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The Grand Design

By: Stephen Hawking,Leonard Mlodinow

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THE FIRST MAJOR WORK IN NEARLY A DECADE BY ONE OF THE WORLD’S GREAT THINKERS—A MARVELOUSLY CONCISE BOOK WITH NEW ANSWERS TO THE ULTIMATE QUESTIONS OF LIFE When and how did the universe begin? Why are we here? Why is there something rather than nothing? What is the nature of reality? Why are the laws of nature so finely tuned as to allow for the existence of beings like ourselves? And, finally, is the apparent “grand design” of our universe evidence of a benevolent creator who set things in motion—or does science offer another explanation? The most fundamental questions about the origins of the universe and of life itself, once the province of philosophy, now occupy the territory where scientists, philosophers, and theologians meet—if only to disagree. In their new book, Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow present the most recent scientific thinking about the mysteries of the universe, in nontechnical language marked by both brilliance and simplicity. In The Grand Design they explain that according to quantum theory, the cosmos does not have just a single existence or history, but rather that every possible history of the universe exists simultaneously. When applied to the universe as a whole, this idea calls into question the very notion of cause and effect. But the “top-down” approach to cosmology that Hawking and Mlodinow describe would say that the fact that the past takes no definite form means that we create history by observing it, rather than that history creates us. The authors further explain that we ourselves are the product of quantum fluctuations in the very early universe, and show how quantum theory predicts the “multiverse”—the idea that ours is just one of many universes that appeared spontaneously out of nothing, each with different laws of nature. Along the way Hawking and Mlodinow question the conventional concept of reality, posing a “model-dependent” theory of reality as the best we can hope to find. And they conclude with a riveting assessment of M-theory, an explanation of the laws governing us and our universe that is currently the only viable candidate for a complete “theory of everything.” If confirmed, they write, it will be the unified theory that Einstein was looking for, and the ultimate triumph of human reason. A succinct, startling, and lavishly illustrated guide to discoveries that are altering our understanding and threatening some of our most cherished belief systems, The Grand Design is a book that will inform—and provoke—like no other.

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The Upright Thinkers

The Human Journey from Living in Trees to Understanding the Cosmos

By: Leonard Mlodinow

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The Upright Thinkers

The Human Journey from Living in Trees to Understanding the Cosmos

By: Leonard Mlodinow

How did a near-extinct species, eking out a meager existence with stone axes, become the dominant power on earth, able to harness a knowledge of nature ranging from tiny atoms to the vast structures of the universe? Leonard Mlodinow takes us on an enthralling tour of the history of human progress, from our time on the African savannah through the invention of written language, all the way to modern quantum physics. Along the way, he explores the colorful personalities of the great philosophers, scientists, and thinkers, and traces the cultural conditions—and the elements of chance—that influenced scientific discovery. Deeply informed, accessible, and infused with the author’s trademark humor and insight, The Upright Thinkers is a stunning tribute to humanity’s intellectual curiosity and an important book for any reader with an interest in the scientific issues of our day.

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A Briefer History of Time

The Science Classic Made More Accessible

By: Stephen Hawking,Leonard Mlodinow

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A Briefer History of Time

The Science Classic Made More Accessible

By: Stephen Hawking,Leonard Mlodinow

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHORS The science classic made more accessible • More concise • Illustrated 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 years readers have asked for a more accessible formulation of its key concepts—the nature of space and time, the role of God in creation, and the history and future of the universe. A Briefer History of Time is Professor Hawking’s response. Although “briefer,” this book is much more than a mere explanation of Hawking’s earlier work. A Briefer History of Time both clarifies and expands on the great subjects of the original, and records the latest developments in the field—from string theory to the search for a unified theory of all the forces of physics. Thirty-seven full-color illustrations enhance the text and make A Briefer History of Time an exhilarating and must-have addition in its own right to the great literature of science and ideas.

