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Purchase FAQ:
1. Are all the original books sold in the shop genuine?
Of course. All the books sold in the store are genuine original books legally imported through the book importer designated by the state;
2. Why do some books look rough, yellow or gray?
Most of the original literature books are printed on recycled paper,Recycled paper is a kind of paper produced with waste paper as raw material through more than ten processes such as sorting, purification, beating and papermaking. This kind of paper is relatively light, easy to carry and conducive to protecting the health of eyesight. Even if you read for a long time, you wont feel too tired (most domestic books are printed on white offset paper);
3. Why are some original books printed in China?
In order to save costs, improve timeliness and other reasons, the publishing house will arrange some original books to be printed in China (of course, the paper and quality of domestic printing are also designated and supervised by the publishing house). Our procurement can only be sold after passing the formal import declaration examination procedures;
4. How to distinguish the various binding forms of the original book?
Hardcover: the cover of the book is hard cover. When the new book was just published, most publishers published it in this form;
Paperback: the book cover is a soft leather cover. The paperback content of the same book is the same as the hardcover content, and the price is cheaper than the hardcover;
Mass Market Paperback: the paperback content of the same kind of books is the same as that of hardcover and paperback, and the size will be smaller (generally about 18 * 11cm). The typesetting is more compact than the above two kinds of binding and easy to carry;
5. How much is the format of the original book?
Original books do not have the same definition of size as domestic books. They are generally defined according to size. For example, the size of hardcover version of novel original books is generally about 24 * 16cm (equivalent to 32 Kai in China) and the size of paperback version is generally about 20 * 13cm (equivalent to 32 Kai in China); The size of paperback version is generally about 18 * 11cm (smaller than 32 opening); Of course, there are some special binding, and the specific size is also different. Please ask the waiter in the store for the specific situation;
6. Why are the covers of the same ISBN different?
There are a small number of best sellers published in the society. When the old version is still in stock, they republish the new version with a new cover. The old version and the new version are the same except for the cover. If you are very concerned about the cover, please confirm the cover with the waiter on duty of our store;
I you a happy shopping!
Book information:
ISBN:9780857501004
Title: a brief history of time
Page: 272
Book size:12.7 x 1.7 x 19.8 cm
About the author:
"This app/book version of Hawkings famous laymen book is just an amazing piece of learning. This makes much more accessible and understandable the complex and awesome topics dealt by Hawking as he explains how our universe works. I am just in awe at how creative he is to produce one of a kind e-book like this. The pace, illustrations and connections of topics within the book are so helpful and s o appropriate for the new generation used to tweets and small bites of information. You can flip over some topics when you have some time, learn some amazing fact, and come back later which no rush or worry about how fast you are progressing through the book. Hope other books on complex topics are translated to this format. And I love the updates of the latest science since the publication of the original book. We have learned so much in the last decade that I agree with Hawking, it is an honour to live in this times. " (Ribozyme)
"Master of the Universe... One scientists courageous voyage to the frontiers of the Cosmos" (Newsweek)
"This book marries a childs wonder to a geniuss intellect. We journey into Hawkings universe, while marvelling at his mind" (The Sunday Times)
"He can explain the complexities of cosmological physics with an engaging combination of clarity and wit... His is a brain of extraordinary power" (Observer)
"To follow such a fine mind as it exposes such great problems is an exciting experience" (The Sunday Times)
"This app/book version of Hawkings famous laymen book is just an amazing piece of learning. This makes much more accessible and understandable the complex and awesome topics dealt by Hawking as he explains how our universe works. I am just in awe at how creative he is to produce one of a kind e-book like this. The pace, illustrations and connections of topics within the book are so helpful and s o appropriate for the new generation used to tweets and small bites of information. You can flip over some topics when you have some time, learn some amazing fact, and come back later which no rush or worry about how fast you are progressing through the book. Hope other books on complex topics are translated to this format. And I love the updates of the latest science since the publication of the original book. We have learned so much in the last decade that I agree with Hawking, it is an honour to live in this times. "
Stunningly repackaged edition of the international bestseller with a new appendix of updates from the author.
Stephen Hawking held the post of Lucasian Professor of Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at Cambridge, the chair held by Isaac Newton in 1663, for thirty years. Professor Hawking is now Director of Research for the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge. He has over a dozen honorary degrees, and was awarded the Companion of Honour in 1989. He is a fellow of the Royal Society and a Member of the US National Academy of Science. His books include the bestselling Black Holes and Baby Universes and Other Essays, The Universe in a Nutshell, and A Briefer History of Time. His most recent book, The Grand Design, was a Sunday Times bestseller. Stephen Hawking is regarded as one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists since Einstein. He lives in Cambridge.
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