A professor of astrophysics relates the inference of ultracompressed states of matter from signals emitted in specific areas of the universe and explains the phenomena relating to pulsars and black holes

In an analysis of quantum mechanics and the series of unlikely circumstances that have determined human existence, a professor of astronomy proposes that the universe and life as we know it are part of a symbiotic relationship created for the purpose of maintaining life

Provides over 100 recipes for yeast, corn, potato, and sourdough breads, rolls, muffins, and biscuits (view table of contents)

Product Description: The Quantum Challenge, Second Edition is an engaging and thorough treatment of the extraordinary phenomena of quantum mechanics, and of the enormous challenge they present to our conception of the physical world. Traditionally, the thrill of grappling with such issues is reserved for practicing scientists, while physical science, mathematics, and engineering students are often isolated from these inspiring questions...read more

An award-winning author chronicles the lives and work of ten scientists, including George Gamow, Annie Jump Canon, Cecilia Payne, and Luiz Alvarez, whose brilliant insight produced extraordinary breakthroughs in their respective disciplines. (view table of contents)

Designed for both the beginner and advanced baker, chapters on equipment, ingredients, and how-tos explain everything there is to know about baking superb yeast cakes and pastries, as well as provide delicious recipes written in an informal, friendly format. 15,000 first printing.

Product Description: What happens when the Dalai Lama meets with leading physicists and a historian? This book is the carefully edited record of the fascinating discussions at a Mind and Life conference in which five leading physicists and a historian (David Finkelstein, George Greenstein, Piet Hut, Arthur Zajonc, Anton Zeilinger, and Tu Weiming) discussed with the Dalai Lama current thought in theoretical quantum physics, in the context of Buddhist philosophy...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: For more than twenty years, George Greenstein owned and operated a Long Island bakery that produced all sorts of baked goods, from all sorts of ethnic traditions—focaccia and Irish soda bread, Bavarian pumpernickel and naan—including many from his own culture, such as Jewish corn bread, challah, and bagels...read more