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Exploring the intersection of science and spirituality, this work delves into whether those with a scientific mindset can embrace spiritual beliefs. The author, known for his acclaimed previous work, presents a thought-provoking narrative that invites readers to reconsider the boundaries between empirical understanding and the essence of spiritual experience. Through engaging prose, the book offers insights that challenge conventional thinking, making it a compelling read for those curious about the harmony between these two realms.

Exploring the intersection of science and spirituality, acclaimed physicist Alan Lightman presents a captivating journey through the universe's most extraordinary phenomena, from microscopic life to cosmic wonders. Featuring 36 stunning color photographs, the book pairs lyrical essays with scientific explanations, addressing questions like the formation of rainbows and the mechanics of hummingbird flight. Lightman introduces the concept of "spiritual materialism," celebrating the beauty of nature while grounding it in scientific understanding, ultimately revealing the majesty of the cosmos.

"There's only one gift Isabel wants for her birthday: a way to see invisible things. She can hardly think of anything else until the day of her party arrives! Unwrapping a big box, Isabel finds a surprise inside - a glass prism - and a dazzling world of previously invisible colour emerges, lighting up the room around her. What else could be out there, waiting for her eyes to discover?"--Publisher's description.

The acclaimed author of Einstein’s Dreams tackles "big questions like the origin of the universe and the nature of consciousness ... in an entertaining and easily digestible way” (Wall Street Journal) with a collection of meditative essays on the possibilities—and impossibilities—of nothingness and infinity, and how our place in the cosmos falls somewhere in between. Can space be divided into smaller and smaller units, ad infinitum? Does space extend to larger and larger regions, on and on to infinity? Is consciousness reducible to the material brain and its neurons? What was the origin of life, and can biologists create life from scratch in the lab? Physicist and novelist Alan Lightman, whom The Washington Post has called “the poet laureate of science writers,” explores these questions and more—from the anatomy of a smile to the capriciousness of memory to the specialness of life in the universe to what came before the Big Bang. Probable Impossibilities is a deeply engaged consideration of what we know of the universe, of life and the mind, and of things vastly larger and smaller than ourselves.

New York Times best-selling author Alan Lightman, in collaboration with Olga Pastuchiv, brings galaxies close in a stunning picture-book tribute to the interconnectedness of the natural world. Layering photographs taken from the Hubble telescope into charming and expressive art, illustrator Susanna Chapman zooms in on one child's experiences: Ada knows that the best place for star-gazing is on the island in Maine where she vacations with her grandparents. By day, she tracks osprey in the trees, paddles a kayak, and hunts for shells. But she's most in her element when the sun goes down and the stars blink to life. Will the fog this year foil her plans, or will her grandfather find a way to shine a spotlight on the vast puzzle of the universe . . . until the weather turns?

Set against the backdrop of rural Cambodia, the narrative follows a farming family grappling with patriarchal oppression and the haunting legacy of the Khmer Rouge. Ryna battles her past while her daughters confront societal expectations—Nita faces an early marriage, Thida is forced into factory work, and Kamal dreams of escape. Ultimately, it is Sreypov, the youngest, who dares to challenge their father's authority in pursuit of a brighter future. This poignant tale explores themes of resilience, love, and the quest for freedom amidst adversity.

Explores the emotional and philosophical questions raised by discoveries in science, focusing most intently on the human condition and the needs of humankind. This title offers a collection of essays that shows us our own universe from a series of diverse perspectives.

Mit seinem hinreißenden Roman »Und immer wieder die Zeit. Einstein's Dreams« hat der herausragende Astrophysiker Alan Lightman gezeigt, dass er die seltene Gabe besitzt, Naturwissenschaft und Philosophie in einem literarischen Werk zu vereinen. In seinem neuen Roman erweitert er das Spektrum um die Theologie. »Ich war gerade von einem Mittagsschlaf erwacht, da beschloss ich, das Universum zu erschaffen.« So beginnt Herrn G. s Erzählung von seiner Schöpfung. Mit seiner zänkischen Tante Penelope und Onkel Deva lebt er in einem großen Vakuum und macht sich nun daran, Zeit, Raum und Materie zu erschaffen. Dann kommen Sterne, Planeten, Bewusstsein und schließlich intelligente Wesen mit moralischen Dilemmata. Herr G. ist allmächtig, aber nicht allwissend, und im Schöpfungsprozess entdeckt er, dass selbst durchdachte Pläne auf Widerstände stoßen können; vor allem Belhor macht ihm zu schaffen, ein brillanter, hinterhältiger Konkurrent, der die Notwendigkeit des Bösen durchzusetzen trachtet -

Krátký úvod do historie fyzikálních teorií spojených s prostoročasem od Richarda Price, teoretika z oddělení fyziky na University of Utah, připravuje jeviště pro vědecká objasnění a myšlenky známých vědců. Igor Novikov, ředitel Centra pro teoretickou astrofyziku v dánském NORDITA, pojednává o cestování v čase a objasňuje, jak se vyhnout paradoxům při cestování do minulosti. Stephen Hawking, profesor matematiky v Cambridge a jeden z nejznámějších vědců na světě, ukazuje, proč je takové cestování nemožné. Kip Thorne se pokouší cestovat do budoucnosti za pomoci astronomie gravitačních vln. Poslední dva eseje se poněkud odlišují od ostatních, protože nepodávají vědecká vysvětlení. Timothy Ferris, vynikající novinář a popularizátor vědy, vypráví, jak je nezbytné a zároveň obtížné popularizovat vědu. Alan Lightman, přední fyzik se zálibou v psaní, má zkušenost s vědeckou i uměleckou tvorbou, je oprávněn ve svém eseji srovnávat tyto dva rozdílné typy kreativity.

Der fünfzigjährige Englischprofessor Charles hat sich in seinem Leben bequem eingerichtet. Doch als er nach dreißig Jahren zum Ehemaligentreffen an sein altes College fährt, holt ihn blitzartig die Vergangenheit ein. Wie in Trance sieht er den jungen Studenten, der er einmal war. Und vor seinem inneren Auge lebt noch einmal die alles verzehrende Liebe zu der Tänzerin Juliana auf, an der er damals scheiterte. Noch einmal muss sich Charles den Träumen, den Illusionen und dem Versagen seines jüngeren Ich stellen.