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0553385461

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Subliminal

The New Unconscious and what it Teaches Us

By: Leonard Mlodinow

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The New Unconscious and what it Teaches Us

By: Leonard Mlodinow

In Subliminal Leonard Mlodinow reveals the incredible hidden power of our unconscious, and how it shapes our experience of the world. We are only aware of 5% of what's going on in our brain. Almost everything we do - who we marry, how we interact with friends and colleagues, who we vote for, how we handle money, even what we think we remember about our past - is largely driven by the mind's subliminal processes and not by our conscious awareness, as we have long believed. Here Mlodinow unravels the subliminal self, showing us how the human mind really works. 'After reading this book, you will look at yourself (and those around you) in a new way.' Joseph T. Hallinan, author of Why We Make Mistakes 'With great wit and intelligence, Mlodinow takes us on a sweeping tour of the latest revelations in neuroscience.' Huffington Post 'An illuminating journey through a hidden world.' Nature 'Leonard Mlodinow never fails to make science both accessible and entertaining.' Stephen Hawking

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0241960541

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Stephen Hawking

A Memoir of Friendship and Physics

By: Leonard Mlodinow

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Stephen Hawking

A Memoir of Friendship and Physics

By: Leonard Mlodinow

This “vivid and compelling account” (The Wall Street Journal) opens not only the inner workings of one of physics’ greatest minds, but also a view into an extraordinary friendship and the human capacity to overcome insurmountable challenges. A BEST SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR (The Telegraph, The Guardian) A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR (New Statesmen) One of the most influential physicists of our time, Stephen Hawking changed our understanding of the cosmos. Recalling his nearly two decades as Hawking’s collaborator and friend, Leonard Mlodinow brings this complex man into focus in an inspiring and deeply intimate portrayal. We meet Hawking the genius, who explores the mysteries of the universe; Hawking the colleague, who’s able to communicate at only six words per minute but who punctuates his conversations with humor; and Hawking the friend, who can convey volumes with a frown, a smile, or simply a raised eyebrow. Mlodinow puts us in the room as Hawking indulges his passion for wine and curry, confides his feelings on love, death, and disability, and brilliantly grapples with the deepest questions of philosophy and science. This moving account of a friendship offers us invaluable lessons from one of physics’ greatest practitioners about life, the universe, and the ability to overcome daunting obstacles.

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1984898396

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The Drunkard's Walk

How Randomness Rules Our Lives

By: Leonard Mlodinow

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The Drunkard's Walk

How Randomness Rules Our Lives

By: Leonard Mlodinow

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the classroom to the courtroom and from financial markets to supermarkets, an intriguing and illuminating look at how randomness, chance, and probability affect our daily lives that will intrigue, awe, and inspire. “Mlodinow writes in a breezy style, interspersing probabilistic mind-benders with portraits of theorists.... The result is a readable crash course in randomness.” —The New York Times Book Review With the born storyteller's command of narrative and imaginative approach, Leonard Mlodinow vividly demonstrates how our lives are profoundly informed by chance and randomness and how everything from wine ratings and corporate success to school grades and political polls are less reliable than we believe. By showing us the true nature of chance and revealing the psychological illusions that cause us to misjudge the world around us, Mlodinow gives us the tools we need to make more informed decisions. From the classroom to the courtroom and from financial markets to supermarkets, Mlodinow's intriguing and illuminating look at how randomness, chance, and probability affect our daily lives will intrigue, awe, and inspire.

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0307275175

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Emotional

How Feelings Shape Our Thinking

By: Leonard Mlodinow

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Emotional

How Feelings Shape Our Thinking

By: Leonard Mlodinow

We’ve all been told that thinking rationally is the key to success. But at the cutting edge of science, researchers are discovering that feeling is every bit as important as thinking in this "lively exposé of the growing consensus about the limited power of rationality and decision-making" (The New York Times Book Review). You make hundreds of decisions every day, from what to eat for breakfast to how you should invest, and not one of those decisions would be possible without emotion. It has long been said that thinking and feeling are separate and opposing forces in our behavior. But as Leonard Mlodinow, the best-selling author of Subliminal, tells us, extraordinary advances in psychology and neuroscience have proven that emotions are as critical to our well-being as thinking. How can you connect better with others? How can you make sense of your frustration, fear, and anxiety? What can you do to live a happier life? The answers lie in understanding your emotions. Journeying from the labs of pioneering scientists to real-world scenarios that have flirted with disaster, Mlodinow shows us how our emotions can help, why they sometimes hurt, and what we can learn in both instances. Using deep insights into our evolution and biology, Mlodinow gives us the tools to understand our emotions better and to maximize their benefits. Told with his characteristic clarity and fascinating stories, Emotional explores the new science of feelings and offers us an essential guide to making the most of one of nature’s greatest gifts.

