Carl Sagan: A Life in the Cosmos [1 ed.] 9780805057669, 0805057668

The first biography of the best-known scientist of his generation and the author of the best-seller Cosmos. In this, th

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English Pages 496 Year 1999

Carl Sagan: A Life in the Cosmos [1 ed.]
9780805057669, 0805057668

Military men and others employed in government agencies have known the truth about UFOs for decades. Dan Salter, now in

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Carl Maxey was, in his own words, �a guy who started from scratch - black scratch.� He was sent, at age five, to the sca

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“Are we alone in the universe?” This tantalizing question has captivated humanity over millennia, but seldom has it been

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Describes the mythological background of the tree of life, shows examples of this motif in art, and discusses the symbol

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An engaging exploration with renowned astronomer Paul Murdin of how life emerged on Earth―and the possibilities that it

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In this highly original interpretation of Machiavelli's thought, Anthony J. Parel identifies a theme generally negl

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The biography of Carl Schurz is a story of an amazing life. At the age of 19, Schurz, a student at the University of Bon

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