Posts Tagged ‘Universe’

The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe

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Roger Penrose, one of the most accomplished scientists of our time, presents the only comprehensive and comprehensible account of the physics of the universe. From the very first attempts by the Greeks to grapple with th… More >>

The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe

Cartoon History of the Universe 2: Volumes 8-13

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The first Cartoon History of the Universe won raves from book critics and general readers alike and became a smash bestseller. Now Larry Gonick’s back, with six more hilarious volumes in one tremendous package. Hip, mult… More >>

Cartoon History of the Universe 2: Volumes 8-13

Science and Evidence for Design in the Universe

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As progress in science continues to reveal unimagined complexities, three scientists revisit the difficult and compelling question of the origin of our universe. As mathematician, biochemist, and philosopher of science, … More >>

Science and Evidence for Design in the Universe

The Cartoon History of the Universe III: From the Rise of Arabia to the Renaissance

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An irreverent survey in comics spanning world history from the birth of Islam to the Byzantine Empire to the Italian Renaissance. Larry Gonick’s celebrated series The Cartoon History of the Universe is a unique fusion… More >>

The Cartoon History of the Universe III: From the Rise of Arabia to the Renaissance

Mathematics: The Science of Patterns: The Search for Order in Life, Mind and the Universe

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“The great book of nature,” said Galileo, “can be read only by those who know the language in which it is written. And this language is mathematics.” A richly illustrated celebration of the beauty and elegance of this … More >>

Mathematics: The Science of Patterns: The Search for Order in Life, Mind and the Universe

What’s Science Ever Done For Us: What the Simpsons Can Teach Us About Physics, Robots, Life, and the Universe

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A playful and entertaining look at science on The Simpsons

This amusing book explores science as presented on the longest-running and most popular animated TV series ever made: The Simpsons. Over the years… More >>

What’s Science Ever Done For Us: What the Simpsons Can Teach Us About Physics, Robots, Life, and the Universe

What’s Science Ever Done For Us: What the Simpsons Can Teach Us About Physics, Robots, Life, and the Universe

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A playful and entertaining look at science on The Simpsons

This amusing book explores science as presented on the longest-running and most popular animated TV series ever made: The Simpsons. Over the years, the show has examined such issues as genetic mutation, time travel, artificial intelligence, and even aliens. “What’s Science Ever Done for Us?” examines these and many other topics through the lens of America’s favorite cartoon.

This spirited science guide will inform Simpsons fans and entertain science buffs with a delightful combination of fun and fact. It will be the perfect companion to the upcoming Simpsons movie.

The Simpsons is a magnificent roadmap of modern issues in science. This completely unauthorized, informative, and fun exploration of the science and technology, connected with the world’s most famous cartoon family, looks at classic episodes from the show to launch fascinating scientific discu… More >>

What’s Science Ever Done For Us: What the Simpsons Can Teach Us About Physics, Robots, Life, and the Universe

Cartoon History of the Universe 1 Vol. 1-7

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An entertaining and informative illustrated guide that makes world history accessible, appealing, and funny.Amazon.com Review
One of the beautiful things about comics is that it is possibly the best medium for combining education and entertainment. No one knows this better than Larry Gonick, whose Cartoon History series spans many subjects. Whether you are a fan of history, comics, or Gonick’s books, The Cartoon History of the Universe I is a great place to start. Part I contains volumes 1 to 7, from the Big Bang to Alexander the Great. … More >>

Cartoon History of the Universe 1 Vol. 1-7

The Universe- Order Without Design

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Is the universe designed for life? Physicists have discovered that many seemingly unconnected phenomena, which took place millions of years apart, played a crucial role in the development of life on Earth. Does such evidence reveal a purpose behind the order of the universe?
NASA senior research scientist Carlos I. Calle explores this tantalizing question and many more in this wide-ranging introduction to the very latest and sundry theories about the origins and evolution of the enormous cosmos. From the big bang to the possibility of a big crunch he renders the complexities of theoretical physics beautifully lucid for the lay reader.
Calle begins by reviewing the milestones of 20th-century astrophysics: the confirmation of the big bang theory in the 1960s by the discovery of cosmic background radiation; the inflationary theory of universe expansion, which NASA observations have recently confirmed; the formulation of the essential laws of physics tha… More >>

The Universe- Order Without Design