Having taken players all the way to the gateway to the modern world in Syndicate, Assassin’s Creed once again takes fans on an adventure through history. The Art of Assassin’s Creed 7 collates hundreds of concept arts, including sketches, final paintings, and 3D Renders, alongside in-depth commentary from the artists and developers, representing the ultimate insight into the design processes behind the game.
Horizon: Zero Dawn isn't just a very good game, it's a very pretty game Kotaku The Art of Horizon Zero Dawn is a beautiful accompaniment to this amazing game and if you're a fan of this game or video game art in general, this books is filled with stunning imagery and information Impulse Gamer review a beautiful book that depicts just how gorgeous this game truly is Gamers Sphere review Horizon Zero Dawn's art book is as beautiful as the game Polygon feature very good at what it does, providing background context to what makes Horizon Zero Dawn so visually appealing. Adventures in Poor Taste At 192 pages, this hardback book is a beautiful and packed from cover to cover with incredible artwork. I can't find a single thing to call out in a negative way with this book - it's simply perfect. Gaming Trend This is easily one of the most top rate art books in my vast collection. Enemy Slime the post-post-apocalypse has never looked so beautiful VG Blogger
Explore the world of all three Total War: WARHAMMER games in this stunning compendium, packed with concept art, final designs, storyboards, and artist commentary. Total War: WARHAMMER is the award-winning PC strategy game trilogy from Creative Assembly. Set in the world of Warhammer Fantasy Battles, it combines grand campaigns of epic empire-building with battles of breathtaking scale, brimming with the warriors, wizards, and monsters that fans know and love. Delve into the rich lore of Games Workshop’s world of Warhammer Fantasy Battles, as viewed through the Total War lens. Total War: WARHAMMER – The Art of the Games offers Creative Assembly’s insights into the development of the series. Pore over concept sketches, texture studies, character art, and fully rendered paintings, accompanied by commentary from the artists themselves. Featuring artwork of iconic characters and scenes from parts I and II, as well as never-before-seen art from the trilogy’s thundering grand finale, this coffee-table tome is an essential collector’s item for any Warhammer or Total War fan.
With 91 million units sold worldwide, Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed franchise is established as one of the best-selling game series ever. Recognized for having some of the richest, most-engrossing art and storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching into other entertainment experiences including comic books, novels, short films and an impressive merchandise line-up. The recently announced Assassin’s Creed Syndicate takes players into the underbelly of Victorian London at a time when the Industrial Revolution is in full swing. The depth and attention to detail in the artwork brings London to life around you. This volume contains hundreds of never-before-seen concept arts, including sketches, final paintings, 3D renders and texture studies, all sitting alongside insightful and comprehensive commentary from the artists and developers. Highlights in the book include a close look at the London Boroughs, each realized in extraordinary detail, staying true to both the historical roots of the area and giving each their own visual identity and population. Intricately rendered buildings tower over slums and iconic thoroughfares while Jacob Frye, our newest Assassin, fights for control of the gangs roaming the streets of London. © 2015 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Assassin’s Creed, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft in the U.S. and/or other countries.
A fascinating, up-to-date account of current theories on the way the universe will come to an end
With 100% new content, the third edition of Oxford's best-selling secondary course offers the tried and trusted Solutions methodology alongside fresh and diverse material that will spark your students' interest and drive them to succeed. The Solutions Student's Book is packed full of interesting content to keep students of all abilities fully…
The book explores the significant spiritual movements since World War II, highlighting how the Holy Spirit has been preparing the Church for the End-Time Harvest. It showcases various fallible yet impactful servants of God who facilitated these movements, many of whom are now forgotten. The narrative critiques the institutional church for suppressing awareness of these pivotal events, suggesting a need for Christians to rediscover this history and its implications for their faith today.
The Art of Tom Clancy's The Division is the ultimate gallery of the latest game in the critically acclaimed Tom Clancy franchise. It focuses on the art and making of the game, and includes over 300 images, sketches, and concept art, and in-depth commentary throughout from the artists and creators. This is an extraordinary collection of groundbreaking game art and a must-have for any Clancy and video game fan.© 2015 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Art of Anything Goes
The official, hard-backed, small format book (80 pages) showcasing hundreds of pieces of original production artwork and designs for the huge video game hit - "Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag". Packed with several full colour, beautiful artworks - produced by the talented artists working for UBISoft around the world. Full colour throughout.
