New Releases by Leonard Mlodinow

An intimate and inspirational exploration of Stephen Hawking--the man, the friend, and the physicist. Stephen Hawking was one of the most famous and influential physicists in the world. He left a mark in our culture that touched the lives of millions. His books have inspired countless scientists-to-be, and his research on the laws of black holes and the origin of the universe charted new territory. Recalling his nearly two-decades as a friend and collaborator with Stephen Hawking, Leonard Mlodinow brings a complex man into focus like no one has before. He introduces us to Hawking the colleague, for whom no detail is too minor to get right, a challenge for a man who could only type one word per minute. We meet Hawking the friend, who creates such strong connections with those around him that he can communicate powerfully with just the raise of an eyebrow. We witness Hawking the genius, who, against all odds, flourishes after he is diagnosed with ALS and pours his mind into uncovering the mysteries of the universe. Brilliant, impish, and kind, Hawking endeared himself to almost everyone he came into contact with. This beautiful portrait is inpirational and is sure to stick with you long after you''ve read it.

What do PokUmon Go and Mary Shelley''s Frankenstein have in common? Why do some businesses survive, and others fail at the first sign of change? What gives the human brain the edge over computers? The answer- Elastic Thinking. It''s an ability we all possess, and one that we can all learn to hone in order to succeed, at work and in our everyday lives. Here Mlodinow, whose own flexible thinking has taken him from physics professor to TV scriptwriter and bestselling author, takes us on a revelatory exploration of how elasticity works. He draws on cutting-edge neuroscience to show how, millennia ago, our brains developed an affinity for novelty, idea generation and exploration. He discovers how flexible thinking enabled some of the greatest artists, writers, musicians and innovators to create paradigm shifts. He investigates the organisations that have demonstrated an elastic ability to adapt to new technologies. And he shows you how you can test your brain power. By uncovering the secrets to flexing your own thinking, Elasticshows you how to adapt and thrive in an endlessly dynamic world.

An executive summary of the committee''s findings and conclusion related to the rise in home run rates in Major League Baseball between 2015 and 2017.

Leonard Mlodinow bár eredeti végzettsége szerint elméleti fizikus, már régóta foglalkozik más, a szakterületénél jóval bővebb spektrumot átfogó témákkal, a természettudománnyal általában véve, és ismeretterjesztéssel. Magyarul most kiadásra kerülő műve tekinthető mindezek foglalatának, amelyben a fizikus, a tudományos ismeretterjesztő, a tudománytörténész és a mindenre nyitott, kíváncsi Mlodinow is visszaköszönnek. A kötet tiszteletet parancsoló címet kapott - de szerencsére a közbeékelt "rövid" szó a helyére teszi, hogy miféle könyvet vehetünk is a kezünkbe. Szó sincs valamiféle grandiózus alkotásról, amely valóban "az emberi gondolkodás történetét" akarná a teljesség igényével feldolgozni, mindazonáltal a mű nagyon is színvonalas és lebilincselő: együtt elmélkedésre, könnyed fejtágításra csábító kiváló ismeretterjesztő munka, tele rengeteg tudomány- és kultúrtörténeti érdekességekkel, tudományos anekdotákkal, személyes történetekkel, érdekfeszítő magyarázatokkal. A három nagy tematikus egységre tagolt munka első szakasza lényegét tekintve a civilizáció, a kultúra és tudomány kezdeteivel foglalkozik benne olyanokkal, mint az értelmes ember és az emberi értelem, a tudás és az eszmék fogalmának kialakulása, a természettudomány és az írás kezdetei, a vallásos szemléletmód és a józan ész ellentmondásai. Az ezt követő részben meghatározó eseményeket, személyeket emel ki a tudomány történetéből (pl. Galilei és Newton, a periódusos rendszer, a mozgás egyetemes törvényei, Darwin életműve - és még rengeteg minden más), majd pedig az emberi érzékeléssel foglalkozik többféle perspektívából. A jegyzetekkel és mutatóval záruló kötet a reáltudományok iránt érdeklődő olvasóközönségnek ajánlható.

