The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself (Carroll Sean)(Paperback)

The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself (Carroll Sean)(Paperback)

*INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*'Vivid . . . impressive. . . . Splendidly informative.'--The New York Times'Succeeds spectacularly.'--Science'A tour de force.'--SalonAlready internationally acclaimed for his elegant, lucid writing on the most challenging notions in modern physics, Sean Carroll

Big Picture - On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself (Carroll Sean)(Paperback / softback)

The instant New York Times bestseller that went on to inspire Professor Brian

The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself (Carroll Sean)(Pevná vazba)

*INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*'Vivid . . . impressive. . . . Splendidly informative.'--The New York Times'Succeeds spectacularly.'--Science'A tour de force.'--SalonAlready internationally acclaimed for his elegant, lucid writing on the most challenging notions in modern physics, Sean Carroll

Conjuring the Universe: The Origins of the Laws of Nature (Atkins Peter)(Paperback)

The marvellous complexity of the Universe emerges from several deep laws and a handful of fundamental constants that fix its shape, scale, and destiny. There is a deep structure to the world which at the same time is simple, elegant, and beautiful. Where did these laws and these constants come

On the Meaning of Life (Cottingham John)(Paperback)

The question 'What is the meaning of life?' is one of the most fascinating, oldest and most difficult questions human beings have ever posed themselves. In an increasingly secularized culture, it remains a question to which we are ineluctably and powerfully drawn.Drawing skillfully on a wealth of

Soul Story: Evolution and the Purpose of Life (Freke Tim)(Paperback)

THE EMERGENCE OF SOUL, MEANING AND IMMORTALITY The grand religious stories that gave meaning to life and death in the past have crumbled under sceptical scrutiny. The dominant mainstream philosophy is now scientific objectivism, which describes a universe that exists for no reason and a life that

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

Until the End of Time - Mind, Matter, and Our Search for Meaning in an Evolving Universe (Greene Brian)(Paperback / softback)

From the world-renowned physicist and bestselling author of The Elegant Universe and The Fabric of the Cosmos, a captivating exploration of deep time and humanity's search for purposeIn both time and space, the cosmos is astoundingly vast, and yet is governed by simple, elegant, universal

Stars and Planets: Understanding the Universe (Sparrow Giles)(Paperback)

Following the 'Big Bang', it took the universe billions of years to evolve into the unique system of stars and planets that we know of today. Scientists have studied the planets of our solar system for centuries, and are beginning to understand the billions of stars and other bodies that make up

Turing's Cathedral - The Origins of the Digital Universe (Dyson George)(Paperback / softback)

The Origins of the Universe for Dummies (Pincock Stephen)(Paperback)

Do you want to learn about the physical origin of the Universe, but don't have the rest of eternity to read up on it? Do you want to know what scientists know about where you and your planet came from, but without the science blinding you? 'Course you do - and who better than For Dummies to tackle

We: Understanding the Psychology of Romantic Love (Johnson Robert A.)(Paperback)

Provides an illuminating explanation of the origins and meaning of romantic love and shows how a proper understanding of its psychological dynamics can revitalize our most important

Symbols, Sex and the Stars (Busenbark Ernest)(Paperback)

Subtitled An Outline of the Origins of Moon and Sun Worship, Astrology, Sex Symbolism, Mystic Meaning of Numbers, the Cabala, and Many Popular Customs, Myths, Superstitions and Religious Beliefs. Important information not easily found. Mythologist Jordan Maxwell was so impressed he created a

Calculating the Cosmos - How Mathematics Unveils the Universe (Stewart Professor Ian)(Paperback / softback)

One of the world's great mathematicians explores the origins, history and future of the

Seventy Eight Degrees of Wisdom (Pollack Rachel)(Paperback / softback)

Second revised edition of this guide to the origins, meaning and psychological applications of the Tarot which aims to demystify and to make Tarot symbolism an effective and accessible means of

Tao Te Ching (Tzu Lao)(Pevná vazba)

The pursuit of power, happiness, and life's meaning is as old as history itself, as the Tao Te Ching (The Book of the Way and Its Virtue) attests. Dating from two and a half millennia ago, this timeless text consists of 81 brief chapters that form one of the world's most profound and influential

Flatterland: Like Flatland Only More So (Stewart Ian)(Paperback)

Flatterland explores our present understanding of the shape and origins of the universe, the nature of space, time and matter, as well as modern geometries and their applications. The journey begins when our heroine, Victoria Line, comes upon her great-great-grandfather A. Square's diary, hidden in

A Quest of Transcendence (Tierney Jason)(Paperback)

What's the meaning? What's the life force of this flower, of the earth, the life force in me, the life force in the sky, in creation? What dictates which form we're created in? The word consciousness comes to mind. Join Mal mene and Auberone on their journey into consciousness through life itself

The Meaning of Life: A Very Short Introduction (Eagleton Terry)(Paperback)

The phrase the meaning of life for many seems a quaint notion fit for satirical mauling by Monty Python or Douglas Adams. But in this spirited Very Short Introduction, famed critic Terry Eagleton takes a serious if often amusing look at the question and offers his own surprising answer. Eagleton

The Apophenion: A Chaos Magick Paradigm (Carroll Peter J.)(Paperback)

Apophenion attacks most of the great questions of being, free will, consciousness, meaning, the nature of mind, and humanity's place in the cosmos, from a magical perspective. Some of the conclusions seem to challenge many of the deeply held assumptions that our culture has taught us, so brace

Atheist's Guide to Reality: Enjoying Life Without Illusions (Rosenberg Alex)(Paperback)

We can't avoid the persistent questions about the meaning of life--and the nature of reality. But science is the only means of answering them. So declares philosopher Alex Rosenberg in this bracing, surprisingly sanguine take on a world without god. The science that makes us nonbelievers, he

Life Cycles (Morgan Sally)(Paperback)

Explore the fascinating life cycle of the salmon, from river life to the big oceans and back to where they hatched, in this highly photographic information book by Sally Morgan. Follow the fish from their very early stages through their journey to adulthood, and find out how other creatures'

Belief Instinct: The Psychology of Souls, Destiny, and the Meaning of Life (Bering Jesse)(Paperback)

Lively and brilliantly argued, The Belief Instinct explains the psychology behind belief. Drawing on surprising new studies as well as on literature, philosophy, and even pop culture, The Belief Instinct will reward readers with an enlightened understanding of belief as well as the tools to break