About this title: Mr Tompkins is back! The mild-mannered bank clerk with the short attention span and vivid imagination has inspired, charmed and informed young and old alike since the publication of the hugely successful Mr Tompkins in Paperback (by George Gamow) in 1965. He is now back in a new set of adventures exploring the extreme edges of the universe - the smallest, the largest, the fastest, the farthest. Through his experiences and his dreams, you are there at Mr Tompkins' shoulder watching and taking part in the merry dance of cosmic mysteries: Einstein's relativity, bizarre effects near light-speed, ...
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Edition: First Thus
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr, West Nyack, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780521630092ISBN:0521630096
Description: Fine in Near Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. First printing of this hard cover edition. Light rubbing to the jacket, else fine. read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, New York
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780521630092ISBN:0521630096
Description: Reading Copy. 5.75 x 8.75. No dj, bottom of spine bumped, interior tight and clean, xii + 258 pages including glossary, the classic paperback work is back in hard cover with the mild manners bank clerk having new adventures in physics exploring the extreme edges of the smallest, largest, fastest and farthest, presented in a manner understandable to bank clerks and other non-technical people, bw illustrations. read more
Description: Fine. Like new book in a VG+ jacket-book is unmarked and jacket shows very mild rubbing and a very small closed tear (1/32") on back at top edge. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 9/28/1999
ISBN-13:9780521630092ISBN:0521630096
Description: New. Hardback w/ DJ. Enjoyable reading copy for your personal pleasure. You are buying a Book in NEW condition with very light shelf wear to include very light edge and corner wear. Buy it Now! ! ! As always, thank you for buying this book from International Book Source, YOUR ONE source FOR ALL your BOOK related NEEDS. Please remember to CHOOSE carefully how QUICKLY you would like to RECEIVE this material FAST, or standard (on next page). Thanks again! ! ! ! read more
Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780521630092ISBN:0521630096
Description: Edwards, Michael. New in new dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 270 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780521630092ISBN:0521630096
Description: BRAND NEW. 8.82 by.91 inches. (270 pages) an inspirational introduction to the physics of the twenty-first century. an inspirational introduction to the physics of the twenty-first century, mr tompkins explores the extreme edges of the universe to understand einstein's relativity, the birth of the universe and more. russell stannard (the uncle albert trilogy) has revised, updated and expanded george gamow's book mr tompkins in paperback (1965). an inspirational introduction to the physics of ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge Univ Press, West Nyack, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780521630092ISBN:0521630096
Description: Good. Ex-Library Blue cloth covers with silver title impression are clean showing minor scuffing and edge wear; lightly bumped corners. Spine is straight and tight. Pages and text are crisp and clean with typical library markings and card pocket. Great Reading Copy! We will pack your order Quickly & Securely. Your Satisfaction is Guaranteed! read more
Description: Good. 0521630096 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Description: Good. 0521630096 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Description: Very Good or better. Remainder, may have marks on edge, otherwise like new-Because of our high volume, we can not accurately describe each book, so we list the MINIMUM condition you can expect; most are better than the condition listed. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1999-09-28
ISBN-13:9780521630092ISBN:0521630096
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780521630092ISBN:0521630096
Description: Perfectly brand new (gift quality). ships immediately. 521630096. Brand New; 0.94 x 8.82 x 5.75 Inches; 270 pages; Mr. Tompkins is back! The mild-mannered bank clerk with the short attention span and vivid imagination has inspired, charmed, and informed young and old alike since the publication of the hugely successful. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780521630092ISBN:0521630096
Description: Edwards, Michael. New in fine dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 270 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
"This is all about modern physics. There is so much out there on the topic, but I find most books unclear ... especially if you don't already know the material. This is a delightful book that really helps the reader get a handle on mind-bending physics. Still not a light read. Probably should have given it 4 stars, but I really want people to read it."
"The chief problem with this book is the way it has been updated. While applauding the ideas behind some of the changes, they end up as an almost patronising exercise."
"A very nice introduction into the world of relativity theory, quantum physics and such in the form of a novel. A worthwhile read even if you have already the knowledge on these issues."
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