Stephen Hawking made
black holes palatable for the masses with his 1988 book A Brief History of
Time, which had The New York Times pointing out that he is “bravely
taking some of the first, though tentative, steps toward quantizing the early
universe.”
In
the universe as a whole, the nature of black holes may be one of the most
puzzling mysteries. No less puzzling, in the slightly smaller universe of book publishing,
is the astounding popular success of Stephen Hawking's 1988 book on the matter,
or anti-matter, as it were: A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to
Black Holes.
Clocking
in at just over 200 pages, it was, indeed, brief, but it was hardly the easy
read its marketers promised. Nor did it stray much beyond the tone of a
scholarly lecture, though at times it did take quick autobiographical peeks
into Hawking's personal life. Still, it is just the author's persona that may
have been the selling point prompting more than 10 million people worldwide to
pick up a copy -- and to have it translated into more than 40 languages in the
10 years since its release.
For
Stephen Hawking is an instantly recognizable public figure -- even for those
who haven't delved into his so far unprovable theories about black holes.
Stricken by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) -- or Lou Gehrig's disease, as
it is called in the States -- while he was working toward his doctorate at
The
son of a research biologist, Hawking resisted familial urging that he major in
biology and instead studied physics and chemistry -- as a nod to his father --
when he went to
"This
is one of the best books for laymen on this subject that has appeared in recent
years," The Christian Science Monitor wrote in 1988. "Hawking
is one of the greatest theoretical cosmologists of our time. He is greater, by
consensus among his colleagues, than other expert authors who have written good
popular books on the subject recently. And he is greater, by far, than the
‘experts' who have ‘explained' quantum physics and cosmology in terms that
support a religious agenda." And The New York Times in April 1988
said, "Through his cerebral journeys, Mr. Hawking is bravely taking some
of the first, though tentative, steps toward quantizing the early universe, and
he offers us a provocative glimpse of the work in progress."
Since
then, A Brief History of Time has been republished in an illustrated
edition (1996) and as an updated and expanded 10th anniversary edition (1998).
In Black Holes and Baby Universes and Other Essays, a collection of 13
essays and the transcript of an extended interview with the BBC, Hawking turned
more autobiographical, mixing stories about his studies in college and the
beginning of his awareness that he had ALS with thoughts on how black holes can
spawn baby universes and on the scientific community's efforts to create a
unified theory that will explain everything in the universe. And in The
Universe in a Nutshell, his sequel to A Brief History of Time,
Hawking takes the same approach as he did in his first bestseller, explaining
to the lay reader such ideas as the superstring theory, supergravity, time
travel, and quantum theory.
A
common current in Hawking's writing -- aside from his grasp of the complexities
of the universe -- is a sharp wit. In one of the rare personal reflections in A
Brief History of Time, he said he began thinking about black holes in the
early 1970s in the evenings as he was getting ready for bed: "My
disability makes this rather a slow process, so I had plenty of time." In
life, he has a reputation for quickly turning his wheelchair away of a
conversation that displeases him, even running his wheels over the toes of the
offending conversant.
Even
questions about his muse are likely to draw an answer tinged with pointed
humor. When Time asked Hawking why he decided to add explaining the
universe to a schedule already taxed by his scholarly writing and lecture
tours, he answered, "I have to pay for my nurses."
Hawking
worked 1,000 hours in his three
years at
FROM THE BIG BANG TO BLACK HOLES
STEPHEN
W. HAWKING
WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY CARL SAGAN
HARDCOVER: CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK

Stephen Hawking has
earned a reputation as the most brilliant theoretical physicist since Einstein.
In this landmark volume, Professor Hawking shares his blazing intellect with
nonscientists everywhere, guiding us expertly to confront the supreme questions
of the nature of time and the universe. Was there a beginning of time? Will
there be an end? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries? From
Galileo and Newton to modern astrophysics, from the breathtakingly cast to the
extraordinarily tiny, Professor Hawking leads us on an exhilarating journey to
distant galaxies, black holes, alternate dimensions--as close as man has ever
ventured to the mind of God. From the vantage point of the wheelchair from
which he has spent more than twenty years trapped by Lou Gehrig's disease,
Stephen Hawking has transformed our view of the universe. Cogently explained, passionately
revealed, A Brief History of Time is the story of the ultimate quest for
knowledge: the ongoing search for the tantalizing secrets at the heart of time
and space.
Timothy Ferris - Vanity
Fair "Stephen Hawking has overcome a crippling disease to become the
supernova of world physics. Unable to write or even speak clearly, he is
leaping beyond relativity, beyond quantum mechanics, beyond the big bang, to
the 'dance of geometry' that created the universe."
