Stephen Hawking
Author
Lexile measure
1290L
Language
English
Formats
Description
A landmark volume in science writing by one of the great minds of our time, Stephen Hawking's book explores such profound questions as: How did the universe begin-and what made its start possible? Does time always flow forward? Is the universe unending-or are there boundaries? Are there other dimensions in space? What will happen when it all ends? Told in language we all can understand, A Brief History of Time plunges into the exotic realms of black...
Author
Series
Princeton Science Library volume Isaac Newton Institute Series of Lectures
Isaac Newton Institute series of lectures
Isaac Newton Institute series of lectures
Pub. Date
1996
Physical Desc
viii, 141 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Roger Penrose, Co-Winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences" Stephen Hawking (1942–2018) was the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics Emeritus at the University of Cambridge. Roger Penrose is a Nobel Prize–winning physicist and the author of Cycles of Time and The Road to Reality (both Vintage). He is the Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics Emeritus at the University of Oxford.
From two of the world's great physicists-Stephen...
Author
Pub. Date
1988
Lexile measure
1290L
Physical Desc
x, 198 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
One of the greatest minds of our time explores profound questions such as: How did the universe begin-and what made its start possible? Does time always flow forward? Is the universe unending-or are there boundaries? Are there other dimensions in space? What will happen when it all ends?
Told in language we all can understand, A Brief History of Time plunges into the exotic realms of black holes and quarks, of antimatter...
Author
Publisher
Bantam Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
127 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
The physicist explores his life and intellectual evolution.
Hawking recounts his improbable journey from postwar London boyhood to his years of international acclaim and celebrity. A witty, and candid account which introduces readers to a Hawking rarely glimpsed in previous books: the inquisitive schoolboy whose classmates nicknamed him Einstein; the young husband and father struggling to gain a foothold in the world of physics and cosmology. Hawking...
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
198 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Along with Caltech physicist Mlodinow (The Drunkard's Walk), University of Cambridge cosmologist Hawking (A Brief History of Time) deftly mixes cutting-edge physics to answer three key questions-- Why is there something rather than nothing? Why do we exist? Why this particular set of laws and not some other?-- and explains that scientists are approaching what is called "M-theory," a collection of overlapping theories (including string theory) that...
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Language
English
Formats
Description
Offers the renowned scientist's final thoughts on using science to address the most important challenges facing humanity.
Stephen Hawking was the most renowned scientist since Einstein, known both for his groundbreaking work in physics and cosmology and for his mischievous sense of humor. He educated millions of readers about the origins of the universe and the nature of black holes, and inspired millions more by defying a terrifying early prognosis...
Author
Lexile measure
850L
Language
English
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Description
Follows the adventures of a young boy and his neighbor friend as they travel through a computer portal into outer space, where they explore such mysteries as black holes and the origins of the universe, while trying to evade an evil scientist.
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
1st U.S. ed.
Lexile measure
880L
Physical Desc
299 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of color plates : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
George is heartbroken when his neighbor Annie and her space-scientist father move to Florida, but when Annie sends him a secret message telling him she has been contacted by aliens with a terrible warning, he joins her in a galaxy-wide search for answers. Includes scientific essays on space travel.
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
AD 940L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 x 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"Professor Stephen Hawking unraveled many mysteries of the universe - but he still had many questions: How can we take care of the planet? How can we learn to be there for one another? How can we best experience the wonders of the universe? Professor Hawking shares some sectets of our galaxy and his ideas for creating a better tomorrow."-- Front cover flap
Pub. Date
2014
Edition
Widescreen ver.
Physical Desc
1 video disc (129 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Is the apparent 'grand design' of our universe evidence of a benevolent creator who set things in motion, or does science offer another explanation? Delve into the mind of Stephen Hawking as he attempts to answer some of life's biggest questions. Is there a god? What is the meaning of life? And why does the universe exist? From Newton's discovery of gravity to the latest advances in quantum physics, Hawking will explore some fascinating territory...
Publisher
Python (Monty) Pictures Ltd
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (160 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + booklet
Language
English
Description
Monty Python are flying again for a final reunion, well, sort of. This hugely anticipated live show took place on June 20th 2014 at the O2 Arena in London. At a combined age of just 357, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin once again take to the stage and perform some Monty Python's greatest hits with modern, topical, Pythonesque twists.