Universe
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Books by splitShops George and the Big Bang - Hardcover
Report copyright infringementby Stephen Hawking (Author), Lucy Hawking (Author), Garry Parsons (Illustrator)Explore how the universe began--and thwart evil along the way--in this cosmic adventure from Stephen and Lucy Hawking that includes a graphic novel. George has problems. He has twin baby sisters at home who demand his parents' attention. His beloved pig Freddy has been exiled to a farm, where he's miserable. And worst of all, his best friend, Annie, has made a new friend whom she seems to like more than George. So George jumps at the chance to help Eric with his plans to run a big experiment in Switzerland that seeks to explore the earliest moment of the universe. But there is a conspiracy afoot, and a group of evildoers is planning to sabotage the experiment. Can George repair his friendship with Annie and piece together the clues before Eric's experiment is destroyed forever? This engaging adventure features essays by Professor Stephen Hawking and other eminent physicists about the origins of the universe and ends with a twenty-page graphic novel that explains how the Big Bang happened--in reverse!Author BiographyStephen 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 general readers include A Briefer History of Time, the essay collection Black Holes and Baby Universes, The Universe in a Nutshell, The Grand Design, and Black Holes: The BBC Reith Lectures, as well as the books in the George's Secret Key series. He died in 2018. Lucy Hawking, Stephen Hawking's daughter, is a journalist and novelist. She is the coauthor of the George's Secret Key series for kids, as well as the author of the adult novels Jaded and Run for Your Life. She lives in Cambridge with her son. Garry Parsons is the award-winning illustrator of many books, including George's Secret Key to the Universe, George's Cosmic Treasure Hunt, George and the Big Bang, George and the Unbreakable Code, and George and the Blue Moon by Lucy and Stephen Hawking; Billy's Bucket by Kes Gray; and What's Cool About School by Kate Agnew. He lives in London. Visit him at GarryParsons.co.uk. Number of Pages: 336 Dimensions: 1.2 x 8.6 x 6.1 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: August 28, 2012 Accelerated Reader: Quiz Name: George and the Big Bang Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8 Reading Level: 6.6 Point Value: 8
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EasyOptionXY Kidz Mix Space Explorer Bed in a Bag
This bedding set is designed to be fun and to get your child excited for bedtime. Bring the coolest bedding in the universe into your child’s bedroom with our Space Explorer Bed in a Bag. This comforter and sham set features astronauts, spaceships, stars, and planets in white, grey, red, orange, aqua and green on a blue ground. The coordinating sheet set is white with spaceships, stars and planets in colors that coordinate with the comforter. This microfiber bedding is durable and can hold up to any child’s everyday use for years to come. Features: Complete set includes comforter, 2 shams (1 in twin set), flat sheet, fitted sheet, and 2 standard pillowcases (1 in twin set) Colorful outer space print on a blue background Microfiber polyester construction for softness and durability Reversible design offers two looks in one fun bedding set Fully elasticized fitted sheet for a tight fit on your mattress. Up to 12” deep twin mattress or 14” full and queen mattresses Machine wash and dry, fade resistant, wrinkle resistant and pill resistant 100% Polyester Microfiber Fade-resistant, wrinkle-resistant, pill-resistant, shrink-resistant Machine wash and dry Includes: Twin: 1 – 63” x 86” Comforter, 1 – 20” x 26” Sham, 1 - 66" x 96" Flat sheet, 1 - 39" x 75" Fitted sheet, 1 - 20" x 30" Standard Pillowcase Full: 1 – 76” x 86” Comforter, 2 – 20” x 26” Shams, 1 - 81" x 96" Flat sheet, 1 - 54" x 75" Fitted sheet, 2 - 20" x 30" Pillowcases
$118.38
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Rock 'Em Socks Blue Pillar Galaxy
Put your feet over-the-moon in these socks! Celebrate the wonders of the universe and the excitement of extraterrestrial exploration with this Galaxy inspired design.
$14.99
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Rock 'Em Socks Space Walk
Put your feet over-the-moon in these socks! Celebrate the wonders of the universe and the excitement of extraterrestrial exploration with this space inspired design.
$14.99
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The Epicurean Trader Sparko Sweets - 'Galaxy' Lollipop
Experience the stunning beauty of Spiral Galaxies in the Universe!
$4.00
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Books by splitShops On the Shoulders of Giants: The Great Works of Physics and Astronomy - Paperback
Report copyright infringementby Stephen Hawking (Author)World-renowned physicist and bestselling author Stephen Hawking presents a revolutionary look at the momentous discoveries that changed our perception of the world with this first-ever compilation of seven classic works on physics and astronomy. His choice of landmark writings by some of the world's great thinkers traces the brilliant evolution of modern science and shows how each figure built upon the genius of his predecessors. On the Shoulders of Giants includes, in their entirety, On the Revolution of Heavenly Spheres by Nicolaus Copernicus; Principia by Sir Isaac Newton; The Principle of Relativity by Albert Einstein; Dialogues Concerning Two Sciences by Galileo Galilei with Alfonso De Salvio; plus Mystery of the Cosmos, Harmony of the World, and Rudolphine Tables by Johannes Kepler. It also includes five critical essays and a biography of each featured physicist, written by Hawking himself.Author BiographyStephen Hawking was one of the most highly celebrated and recognized scientists who has ever lived. He first came to mainstream prominence with the publication of A Brief History of Time, and followed with a second triumph, The Universe in a Nutshell, and most recently, The Grand Design. The media has called Hawking "the most intelligent man in the world today" and "the scientific heir to Einstein, Newton, and Galileo." He lived in Cambridge, England. Number of Pages: 1264 Dimensions: 2.28 x 9.03 x 5.71 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: December 25, 2003
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Miakarts Books Cosmos by Carl Sagan
This is a new copy of Cosmos by Carl Sagan, published by Miakarts Books. The book explores the history of astronomy, the origins of the universe, and humanity's place in the cosmos. Format: Print book ISBN: 9780345539434 Publisher: Miakarts Books Author: Carl Sagan Condition: New Genre: Education, Hobbies & interests This edition is suitable for readers interested in science, astronomy, and the natural world.
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Books by splitShops The Pleasure of Finding Things Out: The Best Short Works of Richard P. Feynman - Paperback
Report copyright infringementby Richard P. Feynman (Author), Freeman Dyson (Foreword by)This collection from scientist and Nobel Peace Prize winner highlights the achievements of a man whose career reshaped the world's understanding of quantum electrodynamics. The Pleasure of Finding Things Out is a magnificent treasury of the best short works of Richard P. Feynman-from interviews and speeches to lectures and printed articles. A sweeping, wide-ranging collection, it presents an intimate and fascinating view of a life in science-a life like no other. From his ruminations on science in our culture to his Nobel Prize acceptance speech, this book will fascinate anyone interested in the world of ideas.Author BiographyRichard P. Feynman (1918-1988) was the Richard Chace Tolman Professor of Theoretical Physics at the California Institute of Technology. He was awarded the 1965 Nobel Prize for his work on the development of quantum field theory. He was also one of the most famous and beloved figures of the twentieth century, both in physics and in the public arena. Number of Pages: 288 Dimensions: 0.8 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN Publication Date: April 06, 2005
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Books by splitShops Surely You Re Joking, Mr. Feynman!: Adventures of a Curious Character - Hardcover
Report copyright infringementby Richard P. Feynman (Author) Number of Pages: 352 Dimensions: 0.94 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: December 01, 1984
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Books by splitShops Fashion, Faith, and Fantasy in the New Physics of the Universe - Paperback
Report copyright infringementby Roger Penrose (Author)Nobel Prize-winning physicist Roger Penrose questions some of the most fashionable ideas in physics today, including string theory What can fashionable ideas, blind faith, or pure fantasy possibly have to do with the scientific quest to understand the universe? Surely, theoretical physicists are immune to mere trends, dogmatic beliefs, or flights of fancy? In fact, acclaimed physicist and bestselling author Roger Penrose argues that researchers working at the extreme frontiers of physics are just as susceptible to these forces as anyone else. In this provocative book, he argues that fashion, faith, and fantasy, while sometimes productive and even essential in physics, may be leading today's researchers astray in three of the field's most important areas--string theory, quantum mechanics, and cosmology. Arguing that string theory has veered away from physical reality by positing six extra hidden dimensions, Penrose cautions that the fashionable nature of a theory can cloud our judgment of its plausibility. In the case of quantum mechanics, its stunning success in explaining the atomic universe has led to an uncritical faith that it must also apply to reasonably massive objects, and Penrose responds by suggesting possible changes in quantum theory. Turning to cosmology, he argues that most of the current fantastical ideas about the origins of the universe cannot be true, but that an even wilder reality may lie behind them. Finally, Penrose describes how fashion, faith, and fantasy have ironically also shaped his own work, from twistor theory, a possible alternative to string theory that is beginning to acquire a fashionable status, to "conformal cyclic cosmology," an idea so fantastic that it could be called "conformal crazy cosmology." The result is an important critique of some of the most significant developments in physics today from one of its most eminent figures.Back Jacket"This gem of a book is vintage Roger Penrose: eloquently argued and deeply original on every page. His perspective on the present crisis and future promise of physics and cosmology provides an important corrective to fashionable thinking at this crucial moment in science. This book deserves the widest possible hearing among specialists and the public alike."--Lee Smolin, author of Time Reborn: From the Crisis in Physics to the Future of the UniverseAuthor BiographyRoger Penrose, one the world's foremost theoretical physicists, has won numerous prizes, including the Nobel Prize and the Albert Einstein Medal, for his fundamental contributions to general relativity and cosmology. He is the bestselling author, with Stephen Hawking, of The Nature of Space and Time (Princeton). Penrose's other books include Cycles of Time: An Extraordinary New View of the Universe and The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe (both Vintage). He is the Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics Emeritus at the University of Oxford and lives in Oxford, England. Number of Pages: 520 Dimensions: 1.6 x 8 x 5.2 IN Publication Date: September 05, 2017
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Books by splitShops The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe - Paperback
Report copyright infringementby Roger Penrose (Author)Nobel Prize-winner Roger Penrose, one of the most accomplished scientists of our time, presents the only comprehensive--and comprehensible--account of the physics of the universe. A "guide to physics' big picture, and to the thoughts of one of the world's most original thinkers."--The New York Times From the very first attempts by the Greeks to grapple with the complexities of our known world to the latest application of infinity in physics, The Road to Reality carefully explores the movement of the smallest atomic particles and reaches into the vastness of intergalactic space. Here, Penrose examines the mathematical foundations of the physical universe, exposing the underlying beauty of physics and giving us one the most important works in modern science writing.Author BiographyRoger Penrose is Emeritus Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University. He has received a number of prizes and awards, including the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on black hole formation, as well as the 1988 Wolf Prize for physics, which he shared with Stephen Hawking for their joint contribution to our understanding of the universe. His books include Cycles of Time, The Road to Reality, The Nature of Space and Time, which he wrote with Hawking, and The Emperor's New Mind. He has lectured extensively at universities throughout America. He lives in Oxford. Number of Pages: 1136 Dimensions: 1.97 x 9.26 x 6.15 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: January 09, 2007
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Books by splitShops The Large, the Small and the Human Mind - Paperback
Report copyright infringementby Roger Penrose (Author), Malcolm Longair (Editor), Abner Shimony (With)Roger Penrose's views on the large-scale physics of the Universe, the small-scale world of quantum physics and the physics of the mind are controversial and widely discussed. This book is a fascinating and accessible summary of Roger Penrose's current thinking on those areas of physics in which he feels there are major unresolved problems. It is also a stimulating introduction to the radically new concepts that he believes will be fruitful in understanding the workings of the brain and the nature of the human mind. Number of Pages: 224 Dimensions: 0.58 x 8.49 x 5.44 IN Publication Date: April 28, 2000
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Books by splitShops Cycles of Time: An Extraordinary New View of the Universe - Paperback