Experience Lara Croft's defining moment as she becomes the Tomb Raider. In Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Lara must master a deadly jungle, overcome terrifying tombs, and persevere through her darkest hour. As she races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, Lara will ultimately be forged into the Tomb Raider she is destined to be. The Shadow of The Tomb Raider Official Art Book features exclusive concept art and developer interviews detailing the climactic conclusion of Lara Croft's origin story where she will experience her defining moment in becoming the Tomb Raider. Game is due to release on 9/14/18 across all major platforms
The Art of Deus Ex Universe is the ultimate gallery of art from Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, featuring over 300 images, including sketches and concept art. With commentary throughout from the world-renowned art team, this extraordinary collection of groundbreaking game art depicts a dystopian future where mankind has evolved... at the cost of its humanity.
Based on the Messenger Lectures, given by the Nobel Prize-winner Feynman at Cornell and filmed by the BBC, this book explores the nature of the laws of physics (in particular, those of Newton, Maxwell and Einstein) and their relationship to mathematical formulation. Why does nature seem subject to simple mathematical laws, to what extent are there laws inherent in nature itself, and to what extent are they human creations, effective in predicting results but no more real than a work of art? - these are a few of the theoretical questions addressed in a rich and accessible book that sums up the essential scientific quest.
With over 300 images including sketches and concept art, and commentary throughout from the artists and creators, this is a collection of game art.
Official art book of the Marvel's Midnight Suns video game, packed with interviews with the creative team behind the game, as well as stunning concept art created during the development process. When the demonic Lilith and her fearsome horde unite with the evil armies of Hydra, it's time to unleash Marvel's dark side. As The Hunter, your mission is to lead an unlikely team of seasoned Super Heroes and dangerous supernatural warriors to victory. Can legends such as Doctor Strange, Iron Man, and Blade put aside their differences in the face of a growing apocalyptic threat? If you're going to save the world, you'll have to forge alliances and lead the team into battle as the legendary Midnight Suns-Earth's last line of defence against the underworld. Marvel's Midnight Suns - The Art of the Game captures the creative process of this much-anticipated game. The exclusive concept art and in-game renderings created by the talented development team-creating the game in collaboration with Marvel-are shown in glorious detail in this lush, hardback volume. Characters, locations, gadgets, weapons, monsters, enemies, and much more are all accompanied by unique insights from the artists and developers behind the game. So step into the world of Marvel's Midnight Suns - and rise up against the darkness!
Einstein's Unfinished Revolution
An elegant, witty, and engaging exploration of the riddle of time, which examines the consequences of Einstein's theory of relativity and offers startling suggestions about what recent research may reveal. The eternal questions of science and religion were profoundly recast by Einstein's theory of relativity and its implications that time can be warped by motion and gravitation, and that it cannot be meaningfully divided into past, present, and future. In About Time, Paul Davies discusses the big bang theory, chaos theory, and the recent discovery that the universe appears to be younger than some of the objects in it, concluding that Einstein's theory provides only an incomplete understanding of the nature of time. Davies explores unanswered questions such as: * Does the universe have a beginning and an end? * Is the passage of time merely an illusion? * Is it possible to travel backward -- or forward -- in time? About Time weaves physics and metaphysics in a provocative contemplation of time and the universe.
Scientists have just begun to understand how complexity and organization can emerge from featurelessness and chaos. Is the way the universe is now in some sense predetermined? Is there, in other words, a "cosmic blueprint"? This book argues in favour of the idea of the creative universe, which recognizes the innovative character of physical processes, and suggests that the universe as a whole possesses a tendency to develop towards progressively higher levels of complex organization. Investigating some scientific discoveries, the author shows how the study of complexity reveals certain common holistic principles.
Here, Paul Davies presents evidence that life began billions of years ago kilometres underground, arguing that it may well have started on Mars and spread to Earth in rocks blasted off the Red Planet by asteroid impacts.
