Billions and billions : thoughts on life and death at the brink of the millennium
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Author
Published
New York : Random House, [1997].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
0679411607, 9780679411604
Physical Desc
xii, 241 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Brewster Ladies' Library - Adult | 500 SAG | On Shelf |
| Dennis Memorial Library - Adult | 500 SAG | On Shelf |
| Dennis Public Library - Adult | 500 SAG | On Shelf |
| Eastham Public Library - Adult | 500 SAG | On Shelf |
| Falmouth - Main Library - Adult | 500 SAG | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Random House, [1997].
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
0679411607, 9780679411604
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-234) and index.
Description
In this book, his last, Carl Sagan shows once again his extraordinary ability to interpret the mysteries of life and the majesty of the universe for the general reader. In Billions and Billions Sagan applies what we know about science, mathematics, and space to everyday life as well as to the exploration of many essential questions concerning the environment and our future. Ranging far and wide in subject matter, he takes his readers on a soaring journey, from the.
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Invention of chess to the possibility of life on Mars, from Monday Night Football to the relationship between the United States and Russia, from global warming to the abortion debate. And, on a more intimate note, we are given a rare glimpse of the author himself as he movingly describes his valiant fight for his life, his love for his family, and his personal beliefs about death and God.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Sagan, C. (1997). Billions and billions: thoughts on life and death at the brink of the millennium (First edition.). Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sagan, Carl, 1934-1996. 1997. Billions and Billions: Thoughts On Life and Death At the Brink of the Millennium. Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sagan, Carl, 1934-1996. Billions and Billions: Thoughts On Life and Death At the Brink of the Millennium Random House, 1997.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Sagan, Carl. Billions and Billions: Thoughts On Life and Death At the Brink of the Millennium First edition., Random House, 1997.
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