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| NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe |
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107 reviews |
| Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astron….more info
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| A Brief History of Time |
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318 reviews |
| A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info
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| Essential Cosmic Perspective, The (5th Edition) |
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9 reviews |
| Built from the ground up on our new understanding of the universe, this reader-friendly book focuses on central ideas and unifying themes to provide a concise cosmic context. Scientific concepts are linked to everyday experience to help readers develop an appreciation for the scientific method and t….more info
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| Discovering the Universe |
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11 reviews |
| Discovering the Universe is the bestselling brief text for descriptive one-term astronomy courses (especially those with no mathematics prerequisites). Carried along by the book’s vibrant main theme, the process of scientific discovery, the Eighth Edition furthers the book’s legacy for presenting ….more info
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| The Universe in a Nutshell |
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184 reviews |
| Stephen Hawking’s phenomenal, multimillion-copy bestseller, A Brief History of Time, introduced the ideas of this brilliant theoretical physicist to readers all over the world. Now, in a major publishing event, Hawking returns with a lavishly illustrated sequel that unravels the mysteries of the m….more info
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| Horizons: Exploring the Universe |
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11 reviews |
| This newly revised and updated Edition of HORIZONS shows readers their place in the universe, not just their location, but also their role as planet dwellers in an evolving universe. Fascinating and engaging, the book illustrates how science works, and how scientists depend on evidence to test hypot….more info
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| The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe |
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168 reviews |
| 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 the complexities of our known world to the latest application of infinity in physi….more info
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