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Title: The Bluffer's Guide to the Quantum Universe

Author: Jack Klaff

Narrator: Jack Klaff

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-21-08

Publisher: Oval Books Ltd.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 38 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Astronomy

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Quantus

The study of subatomic particles is called quantum mechanics. This is strange because the word 'quantum' is derived from the Latin noun 'quantus' meaning 'how much'. In this case, not a lot. And it can be seen within a nanosecond that it is entirely alien to this subject to talk of anything 'mechanical', 'mechanistic' or 'machine-like'.

Quantomime

Einstein, whose work with light and electrons had opened the curtains on the whole quantomime, wavered between calling quantum mechanics 'incomplete' and declaring its ideas to be 'the system of delusions of an exceedingly intelligent paranoiac, concocted of incoherent elements of thought'.

Quantity

All matter can be broken down into atoms. Atoms are small. They are smaller than affordable apartments in Manhattan, they are smaller than portions at the Ritz, they are even smaller than the chance that a politician will be honest. The full stop at the end of this sentence will be a tiny blob of ink about a millimetre wide which will contain close to four billion atoms.

Quantifiably

Never commit yourself about the outer limits of the Universe or the quantum realm even to a 'probably'. Anything you utter with certainty, or declare to be 'probably true' could return to haunt you and, it can be said with confidence, probably will. If you know what's good for you, a 'possibly' is the farthest you will go.

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Critic Reviews:

"With the vital information from these books there should be no subject upon which you can't give an informed opinion (or at least one that sounds informed)." (Aberdeen Evening Press)

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Title: The Canon

Subtitle: A Whirligig Tour of the Beautiful Basics of Science

Author: Natalie Angier

Narrator: Nike Doukas

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-13-07

Publisher: HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 185 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Astronomy

Publisher's Summary:

Most of the profound questions we will explore in our lives (such as those involving evolution, global warming, or stem cells) have to do with science. So do a lot of everyday things, like our ice-cream melting, our coffee getting cold, and our vacuum cleaner running (or not). What does our liver do when we eat a caramel? How does the horse demonstrate evolution at work? Are we really made of stardust? (Yes we are.)

In The Canon, Lewis Thomas meets Lewis Carroll in a book destined to become a modern classic, because it quenches our curiosity, sparks our interest in the world around us, reignites our childhood delight in discovering how things work, and instantly makes us smarter.

This is a playful, passionate, ebullient guide to the science all around us by a Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author.

Critic Reviews:

"A pleasurable and nonthreatening guide for anyone baffled by science." (Publishers Weekly)

"Every sentence sparkles with wit and charm...it all adds up to an intoxicating cocktail of fine science writing." (Richard Dawkins)

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Title: Death by Black Hole

Subtitle: And Other Cosmic Quandaries

Author: Neil deGrasse Tyson

Narrator: Dion Graham

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-26-07

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3060 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Astronomy

Publisher's Summary:

Tyson introduces us to the physics of black holes by explaining what would happen to our bodies if we fell into one; he also examines the needless friction between science and religion, and notes Earth's status as "an insignificantly small speck in the cosmos".

Renowned for his ability to blend content, accessibility, and humor, Tyson is a natural teacher who simplifies some of the most complex concepts in astrophysics while sharing his infectious excitement for our universe.

Critic Reviews:

"Tyson takes readers on an exciting journey from Earth's hot springs...to the universe's farthest reaches....witty and entertaining." (Publishers Weekly)

"Smoothly entertaining, full of fascinating tidbits, and frequently humorous, these essays show Tyson as one of today's best popularizers of science." (Kirkus Reviews)

"[Tyson] demonstrates a good feel for explaining science in an intelligible way to interested lay readers; his rather rakish sense of humor should aid in making the book enjoyable." (Library Journal)

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Title: Understanding Copernicus, Kepler, and Galileo

Author: Steven Pollock

Narrator: Steven Pollock

Format: Unabridged

Length: 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-30-06

Publisher: The Great Courses

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Astronomy

Publisher's Summary:

Speculations on Earth's place in the universe, the nature of planets, and the structure of the solar system were at the heart of the development of classical physics. This lecture looks at the work of Copernicus, Kepler, and Galileo.

©2006 The Great Courses (P)2006 The Great Courses

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Title: Origins of the Universe

Author: Jack Arnold

Narrator: Edwin Newman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-10-06

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 14 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Astronomy

Publisher's Summary:

The Science and Discovery series recreates one of history's most successful journeys; 4,000 years of scientific efforts to better understand and control the physical world. Science has often challenged and upset conventional wisdom or accepted practices; this is a story of vested interests and independent thinkers, experiments and theories, change and progress. Aristotle, Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, Newton, Darwin, Einstein, and many others are featured.

