The Universe: Order Without Design
The Universe: Order Without Design
Overview
"In this excellent book, NASA physicist Carlos Calle tackles the question of whether the universe requires a supernatural "designer" or whether our cosmological theories can explain the wondrous reality around us...." --Marcus Chown, NewScientist.com, 19 May 2009, newscientist.com/article/mg20227081.700-review-the-universe-order-without-design.html"Modern cosmology is full of mind-bending ideas. Carlos Calle's new book takes you through a whirlwind tour of the best of them, from strings and branes to the wave function of the universe. It's a spirited, accessible introduction, and you'll never look at the universe the same way again." --Dr. Sean Carroll, Theoretical Physicist at California Institute of Technology and author ofFrom Eternity to HereCosmology is a wonderful area of physics today, full of difficult puzzles and weird and fascinating new ideas about solutions. Carlos Calle is just the guide any reader can ask for. His authoritative, substantial, but still very accessible descriptions of the past, present, and possible future of cosmology will stimulate the curiosity of everyone with an interest in science. Calle does not just get to the heart of the concepts at the center of modern physics, he shares the excitement in thinking about the nature of the universe." --Taner Edis, Author ofThe Ghost in the UniverseandScience and Nonbelief"Understanding the origin and evolution of the universe is the pursuit of modern cosmology. It has taxed our greatest thinkers since the beginning of history. InThe Universe--Order Without Design, Carlos Calle provides a delightfully readable and authoritative account of our past and present descriptions of the universe and gives exciting ideas about possible solutions to current cosmological puzzles. Calle shares his excitement about understanding how nature works and provides clear, accurate descriptions of some of the strangest concepts in modern physics and cosmology. This engaging book is accessible to anyone interested in understanding modern science." --Dr. Samuel T. Durrance, Former Astronaut, and Professor of Physics and Space Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology"You are about to read, or at least you are [looking at], a very remarkable book. Calle has put together an amazing and incredible voyage of discovery, one that takes us back to the very beginning of time and space itself. This is an important story that we are all part of, the story of our Universe's very beginnings, its growth, and its possible fates. This informative and entertaining book engages the reader with a perfect balance of broad and deeply compelling discussions. For Calle has the wonderful gift of making the subject of cosmology accessible to all those interested in learning more about the place we call home--our Universe." --Scott Vangen, NASA Alternate Payload Specialist Astronaut for the STS-67 Shuttle MissionDescription
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Overview
"In this excellent book, NASA physicist Carlos Calle tackles the question of whether the universe requires a supernatural "designer" or whether our cosmological theories can explain the wondrous reality around us...." --Marcus Chown, NewScientist.com, 19 May 2009, newscientist.com/article/mg20227081.700-review-the-universe-order-without-design.html"Modern cosmology is full of mind-bending ideas. Carlos Calle's new book takes you through a whirlwind tour of the best of them, from strings and branes to the wave function of the universe. It's a spirited, accessible introduction, and you'll never look at the universe the same way again." --Dr. Sean Carroll, Theoretical Physicist at California Institute of Technology and author ofFrom Eternity to HereCosmology is a wonderful area of physics today, full of difficult puzzles and weird and fascinating new ideas about solutions. Carlos Calle is just the guide any reader can ask for. His authoritative, substantial, but still very accessible descriptions of the past, present, and possible future of cosmology will stimulate the curiosity of everyone with an interest in science. Calle does not just get to the heart of the concepts at the center of modern physics, he shares the excitement in thinking about the nature of the universe." --Taner Edis, Author ofThe Ghost in the UniverseandScience and Nonbelief"Understanding the origin and evolution of the universe is the pursuit of modern cosmology. It has taxed our greatest thinkers since the beginning of history. InThe Universe--Order Without Design, Carlos Calle provides a delightfully readable and authoritative account of our past and present descriptions of the universe and gives exciting ideas about possible solutions to current cosmological puzzles. Calle shares his excitement about understanding how nature works and provides clear, accurate descriptions of some of the strangest concepts in modern physics and cosmology. This engaging book is accessible to anyone interested in understanding modern science." --Dr. Samuel T. Durrance, Former Astronaut, and Professor of Physics and Space Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology"You are about to read, or at least you are [looking at], a very remarkable book. Calle has put together an amazing and incredible voyage of discovery, one that takes us back to the very beginning of time and space itself. This is an important story that we are all part of, the story of our Universe's very beginnings, its growth, and its possible fates. This informative and entertaining book engages the reader with a perfect balance of broad and deeply compelling discussions. For Calle has the wonderful gift of making the subject of cosmology accessible to all those interested in learning more about the place we call home--our Universe." --Scott Vangen, NASA Alternate Payload Specialist Astronaut for the STS-67 Shuttle MissionDescription
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- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
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Estimated delivery times:
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You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
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- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
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We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
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