About this title: Hazen and Trefil bring together in one volume nothing less than the most thorough survey ever of the fundamental ideas that constitute our understanding of the universe. In 18 lucid chapters, the authors lay out the simple facts behind seemingly mystifying scientific concepts--from relativity to quantum physics to ecosystems. 28 linecuts.
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Description: Acceptable. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Anchor Books
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780385261081ISBN:038526108X
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Softcover; Good condition; Printed Text VG (1 page has some wrinkling toward the bottom of the page); some light shelfwear; (shelf G123); "Now you can understand the science behind our complex world"; read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Anchor
Date Published: 1991-01-01
ISBN-13:9780385261081ISBN:038526108X
Description: Like New. These 18 lucid essays on chemistry, physics, geology, astronomy and biology help readers comprehend today's science news. Hazen and Trefil...demystify many advanced topics with succinct, if often reductive analogies: Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle becomes a car wreck in a dark tunnel, for example, " said PW. Illustrated. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday
Date Published: 1st printing, 1991
Description: Very Good/Very Good hard cover. 8vo, boards, 294pp. edgewear, scratches, rubbing, dust jacket. light shelfwear cover. clean and tight text. science. read more
Description: Good. Purchasing this book supports the King County Library System Foundation. Thriftbooks and KCLSF have partnered to help raise additional funds for the library system. Ex-Library book-will contain library markings. Book has appearance of light use with no easily noticeable wear. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Anchor
Date Published: 1/1/1991
ISBN-13:9780385261081ISBN:038526108X
Description: New. Paperback. 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
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Doubleday
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780385261081ISBN:038526108X
Description: Very Good. This book is in very good to fine condition. The binding is tight and pages are clean. It appears to have had little if any use. There is a previous owners embossed stamp on the 1st page at the upper right corner. The cover has minor bumps and scuffs. There is no creasing on the spine. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Anchor
Date Published: 1991-01-01
ISBN-13:9780385261081ISBN:038526108X
Description: New. Clean, Unmarked Copy, Priority Shipping 5-7 business days recommended for prompt delivery in time for the holidays by USPS when offered, Delivery Confirmation included on all domestic items where available. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Anchor Books
Date Published: 2009-06-02
ISBN-13:9780307454584ISBN:0307454584
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780307454584. read more
Description: Good. Minimal damage to cover and binding. Pages show light use. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
"This is the stuff you might have learned in school, but forgot, made interesting, clear and relevant to everyday life. It's the science background everyone should have."
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