Report copyright infringementby Roger Penrose (Author)From Nobel prize-winner Roger Penrose, this groundbreaking book is for anyone "who is interested in the world, how it works, and how it got here" (New York Journal of Books). Penrose presents a new perspective on three of cosmology's essential questions: What came before the Big Bang? What is the source of order in our universe? And what cosmic future awaits us? He shows how the expected fate of our ever-accelerating and expanding universe--heat death or ultimate entropy--can actually be reinterpreted as the conditions that will begin a new "Big Bang." He details the basic principles beneath our universe, explaining various standard and non-standard cosmological models, the fundamental role of the cosmic microwave background, the paramount significance of black holes, and other basic building blocks of contemporary physics. Intellectually thrilling and widely accessible, Cycles of Time is a welcome new contribution to our understanding of the universe from one of our greatest mathematicians and thinkers. Author BiographyRoger Penrose is Emeritus Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University. He has received a number of prizes and awards, including the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on black hole formation, as well as the 1988 Wolf Prize for physics, which he shared with Stephen Hawking for their joint contribution to our understanding of the universe. His books include Cycles of Time, The Road to Reality, The Nature of Space and Time, which he wrote with Hawking, and The Emperor's New Mind. He has lectured extensively at universities throughout America. He lives in Oxford. Number of Pages: 304 Dimensions: 0.71 x 7.99 x 5.27 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: May 01, 2012
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Books by splitShops Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!: Adventures of a Curious Character - Paperback
Report copyright infringementby Richard P. Feynman (Author), Bill Gates (Introduction by), Ralph Leighton (Editor)Richard P. Feynman, winner of the Nobel Prize in physics, thrived on outrageous adventures. In this lively work that "can shatter the stereotype of the stuffy scientist" (Detroit Free Press), Feynman recounts his experiences trading ideas on atomic physics with Einstein and cracking the uncrackable safes guarding the most deeply held nuclear secrets--and much more of an eyebrow-raising nature. In his stories, Feynman's life shines through in all its eccentric glory--a combustible mixture of high intelligence, unlimited curiosity, and raging chutzpah.Included for this edition is a new introduction by Bill Gates. Number of Pages: 400 Dimensions: 1.1 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN Publication Date: February 06, 2018
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Yugen Handmade Interchangeable Nebula Ring
Looking for the perfect travel jewelry? Hassle free celestial fashion? A ring that is essentially 10 rings in 1? Look no further! This listing is for an interchangeable magnetic ring, adjustable in size with a wide band, with 10 nebula images in the set! Available in silver or bronze tone. Uses a very strong magnetic combination so the image will not fall out of the ring. And while you're not wearing them, let them dazzle your fridge! The perfect gift for science lovers, stargazers, astronomy fanatics, teachers, travelers, and anyone who just loves our Universe. Want to round out the look with matching pieces? Check out the rest of our interchangeable nebula jewelry by clicking here! Size & Materials Image size: 1" (25mm)Ring size: AdjustableMaterials: Plated brass, magnets
$40.00
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Yugen Handmade Nebula Hair Clip
Darling, you need more stardust in your lovely locks. Good thing we have the solution! This is a beautiful silver tone closing hair pin featuring the Omega Nebula, Dumbell Nebula, Carina Nebula, and Crab Nebula. Colorful, vibrant, unique - just like you. Makes a wonderful accessory for any love of the night sky, astronomy fanatic, spirit of the Universe. Size & Materials Measurements: 2.5" long x .5" wide (6.5cm x 1cm)Galaxy Images: 10mm eachMaterials: Rhodium plated brass, glass
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Yugen Handmade Space Time Hourglass Necklace with Meteorite Dust
The perfect little necklace for any stargazing science lover! A clear hourglass pendant holds authentic celestial stardust - the dust of genuine Campo del Cielo meteorite! A simple, elegant, yet entirely special piece of jewelry holding a bit of the universe. Makes a stellar gift for teachers, moms, siblings, bridesmaids, space enthusiasts, astronomy fans, and nature lovers. While this hourglass is functional in a sense, the meteorite within the necklace also does not fall like sand. As meteorite is magnetic, it slightly sticks together and falls far more slowly and only when gently jostled with normal wear. Comes with authenticity information. Size & Materials Pendant size: 1 1/4" (32mm)Chain length: 18" (46cm)Materials: Glass, rhodium plated brass, genuine meteorite Please note - this is genuine authentic meteorite. Each set of dust is different and may vary in dust size and color. Meteorite does contain nickel and iron, though it is not in an area that comes in contact easily with your skin. But if you have sensitivities to these metals, please be aware that the authentic meteorite does contain these elements. While this hourglass is functional in a sense, the meteorite within the necklace also does not fall like sand. As meteorite is magnetic, it slightly sticks together and falls far more slowly and only when gently jostled with normal wear. Comes with authenticity information, an example of which is shown in the last image.
$55.00
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Yugen Handmade Circle Silver Earrings with Raw Meteorite
We are made of star stuff - now your celestial jewelry is, too! Beautiful and simple circular silver dangle earrings with raw authentic Campo del Cielo meteorite set in a small bezel. Unique chandelier earrings with a piece of the universe. Everyone needs a bit of the cosmos! Size & Materials Please note - this is genuine authentic meteorite. Each stone is different and will vary in shape and style. Meteorite does contain nickel and iron, though it is not in an area that comes in contact easily with your skin. But if you have sensitivities to these metals, please be aware that the authentic meteorite does contain these elements. Comes with authenticity information, an example of which is shown in the last image. Size: .75" wide x 1.25" tall / 19mm x 32mmEarring type: French HookMaterial: Hypoallergenic stainless steel french hooks, rhodium plated brass, raw meteorite
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Yugen Handmade Teardrop Earrings with Raw Meteorite
We are made of star stuff - now your celestial jewelry is, too! Beautiful and simple teardrop shaped matte silver dangle earrings with raw authentic Campo del Cielo meteorite set in a round bezel. Unique chandelier earrings with a piece of the universe. Everyone needs a bit of the cosmos! Matches perfectly with our Teardrop Meteorite Necklace! Size & Materials Please note - this is genuine authentic meteorite. Each stone is different and will vary in shape and style. Meteorite does contain nickel and iron, though it is not in an area that comes in contact easily with your skin. But if you have sensitivities to these metals, please be aware that the authentic meteorite does contain these elements. Comes with authenticity information, an example of which is shown in the last image. Earring Size: 1.5" x 0.75" / 38mm x 19mmEarring Type: French Hook / DangleMaterials: rhodium plated brass, raw meteorite
$65.00
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Yugen Handmade Interchangeable JWST First Images Ring
Looking for the perfect travel jewelry? Hassle free celestial fashion? A ring that is essentially 8 rings in 1? Look no further! This listing is for an interchangeable magnetic ring, adjustable in size with a wide band, with 8 of the earliest James Webb Space Telescope exploration images in the set! Available in silver or bronze tone. Uses a very strong magnetic combination so the image will not fall out of the ring. And while you're not wearing them, let them dazzle your fridge! The perfect gift for science lovers, stargazers, astronomy fanatics, teachers, travelers, and anyone who just loves our Universe. Want to round out the look with more interchangeable images and settings? Check out the rest of our magnetic jewelry by clicking here! Size & Materials Image size: 1" (25mm)Ring size: AdjustableMaterials: Plated brass, magnets
$36.00
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Yugen Handmade Interchangeable JWST First Images Necklace
Looking for the perfect travel jewelry? Hassle free celestial fashion? A design that is essentially 8 necklaces in 1? Look no further! This listing is for an interchangeable magnetic necklace, available in silver or bronze tone and your choice of an 18 inch or 30 inch chain. It arrives with 8 of the earliest James Webb Space Telescope exploration images in the set that can be changed out on the pendant base as you see fit! Uses a very strong magnetic combination so the image will not fall out of the ring. And while you're not wearing them, let them dazzle your fridge! The perfect gift for science lovers, stargazers, astronomy fanatics, teachers, travelers, and anyone who just loves our Universe. Want to round out the look with more interchangeable images and settings? Check out the rest of our magnetic jewelry by clicking here! Size & Materials Pendant size: 1" (25mm)Chain length: 18" (46cm) or 30" (76cm)Materials: Plated brass, magnets
$36.00 - $38.00
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Yugen Handmade Interchangeable JWST First Images Earrings
This listing is for an interchangeable magnetic pair of earrings with 8 of the earliest images sent back from the James Webb Space Telescope! Available in silver or bronze tone. Uses a very strong magnetic combination so the image will not fall out of the earrings. And while you're not wearing them, let the images dazzle your fridge! This arrives with the option of one of each image so your earrings can be mismatched, or two of each image so your earrings can match. Please make a selection. The perfect gift for science lovers, stargazers, astronomy fanatics, teachers, travelers, and anyone who just loves our Universe. Want to round out the look with more interchangeable images and settings? Check out the rest of our magnetic jewelry by clicking here! Size & Materials Size: 1 1/2" x 1" (38mm x 25mm)Earring type: Lever-back / dangleMaterials: Plated brass, magnet
$36.00 - $52.00
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Yugen Handmade JWST Deep Field Drops in Cosmic Ocean Teardrop Necklace
Carl Sagan once said we are all drops in the Cosmic Ocean of our Universe. We are celebrating that poetic sentiment with this simple teardrop pendant in your choice of antique bronze or antique silver tone. The pendant features a beautiful deep space James Webb Space Telescope deep field image of outer space (the first it ever produced!) What more could the space lover in your life want? Perfect gift for Mother's Day, bridesmaids, and your favorite science teacher! “The surface of the Earth is the shore of the cosmic ocean. On this shore, we've learned most of what we know. Recently, we've waded a little way out, maybe ankle-deep, and the water seems inviting. Some part of our being knows this is where we came from. We long to return, and we can, because the cosmos is also within us. We're made of star stuff. We are a way for the cosmos to know itself.” - Carl Sagan Size & Materials Pendant size: 3/4" x 1 1/4" (19mm x 32mm)Chain length: 18" (46cm)Materials: Rhodium plated brass, glass
$28.00
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Books by splitShops Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void - Paperback
Report copyright infringementby Mary Roach (Author)The best-selling author of Stiff and Bonk explores the irresistibly strange universe of space travel and life without gravity. From the Space Shuttle training toilet to a crash test of NASA's new space capsule, Mary Roach takes us on the surreally entertaining trip into the science of life in space and space on Earth. Number of Pages: 352 Dimensions: 0.77 x 8.29 x 5.47 IN Publication Date: October 04, 2022
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