Why is the universe expanding at an even faster rate? What is the nature of the 'dark matter' that makes up almost a quarter of the universe? Why does the universe appear fine-tuned for life? And are there other universes besides our own? In this timely and original book, science writer Anil Ananthaswamy sets out in search of the world's most audacious physics experiments: the ...(展开全部)

In the past, they were recognized as the most destructive force in nature. Now, following a cascade of astonishing discoveries, supermassive black holes have undergone a dramatic shift in paradigm. Astronomers are finding out that these objects may have been critical to the formation of structure in the early universe, spawning bursts of star formation, planets, and even life i...(展开全部)

In the past, they were recognized as the most destructive force in nature. Now, following a cascade of astonishing discoveries, supermassive black holes have undergone a dramatic shift in paradigm. Astronomers are finding out that these objects may have been critical to the formation of structure in the early universe, spawning bursts of star formation, planets, and even life i...(展开全部)

"A realistic Christian novel of hope in a non-Christian age."--"New England Quarterly""A deeply felt and eloquently expressed work . . . A quiet, gentle novel of considerable insight and charm . . ."--"Library Journal " "O'Connor succeeds in delineating poignantly the overwhelming spiritual storms of the soul which assail the conscientious clergyman."--"The Christian Century" W...(展开全部)

"The edge of the sea is a strange and beautiful place." A book to be read for pleasure as well as a practical identification guide, The Edge of the Sea introduces a world of teeming life where the sea meets the land. A new generation of readers is discovering why Rachel Carson's books have become cornerstones of the environmental and conservation movements. New introduction by ...(展开全部)

Kuni Garu, now known as Emperor Ragin, runs the archipelago kingdom of Dara, but struggles to maintain progress while serving the demands of the people and his vision. Then an unexpected invading force from the Lyucu empire in the far distant west comes to the shores of Dara—and chaos results. But Emperor Kuni cannot go and lead his kingdom against the threat himself with his r...(展开全部)

In the much-anticipated sequel to the “magnificent fantasy epic” (NPR) Grace of Kings, Emperor Kuni Garu is faced with the invasion of an invincible army in his kingdom and must quickly find a way to defeat the intruders. Kuni Garu, now known as Emperor Ragin, runs the archipelago kingdom of Dara, but struggles to maintain progress while serving the demands of the people and hi...(展开全部)

刘宇昆 Ken Liu 著名华裔科幻作家、译者、程序员、律师。自2002年发表《迦太基的玫瑰》后，刘宇昆便迅速受到欧美文坛的关注，后陆续发表二十余篇作品，拿遍国际科幻奇幻重磅奖项。他曾翻译《三体》《北京折叠》等作品，将中国科幻推向世界。 1976年，刘宇昆出生于中国兰州，儿时受《三国演义》等中国文化的启蒙，后随父母移民美国，毕业于哈佛大学，主修英美文学。他在作品中融入深厚的文化情怀，成为第yi位获得星云奖和雨果奖的华裔作家，此后更荣获轨迹奖、银河奖、华语星云奖等多项科幻奇幻大奖。 《蒲公英王朝》为刘宇昆酝酿已久的鸿篇巨制，在该系列作品中，刘宇昆植根于东亚古典美学，结合西方科学精神，开创了“丝绸朋克”这一全新科幻概念，融入武侠奇幻、历史演义、诗歌典故等多种元素，将人文传承和科幻探索完美融合，打造出一部令人叹为观止的浩瀚史诗。

刘宇昆 Ken Liu 著名华裔科幻作家、译者、程序员、律师。自2002年发表《迦太基的玫瑰》后，刘宇昆便迅速受到欧美文坛的关注，后陆续发表二十余篇作品，拿遍国际科幻奇幻重磅奖项。他曾翻译《三体》《北京折叠》等作品，将中国科幻推向世界。 1976年，刘宇昆出生于中国兰州，儿时受《三国演义》等中国文化的启蒙，后随父母移民美国，毕业于哈佛大学，主修英美文学。他在作品中融入深厚的文化情怀，成为第yi位获得星云奖和雨果奖的华裔作家，此后更荣获轨迹奖、银河奖、华语星云奖等多项科幻奇幻大奖。 《蒲公英王朝》为刘宇昆酝酿已久的鸿篇巨制，在该系列作品中，刘宇昆植根于东亚古典美学，结合西方科学精神，开创了“丝绸朋克”这一全新科幻概念，融入武侠奇幻、历史演义、诗歌典故等多种元素，将人文传承和科幻探索完美融合，打造出一部令人叹为观止的浩瀚史诗。

Even the most enthusiastic of maths students probably at one time wondered when exactly it would all prove useful in ‘real life’. Well, maths reaches so far and wide through our world that, love it or hate it, we’re all doing maths almost every minute of every day. David Darling and Agnijo Banerjee go in search of the perfect labyrinth, journey back to the second century in pur...(展开全部)