cosmology

Tells the story of humankind's quest to understand the enormities of cosmic space and time.

150 leading thinkers discuss issues about which they have changed their minds, including topics such as climate change, human-like computers, nuclear power, and religion.

Text and accompanying photographs discuss the formation and peculiar features of the universe, particularly stars and galaxies emitting special types of radio waves.

Presents an introduction to astronomy, using photographs and text to explore the planets, stars, galaxies, and other aspects 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.

Explains the Big Bang theory of how the universe was created and its effects.

Contains personal interviews of nine people who know Professor Hawking describing him, his life, and work, finally Professor Hawking talks about himself.

Explores how the study of cosmic science has led to new insights into the formation and evolution of the universe and all its structures.

Presents color photographs of the cosmos gathered from numerous observatories and space missions, including the Hubble Space Telescope; and features text that provides information about the sun, planets, and moons of Earth's solar system, as well as phenomena beyond the Milky Way.

Presents a simplified edition of the landmark work by physicist Stephen Hawking that describes 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.