"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. This book was not prepared, approved, licensed, or endorsed by any entity involved in creating or producing the Star Trek television series or films. From Newton to Hawking, from Einstein to Feynman, from Kirk to Picard, Krauss leads readers on a voyage to the world of physics as we now know it and as it might one day be. To confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit." Krauss boldly goes where Star Trek has gone-and beyond. The physics that underlines Star Trek is surely worth investigating. "Today's science fiction is often tomorrow's science fact. What is antimatter, and why does the Enterprise need it?Īre time loops really possible, and can I kill my grandmother before I am born?ĭiscover the answers to these and many other fascinating questions from a renowned physicist and dedicated Trekker.įeaturing a section on the top ten physics bloopers and blunders in Star Trek as selected by Nobel-Prize winning physicists and other devout Trekkers! What's the difference between a wormhole and a black hole? What's the difference between a holodeck and a hologram? What warps when you're traveling at warp speed?
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It’s hard to have a list of Dean Koontz’s best books without including Watchers – his 1987 novel which helped to push him further toward global success. Phantoms was adapted into a 1998 movie starring Peter O’Toole, Rose McGowan, Liev Schreiber, and Ben Affleck. The sum result is a thrilling page-turner that still stands among Koontz’s finer literary moments. Lovecraft when writing this novel (which is also based on the now-debunked urban legend of a vanishing village). Phantoms is a delightfully scary read that is, personally, one of the best Dean Koontz books I’ve ever read. However, this confusion descends to horror when one of the victims leaves them a name from beyond the grave… What could have caused this?ĭetermined to get to the bottom of the mystery, the sisters enlist the help of the military’s Biological Investigation Unit, who are just as baffled. Then, dead bodies start turning up and it soon becomes clear that all the town’s inhabitants are either deceased or missing. 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Historical settings like these not only add depth and richness to the story but also allow readers to learn about different cultures and time periods in a fun and engaging way.Īnother reason why history mystery books are so captivating is the blending of fact with fiction. You can visualize the towering pyramids and the mysterious tombs, and imagine the thrill of uncovering hidden secrets and treasures. As you turn the pages, you can almost feel the hot desert sun beating down on your skin and hear the bustling markets filled with exotic spices and goods. Whether it’s ancient Rome, medieval Europe, or the roaring twenties, these books transport us to another time and place where we can experience the sights, sounds, and customs of a different era.įor instance, imagine reading a mystery novel set in ancient Egypt. What is it about history mystery books that keeps readers hooked from beginning to end? One reason is the intrigue of historical settings. 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A selection about the Big Dipper includes a metaphor that describes the constellation as “a vessel of stars, my brim overflowing with night.” Another offering depicts a thunderstorm as “a cloud tantrum.” A few layouts may test some readers, such as one about a home run in which one whole line is printed backward, but most students will enjoy the challenge. While short, the poems are by turns amusing and thoughtful and make excellent use of figurative language devices. The result is a fun and clever collection that is sure to inspire young poets. Even the table of contents is constructed to resemble a table. Raczka goes even further, playfully arranging the letters in the one-word titles of his poems as well. In each of his 21 concrete poems, he groups the words in a shape that complements or emphasizes the meaning or central concept. 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