Exploring profound questions in cosmology, Paul Davies delves into the intriguing notion of why the universe appears finely tuned for life. This work builds on his previous bestseller, addressing complex themes and offering insights into the relationship between life and the cosmos. Through a thought-provoking lens, the author invites readers to ponder the mysteries of existence and the unique characteristics of our universe that make life possible.
How does life create order from chaos? And just what is life, anyway? Leading physicist Paul Davies argues that to find the answers, we must first answer a deeper question: 'What is information?' To understand the origins and nature of life, Davies proposes a radical vision of biology which sees the underpinnings of life as similar to circuits and electronics, arguing that life as we know it should really be considered a phenomenon of information storage. In an extraordinary deep dive into the real mechanics of what we take for granted, Davies reveals how biological processes, from photosynthesis to birds' navigation abilities, rely on quantum mechanics, and explores whether quantum physics could prove to be the secret key of all life on Earth. Lively and accessible, The Demon in the Machineboils down intricate interdisciplinary developments to take readers on an eye-opening journey towards the ultimate goal of science: unifying all theories of the living and the non-living, so that humanity can at last understand its place in the universe
Journey from the edge of time -- The search for the key to the universe -- Why is it dark at night? -- The big bang -- Where is the centre of the universe? -- Why the cosmos is actually fairly simple -- What is the speed of space? -- What is the shape of space? -- Explaining the cosmic big fix -- Most of our universe is missing -- What is dark energy? -- Where does matter come from? -- Gravity conquers all -- Warped time and black holes -- Is time travel possible? -- What is the source of time's puzzling arrow? -- The black hole paradox -- A theory of everything? -- Fossils from the cosmic dawn -- Can the universe come from nothing? -- How many universes are there? -- The Goldilocks enigma -- What's eating the universe? -- Is the universe actually a botched job? -- Are we alone? -- ET in our backyard -- Why am I living now? -- The fate of the universe -- Is there a meaning to it all? -- What's new on the cosmic horizon?
Set in the 1800s, players step into the role of a fifth-year Hogwarts student with a crucial secret that could disrupt the wizarding world. This official guide offers essential tips and tricks for navigating the open-world action RPG, including insights on new characters, locations, and mission strategies. Gamers can track their achievements and reference a glossary of terms related to the wizarding world. It's an indispensable resource for both gamers and fans of the Wizarding World.
In the constellation of Eridanus there lurks a cosmic mystery. It's as if something has taken a huge bite out of the universe, leaving a super-void. What could be the culprit? A super massive black hole? Another, bigger universe? Or an expanding vacuum bubble, destined to envelop and annihilate everything in existence? Scientists now understand the history of our universe better than the history of our own planet, but they continue to uncover startling new riddles-the hole in the universe being just one. In this electrifying book, award-winning physicist Paul Davies walks us through the puzzles and paradoxes that have preoccupied cosmologists from ancient Greece to the present day. Laying bare the audacious research that has led us to mind-bending solutions, Davies reveals how we might begin to approach the greatest outstanding enigmas of all
This work examines what is perhaps science's ultimate question: the origins of life on earth. Paul Davies presents a series of recent discoveries which are leading to some startling theories about the origins of life on earth. New life forms have been discovered in bizarre habitats: deep underground and under the ocean floor. The conditions thought to be necessary for life have thus been radically revised and this has led to the realization that life could very well exist on other planets hither to thought to be inhospitable. Further, cosmic impacts can transport these rock-dwelling micro-organisms from planet to planet across the solar system and beyond. so life could quite easily travel from earth to other planets. Indeed, life could have arrived on earth from elsewhere.
Explore the hidden world of pattern, texture and detail to create stunning images without breaking the bank.
This is one of the first books to connect poetry to the core teachings of the esoteric tradition, and to bring out the esoteric meaning of works by several Romantic writers whose works have bewildered a culture that has marginalized the spiritual and tied itself to material, historical and social issues. The Romantics were the first substantial group of poets to imagine, as personal encounter, the relationship of self to environment. In this sense the Romantics were recalling a long-held secret of the esoteric "human sciences," not inventing a new one.
