Large-scale structure of the cosmos -- Astronomy and cosmology examine the universe to understand the large-scale structure of the cosmos. Currently, many large structures have been found; stars are organised into galaxies which in turn ... > full article

Dark matter -- In cosmology, dark matter refers to hypothetical matter particles, of unknown composition, that do not emit or reflect enough electromagnetic radiation to be detected directly, but whose presence can ... > full article

Dark energy -- In cosmology, dark energy is a hypothetical form of energy which permeates all of space and has strong negative pressure. According to the theory of relativity, the effect of such a negative pressure ... > full article

Big Bang nucleosynthesis -- In physical cosmology, Big Bang nucleosynthesis (or primordial nucleosynthesis) refers to the production of nuclei other than H-1, the normal, light hydrogen, during the early phases of the universe, ... > full article

Ultimate fate of the universe -- The ultimate fate of the universe is a subject of study in the field of cosmology. Vying scientific theories predict whether the life of the universe is finite or infinite. Current understanding of ... > full article

Shape of the Universe -- The shape of the Universe is a subject of investigation within physical cosmology. Cosmologists and astronomers describe the geometry of the Universe which includes both local geometry and global ... > full article

Physical cosmology -- Physical cosmology, as a branch of astrophysics, is the study of the large-scale structure of the universe and is concerned with fundamental questions about its formation and evolution. Cosmology ... > full article

Galaxy formation and evolution -- The formation of galaxies is still one of the most active research areas in astrophysics; and, to some extent, this is also true for galaxy evolution. Some ideas, however, are now widely accepted. ... > full article

Brown dwarf -- Brown dwarfs were originally called black dwarfs, a classification for dark substellar objects floating freely in space which were too low in mass to sustain stable hydrogen ... > full article

Interstellar medium -- The interstellar medium (or ISM) is the name astronomers give to the tenuous gas and dust that pervade interstellar space. Whilst the ISM refers to the matter (interstellar matter, also abbreviated ... > full article

Modern Cosmology
Modern Cosmology begins with an introduction to the smooth, homogeneous universe described by a Friedman-Robertson-Walker metric, including careful treatments of dark energy, big bang ... > read more

Chemistry for Dummies
Includes examples of chemistry in action in everyday life See how chemistry works in everything from soaps to medicines to petroleum Whether you re taking a chemistry course or you re curious about ... > read more

The pH Miracle: Balance Your Diet, Reclaim Your Health
In many ways, The pH Miracle is reminiscent of an earlier generation of diet books. Much of the focus is on an intestinal cleansing program, followed by a diet that is 70 to 80 percent vegetables, ... > read more

Men's Health Home Workout Bible: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Burning Fat and Building Muscle
Get bigger biceps, broad shoulders, a bigger bench press, powerful legs, cut abs . . . without ever leaving your home! The body you want, in the space you have. The strength you want, with the ... > read more

Blink : The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
Blink is about the first two seconds of looking--the decisive glance that knows in an instant. Gladwell, the best-selling author of The Tipping Point, campaigns for snap judgments and mind reading ... > read more

A Million Little Pieces
News from Doubleday & Anchor Books The controversy over James Frey's A Million Little Pieces has caused serious concern at Doubleday and Anchor Books. Recent interpretations of our previous ... > read more

SuperFoods HealthStyle : Proven Strategies for Lifelong Health
HealthStyle is the twenty-first-century program for promoting vigor, preventing disease, and extending your life span If up until now you have relied on luck, genetics, and a few healthful practices ... > read more

Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
This book provides sufficient detail without overloading the reader with details that might be unnecessary to attain basic understanding of the subject matter. A new chapter on genomics is a timely ... > read more

Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal (Harper Perennial P.S. Edition)
On any given day, one out of four Americans opts for a quick and cheap meal at a fast-food restaurant, without giving either its speed or its thriftiness a second thought. Fast food is so ubiquitous ... > read more

The Biology Of Belief: Unleashing The Power Of Consciousness, Matter And Miracles
The Biology of Belief is a groundbreaking work in the field of New Biology. Author Dr. Bruce Lipton is a former medical school professor and research scientist. His experiments, and those of other ... > read more