How did a near-extinct species, eking out a meager existence with stone axes, become the dominant power on earth, able to harness a knowledge of nature ranging from tiny atoms to the vast structures of the universe? Leonard Mlodinow takes us on an enthralling tour of the history of human progress, from our time on the African savannah through the invention of written language, all the way to modern quantum physics. Along the way, he explores the colorful personalities of the great philosophers, scientists, and thinkers, and traces the cultural conditions—and the elements of chance—that influenced scientific discovery. Deeply informed, accessible, and infused with the author’s trademark humor and insight, The Upright Thinkers is a stunning tribute to humanity’s intellectual curiosity and an important book for any reader with an interest in the scientific issues of our day.

L''univers est-il compréhensible par la science seule ou doit-on avoir recours à une entité divine, quelle qu''elle soit, pour l''expliquer ? Ce livre fait le tour des deux grandes conceptions du monde : la vision scientifique avec Leonard Mlodinow, tenant d''un strict matérialisme, et la vision "spirituelle", de Deepak Chopra, partisan d''une organisation plus "extraordinaire" du monde. Né d''un débat télévisé sur le "futur de Dieu", il est constitué de 18 points regroupés en trois grandes rubriques : le cosmos, ou univers physique ; - la vie et le cerveau humain - le mystère ultime : Dieu. Les deux auteurs s''expriment chacun à son tour pour chaque point abordé. Il donne au lecteur les clés pour mieux comprendre l''Univers et sa propre perception de la réalité. Le livre contient un index.

O leitor acha que sabe como e por que faz suas escolhas? As preferências políticas, a gorjeta que dá ao garçom, aquele colega de trabalho com uma cara tão amigável de quem desconfia e até a pessoa com quem o leitor se casa não são opções tão objetivas assim, segundo a obra. Por trás do pensamento consciente, age uma parte desconhecida da mente. É disso que trata aqui Leonard Mlodinow. O livro busca ser uma viagem ao inconsciente.

Two bestselling authors first met in a televised Caltech debate on “the future of God,” one an articulate advocate for spirituality, the other a prominent physicist. This remarkable book is the product of that serendipitous encounter and the contentious—but respectful—clash of worldviews that grew along with their friendship. In War of the Worldviews these two great thinkers battle over the cosmos, evolution and life, the human brain, and God, probing the fundamental questions that define the human experience. How did the universe emerge? What is the nature of time? What is life? Did Darwin go wrong? What makes us human? What is the connection between mind and brain? Is God an illusion? This extraordinary book will fascinate millions of readers of science and spirituality alike, as well as anyone who has ever asked themselves, What does it mean that I am alive?

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the bestselling author of The Drunkard’s Walk, a startling, eye-opening examination of how the unconscious mind shapes our experience of the world. “Mlodinow plunges into the realm of the unconscious mind accompanied by the latest scientific research ... [with] plenty of his trademark humor.” —Los Angeles Times Over the past two decades of neurological research, it has become increasingly clear that the way we experience the world—our perception, behavior, memory, and social judgment—is largely driven by the mind''s subliminal processes and not by the conscious ones, as we have long believed. In Subliminal, Leonard Mlodinow employs his signature concise, accessible explanations of the most obscure scientific subjects to unravel the complexities of the subliminal mind. In the process he shows the many ways it influences how we misperceive our relationships with family, friends, and business associates; how we misunderstand the reasons for our investment decisions; and how we misremember important events—along the way, changing our view of ourselves and the world around us.

Illustrious mathematician Hawking and well-known physicist Mloginov join force to produce this elegant treatment of the cause for our existence in the universe, and to attempt the answer to the question why do we exist? Vietnamese translation by Pham Van Thieu and To Ba Ha. In Vietnamese. Annotation copyright Tsai Fong Books, Inc. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.

In this title, the author argues that there is design in our universe and a deep intelligence behind life. Without defending organised religion, he debunks randomness as an explanation for how Nature evolves and shows how consciousness comes first and matter second.

