Description: The Great Unknown: Seven Journeys to the Frontiers of Science [Hardcover] Du An engaging voyage into some of the great mysteries and wonders of our world." --Alan Lightman, author of Einsteins Dream and The Accidental Universe No one is better at making the recondite accessible and exciting. Bill Bryson Brain Pickings and Kirkus Best Science Book of the Year Every week seems to throw up a new discovery, shaking the foundations of what we know. But are there questions we will never be able to answermysteries that lie beyond the predictive powers of science? In this captivating exploration of our most tantalizing unknowns, Marcus du Sautoy invites us to consider the problems in cosmology, quantum physics, mathematics, and neuroscience that continue to bedevil scientists and creative thinkers who are at the forefront of their fields. At once exhilarating, mind-bending, and compulsively readable, The Great Unknown challenges us to consider big questionsabout the nature of consciousness, what came before the big bang, and what lies beyond our horizonswhile taking us on a virtuoso tour of the great breakthroughs of the past and celebrating the men and women who dared to tackle the seemingly impossible and had the imagination to come up with new ways of seeing the world. Features Details Fast and Free Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay additional for shipping, especially slow shipping? We get your order shipped out within 1-business day and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Competitive Pricing With our dynamic pricing model, our prices are always competitive. Our prices are some of the lowest that you will find on the internet. Rest assured that you're getting a good deal when purchasing with us. 30-day Money Back Guarantee We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. If you're unhappy with the product for any reason, you may return it back for your money-back or a replacement within 30 days. No questions asked!
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Brand: Viking Drill & Tool
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Pages: 450
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Book Title: Great Unknown : Seven Journeys to the Frontiers of Science
Number of Pages: 464 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Topic: Epistemology, Probability & Statistics / General, History, Physics / General
Item Height: 1.4 in
Publication Year: 2017
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Mathematics, Philosophy, Science
Item Weight: 24.4 Oz
Item Length: 9.6 in
Author: Marcus Du Sautoy
Item Width: 6.4 in
Format: Hardcover