Many scientists regard mass and energy as the primary currency of nature. In recent years, however, the concept of information has gained importance. Why? In this book, eminent scientists, philosophers and theologians chart various aspects of information, from quantum information to biological and digital information, in order to understand how nature works. Beginning with a historical treatment of the topic, the book also examines physical and biological approaches to information, and its philosophical, theological and ethical implications.
Paul Davies explains the significance of the amazing quantum universe, where fact is stranger than any science fiction. He takes us into a world where commonsense notions of space, time, and causality must be left behind as the realm of solid matter dissolves into vibrating patterns of ghostly energy, and where mind and matter are interwoven in a subtle and holistic manner. An Australian physicist and author of GOD AND THE NEW PHYSICS, Davies writes for the lay reader in simple language.
This sequel to God and the New Physics explores the fascinating questions of modern physics such as why does maths, an abstract system of logic invented by man, prove to be so useful in understanding the laws of nature? And is the existence of intelligent life a random chance or in some sense an inevitable and essential part of the cosmos?
Is time travel really possible? Can we break the last cosmic taboo? Yes, says internationally acclaimed writer and physicist Paul Davies. In this highly entertaining and mind-blowing book he reveals how it can be done. Taking us on an astonishing ride into the far reaches of Einstein's universe, this is the ultimate time-traveller's companion.
Dramatic Discoveries That Challenge Our Understanding of Physical Reality
Recent advancements in quantum physics, astronomy, and chaos theory challenge traditional notions of space, time, and matter. The book explores how these scientific breakthroughs compel a reevaluation of fundamental concepts, suggesting that our understanding of the universe is evolving. Through a critical analysis, it delves into the implications of these developments for both science and philosophy, encouraging readers to rethink the fabric of reality.
Delve into the world of Marvel's Avengers in this extraordinary collection of art. Packed with concept art, final designs, storyboards, and artist commentary. číst celé
Superstring theory is one of the most exciting and actively pursued branches of physics today. The far-reaching claims made for this theory would, if correct, provide the much sought-after Theory of Everything, the unification of physics. It would enable the fundamental building blocks of matter to be identified and amalgamated in a common description, with a unified theory of all the forces of nature. This book explains the theory for laymen, in an introduction to the subject which originated in the BBC Radio programme, Desperately Seeking Superstrings. A clear, concise, non-mathematical explanation of the theory and its profound implications is followed by transcripts of interviews with all the most important physicists involved in its development. Superstrings makes a fascinating topic at the forefront of modern scientific research accessible to physicists, philosophers and general readers alike.
An explanation of how recent discoveries of the new physics are revolutionizing our view of the world and, in particular, throwing light on many of the questions formerly posed by religion
Offering a clear framework for understanding company law, this book delves into the core features and functions that govern the subject. It provides readers with a comprehensive introduction, making the complexities of company law accessible and easier to navigate.
The book explores the revolutionary impact of quantum mechanics, beginning with its inception in the 1920s and leading to today's advancements in quantum technology. It delves into exotic states of matter and their applications in teleportation, quantum computing, and cryptography, highlighting the race for quantum supremacy. Despite its successes, quantum mechanics presents paradoxes that challenge our understanding of reality, as exemplified by Schrödinger's cat. The narrative invites readers to grasp the fundamental concepts and the profound implications of this fascinating field.
This book is a celebration and exploration of the acclaimed, bestselling Sniper Elite game franchise. It will delve into the history of the games, how they were made, and the real-life context. A must-have for any Sniper fan.
Explore the hilarious, surreal, anarchic alien worlds of High on Life in this stunning compendium of concept art, final designs, storyboards, and exclusive commentary.
With 100% new content, the third edition of Oxford's best-selling secondary course offers the tried and trusted Solutions methodology alongside fresh and diverse material that will spark your students' interest and drive them to succeed.
Göttliche Fügung oder Zufallstreffer? Die Tatsache, dass wir in einem für uns »idealen Universum« leben, beschäftigt die Menschen seit Urzeiten. Warum gründet es auf mathematischen Gesetzen – und warum sollten wir in der Lage sein, sie zu verstehen? Paul Davies unternimmt mit seinen Lesern eine Reise zur »Weltformel«. Er geht an die Grenzen menschlicher Vorstellungskraft und darüber hinaus. Faktenreich und packend erzählt er mehr über moderne Physik, das »Zufallsprodukt« Mensch und ein Universum, das noch jede Menge Überraschungen bereithält.
