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Showing 1 - 12 of 12 results for “constance m bertka”
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  • Astrophilosophy, Exotheology, and Cosmic Religion

    Extraterrestrial Life in a Process Universe

    by Constance (Connie) M. Bertka, Bruce Damer, Ilia Delio, Lewis S. Ford, Steven J. Dick, Brianne Donaldson, Timothy E. Eastman, Chelsea Haramia, Mark Lupisella, Derek Malone-France, Theodore Walker Jr., Jeffery D. Long, Noreen Herzfeld, Wahida Khandker, Ted Peters, Matthew David Segall ...
    Series series Contemporary Whitehead Studies
    Astrophilosopy, Exotheology, and Cosmic Religion: Extraterrestrial Life in a Process Universe applies Alfred North Whitehead’s process philosophy and the associated process philosophies of Henri Bergson, Teilhard de Chardin, and others to the interdisciplinary layers of astrobiology, extraterrestrial life, and the impact of discovery. This collection, edited by Andrew M. Davis and Roland Faber, ... Read more

    $168.99 CAD

  • Exploring the Origin, Extent, and Future of Life

    Philosophical, Ethical and Theological Perspectives

    Edited by Constance M. Bertka ...
    Series Book 4 - Cambridge Astrobiology
    Where did we come from? Are we alone? Where are we going? These are the questions that define the field of astrobiology. New discoveries about life on Earth, the increasing numbers of extrasolar planets being identified, and the technologies being developed to locate and characterize Earth-like planets around other stars are continually challenging our views of nature and our connection to the ... Read more

    $147.99 CAD

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  • Science, Religion, and the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

    by David Wilkinson ...
    If the discovery of life elsewhere in the universe is just around the corner, what would be the consequences for religion? Would it represent another major conflict between science and religion, even leading to the death of faith? Some would suggest that the discovery of any suggestion of extraterrestrial life would have a greater impact than even the Copernican and Darwinian revolutions. It is ... Read more

    $23.99 CAD

  • Stars So Bright: Book of Constellations (Kiddie Edition)

    Planets and Solar System for Kids

    by Baby Professor ...
    Series series Children's Astronomy & Space Books
    It's always a pleasant and calming feeling to look up at stars. But you can turn that feeling into one of learning through this picture book of constellations. Here, your child will be trained basic astronomy, starting off with the identification of star patterns dominant in the night sky. Constellations is an exciting subject to tackle, and this book makes it twice as fun! ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

  • Life through Time and Space

    by Wallace Arthur ...
    All humans share three origins: the beginning of our individual lives, the appearance of life on Earth, and the formation of our planetary home. Life through Time and Space brings together the latest discoveries in both biology and astronomy to examine our deepest questions about where we came from, where we are going, and whether we are alone in the cosmos.A distinctive voice in the growing field ... Read more

    $47.99 CAD

  • Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology

    An Introduction

    by Peter Schneider ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    This second edition has been updated and substantially expanded. Starting with the description of our home galaxy, the Milky Way, this cogently written textbook introduces the reader to the astronomy of galaxies, their structure, active galactic nuclei, evolution and large scale distribution in the Universe. After an extensive and thorough introduction to modern observational and theoretical ... Read more

    $64.99 CAD

  • Intelligent Life in the Universe

    Principles and Requirements Behind Its Emergence

    by Peter Ulmschneider ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    This book addresses all scientists and others interested in the origins, development and fate of intelligent species in the observable part of our universe. In particular, the author scrutinizes what kind of information about extraterrestrial intelligent life can be inferred from our own biological, cultural and scientific evolution and the likely future of mankind. The first part of the book ... Read more

    $80.99 CAD

  • The Mystery of the Seven Spheres

    How Homo sapiens will Conquer Space

    by Giovanni F. Bignami ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    In this book, Giovanni Bignami, the outstanding Italian scientist and astronomer, takes the reader on a journey through the “seven spheres”, from our own planet to neighboring stars. The author offers a gripping account of the evolution of Homo Sapiens to the stage where our species is developing capabilities, in the form of new energy propulsion systems, that will enable us to conquer space. The ... Read more

    $38.99 CAD

  • The Return of Vaman - A Scientific Novel

    by Jayant V. Narlikar ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    This collection of science fiction writings by Jayant V. Narlikar offers readers a unique glimpse into the world-famous Indian astrophysicist’s vivid and highly imaginative concepts and stories.The fictional material comprises a witty short story ("The rare idol of Ganesha") that cleverly explores the possible consequences of a mirror-symmetric individual in the context of cricket test match ... Read more

    $34.99 CAD

  • What We Know About Extraterrestrial Intelligence

    Foundations of Xenology

    by Michael Ashkenazi ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    Have you ever wondered what could happen when we discover another communicating species outside the Earth? This book addresses this question in all its complexity. In addition to the physical barriers for communication, such as the enormous distances where a message can take centuries to reach its recipient, the book also examines the biological problems of communicating between species, the ... Read more

    $167.99 CAD

  • Young Sun, Early Earth and the Origins of Life

    Lessons for Astrobiology

    by Muriel Gargaud, Purificación López-García, Thierry Montmerle, Robert Pascal, Hervé Martin ...
    Translated by Storm Dunlop ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    - How did the Sun come into existence?- How was the Earth formed?- How long has Earth been the way it is now, with its combination of oceans and continents?- How do you define “life”?- How did the first life forms emerge?- What conditions made it possible for living things to evolve?All these questions are answered in this colourful textbook addressing undergraduate students in "Origins of Life" ... Read more

    $83.99 CAD

  • First Magnitude: A Book Of The Bright Sky

    by James B Kaler ...
    “First Magnitude” is an entry-level book for readers with brightly lit skies. Its purpose is to show them that all is not lost, that they can still enjoy personal astronomy and have an appreciation of the heavens no matter where they live. It concentrates on the Sun, Moon, the five bright planets, and on the 23 brightest stars, which are visible from just about anywhere. The book concludes with ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD