The Edge of Science – A Baker

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How did the universe begin and how will it end? What happens to us when we die? Do intelligent beings exist elsewhere in our galaxy and beyond? These are just a few of the questions addressed in The Edge of Science. Written in a clear, informative and entertaining style, the book presents some of the most intriguing mysteries in the history of science. Some of these enigmas have been solved through the ingenuity of their investigators; others are so strange as to admit of no easy solution and have given rise to equally bizarre speculations. From the Tunguska explosion of 1908 to the enigma of the Moon’s origin, from the possibility of time travel to the search for zero-point energy, author Alan Baker examines the many theories and speculations that have been presented to account for the mystery of the world. Each chapter deals with an enigma that has caused wonder, excitement or fear to all who have pondered it, including: the discovery of strange fossils that hint at an unknown early history of humanity; anomalous structures photographed on the Moon and Mars; the mystery of dark matter and dark energy; and strange disappearances of people and objects.

Hardcover, internally clean and free from inscriptions. Tightly bound and firm. Dust wrapper in fine condition. First Edition, “Like new”

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SKU: 9781845963378 Category: Title: The Edge of Science
Author: A Baker
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Year: 2009
ISBN10: 1845963377
ISBN13: 9781845963378
Condition: Very Good
Format: Hardcover
Inventory No: 1183

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How did the universe begin and how will it end? What happens to us when we die? Do intelligent beings exist elsewhere in our galaxy and beyond? These are just a few of the questions addressed in The Edge of Science. Written in a clear, informative and entertaining style, the book presents some of the most intriguing mysteries in the history of science. Some of these enigmas have been solved through the ingenuity of their investigators; others are so strange as to admit of no easy solution and have given rise to equally bizarre speculations. From the Tunguska explosion of 1908 to the enigma of the Moon’s origin, from the possibility of time travel to the search for zero-point energy, author Alan Baker examines the many theories and speculations that have been presented to account for the mystery of the world. Each chapter deals with an enigma that has caused wonder, excitement or fear to all who have pondered it, including: the discovery of strange fossils that hint at an unknown early history of humanity; anomalous structures photographed on the Moon and Mars; the mystery of dark matter and dark energy; and strange disappearances of people and objects.

Hardcover, internally clean and free from inscriptions. Tightly bound and firm. Dust wrapper in fine condition. First Edition, “Like new”

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Weight 0.4 kg
Dimensions 22 × 13.6 × 2.5 cm

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