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Presents a new study of the cosmos that explains the latest theories on why the universe and life exist and why they work the way they do, through the concept of the multiverse, or "m-theory," that attempts to construct a grand unified design.

2) Where did the universe come from? and other cosmic questions: our universe, from the quantum to the cosmos

Author

Ferrie, Chris

Language

English

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Book, eBook

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"Have you ever wanted to travel to the edge of the universe? What about getting sucked up into a black hole? For fans of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry comes an accessible science narrative that invites readers to eavesdrop on a conversation between two scientists as they dive into a multidisciplinary discussion of our understanding of the universe. Explore the depths of our universe, both known and unknown, with two award-winning physicists,...

3) Our undiscovered universe: introducing null physics : the science of uniform and unconditional reality

Author

Witt, Terence

Publisher

Aridian Pub. Corp

Pub. Date

c2007

Edition

1st ed.

Physical Desc

xx, 457 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.

Language

English

4) A briefer history of time

Author

Publisher

Books on Tape

Pub. Date

2006

Edition

Unabridged

Language

English

Description

FROM ONE OF THE MOST BRILLIANT MINDS OF OUR TIME COMES A BOOK THAT CLARIFIES HIS MOST IMPORTANT IDEAS

Stephen Hawking’s worldwide bestseller A Brief History of Time remains a landmark volume in scientific writing. But for readers who have asked for a more accessible formulation of its key concepts—the nature of space and time, the role of God in creation, and the history and future of the universe—A

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5) The universe: leading scientists explore the origin, mysteries, and future of the cosmos

Author

Brockman, John

Language

English

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Collects writings from several leading theoretical physicists and cosmologists that offer an overview of our scientific understanding of the universe as it stands today.

6) The hidden reality: parallel universes and the deep laws of the cosmos

Author

Greene, Brian

Language

English

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Discusses recent discoveries in physics and cosmology to explore a range of multiverse proposals, and examines how the knowledge that some aspects of reality may lie beyond human comprehension might affect scientific progress.

7) Origins: fourteen billion years of cosmic evolution

Author

Tyson, Neil deGrasse

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English

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An exploration of new theories about the formation and evolution of the universe traces from the big bang, through the first three billion years on Earth, to today's search for life on other planets.

8) Dark matter and the dinosaurs: the astounding interconnectedness of the universe

Author

Randall, Lisa

Language

English

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A renowned particle physicist draws on original research into dark matter to illuminate the surprising connections between deep space and life on Earth.

9) The theory of everything: the origin and fate of the universe

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Language

English

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eAudiobook, Sound Disc

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The brilliant mind that presented the world with A Brief History of Time offers more insights into the mysteries of the universe. Based on a series of lectures given at Cambridge University, The Theory of Everything presents the most complex concepts of physics- both past and present- in a clear and accessible manner. Acclaimed physicist and author of A Brief History of Time- which has sold more than 25 million copies- Stephen Hawking enlightens...

10) Cosmic queries: StarTalk's guide to who we are, how we got here, and where we're going

Author

Tyson, Neil Degrasse

Language

English

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"An exploration of some of the deepest questions about our place in the universe"--

11) Welcome to the universe: an astrophysical tour

Author

Tyson, Neil deGrasse

Publisher

Princeton University Press

Language

English

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The New York Times bestselling tour of the cosmos from three of today's leading astrophysicists
Welcome to the Universe is a personal guided tour of the cosmos by three of today's leading astrophysicists. Inspired by the enormously popular introductory astronomy course that Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss, and J. Richard Gott taught together at Princeton, this book covers it all—from planets, stars, and galaxies

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12) The illustrated a brief history of time: The universe in a nutshell

Author

Publisher

Bantam Books

Pub. Date

2014.

Edition

2014 Bantam hardcover Edition.

Physical Desc

216 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.

Language

English

13) A beginner's guide to the Universe

Author

Conway, Andrew

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Pub. Date

2003

Physical Desc

vii, 147 p. : ill. (mostly col.) ; 26 cm.

Language

English

Description

An introduction to astronomy and the night sky, looking at the sun, planets, stars, galaxies, and other objects in the universe, and including a selection of questions and answers.

14) Other worlds: images of the cosmos from earth and space

Author

Trefil, James

Publisher

National Geographic Society

Pub. Date

c1999

Physical Desc

255 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 31 cm.

Language

English

15) The edge of the sky: all you need to know about the all-there-is

Author

Trotta, Roberto

Language

English

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Presents simple explanations of important topics in cosmology, including the Big Bang, black holes, dark matter, and the Higgs boson, using only the one thousand most common words in the English language.

16) How big is the universe?

Author

Jankowski, Matt

Series

Space mysteries

Publisher

Gareth Stevens Publishing

Pub. Date

2019.

Edition

First edition.

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.

Language

English

Description

Age-appropriate language and NASA photography provide young readers information about outer space and the universe.

17) Cosmological Koans: a journey to the heart of physical reality

Author

Aguirre, Anthony

Language

English

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"A leading physicist unravels the mysteries of the universe through pleasingly paradoxical Zen- style vignettes. Cosmological Koans takes a fresh approach to explaining the most mind- bending concepts in physics and cosmology by invoking the ancient Zen tradition of the Koan. Anthony Aguirre presents more than fifty beguiling Koans (Could there be a civilization in a mote of dust? How much of your fate have you made? Who cleans the universe?) that...

18) Impact: how rocks from space led to life, culture, and Donkey Kong

Author

Brennecka, Greg

Language

English

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A Short History of Nearly Everything meets Astrophysics for People in a Hurry in this humorous, accessible exploration of how meteorites have helped not only build our planet but steered the evolution of life and human culture.

The Solar System. Dinosaurs. Donkey Kong. What is the missing link? Surprisingly enough, it's meteorites. They explain our past, constructed our present, and could define our future.

Impact argues

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19) My brief history

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English

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The famous physicist details the events of his life and career, including attending Oxford and Cambridge, his ALS diagnosis, his study of black holes, and his penning of the bestselling "A Brief History of Time."

20) Emptiness Dreaming: The Story of Creation As Seen through the Eyes of The Quantum Void

Author

Bauman

Language

English

Description