Blog of Science and Technology of Emol Tuesday September 4, 2007
entertaining Physics:
In a new book by Stephen Hawking delivery children the secret of the universe
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In a trilogy books for disclosure has now embarked the British astrophysicist Stephen Hawking.
yesterday appeared at a press conference in Cambridge the first one, "George and his secret key of the universe" ("George's Secret Key to the Universe") .
From an educational and entertaining the little ones will discover through the adventures of a hero, running Solar System, the black holes, comets and moons.
The event, held just days before the commercialization of the work was presented at a press conference in Cambridge (eastern England) and he also participated Hawking, his daughter Lucy who has co-authored the work.
The circulation of the first edition in France, is 50 thousand copies. Interestingly, the French version will go on sale the day after tomorrow, September 6, just days before the marketing of the English version, scheduled for 13 September.
The book is sold in 29 countries. At Amazon.com, worth U.S. $ 12.23 ($ 6,400) the hardcover version of 304 pages. The audio version on CD costs $ 20 ($ 10,500). And if you buy (in a "combo") with "A short history of time" (2005), Amazon is offering U.S. $ 28.73 (slightly more than $ 15 billion). Simon & Schuster
U.S. reports will be available on October 23 at a price of U.S. $ 18 ($ 9,400).
10 million books
Stephen Hawking (65) is known worldwide for his work on the universe and gravity. Affected by a degenerative disease detected 40 years ago, moves in a wheelchair and can only communicate through a computer voice synthesizer.
Its publication "A Brief History of Time" (1988) became a worldwide hit and topped the sales of the "Sunday Times" for 237 weeks. Has sold over 10 million copies.
In the new book co three authors: the physical, his daughter Lucy and Christophe Galfard PhD in physics.
Lucy Hawking, author and journalist, is one of three sons, the other two are males, which was Jane Wilde Hawking. Both were married between 1965 and 1991. In 1995, Hawking married his nurse, Elaine Mason.
Lucy has written for the newspaper "The Times" and "New York Magazine." He has published two novels: "Jaded" (2004) and "Run for Your Life" (2005). When introduced this project last year, said that would target children as their own son eight years, "is a bit like Harry Potter, but without the magic."
The publishing industry is really excited about the new venture.
"We are thrilled that Professor Hawking has written this unique book for children," said Rubin Pfeffer, senior vice president of Simon & Schuster Children's Trade Publishing. "As 'A Brief History of Time' inspired millions of adult minds around the world, 'George and his secret key of the universe' will make this complex material is available expeditiously to the young audience."
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George's parents have always been cautious about the technology. So it is not unusual to warn your child about their new neighbors: Eric is a scientist and his daughter, Annie, seems to be following in their footsteps.
But when George befriends them and Cosmos, the supercomputer is introduced into a crazy adventure that lets you learn physics, time and the universe.
With Cosmos's help, George may travel to other planets and a black hole.
What if the wrong people would take over Cosmos?
George, Annie and Eric did not want or thought. Following
is a fun adventure that clearly explains the mysteries of science. INTERNET
Hawking's official website:
www.hawking.org.uk / home / hindex.html (Note: is hindex.html)
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