A Brief History of Time (Barnes & Noble Reader's Companion) [Paperback]

Stephen Hawking (Author)

Book Description

Series: Barnes & Noble Reader's Companion | Publication Date: May 23, 2003

Stephen Hawking's surprise blockbuster A Brief History of Time is that rare book that brings huge, abstract scientific ideas down to a layman's level. Hawkings tackles the biggest questions the universe has to offer and comes up with some fascinating and unexpected answers. This guide adds context and background for the reader who wants more:
* Is time travel possible?
* If you got sucked into a black hole, where would you end up?
* Will the universe last forever, or is time running out?
* How did Hawking end up on The Simpsons?

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Barnes & Noble (May 23, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1586638629
• ISBN-13: 978-1586638627
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,622,299 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Stephen Hawking's ability to make science understandable and compelling to a lay audience was established with the publication of his first book, A Brief History of Time, which has sold nearly 10 million copies in 40 languages. Hawking has authored or participated in the creation of numerous other popular science books, including The Universe in a Nutshell, A Briefer History of Time, On the Shoulders of Giants, The Illustrated On the Shoulders of Giants, and George's Secret Key to the Universe.