Cosmology and the universe

This widely used textbook explains general relativity for advanced undergraduates, requiring only a minimal background in mathematics.

A complete text on the physics of gamma-ray bursts, the most brilliant explosions since the Big Bang.

Prominent intellectuals and public figures explore the dynamics of development, offering varying perspectives from a range of fields.

A comprehensive review of the testing and research conducted on Einstein''s theory of general relativity.

Describes global non-inertial frames in special and general relativity and provides a detailed description of mathematical methods.

Describes global non-inertial frames in special and general relativity and provides a detailed description of mathematical methods.

An introduction to cosmic magnetic fields on a range of astrophysical and cosmological scales for young researchers and graduate students.

Explains the fundamentals of astronomy together with the hottest current topics in this field, such as exoplanets and gravitational waves.

Explains the fundamentals of astronomy together with the hottest current topics in this field, such as exoplanets and gravitational waves.

A history of how scientific ideas have transformed international politics since 1550.

An account of classic and contemporary aspects of astrophysics, with an emphasis on analytical calculations and physical understanding.

An account of classic and contemporary aspects of astrophysics, with an emphasis on analytical calculations and physical understanding.

Introduces the physics of general relativity in relation to modern topics such as gamma-ray bursts, black holes, and gravitational waves.

Presents the physics of stars in relation to modern topics such as neutrino oscillations, supernovae, black holes, and gravitational waves.

Introduces the physics of general relativity in relation to modern topics such as gamma-ray bursts, black holes, and gravitational waves.

Presents the physics of stars in relation to modern topics such as neutrino oscillations, supernovae, black holes, and gravitational waves.

This book presents the basics of gravitational lensing, accessible to students and researchers with a wide range of backgrounds.

This book presents the basics of gravitational lensing, accessible to students and researchers with a wide range of backgrounds.

This book explains the fundamental science and mathematics that has enabled cosmology to become the precise quantitative science it is today.

This book explains the fundamental science and mathematics that has enabled cosmology to become the precise quantitative science it is today.

Detailed exposition of automorphic representations and their relation to string theory, for mathematicians and theoretical physicists.

Provides advanced students with an introduction to modern galactic dynamics, and equips them with useful observational and theoretical tools.

Provides advanced students with an introduction to modern galactic dynamics, and equips them with useful observational and theoretical tools.

This book examines how our understanding of the cosmos advanced rapidly during the twentieth century and identifies factors contributing to this progress.

This book examines how our understanding of the cosmos advanced rapidly during the twentieth century and identifies factors contributing to this progress.

An insider''s view of how the massive black hole was discovered at the Galactic Center.

An insider''s view of how the massive black hole was discovered at the Galactic Center.

Revised second edition for advanced undergraduate students in astronomy and astrophysics.

Aimed at graduate students and young researchers, this volume presents observational techniques, tools, and models for studying Local Group galaxies.

This book explores why dust forms around stars, and how to model stellar dust formation and dust-forming environments consistently.

Aimed at graduate students and young researchers, this volume presents observational techniques, tools, and models for studying Local Group galaxies.

This book explores why dust forms around stars, and how to model stellar dust formation and dust-forming environments consistently.

Fully updated, this new edition provides a uniquely interdisciplinary overview of Earth''s history and evolution for Earth science undergraduates.

Fully updated, this new edition provides a uniquely interdisciplinary overview of Earth''s history and evolution for Earth science undergraduates.

A comprehensive introduction to the theory underpinning our study of active galactic nuclei and the ways we observe them.

A comprehensive introduction to the theory underpinning our study of active galactic nuclei and the ways we observe them.

Plain-language explanations and a rich set of supporting material help students understand the mathematical concepts and techniques of astronomy.

A comprehensive, up-to-date textbook integrating experimental results, including discovery of the Higgs boson, to convey the excitement of particle physics.

Drawing on a vast array of scholarship, this pioneering text illustrates how profoundly astronomical phenomena shaped ancient Chinese civilization.

Plain-language explanations and a rich set of supporting material help students understand the mathematical concepts and techniques of astronomy.

A comprehensive, up-to-date textbook integrating experimental results, including discovery of the Higgs boson, to convey the excitement of particle physics.

This new astrophysics text integrates analytical and computational methods to explore a broad range of topics in astrophysics.

This new astrophysics text integrates analytical and computational methods to explore a broad range of topics in astrophysics.

Best-selling, accessible physics-first introduction to GR uses minimal new mathematics and begins with the essential physical applications.

A straightforward introduction to General Relativity, explaining the physical, philosophical and mathematical ideas it is built on.

This graduate textbook describes the physics of the Cosmic Microwave Background, arguably the most important topic in modern cosmology.

A concise introduction to modern astrophysics, with a focus on galaxy dynamics and the discovery of dark matter halos.

This graduate textbook describes the physics of the Cosmic Microwave Background, arguably the most important topic in modern cosmology.

The Quest To Discover Life Beyond Earth.

Extreme Habitable Environments is a book authored with the intention of providing introductory material suitable for those interested in learning about exoplanets.