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Author
Publisher
Pegasus Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"An enthralling and accessible account of humanity’s quest to make sense of our physical world, told through interwoven tales of inspiration, tragedy, and triumph. How do the remarkable recent discoveries of the Higgs boson, dark matter, and dark energy connect with the equally revolutionary discoveries in centuries past? In Grace in All Simplicity, readers will delight in Cahn and Quigg's engaging prose and see how the infinite and the infinitesimal...
Author
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The first detection in 1995 of a planet orbiting a sun-like star outside our solar system marked the dawn of a new age of discovery-one that has rapidly transformed astronomy and our broader understanding of our place in the universe. Nearly five thousand exoplanets have been identified since then, with the pace of discovery only accelerating following the launch of missions like NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Satellite Survey and others to come. We...
Author
Series
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"For many decades, the proponents of `artificial intelligence' have maintained that computers will soon be able to do everything that a human can do. In his bestselling work of popular science, Sir Roger Penrose takes us on a fascinating tour through the basic principles of physics, cosmology, mathematics, and philosophy to show that human thinking can never be emulated by a machine. Oxford Landmark Science books are 'must-read' classics of modern...
5) Ice princess
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Brainy Casey Carlyle is caught between her fantasy of becoming a championship figure skater and her mother's dream of sending her to Harvard. She takes on the challenge of her life when she competes with the best to make the championship circuit.
17-year-old physics whiz Casey Carlyle is urged by her physics teacher to work on a physics project over the summer for presentation to Harvard. Since Casey is an ice skater she decides on a project that...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Breaking down the information into easy, manageable chunks, Super Simple Physics covers everything from atoms to astronomy and forces to flotation. Each topic is fully illustrated to support the information, make the facts crystal clear, and bring the science to life. For key ideas, a "How it works" panel explains the theory with the help of bright, simple graphics. And for revision, a handy "Key facts" box provides a simple summary you can check...
Author
Publisher
Doubleday
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"An eye-opening account of the inexplicable phenomena that science has only recently glimpsed, and that could transform our understanding of the fundamental nature of reality"--
"Experimental physicist at CERN and acclaimed science presenter Harry Cliff offers an eye-opening account of the inexplicable phenomena that science has only recently glimpsed, and that could transform our understanding of the fundamental nature of reality. Something strange...
Author
Publisher
William B. Eerdmans Pub
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
''With the incredible popularity of recent books championing agnosticism or atheism, many people might never know that such books almost completely ignore the considerable evidence for theism uncovered in both physics and philosophy over the past four decades. New Proofs for the Existence of God responds to these glaring omissions. From universal space-time asymmetry to cosmic coincidences to the intelligibility of reality, Robert Spitzer tackles...
Author
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Embark on your own personal journey into the night sky. Stardate: Today!
Ever catch yourself staring up at the night sky and wondering just what the heck is out there? While no one book can answer all your questions, Astronomy For Dummies will take you on a tour through the Milky Way (and beyond!) that describes some of the most fascinating objects in the universe.
This book comes complete with online access to chapter
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