Hawking reviews the great
theories of the cosmos and all the puzzles, paradoxes, and contradictions still
unresolved. He explains Galileo's and
"When the
achievements of the physicists of the twentieth century come to be considered
objectively, the work of Stephen Hawking will be writ large in the annals of
science." - ASTRONOMY
"Even as he sits
helpless in his wheelchair, his mind seems to soar ever more brilliantly across
the vastness of space and time to unlock the secrets of the
universe." - TIME
Amazon.com Review
Review
"Charming and lucid...[A book of] sunny brilliance."—The New
Yorker
"Lively and provocative...Mr. Hawking clearly possesses a natural
teacher's gifts—easy, good-natured humor and an ability to illustrate highly
complex propositions with analogies plucked from daily life."—New York
Times --This text refers to
the Paperback edition.
Available in both HARDCOVER & PAPBERBACK

"A Brief
History of Time", published in 1988, has been a landmark volume in
scientific writing and in worldwide acclaim and popularity, with more than nine
million copies sold. That edition was on the cutting edge of what was then
known about the nature of the universe. Since its publication, however, there
have been extraordinary advances in the technology of observing both the micro-
and the macrocosmic world, confirming many of Professor Hawking's predictions.
Eager to bring to his original text the new knowledge revealed by these
observations, Hawking has written a new introduction, updated chapters
throughout, and added an entirely new chapter on Wormholes and Time Travel.
"A Brief History of Time" has
guided nonscientists everywhere to confront the supreme questions of the nature
of time and the universe, taking them to distant galaxies, black holes,
alternate dimensions — as close as man has ever ventured to the mind of God.
This anniversary edition makes vividly clear why Professor Hawking's eloquent
classic has transformed our view of the universe.
"Stephen
Hawking has overcome a crippling disease to become the supernova of world
physics. Unable to write or even speak clearly, he is leaping beyond
relativity, beyond quantum mechanics, beyond the big bang, to the 'dance of
geometry' that created the universe." Timothy
Ferris, Vanity Fair
Synopsis
This landmark volume in scientific writing leads us on an exhilarating journey to distant galaxies, black holes, and alternate dimensions, and includes Professor Hawking's observations about the last decade's advances—developments that have confirmed many of his theoretical predictions. Makes vividly clear how Professor Hawking's work has transformed our view of the universe.
Publishers
Weekly
Hawking's discovery
that black holes emit particles caused great excitement among astronomers. In
this succinct overview of current theories of the cosmos, the
Library
Journal
A
central question underlies this brief but crystal-clear account of the history
of physical speculation about the universe: does the universe always operate in
the same manner or does it allow for divergence? That the universe is static,
as once thought, eventually proved impossible to reconcile with evidence from
astronomy, for how could an expanding universe follow unchanging laws of
nature? Hawking, along with mathematician Roger Penrose, discovered the answer:
relativity theory not only allows, but requires, a big bang. The discussion
does not end therethe universe may really be static, the ``big bang'' being
local history in only a part of the universebut once again Hawking has proved
himself a pioneer. David Gordon, Bowling Green State Univ.,
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Pub. Date: September 1998
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Format: Paperback, 224pp
ISBN-13: 9780553380163
ISBN: 0553380168
Edition Number: 10
Edition Description: 10TH ANNIVERSARY
By Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow
The Science Classic Made More Accessible – More Concise – Illustrated –Updated with the Latest Research
$39.00 plus postage
ABOUT THIS BOOK
Stephen Hawking’s worldwide bestseller, A Brief History
of Time, has been a landmark volume in scientific writing. Its author’s
engaging voice is one reason, and the compelling subjects he addresses is
another: the nature of space and time, the role of God in creation, the history
and future of the universe. But it is also true that in the years since its
publication, readers have repeatedly told Professor Hawking of their great
difficulty in understanding some of the book’s most important concepts.
This is the origin of and the reason for A Briefer History of Time: its
author’s wish to make its content more accessible to readers—as well as to
bring it up-to-date with the latest scientific observations and findings.
Although this book is literally somewhat “briefer,” it actually expands on the
great subjects of the original. Purely technical concepts, such as the
mathematics of chaotic boundary conditions, are gone. Conversely, subjects of
wide interest that were difficult to follow because they were interspersed
throughout the book have now been given entire chapters of their own, including
relativity, curved space, and quantum theory.
