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New Theories of Everything

The Quest for Ultimate Explanation

By: John D. Barrow

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New Theories of Everything

The Quest for Ultimate Explanation

By: John D. Barrow

Cosmology & the universe.

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019954817X

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Impossibility

The Limits of Science and the Science of Limits

By: John D. Barrow

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Impossibility

The Limits of Science and the Science of Limits

By: John D. Barrow

Astronomer John Barrow takes an intriguing look at the limits of science, who argues that there are things that are ultimately unknowable, undoable, or unreachable.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0195130820

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The Book of Nothing

Vacuums, Voids, and the Latest Ideas about the Origins of the Universe

By: John D. Barrow

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The Book of Nothing

Vacuums, Voids, and the Latest Ideas about the Origins of the Universe

By: John D. Barrow

What conceptual blind spot kept the ancient Greeks (unlike the Indians and Maya) from developing a concept of zero? Why did St. Augustine equate nothingness with the Devil? What tortuous means did 17th-century scientists employ in their attempts to create a vacuum? And why do contemporary quantum physicists believe that the void is actually seething with subatomic activity? You’ll find the answers in this dizzyingly erudite and elegantly explained book by the English cosmologist John D. Barrow. Ranging through mathematics, theology, philosophy, literature, particle physics, and cosmology, The Book of Nothing explores the enduring hold that vacuity has exercised on the human imagination. Combining high-wire speculation with a wealth of reference that takes in Freddy Mercury and Shakespeare alongside Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, and Stephen Hawking, the result is a fascinating excursion to the vanishing point of our knowledge.

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0307554813

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Theories of Everything

The Quest for Ultimate Explanation

By: John D. Barrow

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Theories of Everything

The Quest for Ultimate Explanation

By: John D. Barrow

The Holy Grail of modern scientists is “The Theory of Everything,” which will contain all that can be known about the Universe — the magic formula that Einstein spent his life searching for and failed to find. In this elegant and exciting book, first published in 1990, John Barrow challenges the quest for ultimate explanation. The New Scientist says of The Theory of Everything: [It is] “an exhilarating journey that cuts across a vast terrain of conceptual landmarks: from physics to metaphysics, mathematics to philosophy, and from mythology to theology . . . without a doubt an important, engaging and highly literate book.”

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009998380X

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The Infinite Book

A Short Guide to the Boundless, Timeless and Endless

By: John D. Barrow

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The Infinite Book

A Short Guide to the Boundless, Timeless and Endless

By: John D. Barrow

For a thousand years, infinity has proven to be a difficult and illuminating challenge for mathematicians and theologians. It certainly is the strangest idea that humans have ever thought. Where did it come from and what is it telling us about our Universe? Can there actually be infinities? Is matter infinitely divisible into ever-smaller pieces? But infinity is also the place where things happen that don't. All manner of strange paradoxes and fantasies characterize an infinite universe. If our Universe is infinite then an infinite number of exact copies of you are, at this very moment, reading an identical sentence on an identical planet somewhere else in the Universe. Now Infinity is the darling of cutting edge research, the measuring stick used by physicists, cosmologists, and mathematicians to determine the accuracy of their theories. From the paradox of Zeno’s arrow to string theory, Cambridge professor John Barrow takes us on a grand tour of this most elusive of ideas and describes with clarifying subtlety how this subject has shaped, and continues to shape, our very sense of the world in which we live. The Infinite Book is a thoroughly entertaining and completely accessible account of the biggest subject of them all–infinity.

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Vintage

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0307428761

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Cosmic Imagery

Key Images in the History of Science

By: John D. Barrow

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Cosmic Imagery

Key Images in the History of Science

By: John D. Barrow

... a tour through the most influential images in science"--Jacket.

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393061779

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9780393061772

The Origin Of The Universe

Science Masters Series

By: John D Barrow

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The Origin Of The Universe

Science Masters Series

By: John D Barrow

There is no more profound, enduring or fascinating question in all of science than that of how time, space, and matter began. Now John Barrow, who has been at the cutting edge of research in this area and has written extensively about it, guides us on a journey to the beginning of time, into a world of temperatures and densities so high that we cannot recreate them in a laboratory. With new insights, Barrow draws us into the latest speculative theories about the nature of time and the “inflationary universe,” explains “wormholes,” showing how they bear upon the fact of our own existence, and considers whether there was a “singularity” at the inception of the universe. Here is a treatment so up-to-date and intellectually rich, deaing with ideas and speculation at the farthest frontier of science, that neither novice nor expert will want to miss what Barrow has to say. The Origin of the Universe is ”In the Beginning” for beginners—the latest information from a first-rate scientist and science writer.

