This new series will explain major areas of science in an interesting, visually compelling, and accessible manner. The "101" in the title refers not only to an introductory course but also to the 101 key facts and topics presented in each book. These books will fill the need for popular reference on all aspects of science and technology.

Science 101: Physics

Science & Math

Parker, Barry

Astronomy & Space Science

Harper-perennial

The author combines "the history of Mauna Kea, the Hawaiian 13,795-foot-high site of nine telescopes, with vignettes of the astronomers who work there. . . . Stories concerning political, environmental, and scientific battles are . . . [included with] descriptions of telescope construction and use." (Choice).

Stairway to the Stars: The Story of the World’s Largest Observatory

History

Americas

Basic Books

Pointing up to the heavens, today's cutting-edge radio telescopes scan the cosmos for any signal that may indicate alien life, as tantalizing prospects lead us further along our quest. Already we may have found microbes in meteorites from Mars. As Parker points out, three of Jupiter's moons are now known to contain ice and liquid water - leading some scientists to believe that perhaps under this ice lie hidden areas teeming with aquatic life. After discovering planets outside our solar system, astronomers believe that other "suns" may exist capable of supporting planets that harbor alien life-forms. Beyond making contact, Parker stresses that disaster surely awaits us on Earth as its ever-growing population depletes our planet's natural resources. He delineates the plans to mine treasures in space, generate power on distant bodies, and establish thriving communities in space. We can control our alien searches in space, but what if they find us first? Have we already been visited? Have humanoid creatures with large black eyes actually hovered over our towns? How do we account for eyewitness reports of bizarre glowing lights, "scorched" patterns on crop fields, and alleged abductions? Parker investigates the truth surrounding these visits and discusses the UFO phenomenon.

Alien Life

My Language Is Me

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

The author chronicles the search for . . . a theory to explain all natural fields and their interaction with particles. . . . Lives and contributions of physicists and cosmologists, starting with the pioneers of scientific cosmology in the 19th century, are described. Topics range from Maxwell's discovery of the laws of magnetic fields to Hawking's work on black hole physics. A concluding chapter looks at the current state of unified field theory. (Sci Books Films)

Einstein's Dream: The Search For A Unified Theory Of The Universe

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

An informative account of the development of the Mauna Kea Observatories

Stairway to the Stars: The Story of the World's Largest Observatory

From award-winning science writer Barry Parker, the only book to consider chaos theory in all areas of astronomy.

Chaos In The Cosmos: New Insights Into The Universe

A fascinating examination of the possibility of time travel and the scientific breakthrough that may make it happen.

Cosmic Time Travel: A Scientific Odyssey

Travel

"Parker has done an outstanding job of pulling together the current scientific understanding of life on Earth and the possibilities of life elsewhere."--Christopher P. McKay, Research Scientist, NASA Ames Research Center

Alien Life: The Search For Extraterrestrials And Beyond

Reference

An accessible overview of the evolution and development of our universe--from the Big Bang to cosmic strings.

Creation: The Story Of The Origin And Evolution Of The Universe

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