The magic of reality : how we know what's really true / Richard Dawkins ; iillustrated by Dave McKean.
The author of "The God delusion" addresses key scientific questions previously explained by rich mythologies, from the evolution of the first humans and the life cycle of stars to the principles of a rainbow and the origins of the universe.
Record details
- ISBN: 1439192812
- ISBN: 9781439192818
- Physical Description: 271 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
- Edition: 1st Free Press edition
- Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Free Press, 2011.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- What is reality? What is magic? -- Who was the first person? -- Why are there so many different kinds of animals? -- What are things made of? -- Why do we have night and day, winter and summer? -- What is the sun? -- What is a rainbow? -- When and how did everything begin? -- Are we alone? -- What is an earthquake? -- Why do bad things happen? -- What is a miracle.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Nature.
Reality.
Science > Miscellanea.
Science > Philosophy. - Genre:
- Trivia and miscellanea.
Available copies
- 14 of 14 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 14 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | 501 DAW (Text) | 36015000684346 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
