The Universe Explained to My Grandchildren

Author: Hubert Reeves
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780956808226
Category : Cosmology
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Grandpa, how big is the universe? How far are the stars? How can we tell the sun's age? Are we stardust? What is thunder? Is the universe expanding? Do black holes exist? What is the future of the universe? "The book was born from conversations I had with one of my granddaughters, on certain summer evenings. All during its writing, I was able to relive those August evenings when the children showered me with questions while we awaited the shooting stars. The contemplation of the heavenly vault and the sense of our presence among the stars inspired a shared wish to know more about this mysterious cosmos in which we live. Here we will be talking about science, but that in no way rules out poetry." Hubert Reeves In this book, master astrophysicist Hubert Reeves unlocks the secrets of the universe. This is his spiritual testament to younger generations and a perfect occasion for us all to revise our conceptions about the cosmos.

Conversations with My Grandchildren About God, Religion, and Life

Author: William Powell Tuck
Publisher: Energion Publications
ISBN: 1631997319
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
Passing our faith from generation to generation is difficult. It has been this way from the time that Cain killed his brother, through Israel's call for a king because Samuel's sons were not like him, up to the present day when children reject their parents' faith. Prolific author (37 books and counting ) William Powell Tuck wants to "tell to the next generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, his might, and the wonderful things he has done" (Psalm 78:4). In this book, he does so by answering serious questions from his grandchildren, many of whom are college age. He's not afraid to address the controversial questions with them, including current issues of politics, climate change, and human sexuality. But all of these questions are addressed from a foundation of informed Christian faith, honed through years of preaching, teaching and writing. At the same time, he addresses questions from the younger grandchildren in simpler terms. With an accessible, question and answer layout, the reader can find direction in addressing these topics during their own family discussions, or in teaching them in small groups, Sunday School, or even from the pulpit. Every generation can benefit from this book, but those who teach will find it especially helpful. Shouldn't that be every Christian?

Origins

Author: Yves Coppens
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1611455073
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 223

Book Description
Summary: 'In this book, three eminent scientists - Hubert Reeves, Joel De Rosnay and Yves Coppens have an open discussion about the origins of life on Earth"

A Long Time Gone

Author: Karen White
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0451468554
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 436

Book Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Tradd Street novels comes an enthralling southern gothic saga about one woman's quest for the truth... When Vivien Walker left her home in the Mississippi Delta, she swore never to go back. But in the spring, nine years to the day since she’d left, Vivien returns, fleeing from a broken marriage and her lost dreams for children. What she hopes to find is solace with her dear grandmother who raised her, a Walker woman with a knack for making everything all right. Instead Vivien is forced into the unexpected role of caretaker, challenging her personal quest to find the girl she once was. But things will change again in ways Vivien cannot imagine. A violent storm has revealed the remains of a long-dead woman buried near the Walker home, not far from the cypress swamp that is soon to give up its ghosts. Vivien knows there is now only one way to rediscover herself—by uncovering the secrets of her family and breaking the cycle of loss that has haunted them for generations. READERS GUIDE INCLUDED

Origins

Author: Hubert Reeves
Publisher: Arcade Publishing
ISBN: 9781611452044
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Three eminent scientists ponder the basic questions that have obsessed humankind for ages and offer enlightening answers.

Wonders of the Universe

Author: Professor Brian Cox
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007413378
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 541

Book Description
Recommended for viewing on a colour tablet. Professor Brian Cox is back with another insightful and mind-blowing exploration of space. This time he shows us our universe as we've never seen it before.

A Voice Calls in the Night Find My People Save My People

Author: Marian Olivia Heath Griffin
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1796079170
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 141

Book Description
IT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED that African Americans have been and are still being subjected to marginalized and harsh treatment today in America. We came to the Americas a million years ago and helped build this wilderness country. It is incumbent upon us as a nation to come to grips with the humanness of all people and treat each other with respect and love, acknowledging each other’s skills, talents and achievements. We are a strong nation of people. Let’s not allow the weak, racial prejudicial side of us to rule us. We can only move forward if we have a collective truthful and faithful heart. There is something inherent in all of us that should not be stifled or extinguished. We are all put on earth for a specific purpose. All generations should be given an opportunity to be what we can be as our Creator ordained it.

One Universe:

Author: Charles Tsun-Chu Liu
Publisher: Joseph Henry Press
ISBN: 0309064880
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
A new window opens onto the cosmos... Almost every day we are challenged by new information from the outermost reaches of space. Using straightforward language, One Universe explores the physical principles that govern the workings of our own world so that we can appreciate how they operate in the cosmos around us. Bands of color in a sunlit crystal and the spectrum of starlight in giant telescopes, the arc of a hard-hit baseball and the orbit of the moon, traffic patterns on a freeway and the spiral arms in a galaxy full of stars--they're all tied together in grand and simple ways. We can understand the vast cosmos in which we live by exploring three basic concepts: motion, matter, and energy. With these as a starting point, One Universe shows how the physical principles that operate in our kitchens and backyards are actually down-to-Earth versions of cosmic processes. The book then takes us to the limits of our knowledge, asking the ultimate questions about the origins and existence of life as we know it and where the universe came from--and where it is going. Glorious photographs--many seen for the first time in these pages--and original illustrations expand and enrich our understanding. Evocative and clearly written, One Universe explains complex ideas in ways that every reader can grasp and enjoy. This book captures the grandeur of the heavens while making us feel at home in the cosmos. Above all, it helps us realize that galaxies, stars, planets, and we ourselves all belong to One Universe.

Into Abba's Arms

Author: Sandra D. Wilson
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 9780842324731
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 244

Book Description
Drawing on her personal experiences, counseling skills, and theological insights, the author of "Released from Shame" and "Hurt People Hurt People" leads readers to the only source of true belonging: Jesus Christ.

My Diaries

Author: Wilfrid Scawen Blunt
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 538

Book Description