This reorganization has allowed the authors to expand areas of special interest
and recent progress, from the latest developments in string theory to exciting
developments in the search for a complete unified theory of all the forces of
physics. Like prior editions of the book—but even more so—A Briefer History
of Time will guide nonscientists everywhere in the ongoing search for the
tantalizing secrets at the heart of time and space. Thirty-eight full-colour
illustrations enhance the text and make A Briefer History of Time an
exhilarating addition in its own right to the literature of science.
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 one of the landmark volumes in scientific writing of our time. But for
years readers 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.
Professor Hawking’s response is this new work that will guide nonscientists
everywhere in the ongoing search for the tantalizing secrets at the heart of
time and space.…
Although “briefer,” this book is much more than a mere explanation of
Hawking’s earlier work. A Briefer History of Time both clarifies and
expands on the great subjects of the original, and records the latest
developments in the field—from string theory to the search for a unified theory
of all the forces of physics. Thirty-seven full-color illustrations enhance the
text and make A Briefer History of Time an exhilarating and must-have
addition in its own right to the great literature of science and ideas.
True, Hawking here aims to provide a less technically complex version of his famed A Brief History of Time. But he's also updated the content to reflect the very latest research.
Stephen
Hawking made black holes palatable for the masses with his 1988 book A Brief
History of Time, which had The New York Times pointing out that he
is “bravely taking some of the first, though tentative, steps toward quantizing
the early universe.”
Stephen
Hawking's 1988 A Brief History of Time is hands down the bestselling
book by a theoretical physicist in history. In fact, according the author's own
estimates, one copy of his science classic has been sold for every 750
earthlings. This updated "briefer history of time" presents a more
concise and accessible version of Hawking's seminal introduction to cosmology.
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ISBN: 0553385461
ISBN-13: 9780553385465
Format: Paperback, 176pp
Publisher: Bantam Books
Pub. Date: May 2008
Edition Description: Reprint
BLACK HOLES AND BABY UNIVERSES
and Other Essays
- Stephen Hawking
$34.95 plus postage
In his phenomenal bestseller A Brief History of Time, Stephen Hawking literally transformed the way we think about physics, the universe, reality itself. Now, in these thirtenn essays and one remarkable extended interview, the man widely regarded as the most brilliant theoretical physicist since Einstein returns to reveal an amazing array of possibilities for our understanding of the universe.
Building on his earlier work, Hawking discusses imaginary time, how black holes can give birth to baby universes, and scientists' efforts to find a complete unified theory that would predict everything in the universe. He also reflects on the value of life and his perceptions of death; looks at how science theory converges with - and diverges from - science fiction; and in several fascinating and candid autobiographical pieces describes the way in which ALS - Lou Gehrig's disease - has affected but not constrained his personal and intellectual life.
With his characteristic mastery of language, his sense of humour and commitment to plain speaking, Stephen Hawking invites us in this book to know him better - and to share his passion for the voyage of intellect and imagination that has opened new ways to understanding the very nature of the cosmos.
"Succinct, illuminating, and - considering the inherently baffling nature of contemporary cosmology - remarkably easy to read." -The Wall Street Journal
"A second chance at enlightenment ...[Hawkings] deftly unravels ...complex matters in simple, lay language...Very readable." -San Francisco Chronicle
Synopsis
Readers worldwide have come to know the work of Stephen Hawking through his phenomenal million-copy hardcover best-seller A Brief History of Time. Bantam is proud to present the paperback edition of Dr. Hawking's first new book since that event, a collection of fascinating and illuminating essays, and a remarkable interview broadcast by the BBC on Christmas Day, 1992. These fourteen pieces reveal Hawking variously as the scientist, the man, the concerned world citizen, and-always-the rigorous and imaginative thinker. Hawking's wit, directness of style, and absence of pomp characterize all of them, whether he is remembering his first experience at nursery school; calling for adequate education in science that will enable the public to play its part in making informed decisions on matters such as nuclear disarmament; exploring the origins of the future of the universe; or reflecting on the history of A Brief History of Time. Black Holes and Baby Universes is an important work from one of the greatest minds of the twentieth century.
Annotation
The bestselling follow-up to Hawking's phenomenal million-copy hardcover bestseller A Brief History of Time is now available in trade paperback. These 14 pieces reveal Hawking variously as the scientist, the man, the concerned world citizen, and--always--the rigorous and imaginative thinker.
