About this title: In this work, Stephen Hawking discusses the breakthroughs in physics theory that have occurred since the publication of A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME. With a child's sense of wonder throughout, he takes readers along on his search for the ultimate "theory of everything" at the heart of the cosmos, discussing complex questions about quantum physics in a ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Bantam
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780553802023ISBN:055380202X
Description: Good. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dustcover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "from the library of" labels. ******PLEASE NOTE****** Orders placed after Dec. 7 cannot be guaranteed delivery before Christmas unless you select EXPEDITED shipping! Thank you & Happy Holidays! read more
Description: Acceptable. 2001-Hardcover---No Dust Jacket-Used-Acceptable-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
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Description: Very Good. Former Library book. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Bantam Books
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780553802023ISBN:055380202X
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 224 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: Second printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Bantam Books, New York
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780553802023ISBN:055380202X
Description: Very Good. Hardcover without dustjacket. Minor wear at the board edges and a bit of scuffing to the covers. Text all clean and unmarked. Memorial bookplate to the front pastedown. Small stain to the front textblock edge. A very good copy sans jacket. 216 pp. with color illustrations throughout. read more
Description: Very good. 2001 Bantam Books Reprint Hardcover Edition. Slight wear to Dust Jacket, inscription to prev. owner, text clean with strong binding. Ships Fast! read more
Binding: Audio Cassette
Publisher: Books On Tape
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780736689939ISBN:0736689931
Description: Like New. THREE FINE UNABRIDGED AUDIO CASSETTES IN NEW LOOKING CASE FROM MY PRIVATE COLLECTION. OVER FOUR HOURS LISTENING NARRATED BY SIMON PREBBLE. DAILY SHIPPING. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Bantam
Date Published: 2001-11-06
ISBN-13:9780553802023ISBN:055380202X
Description: New in Acceptable jacket. New hardback book; dust jacket has 2" tear, publisher's inventory dot on bottom edges. We ship 6 days a week, generally within 24 hours; single CDs and DVDs upgraded to 1st class! read more
Description: Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Hardcover, Condition is Near Fine/In Near Fine DJ, ( Near Pristine) Mild Wear to book and DJ. Gift Quality. Book pages clean. No markings in book. Binding is tight. Dust jacket is bright and clean. OVERSIZE! Extra Postage cost may be required! this is certain for international and Priority mail orders! read more
"Beautifully illustrated, this is a fascinating introduction to high-level physics. The book becomes labyrinthe as it journeys through the genius of Hawking's imagination, and will probably need re-reading to fully appreciate many of the complex ideas it presents."
"I audiobooked this one and it was amazing, however I don't think I could have ever read it in its entirety.
I presume my feeling of this book would be vastly different if I had attempted to make sense of the complex maze that it would have been to read this from cover to cover. By listening to it there is opportunity to get lost in amazement of what you do not understand instead of being overwhelmed and frustrated by it. It was for me, unusually philosophically satisfying. Now this could be a combination of other outside factors but I almost felt it helped me come to terms with what I don't know in an antithetic manner. I'd like to write more on this review and I will when I find words."
"Really good at putting me to sleep every 3 pages but all stuff I wanted to know more about so cool to read. It's one that you have to come back to when things like string theory come up in conversation but I think my brother stole it... he whipped through this book in like one afternoon."
"A good book if you want a brief overview of the present state of physics. I especially liked the final chapters on branes and time travel.
Of the three Hawking books I have read (A Brief History of Time, The Universe in a Nutshell, A Briefer History of Time) I think this ranks #2. It is informative and understandable, but Briefer History is more accessible and more up-to-date.
If you want a book that deals more with the mathematics of physics (without presenting any actual formulas or equations) Nutshell is the book for you. If you just want a quick read to get a handle on how the modern physicist views the universe, then read Briefer History."
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