Science > Cosmology / Astronomy

For millennia, humankind has searched for an intellectual Holy Grail - a scientific theory to explain the origins of the universe and our place in it. Gleiser argues that there is no grand plan, cosmic blueprint or overarching explanation for our existence. From Pythagoras to the Big Bang, he offers a new perspective on life in an evolving cosmos.

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Rock legend and experienced amateur astronomer Brian May joins the legendary expert Sir Patrick Moore to tell the story of the Universe from the moment time and space came into existence at the Big Bang, through to the infinite future and the ultimate fate that awaits us. Many of the pictures of the Universe obtained by instruments such as the Hubble Space Telescope or the Very Large Telescope in Chile are beautiful enough to be considered works of art in their own right. This book presents them in context, and uses extraordinary n... read more

This is a brilliant popular history which will appeal to the huge audience of Andrew Smith's "Moondust." It is written by a rising popular science star - a journalist who writes widely. It is a well-reviewed on hardback publication.

Less than a hundred years ago, astronomers believed that the stars of the Milky Way made up the entire Universe. By the end of the twentieth century, they knew that the Milky Way is just one island galaxy among hundreds of billions of galaxies spread across thousands of billions of light years of space. With the latest telescopes, we can see up to galaxies 10 billion light years from Earth. This revolution in our understanding of the cosmos and our place in it happened within a single human lifetime, through a combination of new... read more

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World authorities on the history of astronomy - David Devorkin and Robert Smith - reveal Hubble as an unparalleled engineering accomplishment that documents the solar system's workings and growth, the accelerated expansion of the universe, and even humankind's potential demise by the same kind of comet that decimated the dinosaurs millions of years ago. Inside stories reveal how the last mission to service Hubble - in October 2008 - is critical and high profile (its cancellation in 2004 cost NASA's Chief Administrator his job); how... read more

Using parallel examples from Earth's varied landscapes, noted planetary geologist Ellen Stofan and planetary scientist and veteran astronaut Tom Jones pair terrestrial images, many taken by the crews of the space shuttle and space station, with astonishing views from NASA's robotic probes to paint a fresh portrait of the solar system. These vivid illustrations of searing lava plains, windswept deserts, and stark craters are accompanied by clearly written prose, explaining how forces such as volcanes, asteroids, liquids and atmosphe... read more

This title helps you set the controls for hyperdrive and go on a space-hopping, out-of-this-world ride around the Universe with the Brainwaves. Meet the Brainwaves, hilarious little mischief-makers who will be your child's astro-guides to the mind-boggling magnificence of the Universe. They'll take your child on a madcap holiday to Mars, sign them up for Astronaut School and take them to witness the birth of a brand new star! From big bangs to rings of rubble, shooting stars to gas giants, there's so much to discover. With fantasti... read more

In 1944, Max Planck, the father of quantum theory, shocked the world by saying that this "matrix" is where the birth of stars, the DNA of life, and everything between originates. Recent discoveries reveal dramatic evidence that Planck's matrix - "The Divine Matrix" - is real. It is this missing link in our understanding that provides the container for the universe, the bridge between our imagination and our reality, and the mirror in our world for what we create in our beliefs. To unleash the power of this matrix in our lives, we m... read more

This complete guide to a unique New Zealand attraction--a modern version of England's 4,000-year old Stonehenge--encourages a deeper appreciation of science while revealing captivating links between astronomy, archaeology, anthropology, history, and the social sciences.

A most unusual guide to the solar system, "A Little Book of Coincidence" suggests that there may be fundamental relationships between space, time, and life that have not yet been fully understood. From the observations of Ptolemy and Kepler to the Harmony of the Spheres and the hidden structure of the solar system, John Martineau reveals the exquisite orbital patterns of the planets and the mathematical relationships that govern them. A table shows the relative measurements of each planet in eighteen categories, and three pages sho... read more

This edition is out of print. Conventional wisdom says the universe is infinite. But could it be finite, merely giving the illusion of infinity? Modern science is beginning to drag this abstract issue into the realm of the real, the tangible and the observable. HOW THE UNIVERSE GOT ITS SPOTS looks at how science is coming up sharp against the mind-boggling idea that the universe may be finite. Through a decade of observation and thought-experiment, we have started to chart out the universe in which we live, just as we have mappe... read more

Learn how to use the ancient art of Feng Shui to improve your health, prosperity and relationships. Simple instructions show you how to "space clear" your home or office, cleansing and consecrating them, creating harmonious atmospheres that improve the quality of your life.

Clearing clutter can radically transform your life. Drawing on her wealth of experience as a feng shui and space clearing consultant, Karen Kingston explains how clutter is trapped energy with far-reaching physical, mental, emotional and spiritual effects. This book will motivate you to clutter-clear as never before, once you realise just how much your junk has been holding you back! Learn why people clear clutterhow clutter causes stagnation in every area of your lifewhy clearing clutter is essential for effective Feng Shuihow... read more

"Physics of the Impossible" takes us on a journey to the frontiers of science and beyond, giving us an exhilarating insight into what we can really hope to achieve in the future. Everyday we see that what was once declared 'impossible' by scientists has become part of our everyday lives: fax machines, glass sky-scrapers, gas-powered automobiles, a worldwide communications network and high-speed elevated trains. Here internationally bestselling author Micho Kaku confidently hurdles today's frontier of science, presenting the first t... read more

"The Goldilocks Enigma" is Paul Davies spectacular and eagerly awaited return to cosmology. Here he tackles all the 'big questions' and introduces the latest discoveries that have allowed scientists to piece together the story of the universe in unprecedented detail. And he explains why, despite all this, cosmologists are more divided than ever. Why is everything just right for life on earth? And how have we tried to explain this? How has belief shaped the scientific debate? What do we really know about our place in the universe? P... read more

Parallel Worlds explores the possibility that one day we might be able to make the perilous journey from our universe into another more hospitable one via wormholes and dimensional portals. Parallel worlds, instead of being a plaything for theoretical physicists, may one day be our only salvation. In particular, according to Einstein's theory, black holes may actually be gateways to another universe.

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Here, the author takes the reader through the steps involved in the calculation and interpretation of birth charts. He then explains in straightforward language the basic predictive techniques and the methods used for comparing two charts.