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A Brief History Of Time: From Big Bang To Black Holes Kindle Edition

by Stephen Hawking (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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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 the internationally acclaimed masterpiece by the world renowned physicist - generally considered to have been 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.

This new edition includes updates from Stephen Hawking with his latest thoughts about the No Boundary Proposal and offers new information about dark energy, the information paradox, eternal inflation, the microwave background radiation observations, and the discovery of gravitational waves.

It was published in tandem with the app, Stephen Hawking's Pocket Universe.

'This book marries a child's wonder to a genius's intellect. We journey into Hawking's universe while marvelling at his mind.' The Sunday Times

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'To follow such a fine mind as it exposes such great problems is an exciting experience' ― The Sunday Times

'Master of the Universe...One scientist's courageous voyage to the frontiers of the Cosmos' ― Newsweek

'This book marries a child's wonder to a genius's intellect. We journey into Hawking's universe, while marvelling at his mind' ― The Sunday Times

'He can explain the complexities of cosmological physics with an engaging combination of clarity and wit...His is a brain of extraordinary power' ― Observer

This app/book version of Hawking's famous laymen book is just an amazing piece of learning. This makes much more accessible and understandable the complex and awesome topics dealt by Hawking as he explains how our universe works. I am just in awe at how creative he is to produce one of a kind e-book like this. The pace, illustrations and connections of topics within the book are so helpful and so appropriate for the new generation used to tweets and small bites of information. You can flip over some topics when you have some time, learn some amazing fact, and come back later which no rush or worry about how fast you are progressing through the book. Hope other books on complex topics are translated to this format. And I love the updates of the latest science since the publication of the original book. We have learned so much in the last decade that I agree with Hawking, it is an honour to live in this times. ― Ribozyme

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STEPHEN HAWKING was a brilliant theoretical physicist and is generally considered to have been one of the world's greatest thinkers. He held the position of Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge for thirty years and is the author of A Brief History of Time which was an international bestseller. His other books for the general reader include A Briefer History of Time, the essay collection Black Holes and Baby Universe, The Universe in a Nutshell, The Grand Design, and Black Holes: The BBC Reith Lectures.
He died on 14 March, 2018.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Transworld Digital; 0 edition (10 November 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 258 pages
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Stephen Hawking's ability to make science understandable and compelling to a lay audience was established with the publication of his first book, A Brief History of Time, which has sold nearly 10 million copies in 40 languages. Hawking has authored or participated in the creation of numerous other popular science books, including The Universe in a Nutshell, A Briefer History of Time, On the Shoulders of Giants, The Illustrated On the Shoulders of Giants, and George's Secret Key to the Universe.

(Stephen William Hawking; Oxford, Reino Unido, 8 de Enero de 1942 - Cambridge, 14 de marzo de 2018) Físico teórico británico. A pesar de sus discapacidades físicas y de las progresivas limitaciones impuestas por la enfermedad degenerativa que padecía, Stephen William Hawking es probablemente el físico más conocido entre el gran público desde los tiempos de Einstein. Luchador y triunfador, a lo largo de toda su vida logró sortear la inmensidad de impedimentos que le planteó el mal de Lou Gehrig, una esclerosis lateral amiotrófica que le aquejaba desde que tenía 20 años. Hawking es, sin duda, un ejemplo particular de vitalidad y resistencia frente al infortunio del destino.

Fue miembro de la Real Sociedad de Londres, de la Academia Pontificia de las Ciencias y de la Academia Nacional de Ciencias de Estados Unidos. Fue titular de la Cátedra Lucasiana de Matemáticas (Lucasian Chair of Mathematics) de la Universidad de Cambridge desde 1979 hasta su jubilación en 2009. Entre las numerosas distinciones que le han sido concedidas, Hawking ha sido honrado con doce doctorados honoris causa y ha sido galardonado con la Orden del Imperio Británico (grado CBE) en 1982, el Premio Príncipe de Asturias de la Concordia en 1989, la Medalla Copley en 2006, la Medalla de la Libertad en 2009 y el Premio Fundación BBVA Fronteras del Conocimiento en 2015.

Alcanzó éxitos de ventas con sus trabajos divulgativos sobre Ciencia, en los que discute sobre sus propias teorías y la cosmología en general; estos incluyen A Brief History of Time, que estuvo en la lista de best-sellers del The Sunday Times británico durante 237 semanas.

