{"product_id":"9781101078785","title":"Death from the Skies!: The Science Behind the End of the World","description":"\u003cb\u003eA lively astronomy primer that uses cataclysmic scenarios to explain the universe's most fascinating events\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to astronomer Philip Plait, the universe is an apocalypse waiting to happen But how much do we really need to fear from things like black holes, gamma-ray bursts, and supernovae? And if we should be scared, is there anything we can do to save ourselves? With humor and wit, Plait details the myriad doomsday events that the cosmos could send our way to destroy our planet and life as we know it. This authoritative yet accessible study is the ultimate astronomy lesson.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Combining fascinating, and often alarming?scenarios that seem plucked from science fiction with the latest research and opinions, Plait illustrates why outer space is not as remote as most people think.  Each chapter explores a different phenomenon, explaining it in easy-to-understand terms, and considering how life on earth and the planet itself would be affected should the event come to pass. Rather than sensationalizing the information, Plait analyzes the probability of these catastrophes occurring in our lifetimes and what we can do to stop them. With its entertaining tone and enlightening explanation of unfathomable concepts, \u003ci\u003eDeath from the Skies!\u003c\/i\u003e will appeal to science buffs and beginners alike.","brand":"Temple Publications International, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076973215984,"sku":"9781101078785","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781101078785_p0.jpg?v=1763684916","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781101078785","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}