cosmology

Provides an introduction to today's scientific ideas about the cosmos and reviews past theories. Also covers black holes, quarks, antimatter, and other mysteries of physics.

Presents an examination of the intellectual debate between physicists on the nature of the universe, including discussions of string theory, the Anthropic Principle, and more.

Presents a more simpfied edition of the landmark work by physicist Stephen Hawking, describing his theories in a way that is more accessible to readers, providing information on the nature of space and time and the history and future of the universe.

The author presents his theories of a possible parallel universe and maintains that Big Bangs actually created multiple universes making it possible one day to time travel between them.

Relates the scientific story and the human struggle behind the search for the string theory--the ultimate theory which scientists believe is capable of describing all physical phenomena, large and small; and discusses how the theory is impacting human understanding of space and time.

An illustrated introduction to the universe and how it works, and includes sixty hands-on activities to reinforce the scientific principles and theories.

Describes the history of the universe, the other bodies within the universe, and modern techniques for finding out about and actually seeing outer space.

Presents a general overview of the universe, discussing galaxies, the Milky Way, stars, star clusters, nebulae, black holes, supernovas, and other phenomena.

Explains what the cosmos contains, how it works, and how it is investigated.