Publishers Weekly
British theoretical physicist Hawking ( A Brief History of Time ) here delivers a potpourri of lucid, succinct scientific articles and lectures and short autobiographical sketches. He speculates that spaceships or objects that fall into a black hole may go off into ``a little baby universe of their own,'' a small, self-contained world that branches off from our region of space-time. These baby universes, he adds, exist in imaginary time, ``at right angles to real time, in which the universe has no beginning or end.'' In other pieces Hawking assesses physicists' search for a complete, unified ``theory of everything''; argues in favor of the tenet that people have free will; calls for large cuts in armaments; and describes his triumph over Lou Gehrig's disease, which has confined him to a wheelchair and forced him to communicate via a personal computer and speech synthesizer. In a concluding interview reprinted from the BBC, Hawking discusses his love of music and the role of intuition in his work. (Sept.)
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Pub. Date: September 1994
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Format: Paperback, 192pp
Sales Rank: 253,917
ISBN-13: 9780553374117
ISBN: 0553374117
Edition Number: 1
Edition Description: Reprint
GEORGE’S
COSMIC TREASURE HUNT
LUCY & STEPHEN HAWKING
An out-of-this world adventure story PLUS fascinating facts about
the Universe.
Includes 32 pages of full-colour space photos.
$39.00 plus postage
“We are going,” said Annie, “on a great cosmic journey.
So listen up,
savers of planet Earth, and prepare to meet the Universe.”
[inside cover of book]
Can George solve the cosmic clues
that led hm into space and on a fabulous treasure hunt across the galaxy?
George’s Cosmic Treasure Hunt is a terrific adventure
story PACKED with drama and excitement –
PLUS there are loads of REAL FACTS ABOUT SPACE AND THE COSMOS.
[Back cover of book]
George's
best friend, Annie, needs help. Her scientist father, Eric, is working on a
space project — and it's all going wrong. A robot has landed on Mars but is
behaving very oddly. And now Annie has discovered something weird on her dad's
supercomputer.
Is it a message from an alien? Could there be life out there? How do you find a planet in outer space? And if you could talk to aliens, what would you say?An action-packed roller-coaster ride into a dramatic treasure hunt across the cosmos, this terrific adventure is FILLED with the LATEST scientific knowledge about our Universe, including special essays from some of the top scientists in the world!
Children's Literature
George's adventures
continue in this new book from Lucy and Stephen Hawking. George travels to
Biography
Lucy Hawking, Stephen's
daughter, is a journalist and novelist and an administrative staff member of
the Autism Research Centre at the
Product Details
Pub. Date: May 2009
Publisher: Simon
& Schuster Children's Publishing
Format: Hardcover,
320pp
Sales Rank: 8,860
ISBN-13:
9781416986713
ISBN: 1416986715
GEORGE’S SECRET KEY TO
THE UNIVERSE
LUCY & STEPHEN HAWKING
Includes the LATEST IDEAS about BLACK HOLES
$29.00 plus postage

“A
briefer history of time - for a younger audience”
-
USA Today
“Lucy and Stephen
Hawking’s George’s Secret Key to the Universe is an exciting, out-of-this-world
adventure full of scientific facts about the entire solar system. It explains concepts such as Stephen
Hawking’s most recent theories on black holes and includes full-color photos of
fascinating images from outer space.” [Back cover of book.]
Synopsis
Stephen Hawking, author of the multi-million copy bestselling A Brief History of Time, and his daughter Lucy explain the universe to readers of all ages. George's parents, who have always been wary of technology, warn him about their new neighbors: Eric is a scientist and his daughter, Annie, seems to be following in his footsteps. But when George befriends them and Cosmos, their super-computer, he finds himself on a wildly fun adventure, while learning about physics, time, and the universe. With Cosmos's help, he can travel to other planets and a black hole. But what would happen if the wrong people got their hands on Cosmos? George, Annie, and Eric aren't about to find out, and what ensues is a funny adventure that clearly explains the mysteries of science. Garry Parsons' energetic illustrations add humor and interest, and his scientific drawings add clarity; there are also eight 4-page full-color inserts of scientific photos.
Publishers Weekly
What better way to
interest young readers in science-and specifically in its relevance to the
long-term survival of humankind-than for one of the world's most renowned
theoretical physicists to put his subject at the center of a children's book?
Stephen Hawking, his novelist daughter, and French physicist Galfard create two
inquisitive, middle-school heroes, then send them on wondrous adventures
through time and space. The characters round out their experiences with
information regarding everything from nuclear fusion reactions to neutron stars
to the origin of black holes. In this first volume of a projected trilogy,
George Greenby-whose technophobic parents have done their best to shelter him
from the dangers of the modern world (computers, television, grape soda,
etc.)-meets his headstrong new neighbor Annie, her scientist father and his
super-computer Cosmos, a machine capable of instantaneously taking the two
young explorers anywhere in the universe. His decidedly naïve worldview
undergoes a breathtaking transformation when he gets the opportunity to ride a
comet through the solar system and witness the death of a black hole. The
authors handily explore a range of themes, among them, the moral
responsibilities of science, global warming and space colonization. Four insets
of color photos from outer space and Parsons's cartoons enhance the broad
appeal of this book, a true beginner's guide to A Brief History of Time.
