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1	Einstein: His Life and Universe more books like this by Walter Isaacson By the author of the acclaimed bestseller 'Benjamin Franklin', this is the first full biography of Albert Einstein since all of his papers have become available. How did his mind work? What made him a genius? Isaacson's biography shows how his scientific imagination sprang from the rebellious nature of his personality. His fascinating story is a ... see all copies from $2.75! new only from $6.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory more books like this by Brian Greene String theory proclaims that all of the wondrous happenings in the universe are reflections of one grand physical principle and manifestations of one single entity: microscopically tiny vibrating loops of energy. This text relates the scientific story and the human struggle behind this theory. see all copies from $2.62! new only from $9.21! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time, and the Texture of Reality more books like this by Brian Greene Brian Greene, author of THE ELEGANT UNIVERSE, returns there, this time to examine the two components of reality--space and time--and he poses good and interesting questions, such as "Why is time directional?" and "Could our universe exist without space and time?" Greene adopts a more or less chronological approach in the 16 chapters, beginning ... see all copies from $3.75! new only from $4.47! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Dancing Wu Li Masters: An Overview of the New Physics more books like this by Gary Zukav With its unique combination of depth, clarity, and humor that has enchanted millions, this beloved classic by bestselling author Gary Zukav opens the fascinating world of quantum physics to readers with no mathematical or technical background. "Wu Li" is the Chinese phrase for physics. It means "patterns of organic energy," but it also means ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.91! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Special Topics in Calamity Physics more books like this by Marisha Pessl Structured around a syllabus for a Great Works of Literature class, this mesmerizing debut, uncannily uniting the trials of a postmodern upbringing with a murder mystery, heralds the arrival of a vibrant new voice in literary fiction. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.45! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the 10th Dimens Ion more books like this by Michio Kaku Are there other dimensions beyond our own? Is time travel possible? Can we change the past? Are there gateways to parallel universes? All of us have pondered such questions, but there was a time when scientists dismissed these notions as outlandish speculations. Not any more. Today, they are the focus of the most intense scientific activity in ... see all copies from $2.99! new only from $9.21! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Fundamentals of Physics more books like this by David Halliday No other book on the market today can match the 30-year success of Halliday, Resnick and Walker's "Fundamentals of Physics"! "Fundamentals of Physics, 7th Edition" and the "Extended Version, 7th Edition" offer a solid understanding of fundamental physics concepts, helping readers apply this conceptual understanding to quantitative problem solving, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.99! \| first editions
8	Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!: Adventures of a Curious Character more books like this by Richard Phillips Feynman, PH.D. Winner of the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1965, Richard Feynman was one of the world's greatest theoretical physicists, but he was also a man who fell, often jumped, into adventure. An artist, safecracker, practical joker and storyteller, Feynman's life was a series of combustoble combinations made possible by his unique mixture of high ... see all copies from $2.34! new only from $7.72! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Holographic Universe more books like this by Michael Talbot Despite its apparent materiality, the universe is actually a kind of 3-D projection and is ultimately no more real than a hologram, a 3-D image projected in space and made with the aid of a laser. Using this model, a world-renowned physicist and a Nobel prize winning neurophysiologist has developed a new description of reality. It encompasses not ... see all copies from $4.44! new only from $7.82! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Physics: Principles with Applications more books like this by Douglas C Giancoli The new edition of this text which documents the latest developments and applications in the field is designed to allow flexibility when designing course syllabi and covers topics such as physics of architecture, 10-speed bikes, diffusion, bonding in molecules and solids, radiation dosimetry, cosmology and astrophysics and many more. New features ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $23.18! \| SVS
11 view cover	Tesla, Man Out of Time more books like this by Margaret Cheney In "Tesla: Man Out of Time," Margaret Cheney explores the brilliant and prescient mind of one of the twentieth century's greatest scientists and inventors. Called a madman by his enemies, a genius by others, and an enigma by nearly everyone, Nikola Tesla was, without a doubt, a trailblazing inventor who created astonishing, sometimes world ... see all copies from $3.02! new only from $8.93! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Conceptual physics more books like this by Paul G Hewitt "Conceptual Physics, Tenth Edition" helps readers connect physics to their everyday experiences and the world around them with additional help on solving more mathematical problems. Hewitt's text is famous for engaging readers with analogies and imagery from real-world situations that build a strong conceptual understanding of physical principles ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer more books like this by Kai Bird, Martin J Sherwin "American Prometheus" is a rich evocation of America in mid-century and a compelling portrait of scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, a man shaped by, or helped to shape, its major events--the Depression, World War II, and the Cold War. see all copies from $4.55! new only from $10.93! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	A Briefer History of Time more books like this by Stephen Hawking, Leonard Mlodinow Although hordes of people rushed to buy genius physicist Stephen Hawking's book, A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME, very few of them actually understood it. Seventeen years later, Hawking, this time aided by a co-author, takes a second, and hopefully easier-to-understand, crack at explaining to the layperson how the most recent theories in astronomy and ... see all copies from $9.98! new only from $9.98! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Physics more books like this by John D Cutnell Improving the game when it comes to teaching and learning physics, most pedagogical innovations were pioneered in Cutnell and Johnson's "Physics" - the number one algebra-based physics text for over a decade. With each new edition of "Physics", Cutnell and Johnson have strived to improve the heart of the game - problem solving. Now in their new ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $22.50! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	College Physics more books like this by Raymond A Serway The success of this best-selling algebra/trigonometry based physics text is evidenced by a growing list of over 700 schools using the book. The fourth edition continues the standard of excellence with up-to-the-minute revisions, vibrant photography and illustrations, detailed problem-solving strategies, superb examples and problems, and an ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.94! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Physics Principles and Problems more books like this by Paul W Zitzewitz This book lets you understand the principles and problems of physics. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.50! \| SVS
18 view cover	Physics for Scientists & Engineers more books like this by Raymond A Serway The country's bestselling calculus-based physics text, recognized by over 700 schools for its currency, accuracy, and clarity, has received a carefully crafted revision. Its strong problem solving approach, incorporating new intermediate and challenging problems, innovative spreadsheet problems, and ground-breaking conceptual problems with ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.96! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Cartoon Guide to Physics more books like this by L Gonick If you think a negative charge is something that shows up on your credit card bill -- if you imagine that Ohm's Law dictates how long to meditate -- if you believe that Newtonian mechanics will fix your car -- you need "The Cartoon Guide to Physics" to set you straight.You don't have to be a scientist to grasp these and many other complex ideas, ... see all copies from $3.25! new only from $9.49! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Qed: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter more books like this by Richard Phillips Feynman, PH.D. Using everyday language, spatial concepts, visualizations and his renowned "Feynman diagrams," the author clearly and humorously communicates the substance and spirit of QED (quantum electodynamics). see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.74! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe more books like this by Roger Penrose One of todays most accomplished scientists presents the only comprehensive and comprehensible account of the physics of the universe. Penrose examines the mathematical foundations of the physical universe, exposing the underlying beauty of physics and giving us one the most important works in modern science writing. see all copies from $8.15! new only from $14.91! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Parallel Worlds: A Journey Through Creation, Higher Dimensions, and the Future of the Cosmos more books like this by Michio Kaku Sheds new light on discoveries that have revolutionized the field of cosmology and transformed understanding of the universe, offering an explanation of the multiverse M-theory and its implications in terms of the fate of our own universe. see all copies from $8.50! new only from $9.21! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Conceptual Physical Science more books like this by Paul G Hewitt Conceptual Physical Science , Third Edition takes learning physical science to a new level by combining Hewitt's leading conceptual approach and friendly writing style in a new edition that provides stronger integration of the sciences, more quantitative coverage, and a wealth of new media resources (to help professors in class, and students out ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.50! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Six not-so-easy pieces : Einstein's relativity, symmetry and space-time. more books like this by Richard P. Feynman The spectacular reception of the book and audio versions of Feynmans Six Easy Pieces (published in 1995) resulted in a worldwide clamor for More Feynman! More Feynman! The outcome is these six additional lectures, drawn from the celebrated three-volume Lectures on Physics. Though slightly more challenging than the first six, these lectures are ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.34! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Physics of the Impossible: A Scientific Exploration Into the World of Phasers, Force Fields, Teleportation, and Time Travel more books like this by Michio Kaku Renowned physicist Kaku explores to what extent technologies and devices deemed impossible today might become commonplace in the future. From teleportation to force fields, Kaku uses the world of science fiction to explore the fundamentals--and the limits--of the laws of physics. see all copies from $16.13! new only from $16.13! \| first editions

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