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1524747602

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Elastic

Unlocking Your Brain's Ability to Embrace Change

By: Leonard Mlodinow

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Elastic

Unlocking Your Brain's Ability to Embrace Change

By: Leonard Mlodinow

The best-selling author of Subliminal and The Drunkard’s Walk teaches you how to tap into the hidden power of your brain. “Elastic is a book that will help you survive the whirlwind.” —Daniel H. Pink, author of When and A Whole New Mind Named to the 800-CEO-READ Business Book Awards Longlist In this startling and provocative look at how the human mind deals with change, Leonard Mlodinow shows us to unleash the natural abilities we all possess so we can thrive in dynamic and troubled times. Truly original minds capitalize when everyone else struggles. And most of us assume that these abilities are innate, reserved for a select few. But Mlodinow reveals that we all possess them, that we all have encoded in our brains a skill he terms elastic thinking—and he guides us in how to harness it. Drawing on groundbreaking research, Mlodinow outlines how we can learn to let go of comfortable ideas and become accustomed to ambiguity and contradiction; how we can rise above conventional mindsets and reframe the questions we ask; and how we can improve our ability to solve problems and generate new ideas—critical skills for achieving professional and personal success in our quickly morphing world.

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1101870931

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Subliminal

How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior

By: Leonard Mlodinow

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How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior

By: Leonard Mlodinow

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the bestselling author of The Drunkard’s Walk, a startling, eye-opening examination of how the unconscious mind shapes our experience of the world. “Mlodinow plunges into the realm of the unconscious mind accompanied by the latest scientific research ... [with] plenty of his trademark humor.” —Los Angeles Times Over the past two decades of neurological research, it has become increasingly clear that the way we experience the world—our perception, behavior, memory, and social judgment—is largely driven by the mind's subliminal processes and not by the conscious ones, as we have long believed. In Subliminal, Leonard Mlodinow employs his signature concise, accessible explanations of the most obscure scientific subjects to unravel the complexities of the subliminal mind. In the process he shows the many ways it influences how we misperceive our relationships with family, friends, and business associates; how we misunderstand the reasons for our investment decisions; and how we misremember important events—along the way, changing our view of ourselves and the world around us.

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Subliminal

How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior (PEN Literary Award Winner)

By: Leonard Mlodinow

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How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior (PEN Literary Award Winner)

By: Leonard Mlodinow

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War of the Worldviews

Where Science and Spirituality Meet -- and Do Not

By: Deepak Chopra, M.D.,Leonard Mlodinow

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War of the Worldviews

Where Science and Spirituality Meet -- and Do Not

By: Deepak Chopra, M.D.,Leonard Mlodinow

Two bestselling authors first met in a televised Caltech debate on “the future of God,” one an articulate advocate for spirituality, the other a prominent physicist. This remarkable book is the product of that serendipitous encounter and the contentious—but respectful—clash of worldviews that grew along with their friendship. In War of the Worldviews these two great thinkers battle over the cosmos, evolution and life, the human brain, and God, probing the fundamental questions that define the human experience. How did the universe emerge? What is the nature of time? What is life? Did Darwin go wrong? What makes us human? What is the connection between mind and brain? Is God an illusion? This extraordinary book will fascinate millions of readers of science and spirituality alike, as well as anyone who has ever asked themselves, What does it mean that I am alive?

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Subliminal

The Revolution of the New Unconscious and what it Teaches Us about Ourselves

By: Leonard Mlodinow

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The Revolution of the New Unconscious and what it Teaches Us about Ourselves

By: Leonard Mlodinow

Subliminal is all about how the unconscious mind shapes our experience of the world far more than we realize, from our relationships with family, friends and business associates to the way we handle money and even our own past. Over the past two decades scientific researchers have developed remarkable new tools for probing the hidden, or subliminal, workings of the mind. These cutting-edge discoveries have revealed that the way we experience life is largely driven by the mind's subliminal processes and not by the conscious ones, as we have long believed. Employing his trademark wit and his lucid, accessible explanations of the most obscure scientific subjects, Leonard Mlodinow unravels the complexities of the subliminal self, increasing our understanding of how the human mind works. In the process he changes our view of ourselves and the world around us. 'With the same deft touch he showed in The Drunkard's Walk, Mlodinow probes the subtle, automatic, and often unnoticed influences on our behaviour.' Daniel J. Simons, co-author of The Invisible Gorilla: How Our Intuitions Deceive Us 'Think you know the whys and hows of your choices? Think again. Follow Mlodinow on a gorgeous journey into the enormous mental backstage behind the curtain of consciousness.' David Eagleman, Author of Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain 'Leonard Mlodinow never fails to make science both accessible and entertaining.' Stephen Hawking

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Feynman's Rainbow

A Search for Beauty in Physics and in Life

By: Leonard Mlodinow

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Feynman's Rainbow

A Search for Beauty in Physics and in Life

By: Leonard Mlodinow

Some of the brightest minds in science have passed through the halls of the California Institute of Technology. In the early 1980s, Leonard Mlodinow joined their ranks to begin a postdoctoral fellowship. Afraid he was not smart enough to be there, despite his groundbreaking Ph.D. thesis, he took his insecurities to Richard Feynman, Caltech’s intimidating resident genius and iconoclast. So began a pivotal year in a young man’s life. Though a series of fascinating exchanges, Mlodinow and Feynman delve into the nature of science, creativity, love mathematics, happiness, God, art, pleasures and ambition, producing a moving portrait of a friendship and an affecting account of Feynman’s final creative years.

