Astrophysics for people in a hurry
Author
Format:
Books
Physical Description
222 pages ; 20 cm
Edition
First edition.
Production / Publication Information
New York, NY ; London : W.W. Norton & Company, [2017]
Summary
"The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist. What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There's no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson. But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with sparkling wit, in tasty chapters consumable anytime and anywhere in your busy day. While you wait for your morning coffee to brew, for the bus, the train, or a plane to arrive, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry will reveal just what you need to be fluent and ready for the next cosmic headlines: from the Big Bang to black holes, from quarks to quantum mechanics, and from the search for planets to the search for life in the universe"--
Call Number
523.01 TYS
Publication Date
2017
Language
English
ISBN
9780393609394
Astrophysics for people in a hurry
Author
Format:
Large print
Physical Description
209 pages (large print) ; 23 cm.
Edition
Large print edition.
Production / Publication Information
Waterville, Maine : Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company, 2017.
Summary
What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? Today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. Now Neil deGrasse Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with sparkling wit, in tasty chapters consumable anytime and anywhere in your busy day.
Call Number
LP 523.01 TYSON
Publication Date
2017
Language
English
ISBN
9781432843526
Astrophysics for people in a hurry
Author
Format:
Audio disc
Physical Description
3 audio discs (3 1/2 hr.) : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition
Unabridged.
Production / Publication Information
[Ashland, Oregon] : Blackstone Audio, [2017]
Summary
What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There's no better guide through these mindexpanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and bestselling author Neil deGrasse Tyson. But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with sparkling wit, in digestible chapters consumable anytime and anywhere in your busy day. While waiting for your morning coffee to brew, or while waiting for the bus, the train, or the plane to arrive, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry will reveal just what you need to be fluent and ready for the next cosmic headlines: from the Big Bang to black holes, from quarks to quantum mechanics, and from the search for planets to the search for life in the universe.
Call Number
CD 523.01 TYS
Publication Date
2017
Language
English
ISBN
9781538408001 9781538408018
Astrophysics for young people in a hurry
Author
Format:
Books
Physical Description
176 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Edition
First edition.
Production / Publication Information
New York, N.Y. : Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company, [2019]
Summary
America's most celebrated astrophysicist invites young readers to explore the mysteries of the universe.
Call Number
J 523.01 TYS
Publication Date
2019
Language
English
ISBN
9781324003281 9780393356502
Astrophysics for young people in a hurry
Author
Format:
Audio disc
Physical Description
3 audio discs (3 1/2 hr.) : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition
Unabridged.
Production / Publication Information
[Ashland, Oregon] : Blackstone Publishing, [2019]
Summary
Neil deGrasse Tyson introduces young listeners to astrophysics and the principles of scientific inquiry, fostering the "cosmic perspective" that outer space inspires in all.
Call Number
J AUDIOBOOK CD 523.01 TYSON
Publication Date
2019
Language
English
ISBN
9781982591465
Astrophysics for people in a hurry. MP3
Author
Format:
Audio disc
System details note
System requirements: CD/MP3 player or PC with MP3-capable software.
Physical Description
1 audio disc (3 1/2 hr.) ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition
Unabridged.
Production / Publication Information
[Ashland, Oregon] : Blackstone Audio, [2017]
Summary
Astrophysicist and bestselling author Neil deGrasse Tyson addresses questions regarding the cosmos, such as: What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us?
Call Number
MP3 523.01 TYS
Publication Date
2017
Language
English
ISBN
9781538408025
Astrofísica para gente con prisa
Author
Format:
Books
Physical Description
213 pages ; 19 cm
Production / Publication Information
Ciudad de México : Paidós, 2023.
Summary
"¿Qué son los agujeros negros? ¿Y los quarks? ¿Tienen sentido las expediciones en busca de vida extraterrestre? Todos nos hemos hecho preguntas como estas, pero lo cierto es que hoy en día pocos tenemos tiempo para contemplar el cosmos e intentar disipar nuestras dudas. Neil deGrasse Tyson nos acerca el universo a la Tierra a través de estas brillantes páginas que podremos leer en cualquier momento y en cualquier lugar, ya sea mientras nos tomamos el café por la mañana o en el autobús camino al trabajo."--Provided by publisher.
Call Number
SP 523.01 TYS
Publication Date
2023
Language
Spanish
ISBN
9786075693514
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