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‎Our Universe: The Known and the Unknown. [In The American Scholar Vol. 37. No. 2]. - [COINING ""BLACK HOLE"" OFFICIALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME]‎

‎1968. 8vo. Entire issue of The American Scholar in the original printed wrappers. A slight bump to upper spine, otherwise exceptionally fresh, clean, and bright. Internally near mint. Wheeler: pp. 248-274. With an illustration of a black hole and diagrams in the text. [Entire volume: (17) pp. + pp. 210-378). ‎

‎First printing of the seminal paper that coined the term ""black hole"", giving name to a then peculiar and controversial field of study that today is considered one of the most important in modern physics and a key to understanding the universe. ""In 1968, physicist John Archibald Wheeler popularized the term ""black hole"" to describe collapsed stars that have undergone total gravitational collapse, leading to a singularity from which no light can escape... Wheeler's introduction of the term helped to demystify the concept of black holes and fostered greater public and scientific interest in the field. His pioneering research contributed to the understanding of the potential existence of black holes as significant energy sources, particularly in the centers of galaxies, and positioned him alongside other prominent figures in theoretical physics. The ongoing search for black holes, including candidates like Cygnus X-1, continues to inspire research and deepen our understanding of fundamental cosmic phenomena and the fabric of space-time."" (Zabilka). A black hole is a supermassive star that has collapsed due to exhausting its supply of nuclear fuel, and therefore gravity compresses it into a superdense sphere that absorbs anything that approaches it"" not even light can escape. John Archibald Wheeler was a pioneer in black hole research and responsible for popularizing our undersatnding of this complex phenomenon. He was a prominent physicist and mentor for Nobel prize winner, Kip S. Thorne. ""John Archibald Wheeler is a major figure in twentieth century particle and gravitational physics. Along with Schwarzschild, Oppenheimer, Roy Kerr, and Stephen W. Hawking, he stands as a pioneer in the understanding and theory of black holes. Among the most significant contributions Wheeler made was breaking down the psychological barrier that exists for scientists and public alike to believe in something that has an esoteric name. By giving the singularity a common name like black hole, Wheeler put it within reach and made acceptance of the unusual theoretical results easier. Wheeler’s timing was also impeccable. While Wheeler and many others, especially Hawking, had been studying singularities for several years immediately after the radio discovery of the pulsars and their explanation in terms of neutron stars, the total collapse into singularities was the next logical step. By giving these objects a catchy name, Wheeler was able to bring them to attention and start the massive outpouring of interest that followed. Black holes provide clues to the resolution of outstanding difficulties in cosmology. They have been proposed as explanations of the missing mass needed to bring the mass of the universe to a level where the expansion will be slow and eventually reverse into the next phase of collapse. They have been proposed as a source of the massive energy outpouring of the quasars. Further, they appear to hold significant implications for studies in the field of general relativity. Wheeler has pioneered in seeking a theory that would combine quantum physics and general relativity into a theory of quantum gravity, a first step in formulating the long-sought unified field theory in relativity studies. At the present time, relativistic equations break down when confronted with the infinite forces and gravity of a singularity. The most fruitful consequence of the naming and study of black holes has been the significant research stimulated by the effort to find black holes. While incontrovertible proof is not yet available, Cygnus X-1 and two or three other dynamical doubles where objects on the order of 10 solar masses are invisible are circumstantial candidates for status as black holes. The search to strengthen the evidence continues, and exciting results will continue to develop.""‎

‎THE BLACK BOOK : Fashion, Styles & Stories ‎

‎, TeNeues, 2024 HB, 300 x 235 mm, 208 p, 180 illustrations in color ; EN-GE edition, . ISBN 9783961715619.‎

