1) Entanglement by Amir D. Aczel
© 2001 Amir D. Aczel
Published by Four Walls Eight Windows
www.4w8w.com
Describes how particles a universe apart could be entangled in some
way. Beautifully demonstrates particle-wave duality and the superposition
of particle. Explains in full detail how particles could be in two
places at once.
2) A Brief History of Time by Stephen
Hawking
© 1996 by Stephen Hawking
Published by Bantam Books
A great book for beginners wishing to enter the realm of cosmology.
Describes strange phenomenon in simple but understandable ways. Provides
a foundation for aspects of cosmology you will need to know.
3) Scientific American Magazine
Subscribe at www.scientificamerican.com
Every month this magazine provides interesting scientific and frequently
cosmological articles that describe the most recent techniques and
discoveries made. Also provides a good foundation of cosmological
knowledge, but is recommended for the more advanced enthusiasts.
4) The Cosmic Perspective, Second Edition
by Bennet, Donahue, Schneider and Voit
© 2002 Pearson Education, Inc.
www.astronomyplace.com
An interesting textbook that is not, however, written in the flowing
form of a novel. It is advanced, has discrete chapter and topics with
review questions as well. The more direct approach of learning.
5) The Character of Physical Law by Richard
Feynman
© 1965 by Richard Feynman
© 1994 by James Gleick
The Modern Library
A series of lectures by Richard Feynman. Covers many aspects of physics
from the basic to the difficult. Recommended for the very advanced
reader of physics and cosmology.
6) Billions and Billions by Carl Sagan
© 1997 by The Estate of Carl Sagan
Random House New York
A fascinating book not so much centered on cosmology, but on the philosophy
of life and the evolution of thought. A simple book for pure pleasure
meant for readers of any level.
7) The Pleasure of Finding Things Out
by Richard P. Feynman
© 1999 by Carl Feynman and Michelle Feynman
Helix Books
A interesting overview of science by Richard Feynman. Speaks of many
physical and cosmological principles that can be very helpful and
interesting. Meant for readers of any cosmological level.
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