Avi Loeb

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Minnesota

The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth

Harvard's top astronomer lays out his controversial theory that our solar system was recently visited by advanced alien technology from a distant star

Extraterrestrial

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Stephen Hawking

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

New Hampshire

An anniversary edition of a now-classic survey of the origin and nature of the universe features a new introduction by the author and a new chapter on the possibility of time travel and "wormholes" in space

A Brief History of Time

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Neil deGrasse Tyson

Utah

There's no better guide through mind-expanding questions such as what the nature of space and time is, how we fit within the universe, and how the universe fits within us than Neil deGrasse Tyson. But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with sparkling wit, in digestive chapters consumable any time and anywhere in the busy day

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

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Texas

And Other Cosmic Quandaries

A vibrant collection of essays on the cosmos from the nation's best-known astrophysicist. “One of today’s best popularizers of science.”—Kirkus Reviews. Loyal readers of the monthly "Universe" essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with clarity and enthusiasm. Bringing together more than forty of Tyson's favorite essays, ?Death by Black Hole? explores a myriad of cosmic topics, from what it would be like to be inside a black hole to the movie industry's feeble efforts to get its night skies right. One of America's best-known astrophysicists, Tyson is a natural teacher who simplifies the complexities of astrophysics while sharing his infectious fascination for our universe.

Death by Black Hole

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New York

Unread copy in like-new condition. No marks or creases on any pages or on the dust jacket.  

Ohio

Pennsylvania

Some wear to cover including a crease. Inside is still clean.

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

The Cosmos Explained

The companion book to the six-part public television series coming in the fall of 1997, written to allow nonscientists to better understand the mystery and majesty of the cosmos.At last -- a science book for the rest of us More than 9 million people around the world bought Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time, making it one of the most widely read scientific titles ever published, but many simply couldn't understand the complex concepts of space and time it discussed. Now David Filkin, producer of the upcoming public television series Stephen Hawking's Universe, and former head of BBC Television's Science Department, presents the companion book to that series, which explains, in simple layman's terms, the origin of the universe, the meaning and nature of time, the properties of other galaxies, and many other subjects of Professor Hawking's fascinating research. By simplifying these latest findings in astrophysics, Filkin makes clear to the average reader just how close Stephen Hawking and his colleagues have come to understanding the secrets of the universe. Featuring a wonderful selection of mesmerizing, full-color photographs of the cosmos and a foreword by Stephen Hawking himself, Stephen Hawking's Universe is a great way to learn about our universe without going back to school.

Stephen Hawking's Universe

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Kansas

Massachusetts

Gregory Mone

Never read. Just sat on shelf. Does have a message written on inside cover as pictured .  

California

America's most celebrated astrophysicist invites young readers to explore the mysteries of the universe.

Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry

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"[Tyson] tackles a great range of subjects…with great humor, humility, and―most important―humanity." ―Entertainment Weekly

Loyal readers of the monthly "Universe" essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with clarity and enthusiasm. Bringing together more than forty of Tyson's favorite essays, Death by Black Hole explores a myriad of cosmic topics, from what it would be like to be inside a black hole to the movie industry's feeble efforts to get its night skies right. One of America's best-known astrophysicists, Tyson is a natural teacher who simplifies the complexities of astrophysics while sharing his infectious fascination for our universe.

Death By Black Hole

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has attracted one of the world's largest online followings with his fascinating, widely accessible insights into science and our universe. Now, Tyson invites us to go behind the scenes of his public fame by unveiling his candid correspondence with people across the globe who have sought him out in search of answers. In this hand-picked collection of one hundred letters, Tyson draws upon cosmic perspectives to address a vast array of questions about science, faith, philosophy, life, and of course, Pluto. His succinct, opinionated, passionate, and often funny responses reflect his popularity and standing as a leading educator. Tyson's 2017 bestseller Astrophysics for People in a Hurry offered more than one million readers an insightful and accessible understanding of the universe. Now, revealing Tyson's most candid and heartfelt writing yet, Letters from an Astrophysicist introduces us to a newly personal dimension of Tyson's quest to understand our place in the cosmos.

Letters from an Astrophysicist

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Georgia

Avis Lang

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military

In this fascinating foray into the centuries-old relationship between science and military power, acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and writer-researcher Avis Lang examine how the methods and tools of astrophysics have been enlisted in the service of war. "The overlap is strong, and the knowledge flows in both directions," say the authors, because astrophysicists and military planners care about many of the same things: multi-spectral detection, ranging, tracking, imaging, high ground, nuclear fusion, and access to space. Tyson and Lang call it a "curiously complicit" alliance. "The universe is both the ultimate frontier and the highest of high grounds," they write. "Shared by both space scientists and space warriors, it's a laboratory for one and a battlefield for the other. The explorer wants to understand it; the soldier wants to dominate it. But without the right technology--which is more or less the same technology for both parties--nobody can get to it, operate in it, scrutinize it, dominate it, or use it to their advantage and someone else's disadvantage."Spanning early celestial navigation to satellite-enabled warfare, Accessory to War is a richly researched and provocative examination of the intersection of science, technology, industry, and power that will introduce Tyson's millions of fans to yet another dimension of how the universe has shaped our lives and our world.

Accessory to War

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Like-new though older copy in lovely shape with a little light edge wear, as pictured. Very clean, never read.

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A Brief History of Time

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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Death by Black Hole

Stephen Hawking

A Brief History of Time

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking's Universe

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Stephen Hawking

A Brief History of Time

Neil deGrasse Tyson; Gregory Mone

Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Death By Black Hole

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Letters from an Astrophysicist

Stephen Hawking

A Brief History of Time

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Letters from an Astrophysicist

Neil deGrasse Tyson; Avis Lang

Accessory to War

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Stephen Hawking

A Brief History of Time

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry