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A Brief History of Time

by Stephen Hawking

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Questions at the scale of the universe

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    #1 New York Times bestseller

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Questions at the scale of the universe

Stephen Hawking’s introduction to cosmology ranges across questions about the universe’s beginnings, its possible boundaries, the direction of time, and what may happen at the end. The discussion brings together large-scale ideas such as the big bang with topics including black holes, quarks, antimatter, and the “arrows of time.” Its scope connects fundamental questions about space and time with the concepts used to investigate them, presenting a broad tour of cosmology rather than focusing on a single phenomenon.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • For adults curious about cosmology and questions about the universe.
  • For readers interested in black holes, quarks, antimatter, and the nature of time.

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CosmologyOrigins and possible boundaries of the universeTimeBlack holes and subatomic matter

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

A landmark volume in science writing by one of the great minds of our time, Stephen Hawking's book explores such profound questions as: How did the universe begin--and what made its start possible? Does time always flow forward? Is the universe unending--or are there boundaries? Are there other dimensions in space? What will happen when it all ends?

Told in language we all can understand, A Brief History of Time plunges into the exotic realms of black holes and quarks, of antimatter and "arrows of time," of the big bang and a bigger God--where the possibilities are wondrous and unexpected. With exciting images and profound imagination, Stephen Hawking brings us closer to the ultimate secrets at the very heart of creation.
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