Carl Safina

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

West Virginia

In Pursuit of the Earth's Last Dinosaur

"Magnificent . . . A joyful, hopeful book. Safina gives us ample reasons to be enthralled by this astonishing ancient animal--and ample reasons to care." --Los Angeles Times As Carl Safina's compelling natural history adventure makes clear, the fate of the leatherback turtle is in our hands. The distressing decline of these ancient sea turtles in Pacific waters and their surprising recovery in the Atlantic illuminate the results--both positive and negative--of our interventions and the lessons that can be applied, globally, to restore the oceans and their creatures. We accompany award-winning natural history expert Safina and his colleagues as they track leatherbacks across the world's oceans and onto remote beaches of every continent, including a thrilling journey from Monterey, California, to nesting grounds in Papua, New Guinea. Throughout, in his peerless prose, Safina captures the delicate interaction between these gentle giants and the humans who are playing a significant role in their survival.

Voyage of the Turtle

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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Pennsylvania

Contact

Carl Sagan

Arizona

Beautiful astrophysicist Rebecca Blake deciphers long-awaited signals from space, persuades world leaders to construct a machine that many consider a Trojan Horse, and journeys into space for an epochal encounter

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Georgia

Reflections on the Romance of Science

A fascinating book on the joys of discovering how the world works, by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Cosmos and Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors. “Magnificent . . . Delightful . . . A masterpiece. A message of tremendous hope for humanity . . . While ever conscious that human folly can terminate man’s march into the future, Sagan nonetheless paints for us a mind-boggling future: intelligent robots, the discovery of extraterrestrial life and its consequences, and above all the challenge and pursuit of the mystery of the universe.”—Chicago Tribune “Go out and buy this book, because Carl Sagan is not only one of the world’s most respected scientists, he’s a great writer. . . . I can give a book no greater accolade than to say I’m planning on reading it again. And again. And again.”—The Miami Herald “The brilliant astronomer . . . is persuasive, provocative and readable.”—United Press International “Closely reasoned, impeccably researched, gently humorous, utterly devastating.”—The Washington Post

Broca's Brain

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A Life in the Cosmos

In this compelling life of Carl Sagan, award-winning science writer William Poundstone details the transformation of a bookish young astronomer obsessed with life on other worlds into science's first authentic media superstar. The instantly recognizable Sagan, a fixture on television and a bestselling author, offered the layperson entry into the mysteries of the cosmos and of science in general. To much of the scientific community, however, he was a pariah, a brazen publicity seeker who cared more about his image and his fortune than the advancement of science. Poundstone reveals the seldom-discussed aspects of Sagan's life, the legitimate and important work of his early scientific career, the almost obsessive capacity to take on endless projects, and the multiple marriages and fractured personal life, in what The New Yorker called an "evenhanded guide" to a great man's career.

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In December 1999, a multinational team journeys out to the stars, to the most awesome encounter in human history. Who — or what — is out there? In “Cosmos,” Carl Sagan explained the universe. In CONTACT. He predicts its future — and our own!

Virginia

In December, 1999, a multinational team journeys out to the stars, to the most awesome encounter in human history. Who -- or what -- is out there?
In Cosmos, Carl Sagan explained the universe. In Contact, he predicts its future -- and our own.

#nonfiction #science #paperback #space #astronomy #carlsagan

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Alabama

Comet

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Thoughts on Life and Death at the Brink of the Millennium

In this book, his last, Carl Sagan shows once again his extraordinary ability to interpret the mysteries of life and the majesty of the universe for the general reader. Brilliant, eloquent, and imbued with Sagan's uniquely childlike sense of awe, this entertaining collection of essays captures the authors spirit at its best. In Billions and Billions Sagan applies what we know about science, mathematics, and space to everyday life, as well as to the exploration of many essential questions concerning the environment and our future. Ranging far and wide in subject matter, he takes his readers on a soaring journey, from the invention of chess to the possibility of life on Mars, from Monday Night Football to the relationship between the United States and Russia, from global warming to the abortion debate. And, on a more intimate note, we are given a rare glimpse of the author himself as he movingly describes his valiant fight for his life, his love of his family, and his personal beliefs about death and God. Throughout these essays, Sagan provides clarity and understanding for an audience eager to make sense of the world around it as it prepares for the challenges of the coming millennium, and in the process he illuminates his strongly held belief that we have the ability to change the world and our lives for the better. Sagan has said, We make our world significant by the courage of our questions and by the depth of our answers. With this book, as in his magnificent career, he makes this world significant indeed.

Billions and Billions

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From 1973, hardback with dustjacket, 275 pages. Clean pages; the dj shows some shelf wear, but oversll a very nice 50 y/o vintage book.
I ship quickly and carefully!

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Oregon

The Cosmic Connection- An Extraterrestrial Perspective

Ann Druyan

California

A Vision of the Human Future in Space

"Fascinating . . . memorable . . . revealing . . . perhaps the best of Carl Sagan's books."--The Washington Post Book World (front page review)

In Cosmos, the late astronomer Carl Sagan cast his gaze over the magnificent mystery of the Universe and made it accessible to millions of people around the world. Now in this stunning sequel, Carl Sagan completes his revolutionary journey through space and time.

Future generations will look back on our epoch as the time when the human race finally broke into a radically new frontier--space. In Pale Blue Dot, Sagan traces the spellbinding history of our launch into the cosmos and assesses the future that looms before us as we move out into our own solar system and on to distant galaxies beyond. The exploration and eventual settlement of other worlds is neither a fantasy nor luxury, insists Sagan, but rather a necessary condition for the survival of the human race.

"Takes readers far beyond Cosmos . . . Sagan sees humanity's future in the stars."--Chicago Tribune

Pale Blue Dot

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Take it from me so I don’t read it a 10th time (there are some light underlining with a pencil in the absolute beginning of this book that could be EASILY erased)

Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence

"A history of the human brain from the big bang, fifteen billion years ago, to the day before yesterday . . . It's a delight."--The New York Times

Dr. Carl Sagan takes us on a great reading adventure, offering his vivid and startling insight into the brain of man and beast, the origin of human intelligence, the function of our most haunting legends--and their amazing links to recent discoveries. 

"How can I persuade every intelligent person to read this important and elegant book? . . . He talks about all kinds of things: the why of the pain of human childbirth . . . the reason for sleeping and dreaming . . . chimpanzees taught to communicate in deaf and dumb language . . . the definition of death . . . cloning . . . computers . . . intelligent life on other planets. . . . Fascinating . . . delightful."--The Boston Globe

"In some lost Eden where dragons ruled, the foundations of our intelligence were laid. . . . Carl Sagan takes us on a guided tour of that lost land. . . . Fascinating . . . entertaining . . . masterful."--St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Dragons of Eden

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#42 #paperback #science #theology #religion #carlsagan

Idaho

A Personal View of the Search for God

"Ann Druyan has unearthed a treasure. It is a treasure of reason, compassion, and scientific awe. It should be the next book you read." --Sam Harris, author of The End of Faith

"A stunningly valuable legacy left to all of us by a great human being. I miss him so."  --Kurt Vonnegut

Carl Sagan's prophetic vision of the tragic resurgence of fundamentalism and the hope-filled potential of the next great development in human spirituality

The late great astronomer and astrophysicist describes his personal search to understand the nature of the sacred in the vastness of the cosmos. Exhibiting a breadth of intellect nothing short of astounding, Sagan presents his views on a wide range of topics, including the likelihood of intelligent life on other planets, creationism and so-called intelligent design, and a new concept of science as "informed worship." Originally presented at the centennial celebration of the famous Gifford Lectures in Scotland in 1985 but never published, this book offers a unique encounter with one of the most remarkable minds of the twentieth century.

The Varieties of Scientific Experience

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Science As a Candle in the Dark

Reveals the dangers associated with widespread scientific ignorance, and explains how scientific thought has served to overcome prejudice and hysteria

The Demon-Haunted World

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Likely unread copy. 

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The best-selling science book ever published in the English language, COSMOS is a magnificent overview of the past, present, and future of science. Brilliant and provocative, it traces today's knowledge and scientific methods to their historical roots, blending science and philosophy in a wholly energetic and irresistible way.

Rhode Island

The best-selling science book ever published in the English language, COSMOS is a magnificent overview of the past, present, and future of science. Brilliant and provocative, it traces today's knowledge and scientific methods to their historical roots, blending science and philosophy in a wholly energetic and irresistible way.

Cosmos 1985 Ballantine Book

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Dust jacket shows wear on the outside and, a cut inside edge of dust jacket. 1980 hardcover edition, 365 pages. Very stunning color pictures. No yellowing to outside book edges. Binding in new condition.


Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

New York

Cosmos

Edition: 1978 First Ballantine Books edition, First US printing

Condition & Characteristics: A cool little paperback with a cover foldout of a Don Davis painting. Some external shelf wear but otherwise good condition. Tight binding, clean text. 

Description: Dr. Carl Sagan takes us on a great reading adventure, offering his vivid and startling insight into the brain of man and beast, the origin of human intelligence, the function of our most haunting legends--and their amazing links to recent discoveries.

The Dragons of Eden: Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence 1978 Ballantine Books

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Presents an illustrated guide to the universe and to Earth's relationship to it, moving from theories of creation to humankind's discovery of the cosmos, to general relativity, to space missions, and beyond.

#nonfiction #carlsagan #history #cosmology

Florida

NATIONAL BESTSELLER * "Exciting and provocative . . . A tour de force of a book that begs to be seen as well as to be read."--The Washington Post Book World

World renowned scientist Carl Sagan and acclaimed author Ann Druyan have written a Roots for the human species, a lucid and riveting account of how humans got to be the way we are. Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is a thrilling saga that starts with the origin of the Earth. It shows with humor and drama that many of our key traits--self-awareness, technology, family ties, submission to authority, hatred for those a little different from ourselves, reason, and ethics--are rooted in the deep past, and illuminated by our kinship with other animals.

Sagan and Druyan conduct a breathtaking journey through space and time, zeroing in on critical turning points in evolutionary history, and tracing the origins of sex, altruism, violence, rape, and dominance. Their book culminates in a stunningly original examination of the connection between primate and human traits. Astonishing in its scope, brilliant in its insights, and an absolutely compelling read, Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is a triumph of popular science.

Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors

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Science as a Candle in the Dark

Revealing the dangers associated with widespread scientific ignorance, a cautionary study explains how scientific thought has served to overcome prejudice and hysteria while debunking the myth that science destroys spirituality

Massachusetts

Science

“𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒕 𝒖𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒗𝒐𝒚𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆, 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒂𝒑 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒅𝒐𝒎 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔.”
- 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒍 𝑺𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒏, 𝑪𝒐𝒔𝒎𝒐𝒔

🪐 One (1) vintage celestial bookmark; design/style received will be randomly chosen! On the reverse side, they are branded in a vintage typewriter style with intentional "misprints" to compliment the overall feel of the bookmark! See photos for details.

✶ Each bookmark is superbly finished with a durable -yet aesthetically pleasing gold or silver metal grommet and 3” black tassel. SPECS: 6.25”H and vary in width between 3.25” and 2.5”

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Vintage Celestial Bookmark (Random Design)

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Examines humankind's changing awareness of its place in the universe and the rich potential of human ventures into the world beyond Earth

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