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0465053149

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The Constants of Nature

The Numbers That Encode the Deepest Secrets of the Universe

By: John Barrow

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The Constants of Nature

The Numbers That Encode the Deepest Secrets of the Universe

By: John Barrow

Reality as we know it is bound by a set of constants—numbers and values that dictate the strengths of forces like gravity, the speed of light, and the masses of elementary particles. In The Constants of Nature, Cambridge Professor and bestselling author John D.Barrow takes us on an exploration of these governing principles. Drawing on physicists such as Einstein and Planck, Barrow illustrates with stunning clarity our dependence on the steadfastness of these principles. But he also suggests that the basic forces may have been radically different during the universe’s infancy, and suggests that they may continue a deeply hidden evolution. Perhaps most tantalizingly, Barrow theorizes about the realities that might one day be found in a universe with different parameters than our own.

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Vintage

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0307555356

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The Book of Universes

Exploring the Limits of the Cosmos

By: John D. Barrow

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The Book of Universes

Exploring the Limits of the Cosmos

By: John D. Barrow

Barrow presents an unforgettable tour of the strange and wonderful universes that modern physics posits might--just might--be out there.

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0393081214

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Fitness of the Cosmos for Life

Biochemistry and Fine-tuning

By: John D. Barrow

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Fitness of the Cosmos for Life

Biochemistry and Fine-tuning

By: John D. Barrow

Interdisciplinary book for scientists interested in the origin and existence of life in our universe.

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051137108X

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The Constants of Nature

From Alpha to Omega

By: John D. Barrow

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The Constants of Nature

From Alpha to Omega

By: John D. Barrow

A major contribution to our understanding of the basic laws of the universe -- from the author of The Book of Nothing. The constants of nature are the fundamental laws of physics that apply throughout the universe: gravity, velocity of light, electromagnetism and quantum mechanics. They encode the deepest secrets of the universe, and express at once our greatest knowledge and our greatest ignorance about the cosmos. Their existence has taught us the profound truth that nature abounds with unseen regularities. Yet while we have become skilled at measuring the values of these constants, our frustrating inability to explain or predict their values shows how much we have still to learn about inner workings of the universe. What is the ultimate status of these constants of nature? Are they truly constant? And are there other universes where they are different? John D. Barrow, one of our foremost mathematicians and cosmologists, discusses the latest thinking about these and many more dramatic issues in this accessible and thought-provoking book. "From the Hardcover edition.

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Random House

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0099286475

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100 Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know about Maths and the Arts

By: John D. Barrow,Professor of Mathematical Sciences in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics John D Barrow

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100 Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know about Maths and the Arts

By: John D. Barrow,Professor of Mathematical Sciences in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics John D Barrow

Eminent cosmologist Professor John D. Barrow uses simple mathematics to explain one hundred of life's most perplexing questions. What can maths tell us about art? Professor John Barrow sheds light on the mysteries of the world of the arts. At the very heart, he tells us, mathematics and the arts are not so far removed. He takes us on a tour of the world of the arts through 100 steps, guiding us through art forms as various as sculpture, literature, architecture and dance, and revealing what maths can tell us about them. Find out: * Why diamonds sparkle * How many words Shakespeare knew * Why the shower is the best place to sing * Why an egg is egg-shapped * How to shatter a wine glass with your singing voice * Why Charles Dickens led a crusade against maths Enlivening the everyday with a new way of looking at the world, this book will enrich your understanding of the maths and the arts that we are surrounded by in our day-to-day lives.

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1847922317

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100 Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know about Math and the Arts

By: John D. Barrow

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100 Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know about Math and the Arts

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An entertaining and illuminating collection of 100 surprising connections between math and the arts. At first glance, the worlds of math and the arts might not seem like comfortable neighbors. But as mathematician John D. Barrow points out, they have a strong and natural affinity—after all, math is the study of all patterns, and the world of the arts is rich with pattern. Barrow whisks us through 100 thought-provoking and often whimsical intersections between math and many arts, from the golden ratios of Mondrian’s rectangles and the curious fractal-like nature of Pollock’s drip paintings to ballerinas’ gravity-defying leaps and the next generation of monkeys on typewriters tackling Shakespeare. For those of us with our feet planted more firmly on the ground, Barrow also wields everyday equations to reveal how many guards are needed in an art gallery or where you should stand to look at sculptures. From music and drama to literature and the visual arts, Barrow’s witty and accessible observations are sure to spark the imaginations of math nerds and art aficionados alike.

