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This beautiful softcover edition is a rare find, in fine condition with no marks or tears and showing absolutely minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, unmarked, and the book is tight, firm, and near fine. The God Delusion is a bestselling book by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins, is a critical examination of religion and a robust defense of atheism. The God Delusion remains a seminal work in the debate between science and religion, encouraging readers to question dogmas and think critically about faith.
This well-preserved softcover edition is in fine condition with no marks or tears and shows absolutely minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, and the book is tight, firm, and unmarked. The Cambridge Concise History of Astronomy is an informative reference book published by Cambridge University Press in 1999. Edited by Michael Hoskin, a renowned historian of astronomy, the book provides a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the development of astronomy from its ancient origins to the modern era. It is part of the Cambridge Concise Histories series, designed to offer readers an authoritative summary of a subject within a manageable format. The book is richly illustrated, with diagrams, charts, and historical images that help contextualize the material. Critics and readers have praised The Cambridge Concise History of Astronomy for its clarity and breadth. Its concise format makes it an excellent introduction to the history of astronomy, appealing to amateur astronomers, students, and general readers interested in the subject.
This like-new hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. No dust jacket is present. The book was first published in 1967 by Thames & Hudson Limited in London. It provides a comprehensive overview of the state of science in the 1960s, focusing particularly on astronomy, physics, and chemistry. Topics include the structure of the universe, radiation energy, and the nature of matter. With 350 illustrations, the book simplifies complex scientific concepts, making them accessible to a wider audience. The book is now primarily available through antiquarian book dealers and offers an interesting glimpse into the scientific knowledge and popular science communication of the 1960s. Die Welt In Der Wir Leben: Die Forschung unserer Zeit; Weltall, Strahlen und Materie ist ein wissenschaftliches Werk, das von Sir Bernard Lovell und Tom Margerison herausgegeben wurde. Es erschien erstmals 1967 in der Reihe "Knaurs Große Kulturen in Farben" beim Droemer Knaur Verlag in München. Das Buch bietet einen umfassenden Überblick über den Stand der Wissenschaft in den 1960er Jahren, insbesondere in den Bereichen Astronomie, Physik und Chemie. Mit 350 Abbildungen veranschaulicht es komplexe wissenschaftliche Konzepte und macht sie einem breiten Publikum zugänglich. Das Buch ist heute vor allem antiquarisch erhältlich und bietet einen interessanten Einblick in den wissenschaftlichen Wissensstand und die Popularisierung der Wissenschaft in den 1960er Jahren.
This lovely softcover edition is a rare find. The book is in good condition with no marks or tears and shows absolutely minimal shelf wear. The fourth edition includes updated content and additional features to engage readers in understanding mythology's role within ancient civilizations as well as its ongoing impact on modern society. The book combines classical myths with historical and cultural contexts, often drawing connections between mythological stories and ancient religious practices, social structures, and psychological interpretations. It incorporates visual elements, images of ancient sculptures, paintings, and artifacts, that correspond to the myths discussed, offering a visual insight into how these stories were depicted and understood in the classical world.
This first printing hardcover is in excellent condition, with no marks and tight, unread pages. The book is tight and square, though the spine shows a slight bend at the lower edge. Does the universe embody beautiful ideas? Artists as well as scientists throughout human history have pondered this “beautiful question.” With Nobel laureate Frank Wilczek as your guide, embark on a voyage of related discoveries, from Plato and Pythagoras up to the present. Wilczek’s groundbreaking work in quantum physics was inspired by his intuition to look for a deeper order of beauty in nature. There are other meanings of “beauty,” but this is the deep logic of the universe, and it is no accident that it is also at the heart of what we find aesthetically pleasing and inspiring.
This like-new first edition hardcover is untouched, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked. Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics by Richard H. Thaler, published in 2015, is a seminal book that traces the development of behavioral economics, a field that blends insights from psychology with traditional economic theory to better understand human decision-making. Thaler, a Nobel Prize-winning economist, is one of the pioneers of behavioral economics, and in Misbehaving, he recounts his journey in challenging the assumptions of classical economics, particularly the notion that humans are always rational actors who make decisions purely to maximize utility.