[pdf] The Edge of Physics: A Journey to Earth's Extremes to Unlock The Secrets of The Universe

When a youthful astronaut lands on the moon, he finds it inhabited by a number of literary figures, including the great liar Baron Munchausen. Believing this sceptical visitor needs to learn to enjoy life, the Baron takes him on a journey to what appears to be the Earth of the Eighteenth Century. There, the two visit the Ottoman court, rescue a captive noblewoman, escape the Turkish fleet under the cover of a cloud of tobacco smoke aboard a Dutch trading ship, are swallowed by a gigantic fish, visit the bottom of the sea, invent the steam engine, relieve a besieged fortress, and more.

Delving into the depths of the universe this PC CD-ROM helps you to understand complicated theories on space, time and the origin of the species in a fun and challenging yet educational presentation. Battling Motor Neurone disease for almost 30 years, Stephen Hawking believes that everyone should be able to understand the basics of physics and cosmology when explained in a way which is accessible to all. The concepts Hawking presents are fascinating & fun, meant to challenge and entertain. From Stephen’s room you can click on various icons that lead into an adventure related to a topic in his book. With theories illustrated by a combination of graphics, animation, video, audio voice-overs and text, the world of astro-physics is brought to the forefront of modern technology.

This introductory astronomy course teaches you how to use math and observations to unlock the mysteries of the universe.