Cosmology Revealed: Living Inside the Cosmic Egg by Anthony Fairall (English) Ha

Description: Cosmology Revealed: Living Inside the Cosmic Egg by Anthony Fairall This book with its clear explanation of the nature of the universe assumes no prior knowledge of astronomy or cosmology and so will attract interested public and new amateur astronomers.It provides much more on large-scale structures than other popular-level cosmology books. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book with its clear explanation of the nature of the universe assumes no prior knowledge of astronomy or cosmology and so will attract interested public and new amateur astronomers.It provides much more on large-scale structures than other popular-level cosmology books. The mix of cosmology /large scale structures/anthropic principle and perspective on the universe should, as far as the author knows, be unique. A special colour feature incorporated in the book will offer three-dimensional views of the surrounding universe to ever greater depths. Notes A special colour feature incorporated in the book will offer three-dimensional views of the surrounding universe to ever greater depthContains more information on large-scale structures than other popular-level cosmology booksThe authors clear writing style and explanation about the very nature of the universe in which we dwell will attract a wide readership Table of Contents At home in the universe.- Living inside the cosmic egg.- The expanding universe.- The cosmic labyrinth.- Long ago and far away.- Falling for the Great Attractor.- Gravity and Antigravity.- Einsteins universe.- The limits of science.- Living in a special place.- Living in a special time.- Living in a special universe. Review From the reviews:"Cosmology Revealed: Living Inside the Cosmic Egg is the product of a person like us, a planetarium director who takes joy in introducing astronomy to the public. … The language is clear, concise, and very readable. The illustrations and images contained in each chapter are perfect complements to the text. … To anyone looking to recommend a good book on cosmology, this is ideal." (Francine Jackson, Planetarian, March, 2007) Review Quote From the reviews:"Cosmology Revealed: Living Inside the Cosmic Egg is the product of a person like us, a planetarium director who takes joy in introducing astronomy to the public. … The language is clear, concise, and very readable. The illustrations and images contained in each chapter are perfect complements to the text. … To anyone looking to recommend a good book on cosmology, this is ideal." (Francine Jackson, Planetarian, March, 2007) Feature A special colour feature incorporated in the book will offer three-dimensional views of the surrounding universe to ever greater depth Contains more information on large-scale structures than other popular-level cosmology books The authors clear writing style and explanation about the very nature of the universe in which we dwell will attract a wide readership Details ISBN1852333227 Author Anthony Fairall Language English ISBN-10 1852333227 ISBN-13 9781852333225 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 523.1 Imprint Springer London Ltd Subtitle Living Inside the Cosmic Egg Place of Publication England Country of Publication United Kingdom Short Title COSMOLOGY REVEALED LIVING INSI Pages 134 DOI 10.1007/b77355 AU Release Date 2000-12-21 NZ Release Date 2000-12-21 UK Release Date 2000-12-21 Publisher Springer London Ltd Edition Description 2001 ed. Year 2000 Edition 2001st Publication Date 2000-12-21 Alternative 9781447156895 Illustrations XIV, 134 p. Audience General Series Springer Praxis Books We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96311820;

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