{"product_id":"stephen-hawking-an-unfettered-mind-paperback","title":"Stephen Hawking: An Unfettered Mind - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKitty Ferguson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKitty Ferguson, the award-winning and international bestselling author of Stephen Hawking's biography, presents an even deeper portrait of the legendary physicist's life and scientific theories.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis updated edition of \u003ci\u003eStephen Hawking: An Unfettered Mind\u003c\/i\u003e looks at one of the most remarkable figures of our age: the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eA Brief History of Time\u003c\/i\u003e, celebrated theoretical physicist, and an inspiration to millions around the world. Ferguson offers fresh insights into the way Hawking thinks and works, his ever-more-imaginative adventures in science at the \"flaming ramparts of the world,\" the discovery of gravity waves, the blockbuster proposal for \"Starshot\" to explore the cosmos, and his powerful use of his celebrity on behalf of human rights and survival on earth and beyond. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith rare access to Hawking, including childhood photos and in-depth research, Ferguson creates a rich and comprehensive picture of his life: his childhood; the heartbreaking ALS diagnosis when he was a first-year graduate student; his long personal battle for survival in pursuit of a scientific understanding of the universe; and his rise to international fame. She also uses her gift for translating the language of theoretical physics into the language of the rest of us to make Hawking's scientific work accessible.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKitty Ferguson has been writing and lecturing about science and scientists for over two decades, making the language and concepts of physics and cosmology understandable for audiences without a scientific background. Her 1991 biography of Stephen Hawking, written with his encouragement and help, was an international best-seller. She was a consultant for Hawking's book \u003ci\u003eThe Universe in a Nutshell\u003c\/i\u003e. Kitty is the author of several books including \u003ci\u003eThe Fire in the Equations\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Music of Pythagoras\u003c\/i\u003e. She has also been interviewed by Forbes Magazine, PBS, \"News Hour with Jim Lehrer,\" and the BBC. She lectures widely in North America, and her appearances have included the Goddard Space Flight Center, the Hayden Planetarium in NYC, The Nobel Peace Prize Forum, and many universities. Kitty and her husband divide their time between Cambridge, England and South Carolina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 03, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52447718179123,"sku":"9781250139368","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/L1FFZk92Kyt6eTFSalhFSTFwQ1ladz09.webp?v=1759017515","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/stephen-hawking-an-unfettered-mind-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}