Ages 8-up. (Oct.)
From Barnes & Noble
Brilliant
theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking proved his communication skills with his
wonderfully readable bestseller A Brief History of Time. Now, with the
help of his daughter Lucy, he translates his sense of cosmological wonder into
a story that children can understand. George's Secret Key to the Universe
traces the trajectory of three middle school friends as they literally take off
into interstellar adventures. The books eight four-page full-color photographic
spreads inject scientific realism into this exciting space fantasy.
Children's Literature
If you have failed
to grasp the adult version of Stephen Hawking's books, then run out and buy
this and George's Cosmic Treasure Hunt. The story is not too complex—a
young boy named George, thanks to his pig Freddy (any relation to the famous
one featured in Walter R. Brook's stories?), lives with parents who have gone
green. They have no TV, no computers, and no telephone, so he feels really
drawn to the family that suddenly appears in the house next door, which has
been vacant for some time. They are all very science minded, and—with the help
of a computer named Cosmos—they seem to be able to see into space through a
window and a portal that they can use to explore the universe. The heavy
science is described in shaded gray boxes that can fill parts of a page or multiple
pages. There are pages inserted in the book with full color photographs taken
of planets, stars, various moons, and so forth. Of course, there is intrigue,
with a bad guy (Dr. Reeper, George's teacher) trying to get his hands on the
fabulous computer that George has unwittingly revealed to his teacher and
class. It is the traditional good versus evil, and George even wins a computer
which his parents do let him keep. The back of the book has interesting
material, including an interview with the authors, a curriculum guide, and an
excerpt from George's Cosmic Treasure Hunt. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot
Kirkus Reviews
George's
key-unsurprisingly-turns out to be a knowledge of physics, as the young
protagonist of this blend of science fact and fiction proclaims after various
adventures in space, in school, with a gang of bullies and an evil mad
scientist. Raised in a computer-less house by eco-activist parents who feed him
broccoli muffins, young George is delighted to learn that his new neighbor,
Eric, is a scientist with a moody super-laptop named Cosmos that can both open
doors to any charted part of the universe and also control time. George learns
about the stellar life cycle, rides on a comet and then, thanks to a recent
notion of physicist Hawking's that black holes evaporate (over millions of
years), helps to rescue Eric, who has been tricked into falling into a black
hole by rival astrophysicist Graham Reeper. George finishes up with a rousing
lecture to his peers; Reeper and the bullies depart in high dudgeon. Science
lessons are embedded in the thin tale as well as presented in boxed asides.
Considering the theme, and that two of the three writers are themselves trained
scientists, it would have been nice if they'd gotten their basic facts right
and not so blithely set aside the laws of physics whenever convenient to the
story. Illustrated with line drawings or star photos on nearly every page and
with a 100,000-copy first printing, it's likely to sell well-but like many
crossovers, it doesn't show much respect for its target audience. (Fantasy.
10-12)
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Pub. Date: May 2009
Publisher: Simon
& Schuster Children's Publishing
Format: Paperback,
308pp
Sales Rank: 13,362
ISBN-13:
9781416985846
ISBN: 1416985840
The Future of Spacetime
Stephen W. Hawking
Kip S. Thorne
Igor Novikov
Timothy Ferris
Alan Lightman
Introduction by Richard Price
$29.95 plus postage
"What a story! What a test! This is story making that lifts the human spirit out of our sometimes petty terrestrial concerns and places us amomg the stars." -- Chet Raymo, Scientific American
"Where the science of black holes, gravitational waves, and time travel will likely lead us, as reported by spacetime's most important theoreticians and observers."
Synopsis
Where the science of black holes, gravitational waves, and time travel will likely lead us, as reported by spacetime's most important theoreticians and observers.
Booknews
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physics,
Biography
A science writer
with a gift for making complex principles accessible to general readers,
Timothy Ferris has advanced our understanding of the sciences -- particularly
cosmology and astronomy -- and how they have contributed to the way we live
today.
From
the Publisher
Our minds tell us that some things in the universe
must be true. The New Physics tells us that they are not, and in the process,
blurs the line between science and science fiction. Here are six accessible
essays by those who walk that line, moving ever further out in discovering the
patterns of nature, aimed at readers who share their fascination with the
deepest mysteries of the universe.