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Title: A Briefer History of Time

Author: Stephen Hawking

Narrator: Erik Davies

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-17-06

Publisher: Random House AudioBooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Astronomy

Publisher's Summary:

Although this audiobook is literally somewhat "briefer", it actually expands on the great subjects of the original. Purely technical concepts, such as the mathematics of chaotic boundary conditions, are gone. Conversely, subjects of wide interest that were difficult to follow because they were interspersed throughout the production have now been given entire chapters of their own, including relativity, curved space, and quantum theory. This reorganization has allowed the authors to expand areas of special interest and recent progress, from the latest developments in string theory to exciting developments in the search for a complete, unified theory of all the forces of physics.

Like prior editions, but even more so, A Briefer History of Time will guide non-scientists everywhere in the ongoing search for the tantalizing secrets at the heart of time and space.

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Title: The Planets

Author: Dava Sobel

Narrator: Lorna Raver

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-29-05

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 140 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Astronomy

Publisher's Summary:

The sun's family of planets become a familiar place in this personal account of the lives of other worlds. Sobel explores the planets' origins and oddities through the lens of popular culture, from astrology, mythology, and science fiction to art, music, poetry, biography, and history. Whether revealing what lies behind Venus' cocoon of acid clouds or capturing firsthand the excitement at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory when pictures from Cassini at Saturn are beamed to Earth, this intimate account is filled with fascination, beauty, and surprise.

Written in Dava Sobel's characteristically graceful prose, The Planets is a distinctive view of our place in the universe. It is that rare book that will delight the experienced astronomer and, at the same time, engage someone eager to get to know the planets.

Critic Reviews:

"This resonant and eclectic collection, informative, entertaining, and poetic, is a joy to read." (Publishers Weekly)

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Title: A Briefer History of Time

Author: Stephen Hawking, Leonard Mlodinow

Narrator: Erik Davies

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-22-05

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 854 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Astronomy

Publisher's Summary:

This is the origin of and the reason for A Briefer History of Time: its author's wish to make its content more accessible to readers, as well as to bring it up-to-date with the latest scientific observations and findings.

Although this book is literally somewhat "briefer", it actually expands on the great subjects of the original. Purely technical concepts, such as the mathematics of chaotic boundary conditions, are gone. Conversely, subjects of wide interest that were difficult to follow because they were interspersed throughout the book have now been given entire chapters of their own, including relativity, curved space, and quantum theory.

This reorganization has allowed the authors to expand areas of special interest and recent progress, from the latest developments in string theory to exciting developments in the search for a complete unified theory of all the forces of physics. Like prior editions of the book, but even more so, A Briefer History of Time will guide nonscientists everywhere in the ongoing search for the tantalizing secrets at the heart of time and space.

Critic Reviews:

"Readers will come away with an excellent understanding of the apparent contradictions and conundrums at the forefront of contemporary physics....Throughout these discussions, the authors maintain the same wry, lively tone that made the original Brief History such a delight." (Publishers Weekly)

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Title: Secret Lives of Stars

Subtitle: Scientific American Special Edition

Author: Scientific American

Narrator: uncredited

Format: Highlights

Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-13-05

Publisher: Scientific American

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 55 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Astronomy

Publisher's Summary:

We track these cosmic phenomena through their births, lives, and fiery deaths. The first article tells us about the appearance of the very first stars in the universe. Then, we will learn about the early days in the life of a star, as we track it's progression from dust to giant flaming ball of gas. Also, contrary to conventional wisdom, scientists have discovered that stars can, and often do, collide with each other. We will also hear about solar storms, shock waves from the sun that can endanger Earth¿s satellites and astronauts. Then, some stars are magnetized so intensely, that they alter the very nature of the quantum vacuum. Finally, we learn about the brightest explosions in the universe and black holes.

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Editorial Reviews:

This special edition of Scientific American takes a comprehensive look at stars, from their births through their deaths. Some topics covered include the first stars, the early days in the life of a star, solar storms, gamma ray bursts, and the magnetics of stars. The narrator gives a star performance as well. He keeps the pacing and enunciation straightforward, making this audio magazine easy to follow for both armchair and junior astronomers. Listening to issues of Scientific American means you can still pack a lot of learning into a busy day.

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Title: The First Three Minutes

Subtitle: A Modern View of the Origin of the Universe

Author: Steven Weinberg

Narrator: Raymond Todd

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-16-04

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 177 votes

Genres: Science & Technology, Astronomy

Publisher's Summary:

Now updated with a major new afterword that incorporates the latest cosmological research, this classic of contemporary science writing by a Nobel prize-winning physicist explains to general readers what happened when the Universe began, and how we know.

©1988 Steven Weinberg; (P)2000 Blackstone Audiobooks

Critic Reviews:

"Science writing at its best." (New York Review of Books)

"The book is the first I have seen to put the details, both historical and conceptual, of the origin of the Universe within the grasp of the general reader. As such, it is a tremendous service to us all." (Isaac Asimov)

"Weinberg builds such a convincing case...that one comes away from his book feeling not only that the idea of an original cosmic explosion is not crazy but that any other theory appears scientifically irrational." (New Yorker)

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