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Elastic

Flexible Thinking in a Time of Change

By: Leonard Mlodinow

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Flexible Thinking in a Time of Change

By: Leonard Mlodinow

With rapid technological innovation leading the charge, today's world is transforming itself at an extraordinary and unprecedented pace. Jobs become multifaceted, information streams multiply, and myriad devices place increasing demands on our attention. Mlodinow shows that the human brain is uniquely engineered to adapt, and takes us on an illuminating journey through the mechanics of our own minds as we navigate the rapidly shifting landscapes around us. -- adapted from publisher info.

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1101870923

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War of the Worldviews

Where Science and Spirituality Meet -- and Do Not

By: Deepak Chopra, M.D.,Leonard Mlodinow

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Where Science and Spirituality Meet -- and Do Not

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Subliminal

How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior (PEN Literary Award Winner)

By: Leonard Mlodinow

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How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior (PEN Literary Award Winner)

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Elastic

Unlocking Your Brain's Ability to Embrace Change

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Unlocking Your Brain's Ability to Embrace Change

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The Upright Thinkers

The Human Journey from Living in Trees to Understanding the Cosmos

By: Leonard Mlodinow

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The Human Journey from Living in Trees to Understanding the Cosmos

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Feynman's Rainbow

A Search for Beauty in Physics and in Life

By: Leonard Mlodinow

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A Search for Beauty in Physics and in Life

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Euclid's Window

The Story of Geometry from Parallel Lines to Hyperspace

By: Leonard Mlodinow

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Euclid's Window

The Story of Geometry from Parallel Lines to Hyperspace

By: Leonard Mlodinow

This text leads us on a journey through five revolutions in geometry, via biographical stories, from the Greek concept of parallel lines to contemporary notions of hyperspace. It reveals simple questions that have been the hidden engines of major achievements in science and technology.

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0141009098

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Optical Coherence and Quantum Optics

By: Leonard Mandel,Emil Wolf

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Optical Coherence and Quantum Optics

By: Leonard Mandel,Emil Wolf

This book presents a systematic account of optical coherence theory within the framework of classical optics, as applied to such topics as radiation from sources of different states of coherence, foundations of radiometry, effects of source coherence on the spectra of radiated fields, coherence theory of laser modes, and scattering of partially coherent light by random media.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521417112

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The Origin and Nature of Mind (HB)

A Complex Understanding from Direct Observations

By: Leonard Wilson, Jr. M. ED

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A Complex Understanding from Direct Observations

By: Leonard Wilson, Jr. M. ED

The Origin and Nature of Mind: A Complex Understanding from Direct Observations (HB) By: Leonard Wilson, Jr. M. ED. Psychologist/General Scientist The Origin and Nature of Mind: A Complex Understanding from Direct Observations explores the nature of the human mind from both a scientific and a biblical perspective. Delving beyond the wrongful assumption that mind equals brain alone, Leonard Wilson, Jr., M. ED., examines the mind’s connection with the body’s vestibule and nervous system. Through a greater understanding of the human mind, Wilson hopes to better the human condition, easing the weight of mental illness on those afflicted and their loved ones.

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Unexpected Expectations

The Curiosities of a Mathematical Crystal Ball

By: Leonard M. Wapner

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Unexpected Expectations

The Curiosities of a Mathematical Crystal Ball

By: Leonard M. Wapner

Unexpected Expectations: The Curiosities of a Mathematical Crystal Ball explores how paradoxical challenges involving mathematical expectation often necessitate a reexamination of basic premises. The author takes you through mathematical paradoxes associated with seemingly straightforward applications of mathematical expectation and shows how these