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Details
Pub. Date: May 2003
Publisher: Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
Format: Paperback, 220pp
Sales Rank: 372,346
ISBN-13: 9780393324464
ISBN: 039332446X
Edition Description: Reprint
Synopsis
Einstein said that
the most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it is
comprehensible. But was he right? Can the quantum theory of fields and
Einstein's general theory of relativity, the two most accurate and successful
theories in all of physics, be united in a single quantum theory of gravity?
Can quantum and cosmos ever be combined? On this issue, two of the world's most
famous physicists--Stephen Hawking (A Brief History of Time) and Roger Penrose
(The Emperor's New Mind and Shadows of the Mind)--disagree. Here they explain
their positions in a work based on six lectures with a final debate, all
originally presented at the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences at
the
Publishers Weekly
This volume contains
a series of lectures delivered in 1994 by Hawking (A Brief History of Time) and
Penrose (The Emperor's New Mind), renowned professors at
Biography
Stephen Hawking made
black holes palatable for the masses with his 1988 book A Brief History of
Time, which had The New York Times pointing out that he is “bravely
taking some of the first, though tentative, steps toward quantizing the early
universe.”
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Pub. Date: September
2000
Publisher:
Format: Paperback,
142pp
Sales Rank: 139,741
ISBN-13:
9780691050843
ISBN: 0691050848
STEPHEN W. HAWKING
THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING
THE ORIGIN AND FATE OF THE UNIVERSE
NEW EDITION
HARD COVER BOOK
$30.00 plus postage 
About this title:
"The Theory of
Everything" is a unique opportunity to explore the cosmos with the greatest
mind since Einstein. Based on a series of lectures given at Cambridge
University, Professor Hawking's work introduced "the history of ideas about the
universe" as well as today's most important scientific theories about time,
space, and the cosmos in a clear, easy-to-understand way.
Hawking takes readers
on a fascinating journey through the telescopic lens of modern physics to gain
a new glimpse of the universe—the nature of black holes, the space-time
continuum, and new information about the origin of the universe.
From the Publisher
In physicist Stephen Hawking's brilliant opus, A Brief History of
Time, he presented us with a bold new look at our universe, how it began, and
how our old views of physics and tired theories about the creation of the
universe were no longer relevant. In other words, Hawking gave us a new look at
our world, our universe, and ourselves. Now, available for the first time in
trade paperback, Hawking presents an even more comprehensive look at our
universe, its creation, and how we see ourselves within it. Imagine sitting in
a comfortable room listening to Hawking discuss his latest theories and place
them in historical context with science's other great achievements—it would be
like hearing Christopher Columbus deliver the news about the new world. Hawking
presents a series of seven lectures in which he describes, more clearly than
ever, the history of the universe as we know it. He begins with the history of
ideas about the universe, from Aristotle's idea that the Earth is round to
Hubble's discovery two millennium later that our universe is growing. Using
this history as a launching pad, Hawking takes us on a fascinating journey
through the telescopic lens of modern physics to gain a new glimpse of the
universe—the nature of black holes, the space-time continuum, and new
information about the origin of the universe. He uses this scientific basis to
come up with a "unified theory of everything" that the author claims
will be "the ultimate triumph of human reason."
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Details
Pub. Date: February 2008
Publisher:
Format: Hardcover, 132pp
Sales Rank: 42,014
ISBN-13: 9781597775540
ISBN: 1597775541
Edition Description: New
THE UNIVERSE
IN A NUTSHELL
Stephen
Hawking
$59.55 plus postage
Synopsis
Stephen Hawking's
phenomenal, multimillion-copy bestseller, A Brief History of Time, introduced
the ideas of this brilliant theoretical physicist to readers all over the
world. Now, in a major publishing event, Hawking returns with a lavishly
illustrated sequel that unravels the mysteries of the major breakthroughs that
have occurred in the years since the release of his acclaimed first book.
One of the most
influential thinkers of our time, Stephen Hawking is an intellectual icon,
known not only for the adventurousness of his ideas but for the clarity and wit
with which he expresses them. In this new book Hawking takes us to the cutting
edge of theoretical physics, where truth is often stranger than fiction, to
explain in laymen's terms the principles that control our universe.
