Stephen Hawking Box Set: A Brief History of Time / The Grand Design 2-volume Boxed Set by Stephen Ha
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A brief history of time was there a beginning of time? could time run backwards? is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries? these are just some of the questions considered in an internationally acclaimed masterpiece by one of the world's greatest thinkers. It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from newton to einstein, before delving into the secrets which still lie at the heart of space and time, from the big bang to black holes, via spiral galaxies and strong theory. To this day a brief history of time remains a staple of the scientific canon, and its succinct and clear language continues to introduce millions to the universe and its wonders. The grand design when and how did the universe begin? why are we here? is the apparent 'grand design' of our universe evidence for a benevolent creator who set things in motion? or does science offer another explanation? in the grand design, the most recent scientific thinking about the mysteries of the universe is presented in language marked by both brilliance and simplicity. Model dependent realism, the multiverse, the top-down theory of cosmology, and the unified m-theory - all are revealed here. This is the first major work in nearly a decade by one of the world's greatest thinkers. 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.