Arcturus Concepts – serie

Explore the incredible science behind of black holes in this full-colour hardback guide, written by NASA astronomer and educator, Sten Odenwald. Black holes are some of the most fascinating phenomena in the natural universe. In this beautiful pocket volume, Odenwald explores the science behind black holes in simple and accessible language. He explains what black holes are, how they come into existence, and how they affect the universe around us. Taking into consideration subjects such as gravity, quantum mechanics, the holographic principle and thermodynamics along the way, The Essential Book of Black Holes provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the subject.• Illustrated with full-colour images and diagrams throughout• Split into 12 easy-to-understand chapters which can be read in a single sitting• This beautiful gold-embossed hardback make the perfect gift for the intellectually curiousABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Concepts is a series of titles diving into some of the most compelling subjects in modern science. Written by a variety of experts, these beautifully illustrated foil-stamped hardbacks provide a perfect starting point to a range of fascinating topics.

Explore the incredible science and philosophy of time in this beautiful pocket volume, written by NASA astronomer and educator Sten Odenwald.Time is one of the great mysteries of the universe, which the scientific method is now endeavouring to pin down. Odenwald brings to life the philosophical and scientific conundrums about time in simple and accessible language. Covering subjects such as relativity, the arrow of time, entropy, Einstein's idea of the block universe, and the A and B theories of time, The Essential Book of Time provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the subject.• Illustrated with full-colour images and diagrams throughout• Split into 12 easy-to-understand chapters which can be read in a single sitting• This beautiful gold-embossed hardback make the perfect gift for the intellectually curiousABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Concepts is a series of titles diving into some of the most compelling subjects in modern science. Written by a variety of experts, these beautifully illustrated foil-stamped hardbacks provide a perfect starting point to a range of fascinating topics.

Explore the intriguing subject of human consciousness in this beautiful pocket volume, written by award-winning science writer Anne Rooney. The study of consciousness is one of the more fascinating frontiers in science, combining aspects of neurology, psychology, evolutional biology and philosophy. In this highly-visual, full-colour guide, Rooney explores the philosophical conundrums and scientific breakthroughs surrounding consciousness and shows how leading thinkers have sought to understand the enigma of awareness.Covering subjects such as mind-body dualism, the nature of thought, the 'easy' and 'hard' problems of consciousness and free will, The Essential Book of Consciousness provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the subject.• Illustrated with full-colour images and diagrams throughout• Split into 12 easy-to-understand chapters which can be read in a single sitting• This beautiful gold-embossed hardback make the perfect gift for the intellectually curiousABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Concepts is a series of titles diving into some of the most compelling subjects in modern science. Written by a variety of experts, these beautifully illustrated foil-stamped hardbacks provide a perfect starting point to a range of fascinating topics.

Explore the mind-bending science behind dark matter in this full-colour hardback guide, written by NASA astronomer and educator, Sten Odenwald.Dark matter is one of the greatest mysteries of modern science. Almost impossible to detect, it nonetheless is hugely important and makes up as much as 27% of the universe - far more than all stars and galaxies combined. In this beautiful pocket volume, Odenwald explores the science behind dark matter in simple and accessible language, explaining the scientific evidence for the phenomenon, its impact on cosmology and what it means for our understanding of the universe. Taking into consideration subjects such as gravitational lensing, the cosmological constant, general relativity and the question of missing mass along the way, The Essential Book of Dark Matter provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the subject.• Illustrated with full-colour images and diagrams throughout• Split into 12 easy-to-understand chapters which can be read in a single sitting• This beautiful gold-embossed hardback make the perfect gift for the intellectually curiousABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Concepts is a series of titles diving into some of the most compelling subjects in modern science. Written by a variety of experts, these beautifully illustrated foil-stamped hardbacks provide a perfect starting point to a range of fascinating topics.

Uncover the crucial concepts behind quantum physics in this full-colour hardback guide, written by acclaimed physicist Sidney Perkowitz.Quantum mechanics is at the heart of modern science. In this beautiful pocket volume, Perkowitz explores the key concepts of quantum physics in simple and accessible language, explaining its fundamental principles, the evidence for the quantum world and the ongoing theoretical debates. Taking into consideration subjects such as wave-particle duality, the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, superposition and quantum entanglement along the way, The Essential Book of Quantum Physics provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the subject.• Illustrated with full-colour images and diagrams throughout• Split into 12 easy-to-understand chapters which can be read in a single sitting• This beautiful gold-embossed hardback make the perfect gift for the intellectually curiousABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Concepts is a series of titles diving into some of the most compelling subjects in modern science. Written by a variety of experts, these beautifully illustrated foil-stamped hardbacks provide a perfect starting point to a range of fascinating topics.