Like many in the
community of theoretical physicists, Professor Hawking is seeking to uncover
the grail of science -- the elusive Theory of Everything that lies at the heart
of the cosmos. In his accessible and often playful style, he guides us on his
search to uncover the secrets of the universe -- from supergravity to
supersymmetry, from quantum theory to M-theory, from holography to duality. He
takes us to the wild frontiers of science, where superstring theory and
p-branes may hold the final clue to the puzzle. And he lets us behind the
scenes of one of his most exciting intellectual adventures as he seeks "to
combine Einstein's General Theory of Relativity and Richard Feynman's idea of
multiple histories into one complete unified theory that will describe
everything that happens in the universe."
With characteristic
exuberance, Professor Hawking invites us to be fellow travelers on this
extraordinary voyage through spacetime. Copious four-color illustrations help
clarify this journey into a surreal wonderland where particles, sheets, and
strings move in eleven dimensions; where black holes evaporate and disappear,
taking their secret with them; and where the original cosmic seed from which
our own universe sprang was a tiny nut.
The Universe in a Nutshell is essential reading for all of us who want to understand the universe in which we live. Like its companion volume, A Brief History of Time, it conveys the excitement felt within the scientific community as the secrets of the cosmos reveal themselves.
The
adage "Truth is stranger than fiction" is particularly apt when
applied to physics and cosmology. And there is no one better qualified as a
guide than Stephen Hawking. This gorgeous coffee table book, filled throughout
with four-color visuals, is Hawking's sequel to his groundbreaking A Brief
History of Time and includes all the weird and wonderful new theories that
have arisen in the last decade, illustrated in stunning fashion.
Explaining
cosmology to a popular audience is a difficult task, but Hawking has the gift
of making extraordinarily complex concepts understandable. An eminent
theoretical physicist at
Product Details
ISBN: 055380202X
ISBN-13: 9780553802023
Format: Hardcover, 224pp
Publisher: Bantam Books
Pub. Date: January 2001
Edition Description: Reissue
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HARMONIES OF THE WORLD
ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS SERIES - Book Five
Johannes
Kepler
Edited,
with commentary by Stephen Hawking
PAPERBACK BOOK
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Book Five of Johannes Kepler's great masterpiece on planetary
motion is presented with an introduction by the ultimate authority on this
topic, noted physicist and bestselling author Stephen Hawking. Modifying
Copernicus's sun-centered model of the universe, Kepler's 1619 work went on to
establish laws of planetary motion, forming the basis for
This new series offers five founding works of science reedited by
Stephen Hawking, who also provides commentary. Each includes diagrams and
theoretical models plus a biographical essay by Hawking.
Biography
Stephen Hawking’s ability to make
science understandable and compelling to a lay audience was established with
the publication of his first book, A Brief History of Time, which has
sold nearly 10 million copies in 40 languages. Hawking has authored or
participated in the creation of numerous other popular science books, including
On the Shoulders of Giants and The Illustrated On the Shoulders of
Giants.
Format: Paperback, 112pp
Publisher: Perseus Publishing
Pub. Date: January 2005
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PRINCIPIA
Isaac Newton
Edited, with commentary by
Stephen Hawking
About this title:
Establishing the laws of universal
gravity and the fundamental laws of motion, Newton's momentous 1687 essay
stands as one of the most important works in physics, and it revolutionised the
way scientists investigate and prove their theories.
$49.00 plus postageProduct Description
Establishing the laws of universal gravity and the fundamental laws of motion,
Renowned physicist and author Stephen Hawking offers a compilation
of the writings of some of the world's greatest thinkers in the fields of
physics and astronomy. Covered are Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei,
Johannes Kepler, Sir Isaac Newton, and Albert Einstein. Hawking first discusses
the life and work of each thinker, followed by the text (or a selection) of his
major work. Annotation c. Book News, Inc.,
Stephen Hawking made black holes palatable for the masses with his
1988 book A Brief History of Time, which had The New York Times
pointing out that he is “bravely taking some of the first, though tentative,
steps toward quantizing the early universe.”
The words of the title derive from a famous passage in a letter by
scientist Isaac Newton. "If I have seen further," Newton
World-renowned physicist and bestselling author Stephen Hawking
presents a revolutionary look at the momentous discoveries that changed our
perception of the world with this first-ever compilation of seven classic works
on physics and astronomy. His choice of landmark writings by some of the
world's great thinkers traces the brilliant evolution of modern science and
shows how each figure built upon the genius of his predecessors. On the
Shoulders of Giants includes, in their entirety, On the Revolution of
Heavenly Spheres by Nicolaus Copernicus; Principia by Sir Isaac
Newton; The Principle of Relativity by Albert Einstein; Dialogues
Concerning Two Sciences by Galileo Galilei with Alfonso De Salvio; plus Mystery
of the Cosmos, Harmony of the World, and Rudolphine Tables by
Johannes Kepler. It also includes five critical essays and a biography of each
featured physicist, written by Hawking himself.
