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Black Holes: The Reith Lectures
(9780857503572) - Stephen Hawking - Large type / large print - London, United Kingdom - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Dimensions: 160 x 110 x 5 mm - Format: 80 pages - Height: 113 mm - Spine width: 11 mm | Black holes & Reith Lectures
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It is often said that fact is stranger than fiction, and nowhere is that more true than in the case of black holes. These mysterious objects are more bizarre than anything dreamed up by science fiction writers. In 2016, Professor Stephen Hawking delivered the BBC Reith Lectures on the subject of black holes, a topic that had fascinated him for decades. In these flagship lectures, the legendary physicist argued that if we could unlock the secrets of black holes and how they challenge the very nature of space and time, we could gain a greater understanding of the universe.
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| Brand | Transworld Publishers Ltd Transworld Publishers Ltd. is a British publishing company, founded in 1967. It publishes a wide range of genres, including crime, thriller, romance, and non-fiction. |
| ISBN | Transworld Publishers Ltd 085750357X |
| ID | 2639391 |
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Stephen Hawking |
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160 x 110 x 5 mm |
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Large type / large print |
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80 pages |
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113 mm |
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Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group) |
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9780857503572 |
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English |
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London, United Kingdom |
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Transworld Publishers Ltd |
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11 mm |
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56 g |
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160 mm |
I was pleased to find that this book met my expectations. The author's use of concise language made it easy for readers to fully comprehend the content.
My son specifically requested this item, but I want to caution others that it is a small booklet rather than a full-sized book. It's possible that I overlooked the description when purchasing it.
The content provides a comprehensive and clear explanation of black holes, greatly enhancing our understanding of this complex subject.

