For the first time, a renowned science writer describes in detail the tremendous advances in astronomy over the last decade, with an extended essay that sums up the present state of knowledge about the universe, in a comprehensive guide to the cosmos. By the author of Schrodinger's Cat.

Explores how simple changes in one century can have far-reaching implications in another

Classic fairy tales, such as 'Little Red Riding Hood' and 'The Three Little Pigs,' are given a unique twist as they are condensed in a new and amusing way where all flamboyant descriptions are left out--and just the basic facts remain.

Discloses the Israeli plan to assassinate the known terrorist leaders responsible for the Munich massacre of Israeli athletes and chronicles the story of the hit-squad's leader, a Mossad assassin morally destroyed by his mission. Reprint. 175,000 first printing. (Tie-in to the Universal Pictures, DreamWorks film, written by Tony Kushner, directed by Steven Spielberg, releasing Winter 2005, starring Eric Bana, Daniel Craig, & Geoffrey Rush) (History - General)