A Brief History of Time (Illustrated Edition) / Universe in a Nutshell (Collector's Edition)

Author: Stephen Hawking
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: To incorporate new knowledge revealed by many observations and his new research into the book, Professor Hawking has prepared a new preface for this revised edition, fully updated the original content, and added a new chapter on the exciting topic of wormholes and time travel. Although Professor Hawking's writing is extremely clear and witty, some readers still find it difficult to grasp complex concepts. To enhance understanding, this edition also includes over 240 color illustrations, including satellite images and photographs. These are all thanks to technological advancements such as the Hubble Space Telescope and computer-generated three-dimensional and four-dimensional imaging. Detailed captions help readers experience the vastness of intergalactic space, the fascinating properties of black holes, and the microscopic world of particle physics where matter and antimatter collide. As a classic work that offers readers a new understanding of cosmology, the illustrated edition of A Brief History of Time is a captivating story exploring the core secrets of time and space. The book also includes: The Universe in a Nutshell.