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"Living in a world as vast as Earth, it can be easy to forget that this blue planet is actually a tiny speck within a massive universe filled with planets, moons, stars, asteroids, comets, dark matter--and maybe even alien life. Read about Earth's place in the Milky Way and the larger universe and how humans are learning about the endless frontier of space--and whether we are alone" -- Back cover.
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At once a spirited defense of Darwinian explanations of biology and an elegant primer on evolution for the general reader, What Evolution Is poses the questions at the heart of evolutionary theory and considers how our improved understanding of evolution has affected the viewpoints and values of modern man. Science Masters Series
3) Light waves
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"A crack of lightning. The blue glow of a phone screen. A blinking firefly. The blazing sun. A camera's rapid flash. No matter the source, light travels in waves, and it does so at a speed faster than anything else in the universe. But what is light, and how do we study it? Read about light waves and light's properties and how people--and animals--manipulate light for their own purposes" -- Back cover.
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"Daniel Hillis offers an easy-to-follow explanation of how data is processed that makes the operation of a computer seem as straightforward as those of a bicycle." "Hillis proceeds from an outline of basic logic to clear descriptions of programming languages, algorithms and memory. He then takes readers in simple steps up to the most exciting developments in computing today - quantum computing, parallel computing, neural networks, and self-organizing...
5) Sound waves
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"Squeak! Grrr! CRACK! Shhh! Our world is filled with sounds big and small, pleasant and annoying. But how is all that sound created, and what can it do? Sound helps us communicate, but it can do so much more. Powerful sound waves can let us see inside a human body and help us locate sunken ships! Learn how sound travels and the many roles it plays in our world" -- Back cover.
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Masters of Science Fiction volume 2
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Based on the short story "The General Zapped an Angel" by Howard Fast, US soldiers discover a mysterious casualty in war-torn Baghdad. The body is unlike any other, mainly because they cannot identify it as human. Where did it come from, and how did it get there? Join host Professor Stephen Hawking for this expedition into the outer realms of scientific imagination starring award-winning actor Terry O'Quinn (TV's LOST).
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Masters of Science Fiction volume 1
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In a post-Apocalyptic future, Dr. Deanna Evans is charged with uncovering the mysteries hidden within the mind of a confused man who is suffering from a lapse in memory. Slowly, the doctor peels back layers and layers of memories from her patient, but when she reveals the horrifying past, does it contain the answers she is looking for? Join host Professor Stephen Hawking for this expedition into the outer realms of scientific imagination starring...
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Masters of Science Fiction volume 3
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The futuristi store revolves around the seventh-richest couple in the world. Their lives take a sudden turn when they acquire an anthropoid named Jerry. Join host Professor Stephen Hawking for this expedition into the outer realms of scientific imagination starring Ann Heche (DONNIE BRASCO, TV's HUNG).
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Masters of Science Fiction volume 4
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A group of people who are sentenced to drift in space forever take one final chance at returning back to earth when they are no longer willing to accept their situation. Join host Professor Stephen Hawking for this expedition into the outer realms of scientific imagination starring award-winning actor Brian Dennehy (RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD).
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Masters of Science Fiction volume 5
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In the future where courtrooms exist without human judges or juries, automated justice is the law of the land. Sitting before a kiosk which is itself the judge, jury, and executioner of the future, Frendon must find a way to convince the machine of his innocence - or find some other way to save himself before time runs out. Join host Professor Stephen Hawking for this expedition into the outer realms of scientific imagination starring award-winning...
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Masters of Science Fiction volume 6
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It seems like the perfect solution to a ballooning crime rate - filling the skies with flying robotic droids that can prevent murders before they take place. However, nobody told these "Watchbirds" that all life depends on a formula of carefully balanced killing. Robert Sheckley's renowned story examines one of the most important questions of our time - is it wise to sacrifice our liberty in the name of our security? Join host Professor Stephen Hawking...
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