The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials

Author: John Gribbin

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2017-11-16

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 1444946684

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The amazing true science behind the fiction of His Dark Materials, ideal for fans of the original trilogy and The Book of Dust, with an introduction by Philip Pullman. Award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal how the world of Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy (Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass) is rooted in astonishing scientific truth. Drawing on string theory and spacetime, quantum physics and chaos theory, they answer fascinating questions such as: could parallel worlds like Will's and Lyra's really exist? How does the subtle knife cut through anything? Could there be a bomb like the one made with Lyra's hair? And, of course, what are the Dark Materials?

The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials

Author: Mary Gribbin

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 0375831444

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Drawing on string theory and spacetime, quantum physics and chaos theory, award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal the real science behind Pullman's bestselling His Dark Materials trilogy.

The Rough Guide to Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
The Rough Guide to Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials

Author: Paul Simpson

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781843539209

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Exploring the origins of "His Dark Materials" back to the life of its creator, this resource also covers the creation of the trilogy, author Phillip Pullmans inspiration, response from reviewers, fans, and religious leaders, and a guide to the meaning of Pullmans alternate words.Rough Guide

Exploring Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
Exploring Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials

Author: Lois H. Gresh

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Published: 2007-10-30

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1429922273

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His Dark Materials is one of the most popular, award-winning fantasies of all time, a bestselling trilogy hailed as "a modern classic" by The New York Times. Now, for the first time ever, Lois H. Gresh helps young readers examine Pullman's intricate universe with Exploring His Dark Materials, the ultimate companion guide. Gresh's fun, interactive book explores the complex science, religion, and fantastic elements of His Dark Materials in a way that's both informative and fun for younger readers. Exploring His Dark Materials is filled with sidebars, history, facts and an in-depth analysis of the books, answering questions like: *What are daemons? *Why is dust important to the series? * Is Dark Material real and how does it relate to our universe? * What are the origins of ghosts and shapeshifters? *And much more! Exploring His Dark Materials is a thrilling and essential guide for young adults to help them explore this fantastic and challenging fantasy world.

His Dark Materials Illuminated
His Dark Materials Illuminated

Author: Millicent Lenz

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780814332078

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The first critical analysis of Philip Pullman's cross-age fantasy trilogy.

Dark Matter
Dark Matter

Author: Tony Watkins

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 083083379X

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Uses a Christian perspective to interpret the popular trilogy, offering a look Pullman's life, an overview of the major dimensions of each book, and a critical evaluation of such major themes as sin and the death of God.

Philip Pullman, Master Storyteller
Philip Pullman, Master Storyteller

Author: Claire Squires

Publisher: Continuum

Published: 2006-10-20

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13:

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Squires conducts a tour of the His Dark Materials worlds of Philip Pullman, and also considers the British author's entire oeuvre.

The Amber Spyglass
The Amber Spyglass

Author: Philip Pullman

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 560

ISBN-13: 0375846735

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Lyra and Will find themselves at the center of a battle between the forces of the Authority and those gathered by Lyra's father, Lord Asriel.

The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials

Author: Mary Gribbin

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 9780340881590

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Award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal how Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy (Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass) is rooted in scientific truth. Drawing on string theory and space-time, quantum physics and chaos theory, they answer questions such as: could parallel worlds like Will's and Lyra's really exist? How does Will's subtle knife cut through anything? Could there be a bomb like the one made with Lyra's hair? And, of course, what are the Dark Materials?

Northern Lights
Northern Lights

Author: Philip Pullman

Publisher:

Published: 2017-10-19

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 9781407186108

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The first volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreaking HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, critically acclaimed BBC/HBO television series. First published in 1995, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, this first book in the series won the UK's top awards for children's literature. "Without this child, we shall all die." Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree among scholars of Jordan College, Oxford. The destiny that awaits her will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clans reign and ice-bears fight. Her extraordinary journey will have immeasurable consequences far beyond her own world... This edition has a beautiful cover from celebrated artist, Chris Wormell.