‎"Black isn't a colour"? In the world of coveted fashion brands, it certainly is, and one of the most crucial at that. That's why authors Heide Christiansen and Martin Fraas have dedicated the second installment of their Fashion, Styles & Stories series to the theme of black. In The Black Book: Fashion, Styles & Stories, they showcase how expressive and powerful this colour can be in the context of fashion. Black caresses, exudes elegance, and simultaneously embodies rebellion. The black sheath dress harmoniously coexists with the black biker jacket, demonstrating the versatility of this colour. Through captivating fashion photographs straight from the runways of top designers, Christiansen and Fraas explore various shades of the black look, providing readers with intriguing background stories. They present black as the underlying theme in haute couture, high fashion, and street style. Diversity and inspiration take centre stage in this coffee table book. Exploring The Black Book becomes a true delight and a must for any fashion enthusiast. However, The Black Book: Fashion, Styles & Stories is not only a treat for fashion aficionados. Anyone seeking an exceptionally beautiful coffee table book should take a closer look. Because 'Black' captivates with a particularly high-quality visual and tactile experience. This is a book not only to be looked at with pleasure but also to be held, a jewel in any home. For those in search of a uniquely fresh fashion book that creatively engages with current brands and has the potential to become a classic, The Black Book: Fashion, Styles & Stories is a must-read.‎

‎Vasily Golovachev. Black man-cycle-2 volumes. Set. 1. Black man. 2. Black power‎

‎Vasily Golovachev. Black man-cycle-2 volumes. Set. 1. Black man. 2. Black power. Black time. In Russian /Golovachev Vasiliy. Chernyy chelovek-tsikl-2 toma. Komplekt. 1. Chernyy chelovek. 2. Chernaya sila. Chernoe vremya. The Founding Fathers. Russian Space. M. Eksmo. 2007. 832 and 672cc. Good. We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. SKUalb2efc46788f6ea408.‎

‎Cook Glen. Chronicles of the Black Squad. In 5 books: 1. Chronicles of the Bla‎

‎Cook Glen. Chronicles of the Black Squad. In 5 books: 1. Chronicles of the Black Squad. 2. Books of the South. 3. Return of the Black Squad. 4. Books of the Dead. 5. Portal of Shadows. In Russian /Kuk Glen. Khroniki Chernogo Otryada. V 5 knigakh: 1. Khroniki Chernogo Otryada. 2. Knigi Yuga. 3. Vozvrashchenie Chernogo Otryada. 4. Knigi mertvykh. 5. Portal Teney. Series: Stars of the new fantasy. S.Pb.ABC-Atticus. 2019-2020. 896, 880, 848, 1040, 480 p. 1. Chronicles of the Black Squad: Black Squad. Castle of Shadows. White Rose. 2. Books of the South: Game of Shadows. Steel Dreams. Silver wedge. 3. Return of the Black Squad: Hard Times. Darkness. 4. Books of the Dead: Waters Sleeping. Soldiers Live. 5. We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. SKUalb19d30ba96074c5ad.‎

‎Prenons les armes! les Black Panthers ‎

‎119. edition Présence africaine, 1971. Couverture souple. État :tres bon. In-8, 21 X 13.5 cm, broché, couverture illustrée glacée (photographie NB de deux militants des Black Panthers), 164 pages. Edition française‎

‎Traduit de l'Américain par Anne Paquier-Galliard. L'édition originale de cet ouvrage a été publiée par The Dial Press à New York, en 1970, sous le titre: Pickin up the gun. * Ce livre est l'histoire, à la fois chaude et précise, de la naissance et des premières années du Black Panther Party, organisation, née à Oakland et à San Francisco, qui radicalisa le mouvement de libération des Noirs aux Eats-Unis à partir de 1966. * Earl Anthony adhéra au Black Panther Party dès avril 1967, rencontra les leaders Huey Newton, Bobby Seale, eldridge Cleavers, milita à la base, puis acquit une position importante dans la hiérarchie du parti. L'influence grandissante des Black Panthers auprès des masses, les affrontements avec la police, la répression impitoyable, les difficiles accords et les conflits avec d'autres organisations, tels que le ''Parti pour la Paix et la Liberté'', ou les tenants du nationnalisme culturel noir, tout cela, jusqu'à la rupture de l'auteur avec les Blanck Panhers en octobre 1968, est dit dans ce livre avec ferveur et, semble-t-il, objectivité. Point de polémique, nulle amertune: la chronique sereine d'un engagement et d'un combat . Pas de frais de port pour la France metropolitaine‎