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1	The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory more books like this by Brian Greene add to wishlist In this accessible work, a physicist asserts that string theory--the theory that the universe is made up of vibrating loops--merges the previously incompatible theories of quantum mechanics and general relativity into a unified theory of the universe. A New York Times Notable Book for 1999. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.34! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time, and the Texture of Reality more books like this by Brian Greene add to wishlist 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 $1.99! new only from $5.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	A Briefer History of Time more books like this by Stephen Hawking, Leonard Mlodinow add to wishlist 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 $2.58! new only from $5.90! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Parallel Worlds: A Journey Through Creation, Higher Dimensions, and the Future of the Cosmos more books like this by Michio Kaku add to wishlist 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 $5.50! new only from $8.51! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Universe in a Nutshell more books like this by S. W. Hawking add to wishlist 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 ... see all copies from $2.65! new only from $3.99! \| first editions \| SVS
6	The phenomenon of man more books like this by Pierre Teilhard De Chardin add to wishlist Visionary theologian and evolutionary theorist Pierre Teilhard de Chardin applied his whole life, his tremendous intellect, and his great spiritual faith to building a philosophy that would reconcile religion with the scientific theory of evolution. In this timeless book, which contains the quintessence of his thought, Teilhard argues that just as ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.77! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Brief History of Time more books like this by Stephen Hawking add to wishlist Hawking reviews the great theories of the cosmos and all the puzzles, paradoxes, and contradictions still unresolved. He explains Galileo's and Newton's discoveries and takes the reader through Einstein's general theory of relativity and on to quantum mechanics. Finally, he explores the worldwide effort to combine the two into a single quantum ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.25! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design more books like this by Stephen Meyer add to wishlist The first, major scientific argument for Intelligent Design by a leading spokesperson within the scientific community. see all copies from $17.81! new only from $17.81! \| SVS
9	Burnham's Celestial Handbook: An Observer's Guide to the Universe Beyond the Solar System more books like this by Robert Burnham add to wishlist This is a thorough and exhaustive treatment to the stars beyond our solar system. The collection is broken into three volumes and are arranged alphabetically by constellation. Volume one contains Andromeda to Cetus, volume two contains Chamaeleon to Orion, and volume three contains Pavo to Vulpecula. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Warped Passages: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe's Hidden Dimensions more books like this by Lisa Randall add to wishlist Tracking the arc of discovery from early 20th-century physics to today's particle physics and string theory, a Harvard physics professor leads readers on a fascinating journey into the idea that there may be an extra dimension--in fact another universe--just inches away. Illustrations. see all copies from $2.00! new only from $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	The Illustrated a Brief History of Time more books like this by Stephen Hawking add to wishlist In this revised, expanded and illustrated edition of "A Brief History of Time", Stephen Hawking includes the most recent developments in the field of cosmology, many of which were forecast by himself. Explaining his complex theories through a visual dimension, the book contains illustrations and computer images of three- and four-dimensional ... see all copies from $7.97! new only from $22.00! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Just Six Numbers: The Deep Forces That Shape the Universe more books like this by Sir Martin J Rees add to wishlist A masterful, accessible simplification of a theory that explains the genesis of the universe in just six numbers.. How did a single genesis event create billions of galaxies, black holes, stars and planets? How did atoms assemblehere on earth, and perhaps on other worldsinto living beings intricate enough to ponder their origins? What fundamental ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.95! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Cosmos more books like this by Carl Sagan add to wishlist Noted scientist Sagan takes a look at the totality of science, examining its origins and its future direction. COSMOS also features corresponding photographs to illustrate this comprehensive story about how we use science and how far we have come because of it. Based on the blockbuster television series hosted by the author. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	The Universe Is a Green Dragon: A Cosmic Creation Story more books like this by Brian Swimme, PH D Swimme add to wishlist Communicating his ideas in the form of a classical dialogue between a youth and a wise elder, cosmologist Brian Swimme crafts a fascinating exploration into the creativity suffusing the universe. His explication of the fundamental powers of the cosmos is mystical and ecstatic and points directly to the need to activate one's own creative powers. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.54! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Discovering the Universe W/Starry Night CD-ROM more books like this by Professor Neil F Comins, William J Kaufmann add to wishlist Discovering the Universe is the best-selling text for descriptive one-term astronomy courses (especially those with no mathematics prerequisites). Carried along by the book's vibrant main theme - the process of scientific discovery - readers will encounter spectacular sights, landmark experiments, and recent discoveries, while learning to avoid ... see all copies from $4.08! new only from $15.00! \| SVS
16 view cover	Process and reality : an essay in cosmology more books like this by Alfred North Whitehead add to wishlist see all copies from $4.00! new only from $10.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	God & the Astronomers more books like this by Robert Jastrow add to wishlist A description of the astronomical discoveries of recent years and the theological implications of the new scientific insights into mankind's place in the cosmos. Jastrow explains the chain of events that led astronomers to accept the validity of the big bang. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.39! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Discovering the Universe more books like this by Professor Neil F Comins add to wishlist Now enhanced with a powerful technology and image projection package, this is the most exciting and effective edition yet.It features a clear and engaging writing style. It contains strong pedagogical features with accompanying supplements for both students and lecturers. It provides the Starry Night/Deep Space Explorer CD with every copy.Carried ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $45.00! \| SVS
19 view cover	Cosmos more books like this by Giles Sparrow add to wishlist The largest ever (42 cm x 35 cm) fully illustrated guide to the universe from our home planet to the edge of space and time. Our view of the universe covers at least 130 billion trillion kilometers (80 billion trillion miles) in every direction around us. We know that the magnificent vault of stars emblazoning Earth's night skies are an ... see all copies from $20.50! new only from $24.64! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	The View from the Center of the Universe: Discovering Our Extraordinary Place in the Cosmos more books like this by Joel R Primack, Nancy Ellen Abrams add to wishlist A world-renowned astrophysicist and a science philosopher present a new, scientifically supported understanding of the universe, one that will forever change readers' personal relationship with the cosmos. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Universe more books like this by Roger A Freedman add to wishlist Known edition after edition for its state-of-the-science coverage, "Universe "breaks new ground in its "Eighth Edition" with added pedagogical support and pioneering media and supplements. It places the basics of astronomy and the process of science within the grasp of introductory students. Package Universe, Eighth Edition with FREE Starry Night ... see all copies from $3.84! new only from $54.92! \| SVS
22 view cover	Decoding the Universe: How the New Science of Information Is Explaining Everything in the Cosmos, Fromour Brains to Black Holes more books like this by Charles Seife add to wishlist Lucid and exhilarating, this volume probes the mind-boggling advances in science that are bringing mankind to the brink of a new understanding of the universe, the mysteries of physics, and the nature of space and time. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.98! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space more books like this by Carl Sagan (Read by) add to wishlist As we complete the preliminary reconnaissance of our neighborhood in space, we need a long-term over-arching vision of the human future. In this new title by "Cosmos" author Carl Sagan, he reveals how science has altered our perception of who we are and where we stand--and challenges us to weigh what we will do with that knowledge in the future. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.00! \| first editions
24 view cover	Beyond Einstein: The Cosmic Quest for the Theory of the Universe more books like this by Michio Kaku, Jennifer Trainer Thompson add to wishlist The author, one of the co-founders of superstring theory, has created a fascinating primer to one of the most revolutionary new developments in physics. He answers questions about what superstring theory is and why it is important. Kaku engagingly chronicles the discoveries that have led scientists to this new prospect. see all copies from $2.94! new only from $7.98! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Parallel Universes: The Search for Other Worlds more books like this by Fred Alan Wolf, PhD add to wishlist The author of the award-winning Taking the Quantum Leap explains how the new physics predicts the existence of universes that are similar to and perhaps even duplicates of our own universe. Illustrated. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.93! \| first editions \| SVS

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