Description: Description: An informative and entertaining introduction to black hole astronomy and physics. From the Publisher’s Description: “What is a black hole? Could we survive a visit to one? Have we yet discovered any real black holes? These are just some of the tantalizing questions answered in this tour-de-force, jargon-free review of one of the most facinating topics in modern science. In search of the answers, we trace a star from its birth to its death throes, take a hypothetical journey to the border of a black hole and beyond, spend time with leading theoretical physicists and astronomers, and take a whimsical look at some wild ideas black holes have inspired. Prisons of Light - Black Holes is comprehensive and detailed. Yet Kitty Ferguson's lightness of touch and down-to-earth analogies set this book apart from all others on black holes and make it a wonderfully stimulating and entertaining read..” About the Author: Kitty Ferguson is an American science writer, lecturer, and former professional musician. She has written several science books for lay persons and youth, including books on biographical facts and the social background in which scientific developments have taken place. Her best-known books include biographical works about Stephen Hawking; Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler; and the ancient mathematician and philosopher Pythagoras.. VISIT MY EBAY STORE FOR OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST(Click This Link) Please inquire about discounts for purchases of multiple items. Shipping: Free media rate shipping in US. International shipping as appropriate (See Shipping and Payments Tab on this listing page for further details). We make every attempt to describe items clearly and completely. Please read our listings carefully, inspect posted images of the item, and let us know if you have any questions before you bid. All buyers must pay according to Ebay policies. If you have any questions about this, please email me. International bidders should contact me for a quote on shipping before bidding. Whenever possible, international shipping will be in Priority flat rate envelopes. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
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Book Title: PRISONS OF LIGHT: Black Holes
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Astronomy, Physics, Astrophysics, Quantum Physics, Steven Hawking, Black Holes, Relativity, Einstein, Gravity, Stellar Evolution
Format: Hardcover
Type: Popular Science
Features: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Author: Kitty Ferguson
Publication Year: 1996
Language: English
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Genre: Physics, Mathematics & Sciences
Publication Name: Cambridge University Press
