The Essential Book of Black Holes

The Essential Book of Black HolesExplore the incredible science behind of black holes in this full colour hardback guide, written by NASA astronomer and educator, Sten Odenwald. Black holes are some of the most fascinating phenomena in the natural universe. In this beautiful pocket volume, Odenwald explores the science behind black holes in simple and accessible language. He explains what black holes are, how they come into existence, and how they affect the universe around us.

Here Mackenzie looks at the stories of gods and goddesses contained in the ancient texts of India

Knowledge in a Nutshell: Quantum Physics provides an essential introduction to cutting edge science

This captivating biography delves into the pioneering work of J

All of these festive traditions along with many others were cemented in the public conscience by Charles Dickens' Christmas stories

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they show how scientists' work has influenced our way of life as well as our ability to combat disease and comprehend the deceptive complexities of nature and human beings

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Whether telling of the emergence of a tentacled alien being in "The Call of Cthulhu" or the sinister discovery of secrets in "The Black Seal

his journey through purgatory and eventual ascent into heaven

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with accessible explanations on his theories surrounding general relativity

and the ways in which human kind has sought to make sense of our world