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A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black Holesby: Stephen Hawking April 06, 1995 |
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This book blew my brains out.
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A Brief History of Timeby: Stephen Hawking June 03, 2008 |
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This book blew my brains out.
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The Universe in a Nutshellby: Stephen William Hawking November 05, 2001 |
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Before I read this book, I have finished A Briefer History of Time also by Stephen Hawking. Therefore, I have had a general idea of time and relativity already.
I found University in a Nutshell is much harder to understand comparing with the A Briefer History of Time. The knowledge introduced in the book is much deeper and I counldn't understand much of it. I have got a master degree in microelectronics, if I got problem to understand I think many other people will have the same problem. Hawking is trying to introduce the knowledge using non-mathematical ways. It is well illustrated, however, I think it is a bit over illustrated. I found many of the illustrations are redundant such as Einstein's photos and some other diagram isn't ... Read More: >>More Details |
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George's Secret Key to the Universeby: Lucy Hawking, Stephen Hawking August 07, 2008 |
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With a 9 yr old son who can't even be bothered to read instructions for a computer game I was surprised that he let a book into his bedroom, let alone take it to school every day! He read it every night and chuckled away as he devoured it. 10 / 10. Buy it!
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A Briefer History of Timeby: Stephen Hawking, Leonard Mlodinow September 11, 2008 |
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I don't agree with Ken at all. OK so the book is short, but do all books have to be 500 page blockbusters? It is printed with large print and wide (not double) spacing, making it a joy to read. The 'illustrations' are incredible full colour graphics. The graphic showing the earth spiraling into the sun might, perhaps, have been left out, but most other graphics are far from trivial and really add to the text. For instance, the electron interference graphic/picture will make you think you've been teleported to CERN.
Kemp's review is much fairer. I have a physics degree and read through this book quickly, without having to re-read anything. OK, you might say, you have a physics degree. But I stumble in other 'popular' books - I'm having to reread(even rewrite!) ... Read More: >>More Details |
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God Created the Integers: The Mathematical Breakthroughs That Changed Historyby: Stephen Hawking September 07, 2006 |
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Having read the "Brief History of Time" I purchased this out of interest.
My 'A' levels include mathematics and physics and I have a degree in engineering and am well read in philosophy. This book is a completely different animal to the "Brief History of Time" which is an interesting and fairly straightforward read. This is good for reference and I understood some large chunks of it but I think that one would have to devote a considerable amount of one's time in order understand it fully. Not for the innumerate, the lazy or the intellectually challenged to be sure. There are some books in my collection by people such as e.g. Kant, James Joyce, Newton and so on that are quite formidable to read. One has to decide whether one wants to ... Read More: >>More Details |
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The Physics of Star Trekby: Lawrence M. Krauss March 17, 1997 |
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Did you know that many of the world's best physicists like to watch Star Trek, and then discuss what's right and wrong about the science displayed? Well, apparently they do. Drawing on contacts within the scientific community and on-line bulletin boards, Professor Krauss has written a sprightly review of what physicists think about when they see these shows. He translates these observations into simple concepts that the average reader should be able to follow, assuming an interest in Star Trek or science. As a non-scientist, I had always assumed that 70 percent of the "science" on a Star Trek show was just so much imagination. The reason I thought that was because I could see so many obvious errors (seeing phaser light in space, hearing sounds in space, ... Read More: >>More Details |
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George's Secret Key to the Universeby: Lucy Hawking, Stephen Hawking September 07, 2007 |
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With a 9 yr old son who can't even be bothered to read instructions for a computer game I was surprised that he let a book into his bedroom, let alone take it to school every day! He read it every night and chuckled away as he devoured it. 10 / 10. Buy it!
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Black Holes and Baby Universes and Other Essaysby: Stephen W. Hawking September 08, 1994 |
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This is a great book to start with if you're feeling a little intimidated by Hawkings ideas, or have tried to read 'A Brief History...' and failed, (although I'd say that book is well worth persevering with). It covers a wide selection of essays about Hawkings theories, as well as his personal life and illness. The essays are short enough to not be too heavy to enjoy and they are mostly clear and informative. Overall this is a good read with some interesting ideas.
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On the Shoulders of Giants: The Great Works of Physics and Astronomyby: Stephen Hawking October 30, 2003 |
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As an astronomy student this is the kind of book I had always wanted: the actual texts of some of the most significant works in physics! Up to now these texts were simply not accessible -- unless, of course, you were willing to find a dusty copy from the 30's in a university library. It is fascinating to read the ideas of Copernicus, Keppler, Galileo, and the 'Principia' of Newton. You will certainly find a few surprises, like the use of musical notes to describe the movement of the planets! Stephen Hawking enthusiasts beware! This book is probably not for you. The target audience is people with a background and very keen interest in physics, and those who are fascinated by the history of science, and not afraid of a bit of math. Contents The ... Read More: >>More Details |
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