Trespassing on Einstein's lawn : a father, a daughter, the meaning of nothing, and the beginning of everything
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Published
New York : Bantam Books, [2014].
ISBN
9780345531438 (hardback : acid-free paper), 0345531434 (hardback : acid-free paper)
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Berwyn Public Library - Stacks | 530.01 GEF | On Shelf |
| Downers Grove Public Library - 2nd Floor - Adult | 530.01 GEF | On Shelf |
| Eisenhower Public Library District - Stacks | 530.01 GEF | On Shelf |
| Frankfort Public Library District - Stacks | SCIENCE PHYSICS GENERAL Gefter | On Shelf |
| Glen Ellyn Public Library - Adult Nonfiction | 530.01 GEF | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Bantam Books, [2014].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
418 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9780345531438 (hardback : acid-free paper), 0345531434 (hardback : acid-free paper)
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"Opening with the author's attempt to sneak herself and her father into a conference attended by the planet's great scientific thinkers (including Brian Greene, Max Tegmark, and coiner of the term "black hole" John Wheeler), Trespassing on Einstein's Lawn takes readers on an exhilarating and memorable journey to the mysterious heart of the universe"--,Provided by publisher.
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A spirited personal account of a father and daughter's quest for answers to some of the universe's biggest questions, written by a consultant for New Scientist magazine and the founder of the CultureLab blog, starts with the author's attempt to sneak into a conference attended by the planet's greatest scientific thinkers.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Gefter, A. (2014). Trespassing on Einstein's lawn: a father, a daughter, the meaning of nothing, and the beginning of everything . Bantam Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gefter, Amanda. 2014. Trespassing On Einstein's Lawn: A Father, a Daughter, the Meaning of Nothing, and the Beginning of Everything. Bantam Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gefter, Amanda. Trespassing On Einstein's Lawn: A Father, a Daughter, the Meaning of Nothing, and the Beginning of Everything Bantam Books, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Gefter, Amanda. Trespassing On Einstein's Lawn: A Father, a Daughter, the Meaning of Nothing, and the Beginning of Everything Bantam Books, 2014.
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