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A Landmark Translation of the Original Renaissance Quadrivium Athanasius Kircher (1602–1680) was the last great Renaissance polymath—and one of the first global scholars. In the mid-1600s, he published his monumental three-volume work, Oedipus Aegyptiacus, which aimed to decode the ancient world’s symbolic language. This volume contains Kircher’s exploration of the Quadrivium: Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and Astronomy—the four liberal arts of classical education. Drawing on ancient sources from Pythagoras to Plato, Kircher weaves a cosmological vision in which number, form, sound...

Science Concepts Explained for Non-Scientists: Clear Guides to How the World Works Astronomy Explained for Non-Scientists: How the Universe Works From Stars and Planets to Space and Time is a clear, engaging guide designed for curious readers who want to understand the universe without advanced math, technical jargon, or a science background. Written in an accessible and concept focused style, this book explains how astronomers study space, what they have discovered about stars, planets, galaxies, and the cosmos, and how we know what we know. It transforms astronomy from an intimidating ...

"A gripping guide to the modern taming of the infinite." —New York Times Part history, part philosophy, part love letter to the study of mathematics, Everything and More is an illuminating tour of infinity. With his infectious curiosity and trademark verbal pyrotechnics, David Foster Wallace...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “A whirlwind tour of fundamental physics and cosmology.”—The Wall Street Journal “Fascinating . . . a wealth of ideas [that] leave us with a clearer understanding of modern physics in all its invigorating complexity.”—Los Angeles Times When and how...

A science book for the general reader that is informative enough to be a popular textbook and yet well-written enough to appeal to general readers. “Hazen and Trefil [are] unpretentious—good, down-to-earth, we-can-explain-anything science teachers, the kind you wish you had but never did...

FROM ONE OF THE MOST BRILLIANT MINDS OF OUR TIME COMES A BOOK THAT CLARIFIES HIS MOST IMPORTANT IDEAS Stephen Hawking’s worldwide bestseller A Brief History of Time remains a landmark volume in scientific writing. But for readers who have asked for a more accessible formulation of its key...

A physicist explains daily phenomena from the mundane to the magisterial. Take a look up at the stars on a clear night and you get a sense that the universe is vast and untouchable, full of mysteries beyond comprehension. But did you know that the key to unveiling the secrets of the cosmos is as...

Have you ever looked up at the twinkling night sky and wondered if humans could ever travel to another star? It's one of the biggest and most exciting questions in all of science! Embark on an incredible scientific adventure with "Chasing Stars: Will We Ever Get There?" to explore the amazing possibilities and challenges of interstellar travel. This fun and easy-to-understand guide takes young explorers on a journey to the final frontier. You'll start by learning just how vast our universe is, discovering the mind-boggling concept of a light-year and realizing that our fastest spacecraft ...

Explore the curiosities of our galaxy with this comprehensive, digestible guide to astronomy! Too often, textbooks obscure the beauty and wonder of outer space with tedious discourse that even Galileo would oppose. Astronomy 101 cuts out the boring details and lengthy explanations, and instead...

What would happen if our Sun suddenly vanished? POOF! Gone in an instant! Embark on a gentle but exciting scientific adventure with "What If The Sun Disappeared?" to explore one of the biggest "what if" questions in the universe. This incredible thought experiment for kids takes you on a journey through the science of our solar system. You'll start by discovering a surprising secret: because of the speed of light, we wouldn't even know the Sun was gone for a full eight minutes! Then, you'll witness what happens next as the world is plunged into an endless night and our planet is released ...

How living in space will affect future generations—and what the potential unintended consequences of space settlements are. We are on the cusp of a golden age of space travel in which, for the first time, it will be possible for large numbers of people to venture into space. Some intend to...

Have you ever wondered if the Earth is actually flat? The ground we walk on certainly looks flat, so how can we be sure we live on a giant, round ball? Get ready to become a science detective in "Is Earth Actually Flat?: Fun Science For Children" and uncover the clues that prove our planet's true shape! This exciting and easy-to-understand book takes young readers on a scientific mission to solve one of history's biggest puzzles. You'll learn how to use your own observation skills to find evidence, just like the clever scientists of the past. Discover the amazing secret of ships ...

Explore the science behind one of television’s greatest series. Star Trek shaped and defined the science-fiction genre for generations of television viewers and writers, and now readers can learn more about the science presented on the show. What’s it like traveling at warp speed? What are...

What is the brightest thing in the entire universe? Is it our Sun? A nearby star? Or something far more powerful and mysterious? Get ready for a dazzling journey through the cosmos in "What's The Brightest Thing In the Universe?" to find the ultimate cosmic lighthouses! This incredible guide to astronomy for children takes young explorers on a quest to discover the most luminous objects known to science. First, you'll become a cosmic detective and learn how scientists measure brightness, discovering the difference between how bright something appears from Earth and how bright it really is. ...

Developed by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a great way to explore the subject of Astronomy. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you might expect to learn in a typical undergraduate course in Astronomy. The material is accurate, up-to-date, and broken down into bite-sized chapters. There are quizzes and key takeaways following each chapter to review questions commonly tested and drive home key points.

Have you ever jumped as high as you can and wondered why you always come back down? Or watched a rocket launch and marveled at how it climbs into the sky? Discover the answers in "Why Space Is So Hard to Reach," a thrilling science adventure that explains the invisible force that keeps us on the ground and makes space travel one of humanity's greatest challenges! This fun and accessible book introduces young readers to the amazing concept of gravity for children. You'll learn that gravity is like an invisible hand, constantly pulling everything—from a dropped pencil to a giant rocket—...

Have you ever looked out your window and wondered how much of our giant, round Earth you can actually see at one time? Get ready for an amazing journey upward in "How Much of the Earth Can You See at Once?: Fun Science For Children," a book that explores our planet from a whole new perspective! This incredible scientific adventure starts on the ground, where you'll learn about the horizon and how the Earth's gentle curve limits our view. Then, the journey begins! Climb a tall hill, soar high in an airplane, and blast off into orbit on the International Space Station, watching your view of ...

"Astronomy: A Quick Read" is a fascinating exploration of the cosmos in bite-sized articles tailored for readers of all ages. Delve into the wonders of our Solar System, from the majestic Sun to the enigmatic Pluto, and unravel the mysteries of moons, asteroids, and comets. Witness the celestial dance of lunar and solar eclipses, and marvel at the cosmic ballet of meteors streaking through the night sky. Journey through galaxies, including our own Milky Way, and ponder the vastness of the Universe and theories like the Big Bang and Multiverse. Encounter celestial phenomena like black holes,...

In these lively and fascinating essays, scientists from around the world weigh in on the latest advances in the search for intelligent life in the universe and discuss just what that might look like. Since 2000, science has seen a surge in data and interest on several fronts related to E.T...

Brought to you by Penguin. A dazzling, passionate polemic against anti-science movements of all kinds Keats accused Newton of destroying the poetry of the rainbow by explaining the origin of its colours. In this illuminating and provocative book, Richard Dawkins argues that Keats could not have...