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: Rev Upd
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2001-08-06
ISBN-13:9780521639927ISBN:0521639921
Description: Acceptable. Some damage to the cover but integrity still intact, binding slightly damaged but integrity still intact, possible writing in margins, possible underlining and highlighting of text. read more
Description: Illustrated by Edwards, Michael. Very Good in Good dust jacket; 2000. 0521639921. Book is almost like new in condition-dust jacket has mild shelfwear at edges. Unmarked. DJ improved with new, clear mylar cover.; Hardcover; Cambridge University Press; NY; Reprint; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 258 pages. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr
Date Published: 2001-08-06
ISBN-13:9780521639927ISBN:0521639921
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: 9780521639927. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780521639927ISBN:0521639921
Description: Very Good+ 9780521639927. Light wear to cover. Otherwise the book is in perfect condition; text is clean, binding tight. Science. Pasadena's finest independent new and used bookstore.; 0.64 x 8.43 x 5.45 Inches; 270 pages. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521639927ISBN:0521639921
Description: Good. 0521639921 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
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2001-08-06
ISBN-13:9780521639927ISBN:0521639921
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Description: New. An inspirational introduction to the physics of the twenty-first century, Mr Tompkins explores the extreme edges of the universe to understand Einstein'Äôs relativity, the birth of the universe and more. Russell Stannard (the Uncle Albert Trilogy) has revised, updated and expanded George Gamow'Äôs book Mr Tompkins in Paperback (1965). read more
Edition: First edition. Illustrated.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780521639927ISBN:0521639921
Description: Edwards, Michael. Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 258 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. BLACK/YELLOW SPINE with illus. front cover. Book has been inspected for you with Glossary and has clean front endpapers. Illus. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521639927ISBN:0521639921
Description: New. 0521639921 Absolutely Brand New. No marks and in pristine condition. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Description: Like New. SHIPS FROM GERMANY. NO EXPEDITED SHIPPING! Allow 10-14 business days for delivery. Please always check the language in the product description section. Few left in stock-order soon. Selling online since 1995. Code: L20091122205143I. read more
Description: Very Good. Rev Upd. 2001 Paperback. Orders usually ship on or before next business day. May have highlighting. We send best copy available. 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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