Von der Zeit wissen wir nicht viel – wir verstehen sie nicht wirklich. Zwar können wir sie auf die Tausendstelsekunde messen, wenn man uns aber in einen dunklen Raum sperrt, verlieren wir das Zeitgefühl sehr bald. Was also ist die Zeit? Wo kommt sie her? Wo geht sie hin? Hat sie einen Anfang oder ein Ende?Der berühmte Physiker Paul Davies schildert, was die moderne Wissenschaft seit Einstein über die Zeit gedacht und gefunden hat. Er ergründet und erklärt auf umfassende und packende Weise die geheimnisvollen Tiefen der Zeit.(Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine frühere Ausgabe.)
Tauche ein in die Welt von Hogwarts Legacy mit dem ultimativen Begleitbuch zum Spiel! Im brandneuen Open-World-Game Hogwarts Legacy erkundest du als neuer Schüler oder neue Schülerin von Hogwarts die Zauberwelt des 19. Jahrhunderts. Du besitzt den Schlüssel zu einem uralten Geheimnis, das die Welt der Zauberei zu zerreißen droht … In diesem offiziellen Guide erfährst du alles über die neuen Charaktere, die neuen Orte und die versteckten Geheimnisse von Hogwarts Legacy. Außerdem erhältst du jede Menge Tipps und Tricks, sodass du auch die kniffligsten Missionen des Games erfüllen kannst. Und mit dem umfangreichen Nachschlageteil und einer praktischen Checkliste, in der du alle deine Erfolge festhalten kannst, steht dem ultimativen Spielspaß nichts mehr im Weg. Ein absolutes Highlight für jeden Gamer und Harry-Potter-Fan!
Angenommen, wir würden Leben außerhalb unserer Erde finden – was würde es für uns und für unser Weltbild bedeuten? (Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine frühere Ausgabe.)
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In einer abenteuerlichen Reise durch die Jahrhunderte geht der Physiker Davies der Frage nach, wie im Universum aus Gestaltlosigkeit und Chaos Ordnung entstand und ständig neu entsteht.
Come avverrà la fine del mondo? L'universo sarà annientato da un'esplosione o si spegnerà a poco a poco? Passando in rassegna le più recenti ipotesi della scienza sulla sorte ultima dell'universo, Paul Davies, illustra gli aspetti fisici di uno dei concetti più suggestivi dell'immaginario dell'umanità: il Giorno del Giudizio, la Fine di Tutto. Dalla vita delle stelle a quella delle particelle, "Gli ultimi tre minuti" è un resoconto dei risultati raggiunti dalla fisica contemporanea e, insieme, un'analisi degli aspetti filosofici della questione. Come dice Davies " ...possiamo tutt'al più sperare che i nostri discendenti arrivino a conoscere lo scopo dell'universo prima che scadano gli ultimi tre minuti".
