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Hardback. Condición: Good. From one of our most eminent theoretical astrophysicists and an award-winning writer, a fascinating, firsthand history of the scientific pursuit to detect gravitational waves: the holy grail of modern cosmology, the soundtrack of the universe. In 1916, Einstein became the first to predict the existence of gravitational waves: sounds without a material medium generated by the unfathomably energy-producing collision of black holes. Now Janna Levin, herself an astrophysicist, recounts the story of the search over the last fifty years for these elusive waves--a quest that has culminated in the creation of the most expensive project ever funded by the National Science Foundation ($1 billion-plus). She makes clear how the waves are created in the cosmic collision of black holes, and why the waves can never be detected by telescope. And, most revealingly, she delves into the lives and fates of the four scientists currently engaged in--and obsessed with--discerning this soundtrack of the universe's history. Levin's account of the surprises, disappointments, achievements, and risks of this unfolding story provides us with a uniquely compelling and intimate portrait of the people and processes of modern science.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. From one of our most eminent theoretical astrophysicists and an award-winning writer, a fascinating, firsthand history of the scientific pursuit to detect gravitational waves: the holy grail of modern cosmology, the soundtrack of the universe. In 1916, Einstein became the first to predict the existence of gravitational waves: sounds without a material medium generated by the unfathomably energy-producing collision of black holes. Now Janna Levin, herself an astrophysicist, recounts the story of the search over the last fifty years for these elusive waves--a quest that has culminated in the creation of the most expensive project ever funded by the National Science Foundation ($1 billion-plus). She makes clear how the waves are created in the cosmic collision of black holes, and why the waves can never be detected by telescope. And, most revealingly, she delves into the lives and fates of the four scientists currently engaged in--and obsessed with--discerning this soundtrack of the universe's history. Levin's account of the surprises, disappointments, achievements, and risks of this unfolding story provides us with a uniquely compelling and intimate portrait of the people and processes of modern science.…

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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condición: Good. A hilarious, informative, and riveting account of Japanese baseball and the cultural clashes that ensued when Americans began playing there professionally. In Japan, baseball is a way of life. It is a philosophy. It is besuboru. Its most important element is wa--group harmony--embodied in the proverb "The nail that sticks up shall be hammered down." In this witty and incisive book, Robert Whiting gives us a close-up look at besuboru's teams, obsessive ritualism, and history, as seen through the eyes of American players who found the Japanese approach--rigorous pregame practices, the tolerance for tie games, injured pitchers encouraged to "pitch through the pain"--completely baffling. With vivid accounts of East meeting West, involving Babe Ruth, Ichiro Suzuki, Bobby Valentine, Japanese home run king Sadaharu Oh, and many others, this lively and completely unique book is an utter gem and baseball classic.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. A hilarious, informative, and riveting account of Japanese baseball and the cultural clashes that ensued when Americans began playing there professionally. In Japan, baseball is a way of life. It is a philosophy. It is besuboru. Its most important element is wa--group harmony--embodied in the proverb "The nail that sticks up shall be hammered down." In this witty and incisive book, Robert Whiting gives us a close-up look at besuboru's teams, obsessive ritualism, and history, as seen through the eyes of American players who found the Japanese approach--rigorous pregame practices, the tolerance for tie games, injured pitchers encouraged to "pitch through the pain"--completely baffling. With vivid accounts of East meeting West, involving Babe Ruth, Ichiro Suzuki, Bobby Valentine, Japanese home run king Sadaharu Oh, and many others, this lively and completely unique book is an utter gem and baseball classic.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. A hilarious, informative, and riveting account of Japanese baseball and the cultural clashes that ensued when Americans began playing there professionally.In Japan, baseball is a way of life. It is a philosophy. It is besuboru. Its most important element is wagroup harmonyembodied in the proverb "The nail that sticks up shall be hammered down." In this witty and incisive book, Robert Whiting gives us a close-up look at besuboru's teams, obsessive ritualism, and history, as seen through the eyes of American players who found the Japanese approachrigorous pregame practices, the tolerance for tie games, injured pitchers encouraged to pitch through the paincompletely baffling. With vivid accounts of East meeting West, involving Babe Ruth, Ichiro Suzuki, Bobby Valentine, Japanese home run king Sadaharu Oh, and many others, this lively and completely unique book is an utter gem and baseball classic. An important element in Japanese baseball is wa--group harmony--embodied in the proverb "The nail that sticks up shall be hammered down." But what if the nail is a visiting American player? Here's a look at Japanese baseball, as seen by baffled Americans. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good, Clean. Copyright Date: 1992 Sm Quarto, , PP.199. Text Figures (ilustrador).

Condición: New. Licorish, Michaela (ilustrador).

Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 534pp., xviii. First paperback printing, in UK with '1' in number line. Annotated Bibliography, pp. 513-5518; Index, pp. Glossy black and turquoise wraps with title lettering in light turquoise over black across top half front cover, author name lettering in smaller white letters superimposed on turquoise-tinted photo-image of droplet of liquid striking surface of liquid and bouncing straight up. Only flaw is two superficial corner creases (1 3/4", 2 3/4") on top left rear cover (weakly showing through cover; long flat) and small, curved superficial thumb-crease at mid-point rear cover left, else Fine: Tight binding (NO creases), essentially sharp corners; slight wear at top right spine corner and tiny nick at center top spine; small bump to lower spine edge with wrinkle/crease to glossy finish of front cover along edge: describes much worse than it is, but there you hav1e it. Essentially, Strong copy, looks little read, if at all. No previous owner names. Clean text. Heavy 4to MAY require extra postage.…

Condición: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condición: New. Two Plays. Book.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condición: New.

Condición: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Good. Good condition. (Ghana, Drama) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Condición: Very Good. Very Good condition. (Nigerian Dramas, Plays) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Condición: New.

Condición: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condición: New. Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again. Book.

Paperback. Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: New.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condición: New. In English. Licorish, Michaela (ilustrador).

Condición: New.

Paperback / softback. Condición: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Paperback. Condición: New.

Soft cover. Condición: Fair. 476pp paperback, covers scuffed/creased.