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393246566

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9780393246568

The Artful Universe Expanded

By: John Barrow

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The Artful Universe Expanded

By: John Barrow

John D. Barrow looks at the relationship between the way our understanding of the universe reflects the ways in which evolution has shaped our brains, and our expression of that understanding in science, maths and art.

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OUP Oxford

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019960133X

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100 Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know: Math Explains Your World

By: John D. Barrow

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100 Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know: Math Explains Your World

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Barrow's wonderfully informative book should charm both lovers and haters of mathematics."-Sheldon Lee Glashow, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics --

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0393338673

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The Ethics of Cosmology

Natural Right and the Rediscovery of Design

By: John C. Caiazza

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The Ethics of Cosmology

Natural Right and the Rediscovery of Design

By: John C. Caiazza

Within the last one hundred years, the scientific conception of the universe has undergone radical change. As a result a new field has evolved, called "cosmology," that examines the philosophical and scientific nature of the universe. Cosmology conceives of a material universe in which the interior of atoms do not act in the same predictable manner as the objects we can see and in which space is no longer empty volume unaffected by the matter within it. The universe is not a machine that operates with the same set of rules, but rather a living, growing organism. This new cosmology is forcing a consideration of the meaning of life that also calls for a reconsideration of moral law—the doctrine of natural right. Natural law theory is based on a cosmology that is grounded in classical metaphysics. John C. Caiazza uses the term "natural right" rather than "natural law" since his argument for cosmic teleology is based on the cosmology of contemporary science and not that of classical metaphysics. If evolution and development are the key to understanding nature, it is important to get the evolutionary concept of nature right, especially when it involves ethics. The universe can be viewed in two ways. One can admire the intricacy of the cosmological process on the physical, chemical, and astronomical levels. Or, one can look at this process as a result of design or providence. These two options should not preclude each other, Caiazza asserts; we should instead look closely at what science reveals about design. This volume offers an opportunity to reconcile the thinking of those who hold to traditional religious views on the origins of the universe and those who look to scientific explanations.

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Routledge

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1351297066

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Possibilities for Over One Hundredfold More Spiritual Information

The Humble Approach in Theology and Science

By: Sir John Templeton

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Possibilities for Over One Hundredfold More Spiritual Information

The Humble Approach in Theology and Science

By: Sir John Templeton

Sir John Templeton challenges the reader to apply the same energy that has been devoted to scientific inquiry to the pursuit of spiritual information. The world is at a state of unprecedented technical expertise, but why has our knowledge and faith in our own spirituality stalled and become obsolete in recent times? Possibilities for Over One Hundredfold More Spiritual Information seeks to address this question. It points out that our spiritual knowledge would also have the capacity to increase dramatically if we were to open our minds to the endless possibilities that await us in terms of our spiritual lives. These include altruistic love for all people, new knowledge of the Divine, and a greater sense of our place in the universe. In order for us as human beings to take advantage of all of the spiritual gifts that we have been given, we need to be open and receptive to our individual spiritual natures, and to open ourselves to the limitless spiritual possibilities available to us. The book acknowledges the ancient scriptures and thinkers who have guided us for centuries. Vastly expanded research and the use of scientific method would only enhance our understanding of the wisdom contained within these wise teachings. The benefits of extending our spiritual knowledge might, in fact, exceed the benefits we have realized thus far from scientific and medical advances. Possibilities seeks to reawaken our desire for spiritual knowledge pushed aside so long ago in our quest for scientific knowledge. When these fields work together, the world will reap greater rewards that we can ever imagine.

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Templeton Foundation Press

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1599470519

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Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Mississippi 39th Infantry Regiment

By: John C. Rigdon

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Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Mississippi 39th Infantry Regiment

By: John C. Rigdon

The Mississippi 39th Infantry Regiment was organized at Jackson, Mississippi, during the late spring of 1862. About twenty-five percent of this unit was sick in June, and there were 29 officers and 541 men present for duty in July. Company I took part in the fight at Baton Rouge, then, assigned to General Beall's command, the regiment was captured at Port Hudson in July, 1863. After the exchange in December it totalled 220 effectives. Attached to Ross' and Sears' Brigade it was involved in the Atlanta Campaign, Hood's Tennessee operations, and the defense of Mobile. The regiment reported 7 casualties at New Hope Church, 30 at Kennesaw Mountain, 5 at the Chattahoochee River, and 48 in the Battle of Atlanta. Few surrendered with the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana.

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0359630146

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9780359630141

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