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1439867674

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Rings of Fire

By: Leonard Sweet

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Rings of Fire

By: Leonard Sweet

What Lies Ahead for Christians and the World? If you follow the works of bestselling authors Malcolm Gladwell, Faith Popcorn, Daniel Pink, and other trend forecasters, you'll appreciate learning about the more than 25 rings of fire that lie ahead for Christians and the world. In the face of eruptive and disruptive changes in technology, communications, bioethics, and beyond, how do we fight fire with fire, not only catching up to our culture but also leading our friends and neighbors toward God? No one has done more to startle the church from its slumber than Len Sweet, and no one has equipped the church as effectively. This is a benchmark book from a seminal leader of the modern evangelical movement. More than 25 game-changing and century-defining "rings of fire" Stimulating questions for reflection and discussion from scholar and pastor Mark Chironna

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A Briefer History of Time

The Science Classic Made More Accessible

By: Stephen Hawking,Leonard Mlodinow

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The Science Classic Made More Accessible

By: Stephen Hawking,Leonard Mlodinow

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Euclid's Window

The Story of Geometry from Parallel Lines to Hyperspace

By: Leonard Mlodinow

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Euclid's Window

The Story of Geometry from Parallel Lines to Hyperspace

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Through Euclid's Window Leonard Mlodinow brilliantly and delightfully leads us on a journey through five revolutions in geometry, from the Greek concept of parallel lines to the latest notions of hyperspace. Here is an altogether new, refreshing, alternative history of math revealing how simple questions anyone might ask about space -- in the living room or in some other galaxy -- have been the hidden engine of the highest achievements in science and technology. Based on Mlodinow's extensive historical research; his studies alongside colleagues such as Richard Feynman and Kip Thorne; and interviews with leading physicists and mathematicians such as Murray Gell-Mann, Edward Witten, and Brian Greene, Euclid's Window is an extraordinary blend of rigorous, authoritative investigation and accessible, good-humored storytelling that makes a stunningly original argument asserting the primacy of geometry. For those who have looked through Euclid's Window, no space, no thing, and no time will ever be quite the same.

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Simon and Schuster

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1439135371

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Is God an Illusion?

The Great Debate Between Science and Spirituality

By: Deepak Chopra,Leonard Mlodinow

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Is God an Illusion?

The Great Debate Between Science and Spirituality

By: Deepak Chopra,Leonard Mlodinow

Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens and Stephen Hawking have had a major impact on the loud and popular debate between 'aggressive atheists' and religion. The huge sales of their bestselling books show just how much interest people have in their ideas. Now Deepak Chopra is entering this debate, sparring with leading physicist, Professor Leonard Mlodinow (the co-author, with Stephen Hawking, of The Grand Design). In Is God an Illusion?, Chopra argues that there is design in our universe and a deep intelligence behind life. Without defending organised religion, he debunks randomness as an explanation for how Nature evolves and shows how consciousness comes first and matter second. On the other side, Mlodinow argues the viewpoint of science, specifically what modern quantum physics can tell us about our world. In his view, physics, genetics and cosmology will shed far more light on the big questions than rethinking ancient spiritual concepts can ever do. A major work of our time, Is God an Illusion? will not only offer more food for thought for those fascinated by the two sides of this modern conundrum - it will also place Deepak Chopra firmly in the ring of some of the most remarkable, and bestselling, thinkers of our era.

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144814776X

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O andar do bêbado

Como o acaso determina nossas vidas

By: Leonard Mlodinow

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O andar do bêbado

Como o acaso determina nossas vidas

By: Leonard Mlodinow

Best-seller internacional e livro notável do New York Times Um dos 10 Melhores Livros de Ciência, segundo a Amazon.com Não estamos preparados para lidar com o aleatório e, por isso, não percebemos o quanto o acaso interfere em nossas vidas. Num tom irreverente, citando exemplos e pesquisas presentes em todos os âmbitos da vida, do mercado financeiro aos esportes, de Hollywood à medicina, Leonard Mlodinow apresenta de forma divertida e curiosa as ferramentas necessárias para identificar os indícios do acaso. Como resultado, nos ajuda a fazer escolhas mais acertadas e a conviver melhor com fatores que não podemos controlar. Prepare-se para colocar em xeque algumas certezas sobre o funcionamento do mundo e para perceber que muitas coisas são tão previsíveis quanto o próximo passo de um bêbado depois de uma noitada... "Um guia maravilhoso e acessível sobre como o aleatório afeta nossas vidas" Stephen Hawking "Mlodinow escreve num estilo leve, intercalando desafios probabilísticos com perfis de cientistas... O resultado é um curso intensivo, de leitura agradável, sobre aleatoriedade e estatística." George Johnson, New York Times

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Editora Schwarcz - Companhia das Letras

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853780181X

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