La Editorial Alvi Books le dedicó, como tributo y reconocimiento, este espacio en Amazon en 2016.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book. Kindle
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A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking is a classic work of science writing that has captured the imagination of readers around the world. The book is a tour de force of popular science, deftly explaining complex concepts in a way that is both accessible and engaging.

Hawking begins by tracing the development of our understanding of the universe from the ancient Greeks to the present day. He then goes on to discuss the Big Bang, black holes, and other cosmological phenomena. Along the way, he provides insights into the nature of space and time, the laws of physics, and the ultimate fate of the universe.

A Brief History of Time is not an easy book to read. The concepts it discusses are complex and require a certain level of mathematical knowledge. However, Hawking does an excellent job of explaining these concepts in a way that is both clear and concise. He also uses analogies and metaphors to help readers understand the more difficult concepts.

One of the things that makes A Brief History of Time so special is Hawking's own sense of wonder. He is clearly fascinated by the universe and its mysteries, and he is able to convey this excitement to his readers. The book is full of insights and observations that will make you think about the universe in a new way.

If you are interested in learning more about the universe, A Brief History of Time is an essential read. It is a book that will challenge you, but it is also a book that will reward you with a deeper understanding of the cosmos.

Here are some of the things that I liked about the book:

Hawking's clear and concise writing style.
The use of analogies and metaphors to explain complex concepts.
Hawking's own sense of wonder and excitement about the universe.
The insights and observations that the book provides.
If you are looking for a book that will challenge you intellectually and make you think about the universe in a new way, then I highly recommend A Brief History of Time.
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U K.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for science-space-physics nerds
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Very insightful book.
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Vikram
4.0 out of 5 stars The beginning of search for a single equation
Reviewed in India on 16 July 2023
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The book throws light on the various aspects of the Universe.
The book also help us understand the principle of duality.
The last couple of chapters also provides us with glimpse of mankind has tried to understand the universe
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5.0 out of 5 stars best
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enjoyed it
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Akshay
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book
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Great read for anyone with a love for science especially physics
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting book
Reviewed in India on 24 February 2024
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Parth
4.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating book on our universe. But not an easy read.
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What do we know about the universe? How do we know what we know? Where did the universe come from and where is it going? What is the nature of time? Did time have a beginning? Will it ever come to an end? If time had a beginning what was there ‘before’ it began? The Brief History of Time is Professor Hawking’s attempt to explain answers to these fundamental questions to the common people. Of course, we do not have the exact answers to all these questions but we have quite some understanding of the universe based on various scientific theories. Professor Hawking has tried to explain such concepts in a simple language without using any formula. Some theories and facts blew my mind. And some were too difficult for my understanding. But Professor Hawking surely tested my capacity to imagine and fascinated me by providing a glimpse of the vastness and mystery of our universe. If you have some interest in understanding the universe and various basic concepts of science (knowledge is not required; that will be provided by Professor Hawking) you will find the book fascinating.

I have read reviews saying that this is a very simple and effortless read because of author's lucid writing style. That is not true. Although the book is written in a simple language, it is a book on science and some of the concepts are difficult to understand. So, do not expect this to be an easy and effortless read. If you are not inclined think or imagine on a little bit complex scientific topics, you may avoid reading it.
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Dr S Sreenivasa
5.0 out of 5 stars A brief history of time
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Interesting facts discussed nicely
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5.0 out of 5 stars Far more accessible than I imagined
Reviewed in Canada on 2 April 2024
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I had not read this when it was published in 1988, and assumed it was a coffee-table book that everyone bought but no-one actually read.
Instead I found it well-written, explaining concepts in modern cosmology well to a lay readership - or at least to one with a basic grasp of science.
This edition was updated in 2017 to include recent discoveries.
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Hiram Piña
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating reading
Reviewed in Mexico on 25 October 2023
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The pace at which this book is written is great, as it captivates you from the first page, it feels like a "walk in the park" across the history (and our understanding) of Physics accompanied by the brilliant mind of Stephen Hawking. It is a must-read if you're interested on general knowledge and science.
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Ancelmo Castro
5.0 out of 5 stars Obra prima!!! Linguagem simples e clara, além de ser muito bem ilustrado.
Reviewed in Brazil on 23 February 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars Obra prima!!! Linguagem simples e clara, além de ser muito bem ilustrado.
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William Smalley
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Introduction to a Variety of Physics Topics
Reviewed in the United States on 26 February 2024
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Hawking’ A Brief History of Time is a great intro book into the field of physics. The book covers a lot of topics, but Hawkins’s style is easy to read and engaging. Overall a classic.
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Toca temas muy interesantes y es facil de leer.
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