Quando e come ha avuto inizio l''universo? Perché c''è qualcosa invece di nulla? Perché le leggi di natura sono calibrate con tanta precisione da permettere l''esistenza di esseri come noi? Perché siamo qui? E soprattutto, il "Grande disegno" del nostro universo è opera di un benevolente creatore o la scienza può offrire un''altra spiegazione?

Along with Caltech physicist Mlodinow (The Drunkard''s Walk), University of Cambridge cosmologist Hawking (A Brief History of Time) deftly mixes cutting-edge physics to answer three key questions -- Why is there something rather than nothing? Why do we exist? Why this particular set of laws and not some other? -- and explains that scientists are approaching what is called "M-theory," a collection of overlapping theories (including string theory) that fill in many (but not all) the blank spots in quantum physics. This collection is known as the "Grand Unified Field Theories."

Along with Caltech physicist Mlodinow (The Drunkard''s Walk), University of Cambridge cosmologist Hawking (A Brief History of Time) deftly mixes cutting-edge physics to answer three key questions -- Why is there something rather than nothing? Why do we exist? Why this particular set of laws and not some other? -- and explains that scientists are approaching what is called "M-theory," a collection of overlapping theories (including string theory) that fill in many (but not all) the blank spots in quantum physics. This collection is known as the "Grand Unified Field Theories."

La esperada gran obra tras casi una década de uno de los grandes pensadores de nuestro tiempo.Aun antes de aparecer, este libro ha venido precedido, en todos los medios de comunicación, de una extraordinaria polémica sobre sus conclusiones: que tanto nuestro universo como los otros muchos universos posibles surgieron de la nada, porque su creación no requiere de la intervención de ningún Dios o ser sobrenatural, sino que todos los universos proceden naturalmente de las leyes físicas. En efecto, en los últimos años, el desarrollo de la teoría “M” (en realidad toda una familia de teorías enlazadas sobre física cuántica) y las recientes observaciones realizadas por los satélites de la NASA, nos permiten ya enfrentarnos a la pregunta fundamental: la Cuestión Última de la Vida, el Universo y el Todo. Si esta teoría última es verificada por la observación científica, habremos culminado una búsqueda que se remonta a hace más de tres mil años: habremos hallado el Gran Diseño.

Through Euclid''s Window Leonard Mlodinow brilliantly and delightfully leads us on a journey through five revolutions in geometry, from the Greek concept of parallel lines to the latest notions of hyperspace. Here is an altogether new, refreshing, alternative history of math revealing how simple questions anyone might ask about space -- in the living room or in some other galaxy -- have been the hidden engine of the highest achievements in science and technology. Based on Mlodinow''s extensive historical research; his studies alongside colleagues such as Richard Feynman and Kip Thorne; and interviews with leading physicists and mathematicians such as Murray Gell-Mann, Edward Witten, and Brian Greene, Euclid''s Window is an extraordinary blend of rigorous, authoritative investigation and accessible, good-humored storytelling that makes a stunningly original argument asserting the primacy of geometry. For those who have looked through Euclid''s Window, no space, no thing, and no time will ever be quite the same.

Along with Caltech physicist Mlodinow (The Drunkard''s Walk), University of Cambridge cosmologist Hawking (A Brief History of Time) deftly mixes cutting-edge physics to answer three key questions -- Why is there something rather than nothing? Why do we exist? Why this particular set of laws and not some other? -- and explains that scientists are approaching what is called "M-theory," a collection of overlapping theories (including string theory) that fill in many (but not all) the blank spots in quantum physics. This collection is known as the "Grand Unified Field Theories."

Simplified Chinese edition of The Grand Design. In an interview, Hawking gives a nutshell of the book in an interview, "Leonard Mlodinow and I set out to write a sequel to A Brief History of Time to attempt to answer the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe and Everything. The result is The Grand Design, the product of our four-year effort." It is a compelling read and should be of interest to everyone who questions the meaning of life. In Simplified Chinese. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.

An irreverent look at how randomness influences our lives, and how our successes and failures are far more dependent on chance events than we recognize.