The Universal Book of Mathematics: From Abracadabra to Zeno's Paradoxes
David Darling
(Author)
Description
Praise for David Darling The Universal Book of Astronomy ""A first-rate resource for readers and students of popular astronomy and general science. . . . Highly recommended.""-Library Journal ""A comprehensive survey and . . . a rare treat.""
-Focus The Complete Book of Spaceflight ""Darling's content and presentation will have any reader moving from entry to entry.""
-The Observatory magazine Life Everywhere ""This remarkable book exemplifies the best of today's popular science writing: it is lucid, informative, and thoroughly enjoyable.""
-Science Books & Films ""An enthralling introduction to the new science of astrobiology.""
-Lynn Margulis Equations of Eternity ""One of the clearest and most eloquent expositions of the quantum conundrum and its philosophical and metaphysical implications that I have read recently.""
-The New York Times Deep Time ""A wonderful book. The perfect overview of the universe.""
-Larry Niven
Product Details
Price
$40.00
$37.20
Publisher
Wiley (TP)
Publish Date
August 01, 2004
Pages
383
Dimensions
7.7 X 9.66 X 1.05 inches | 1.91 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780471270478
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About the Author
DAVID DARLING, Ph.D., received his doctorate in astronomy from the University of Manchester, England. He is the author of The Universal Book of Astronomy (Wiley), The Complete Book of Spaceflight (Wiley), The Extraterrestrial Encyclopedia, Deep Time, Equations of Eternity (a New York Times Notable Book), Soul Search, and Zen Physics.
