A Fortunate Universe: Life in a Finely Tuned Cosmos (Lewis Geraint F.)(Paperback)

A Fortunate Universe: Life in a Finely Tuned Cosmos (Lewis Geraint F.)(Paperback)

A discussion, defence and critique of the various arguments around what fine-tuning might mean for the search for the ultimate laws of nature. The authors' engaging and witty style addresses conflicting notions from science and religion to discuss the origins of the Universe, and our place in

A Fortunate Universe (Lewis Geraint F.)(Pevná vazba)

Over the last forty years, scientists have uncovered evidence that if the Universe had been forged with even slightly different properties, life as we know it - and life as we can imagine it - would be impossible. Join us on a journey through how we understand the Universe, from its most basic

Life in the Universe: A Beginner's Guide (Dartnell Lewis)(Paperback)

Astrobiology, the study of life and its existence in the universe, is one of the hottest areas of scientific research. Lewis Dartnell considers some of the fascinating questions facing researchers today. Could life exist anywhere else in the universe? What might aliens really look like? Dartnell

Astrobiology: Understanding Life in the Universe (Cockell Charles S.)(Paperback)

A guide to understanding the formation of life in the Universe The revised and updated second edition of Astrobiology offers an introductory text that explores the structure of living things, the formation of the elements required for life in the Universe, the biological and geological history of

Cityboy: Beer and Loathing in the Square Mile (Anderson Geraint)(Paperback / softback)

The explosive Sunday Times bestseller that dishes the dirt on life in the Square

Astrobiology: The Search for Life Elsewhere in the Universe (May Andrew)(Paperback)

Are we alone in the Universe, or are there as many planets supporting life as there are stars in the sky? It's one of the most important and fascinating questions human beings can ponder, and astrobiology is the emerging field of science that tries to answer it. Astronomer Rhodri Evans gives an

The Life of the Cosmos (Smolin Lee)(Paperback)

Lee Smolin offers a new theory of the universe that is at once elegant, comprehensive, and radically different from anything proposed before. Smolin posits that a process of self organization like that of biological evolution shapes the universe, as it develops and eventually reproduces through

The Conquest of Canaan: Warfare and Victory in the Christian Life (Penn-Lewis Jessie)(Paperback)

Parallel Worlds - The Science of Alternative Universes and Our Future in the Cosmos (Kaku Michio)(Paperback / softback)

Imagine a future where we are not alone - where our universe is just one of countless parallel worlds, some strangely familiar, some almost unimaginable. This title takes us to the frontiers of scientific knowledge to explain the nature - and future - of our

Inside the Neolithic Mind: Consciousness, Cosmos and the Realm of the Gods (Lewis-Williams David)(Paperback)

What do the headless figures found in the famous paintings at Catalhoyuk in Turkey have in common with the interlinked spirals carved on the monumental tombs at Newgrange and Knowth in Ireland? How can the concepts of 'birth,' 'death,' and 'wild' cast light on the changes in relationships between

Trickster Makes This World: Mischief, Myth and Art (Hyde Lewis)(Paperback)

In Trickster Makes This World, Lewis Hyde brings to life the playful and disruptive side of human imagination as it is embodied in trickster mythology. He first visits the old stories--Hermes in Greece, Eshu in West Africa, Krishna in India, Coyote in North America, among others--and then holds

Eerie Silence - Searching for Ourselves in the Universe (Davies Paul)(Paperback / softback)

Why isn't the universe teeming with alien life? This book is a guide to the 'Fermi

The Stone Wall (Lewis Beverly)(Paperback)

Anna is eager to begin a new chapter in her life as a Lancaster County tour guide in the picturesque area where her Plain grandmother once stayed. Anna wishes she could talk with her grandmother about those long-ago days, but the elderly woman suffers from Alzheimer's, and beyond a vague hint about

How to Live Your Life (Lewis Julie)(Paperback)

In modern life it is easy to become distracted and these aims can fall by the wayside. How to Live Your Life brings readers back to a place of understanding, demonstrating what we were put on Earth to achieve, how it can be done and how it is possible to live an enjoyable and fulfilled

Do One Thing: The Breakthrough You Need for the Progress You Want (Evans Geraint)(Paperback)

Do One Thing is for anyone who feels like they need to make changes in their life, but don't know where to start. With practical tools and advice to tackle the issues in your life that are stopping you from achieving your goals, you'll find out how to overcome these and start making the change you

Making the Cut: Life Inside the PGA Tour System (Fortunato John A.)(Paperback)

The success of the PGA TOUR lies in the compelling narratives of the golfers' individual quests for achievement--making the tournament cut, winning a tournament, qualifying for the FedEx Cup Playoffs, and the ultimate challenge of making it onto the TOUR, where victory is often determined by a

Secrets of the Universe - How We Discovered the Cosmos (Murdin Paul)(Paperback / softback)

How did our universe come to exist? Why do stars shine? Is there life beyond the Earth?For millennia, humans have looked to the celestial sphere to explain the cosmos,first recording the movements of the Moon 25,000 years ago. Since the Enlightenmentand the dawn of the space age, scientists have

The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life (Melchizedek Drunvalo)(Paperback)

Once, all life in the universe knew the Flower of Life as the creation pattern. Now a new dawn is streaming through the windows of perception. This book is one of those windows. Drunvalo Melchizedek presents the Flower of Life Workshop, illuminating the mysteries of how we came to

Rare Earth: Why Complex Life Is Uncommon in the Universe (Ward Peter D.)(Paperback)

What determines whether complex life will arise on a planet, or even any life at all? What conditions are necessary for the emergence of intelligence? This groundbreaking book is the first to synthesize information from astronomy, biology, and paleontology, to apply what we know about the rise of

John Coltrane: His Life and Music (Porter Lewis)(Paperback)

John Coltrane was a key figure in jazz, a pioneer in world music, and an intensely emotional force whose following continues to grow. This new biography, the first by a professional jazz scholar and performer, presents a huge amount of never-before-published material, including interviews with

Universe Has Your Back - How to Feel Safe and Trust Your Life No Matter What (Bernstein Gabrielle)(Paperback / softback)

Teaches readers how to transform their fear into faith in order to live a divinely guided life. In this book, each story and lesson guides readers to release the blocks to what they most long for: happiness, security and clear direction. It helps readers learn to stop chasing life and truly

Lewis on the Christian Life: Becoming Truly Human in the Presence of God (Rigney Joe)(Paperback)

C. S. Lewis excelled at plumbing the depths of the human heart, both the good and the bad, the beautiful and the corrupt. From science fiction and fantasy to essays, letters, and works of apologetics, Lewis has offered a wealth of insight into how to live the Christian life. In this book, Rigney

You Can Have an Amazing Life...in Just 60 Days! (Demartini John F.)(Paperback)

Everyone desires to be, do, or have more in life and to live an amazing life. Who can honestly say they don't desire greater fulfillment? Although everyone desires such an amazing life, not everyone knows how to obtain it. This book offers you some universal laws that you can begin applying to live

The View from the Back of the Band: The Life and Music of Mel Lewis (Smith Chris)(Paperback)

Mel Lewis (1929-1990) was born Melvin Sokoloff to Jewish Russian immigrants in Buffalo, New York. He first picked up his father's drumsticks at the age of two and at seventeen he was a full-time professional musician. The View from the Back of the Band is the first biography of this legendary jazz