Acclaimed physicist Hawking has collected in this single
illuminating volume the classic works of physics and astronomy that in their
day revolutionized humankind's perception of the world. Included are
Copernicus's On the Revolution of Heavenly Spheres, Galileo's Dialogues
Concerning Two New Sciences, Kepler's "Harmony of the World," Newton's The Principia and selections from The
Principle of Relativity by Einstein. Taken together, these writings document
the evolution of our conception of the universe from a pre-Copernican cosmos
with a stationary earth at its center to one in which the very weave of time
and space are relative. The editor's ability to step back and view the sweep of
his subject was first showcased in his bestselling A Brief History of Time and
confirmed in his The Universe in a Nutshell. In an essay introducing each work
here, he gives a short and sweet biography of its author and an explanation of
its significance, as well as the occasional gem, like Galileo's handwritten
renunciation of his beliefs before the Inquisition. To read the works
themselves is to feel the thrill and mystery of intimacy with oft-cited source
documents. Despite the volume's heftiness, Hawking has given these works a
setting that is elegantly simple and, in its simplicity, effectively
broadening. (Oct.) Forecast: With a 100,000 first printing and $25,000
marketing campaign, Running Press won't let the book's heft discourage them
from getting the word out. And with the fair price for this behemoth, their
effort should pay off. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
Format: Paperback, 1280pp
Publisher: Perseus Publishing
Pub. Date: December 2003
SELECTIONS FROM THE PRINCIPLE OF RELATIVITY
Albert
Einstein
Edited, with
commentary, by Stephen Hawking
$29.00 plus postage
Synopsis
Einstein’s essay, On
the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies, introduces his famous “principle of
relativity,” one of the twentieth century’s most revolutionary concepts. In his
introduction to this seminal work, the renowned physicist Stephen Hawking cuts
through Einstein’s mathematical complexities to explain this revolutionary
concept in language that excites and informs the reader. This book features
selections from a translation of the original essay, The Principle of
Relativity, as well as an insightful biography of Einstein and Hawking’s
informative summary.
Library Journal
This new series offers
five founding works of science reedited by Stephen Hawking, who also provides
commentary. Each includes diagrams and theoretical models plus a biographical
essay by Hawking. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
Biography
Stephen Hawking’s ability to make science
understandable and compelling to a lay audience was established with the
publication of his first book, A Brief History of Time, which has sold
nearly 10 million copies in 40 languages. Hawking has authored or participated
in the creation of numerous other popular science books, including On the
Shoulders of Giants and The Illustrated On the Shoulders of Giants.
Format: Paperback, 120pp
Publisher: Perseus Publishing
Pub. Date: November 2004
Sales Rank: 187,334
Series: On the Shoulders of Giants Series
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THE GREAT
WORKS OF PHYSICS
$59.00 plus postage
World-renowned physicist and bestselling author Stephen Hawking
presents a revolutionary look at the momentous discoveries that changed our
perception of the world with this first-ever compilation of seven classic works
on physics and astronomy. His choice of landmark writings by some of the
world's great thinkers traces the brilliant evolution of modern science and
shows how each figure built upon the genius of his predecessors. On the
Shoulders of GiantsOn the Revolution of
Heavenly Spheres by Nicolaus Copernicus; Principia by Sir Isaac
Newton; The Principle of Relativity by Albert Einstein; Dialogues
Concerning Two Sciences by Galileo Galilei with Alfonso De Salvio; plus Mystery
of the Cosmos, Harmony of the World, and Rudolphine Tables by
Johannes Kepler. It also includes five critical essays and a biography of each
featured physicist, written by Hawking himself. includes, in their entirety,
The words of the title derive from a famous passage in a letter by
scientist Isaac Newton. "If I have seen further,"
Stephen Hawking made black holes palatable for the masses with his
1988 book A Brief History of Time, which had The New York Times
pointing out that he is “bravely taking some of the first, though tentative,
steps toward quantizing the early universe.”
Acclaimed physicist Hawking has collected in this single
illuminating volume the classic works of physics and astronomy that in their
day revolutionized humankind's perception of the world. Included are
Copernicus's On the Revolution of Heavenly Spheres, Galileo's Dialogues
Concerning Two New Sciences, Kepler's "Harmony of the World,"
ISBN: 076241698X
ISBN-13: 9780762416981
Format: Paperback, 1280pp
Publisher: Perseus Publishing
Pub. Date: December 2003
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