Czy przestrzeń ma prędkość, a czas – kształt? Czy możliwa jest podróż w czasie i powstawanie czegoś z niczego? Czy nasz kosmos jest jedynym wszechświatem, a Ziemia jedynym miejscem, gdzie istnieje życie? Kilkanaście lat temu w gwiazdozbiorze Erydanu odkryto dziwnie pusty fragment nieba, który zgodnie z obecnymi modelami kosmologicznymi nie powinien istnieć – zupełnie jakby coś ,,pożarło” kawałek wszechświata. Czym jest ta gigantyczna pustka i jak powstała? To tylko jedna z wielu zagadek, z którymi zmagają się współcześni kosmologowie. Choć dzięki postępom fizyki i astronomii potrafimy prześledzić życie i śmierć gwiazd, usłyszeć drgania czasoprzestrzeni i dostrzec łunę Wielkiego Wybuchu, kosmos wciąż kryje przed nami wiele tajemnic, na czele z tą najważniejszą – jak powstał wszechświat i życie. Najnowszą książkę Paula Daviesa czyta się jak najlepszą powieść kryminalną. Słynny fizyk gra w niej rolę detektywa, który błyskotliwie i z gawędziarską swadą prowadzi nas od zagadki do zagadki, proponuje i rozważa możliwe odpowiedzi, ale i stawia kolejne znaki zapytania. Przejrzyste, pełne wiedzy i dowcipu wprowadzenie do wielkich pytań współczesnej fizyki i kosmologii, w którym opisane są nie tylko triumfy, ale także sprawy nierozwiązane. Paul Davies w najlepszym wydaniu! Ian Stewart, autor książki Liczby natury
Jsme sami?: O důsledcích případného objevu mimozemského života
Podtitul: Proč je náš vesmír přesně to pravé místo pro život? Klíčovým tématem této knihy je vhodnost vesmíru pro život. Nejprve autor vyloží základní pojmy moderní fyziky a kosmologie a poté popíše teorii multiverza včetně argumentů pro a proti. Ke konci rozebírá různé odpovědi na problém přesného vyladění vesmíru. Pokládá si také otázku, zda mají vědci skutečně už už na dosah ruky teorii všeho – úplné a logicky uzavřené vysvětlení celého fyzikálního vesmíru – nebo zda podstata existence zůstane navždy zahalena tajemstvím. Davies od sebe jasně oddělil nesporná fakta, rozumné teoretické úvahy a divoké domněnky. Hlavním cílem této knihy je používat při hledání odpovědí na zásadní otázky týkající se existence vědecké metody bádání a zdravý rozum.
Souhvězdí Eridanu nad jižní polokoulí ukrývá kosmickou záhadu. Na první pohled to vypadá, jako by v něm nějaký vesmírný obr ukousl z kosmu gigantické sousto, po kterém zbylo jen prázdno. Co za tím stojí? Supermasivní černá díra? Srážka s jiným vesmírem? Nebo snad vesmír požírá sám sebe? Zkušený popularizátor, kosmolog a astrobiolog Paul Davies nabízí čtenářům srozumitelný a poutavý přehled stavu současné kosmologie, která podle jeho názoru zažívá svoje zlaté období. Záplava nových poznatků nicméně nastolila řadu otázek, na které stále neznáme odpovědi. Některé z nich fyziku přibližují filozofii či teologii. Bylo něco před velkým třeskem? Proč vypadá náš vesmír zrovna tak, jak vypadá? Existují i jiné vesmíry s odlišnými fyzikálními zákony? A má vůbec cenu se takovými záhadami zabývat? Podle Daviese možná některé z těchto záhad nikdy definitivně nevyřešíme. Dokud ale vědecká metoda přináší nové poznatky, mělo by lidstvo vytrvat ve snaze odhalit i ta nejsložitější tajemství našeho světa.
Evropa a moře — zvládnout tuto ohromnou latku v jednom eseji se rovná intelektuálnímu dobrodružství. Michel Mollat du Jourdin, vynikající francouzský historik, známý celým řadem publikací, bere toto risiko na sebe a unáší čtenáře na objevnou cestu historií evropských námořních cest. Je velikým vypravěčem, překypuje vědomostmi, rád se na chvilku pristavuje u detailu, neztrácí však ze zřetele veliké souvislosti.
Kniha věnovaná času a jeho roli ve fyzice. Autor se odráží od obecné teorie relativity a hovoří o plynutí času, šipce času, dilataci a borcení času.
Kniha věnovaná času a jeho roli ve fyzice. Autor se odráží od obecné teorie relativity a hovoří o plynutí času, šipce času, dilataci a borcení času.
Hledání mimozemské inteligence 2.0. „Někdy si myslím, že jsme ve vesmíru sami, a někdy si myslím, že ne. V obou případech mě ta představa uvádí v úžas“, řekl Arthur C. Clarke. Jsme však ve vesmíru opravdu sami? A pokud ne, proč jsme dosud nebyli schopni navázat kontakt s mimozemskými civilizacemi? To jsou dvě z mnoha otázek, které si lidstvo klade v souvislosti s možnou existencí mimozemských civilizací a které však stále zůstávají nezodpovězeny. V knize, která leží před vámi, se Paul Davies, jeden z předních světových vědců zabývajících se touto problematikou snaží vysvětlit, proč by mělo pátrání po inteligentním životě mimo naši planetu pokračovat, a jakým směrem bychom se měli vydat. Kniha Podivné ticho nám předkládá bryskní zhodnocení minulých i stávajících důkazů existence E. T. a vede nás po vzrušující cestě směrem k budoucnosti.
