us.These luminous, entertaining essays travel both the vastness of the cosmos and the intimacy of the human mind, posing such fascinating questions as how did the universe originate and how will it end, and how can we meld
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Pale Blue Dot

A Vision of the Human Future in Space

de Carl Sagan, Ann Druyan ...

“Fascinating . . . memorable . . . revealing . . . perhaps the best of Carl Sagan’s books.”—The Washington Post Book World (front page review)In Cosmos, the late astronomer Carl Sagan cast his gaze over the magnificent mystery of the Universe and made it accessible to millions of people around the world. Now in this stunning sequel, Carl Sagan completes his revolutionary journey through space and ... Leer más

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“Fascinating . . . memorable . . . revealing . . . perhaps the best of Carl Sagan’s books.”—The Washington Post Book World (front page review)In Cosmos, the late astronomer Carl Sagan cast his gaze over the magnificent mystery of the Universe and made it accessible to millions of people around the world. Now in this stunning sequel, Carl Sagan completes his revolutionary journey through space and
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Black Holes

The Key to Understanding the Universe

de Brian Cox, Jeff Forshaw ...

By the star physicist and author of multiple #1 Sunday Times bestsellers, a major and definitive narrative work on black holes and how they can help us understand the universe.At the heart of our galaxy lies a monster so deadly it can bend space, throwing vast jets of radiation millions of light years out into the cosmos. Its kind were the very first inhabitants of the universe, the black holes ... Leer más

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By the star physicist and author of multiple #1 Sunday Times bestsellers, a major and definitive narrative work on black holes and how they can help us understand the universe.At the heart of our galaxy lies a monster so deadly it can bend space, throwing vast jets of radiation millions of light years out into the cosmos. Its kind were the very first inhabitants of the universe, the black holes
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