Strange Universe
Strange Universe

Author: Bob Berman

Publisher: Macmillan + ORM

Published: 2015-11-10

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 1627799435

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"Touches on a dizzying array of subjects, including UV rays, inert gases, fossils, meteorites, microwaves, rainbows . . . Like many a good teacher, Berman uses humor to entertain his audience and liven things up." —Los Angeles Times Bob Berman is motivated by a straightforward philosophy: everyone can understand science—and it's fun, too. In Strange Universe, he pokes into the bizarre and astonishingly true scientific facts that determine the world around us. Geared to the nonscientist, Berman's original essays are filled with the trademark wit and cleverness that has earned him acclaim over many years for his columns in Astronomy and Discover magazines. He emphasizes curiosities of the natural world to which everyone can relate, and dishes on the little-known secrets about space and some of science's biggest blunders (including a very embarrassing moment from Buzz Aldrin's trip to the moon). Fascinating to anyone interested in the wonders of our world and the cosmos beyond, Strange Universe will make you smile and think.

Lady Mathematician In This Strange Universe, A: Memoirs
Lady Mathematician In This Strange Universe, A: Memoirs

Author: Yvonne Choquet-bruhat

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2017-12-13

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 9813231645

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In A Lady Mathematician, the distinguished mathematician and physicist, Yvonne Choquet-Bruhat, at the urging of her children, recounts and reflects upon various key events and people from her life — first childhood memories of France, then schooling, followed by graduate studies, and finally her continuous research in the mathematics of General Relativity and other fundamental physical fields. She recalls conversations, collaborations and even arguments shared with many great scientists, including her experiences with Albert Einstein. She also describes some of her numerous trips around the world, spurred by a passion for travel, beauty and mathematics. At once reflective, enlightening and bittersweet, this book allows readers a look into the life and thought processes of an esteemed female academic.

Doctor Strange by Mark Waid Vol. 1
Doctor Strange by Mark Waid Vol. 1

Author: Mark Waid

Publisher: Marvel Entertainment

Published: 2018-12-05

Total Pages: 119

ISBN-13: 1302507567

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Collects Doctor Strange (2018) #1-5. Earth’s Sorcerer Supreme goes intergalactic! When Stephen Strange loses his mastery of the mystic arts, Tony Stark offers a 21st-century solution: search for new magic in outer space! Bizarre new spells, allies and enemies await Strange beyond the stars, as he uncovers corners and secrets of the Marvel Universe never before witnessed! But he’s a little out of his element traveling the galaxy — and it shows! Doctor Strange soon finds himself the prisoner of a hostile civilization. Powerless, friendless and far from home, can he convince an alien stranger that he’s worth saving? Plus, with Infinity Wars on the horizon, Strange and a new companion face the Super-Skrull, wielder of the Time Stone! But where will Strange head next on his interplanetary power trip? And what shocking surprise is waiting for him back on Earth?

Doctor Strange: The Book of the Vishanti
Doctor Strange: The Book of the Vishanti

Author: Marvel Entertainment

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2021-12-14

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1647004373

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An immersive in-world guide to all things magical in the Marvel Universe One of the most formidable and powerful items in the Marvel Universe, the sacred Book of the Vishanti contains an infinite number of potent spells, incantations, and lore from fantastic realms. Created thousands of years ago in the ancient city of Babylon to combat demons and those who wield dark magic, this tome has been passed down by the greatest sorcerers of the ages, each adding their own discoveries into its ever-expanding pages. Now in the possession of Doctor Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme and Earth’s foremost protector against mystical threats, the Book of the Vishanti acts as his first line of defense. The greatest source of magical knowledge in our dimension, the Book of the Vishanti is the ultimate collection of spells, history, and personal accounts recorded by practitioners over centuries, including notes from Doctor Strange himself. Featuring detailed inscriptions, mind-bending illustrations, and everything you need to know about the heroes, villains, artifacts, creatures, and worlds that make up the mystical and supernatural side of the Multiverse, this book is a must-have for all Marvel fans.

Doctor Strange and Philosophy
Doctor Strange and Philosophy

Author: Mark D. White

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2018-05-03

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1119437911

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Explore the mind and world of the brilliant neurosurgeon-turned-Sorcerer Supreme Doctor Stephen Strange Marvel Comics legends Stan Lee and Steve Ditko first introduced Doctor Stephen Strange to the world in 1963—and his spellbinding adventures have wowed comic book fans ever since. Over fifty years later, the brilliant neurosurgeon-turned-Sorcerer Supreme has finally travelled from the pages of comics to the big screen, introducing a new generation of fans to his mind-bending mysticism and self-sacrificing heroics. In Doctor Strange and Philosophy, Mark D. White takes readers on a tour through some of the most interesting and unusual philosophical questions which surround Stephen Strange and his place in the Marvel Universe. Essays from two-dozen Philosophers Supreme illuminate how essential philosophical concepts, including existentialism, epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics, relate to the world of Doctor Strange. Fans will find answers to all their Strange questions: How does Doctor Strange reconcile his beliefs in science and magic? What does his astral self say about the relationship between mind and body? Why is he always so alone? And what does he mean when he says we’re just “tiny momentary specks within an indifferent universe”—and why was he wrong? You won’t need the Eye of Agamotto to comprehend all that is wise within. Doctor Strange and Philosophy offers comic book fans and philosophers alike the chance to dive deeper into the world of one of Marvel’s most mystical superheroes.

Phase Three: MARVEL's Doctor Strange
Phase Three: MARVEL's Doctor Strange

Author: Alex Irvine

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2017-06-06

Total Pages: 109

ISBN-13: 0316314153

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An exciting and mystical middle grade novel based on the movie Marvel's Doctor Strange! Prepare to enter the supernatural world of the mystic arts! Marvel's Doctor Strange follows the story of the talented neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a tragic car accident, must put ego aside and learn the secrets of a hidden world of mysticism and alternate dimensions. Based in New York City's Greenwich Village, Doctor Strange must act as an intermediary between the real world and what lies beyond, utilizing a vast array of metaphysical abilities and artifacts to protect the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Acclaimed actor Benedict Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game, the BBC's Sherlock) will star as Doctor Stephen Strange. The cast also includes Chiwetel Ejiofor as Karl Mordo, Tilda Swinton as the Ancient One, and Rachel McAdams.

The Strange Universe: Einstein, Quantum Physics and the Theory of Everything
The Strange Universe: Einstein, Quantum Physics and the Theory of Everything

Author: Janick Mischler

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2018-10-30

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9781729425923

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This book reveals the secrets of modern physics in an easy to understand and entertaining way. Did you know that your watch will go slower on the Moon than on the Earth? Or that your car will fit into any garage if you drive into the garage fast enough? Or that you will park in the gutter if your GPS does not understand the theory of relativity? Or that you do not need to open the door to leave your house? No? Then you can be fairly sure that you should read this book and find out what Einstein's legacy and the strange world of quantum physics are all about. For remarkable phenomena, such as the fourth dimension, time travel, antimatter or the spooky emote effect actually exist. Learn about everything we now know about our universe. The strangeness, weirdness and revolutionary nature of the information modern physics has brought us in the last few decades will truly astound you.