Jak vůbec vesmír vznikl? Jsme v nekonečnosti kosmu sami? Dokážou vědci vyřešit záhadu času? Co je to duch ve stroji? Je Bůh? ••• V těchto snadno srozumitelných a poutavých rozhovorech zkoumá světově proslulý fyzik Paul Davies a vytrvalý obrazoborec Phillip Adams ona proč a odkud vztahující se k vesmíru; jak vznikl, jak jednou skončí a jak do něho - pokud vůbec - zapadají lidé. ••• „Jednou z největších tragédií ve snaze vysvětlit veřejnosti základní znalosti z fyziky a kosmologie, a vlastně všechny vědy, je to, že většina lidí se bojí matematiky. Nemají ji rádi, znají z ní málo. Proto je jim přístup k jazyku a poezii přírody uzavřen.“ Paul Davies „I když s Paulem nesouhlasím v té největší z velkých otázek - v otázce Boha – zůstává pro mne nejpodnětnějším průvodcem na okružní cestě kosmem a kontraintuitivním světem vědy od dob Lewise Carolla a Douglase Adamse.“ Phillip Adams
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Úroveň jazyka : Základní Popis Učebnice, metodická příručka pro učitele, kazeta, sada pro učitele (obrázkové karty, plakát a kopírovatelné aktivity). Hlaní znaky: • Tématicky zaměřený čtyřdílný kurz, který klade důraz na čtení a psaní. • Hlavní postavičky: gin Zabadoo, ryba Bob, blázniví vynálezci Gizmo a Hoot prezentují slovní zásobu, pomáhají se čtením a procvičují s žáky mluvnici tak, aby jí rozuměli. • Na konci každé kapitoly je krátký projekt. • Části Time for Fun (Čas na zábavu) připomínají žákům probranou látku, opakují a připravují je na testy. • V prvních dvou dílech se články o Británii objevují v části Will’s Website tak, aby žáci mohli porovnat britský způsob života s naším. • Každý díl obsahuje Vánoční hru a Pohádku. • Zabadoo! Plus pomáhá žákům seznámit se a zvyknout si na styl učebnice pro 2. stupeň ZŠ.
Úroveň jazyka : Základní Popis Učebnice, metodická příručka pro učitele, kazeta, sada pro učitele (obrázkové karty, plakát a kopírovatelné aktivity). Hlaní znaky: • Tématicky zaměřený čtyřdílný kurz, který klade důraz na čtení a psaní. • Hlavní postavičky: gin Zabadoo, ryba Bob, blázniví vynálezci Gizmo a Hoot prezentují slovní zásobu, pomáhají se čtením a procvičují s žáky mluvnici tak, aby jí rozuměli. • Na konci každé kapitoly je krátký projekt. • Části Time for Fun (Čas na zábavu) připomínají žákům probranou látku, opakují a připravují je na testy. • V prvních dvou dílech se články o Británii objevují v části Will’s Website tak, aby žáci mohli porovnat britský způsob života s naším. • Každý díl obsahuje Vánoční hru a Pohádku. • Zabadoo! Plus pomáhá žákům seznámit se a zvyknout si na styl učebnice pro 2. stupeň ZŠ.
Jak začal život? Jsme ve vesmíru sami? Co se děje se skutečností v blázinci kvantové záhadnosti? Je vesmír uspořádaný nebo chaotický? Můžeme důvěřovat vědě, že nám odhalí pravdu? Další velké otázky jsou pokračováním živé a vzrušující spolupráce mezi významným vědcem Paulem Daviesem a provokujícím tazatelem Phillipem Adamsem. V tomto zcela novém setkání tváří v tvář zkoumá tato dvojice hranice vědy, aby se dobrala řešení problémů okolo Velkých otázek, které si přední vědci v této době sami kladou. Od zborceného prostoru černých děr k paralelním vesmírům kvantové mechaniky Davies a Adams v knize Další velké otázky rozplétají některá z nejnáročnějších mystérií vesmíru.
