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Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xvi, 373 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"A leading physicist unravels the mysteries of the universe through pleasingly paradoxical Zen- style vignettes. Cosmological Koans takes a fresh approach to explaining the most mind- bending concepts in physics and cosmology by invoking the ancient Zen tradition of the Koan. Anthony Aguirre presents more than fifty beguiling Koans (Could there be a civilization in a mote of dust? How much of your fate have you made? Who cleans the universe?) that...
3) Don't know much about the universe: everything you need to know about the cosmos but never learned
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
A tour of space exploration covers the theories, people, and discoveries relevant to human interest in the heavens, from ancient astrology to the visions of modern-day Hollywood directors.
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
288 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"The Universe Explained gives scientific answers to 185 of the most popular questions about astronomy in a lightly humorous question-and-answer format. The Universe Explained answers questions about space travel; telescopes; the solar system; comets, asteroids and meteors; stars; black holes; the Milky Way and other galaxies; the Big Bang and space and time. As well, the possibility of life beyond our planet is explored with up-to-date space discoveries;...
Author
Publisher
Dutton
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
xiv, 511 pages illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Expands on the author's findings in alternative sciences to reveal the interconnected nature of the universe, explaining hidden elements of time, how they relate to 2012 prophecies, and his recommendations for a spiritual life.
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel
Pub. Date
©2001
Physical Desc
xi, 132 pages ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
God's debris is the first non-Dilbert, non-humor book by Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert. Imagine that you meet a very old man who--you eventually realize--knows literally everything. Imagine that he explains for you the great mysteries of life: quantum physics, evolution, God, gravity, light, psychic phenomenon, and probability--in a way so simple, so novel, and so compelling that it all fits together and makes perfect sense. What does it feel like...
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