The Resource Improbable planet : how earth became humanity's home, Hugh Ross
Improbable planet : how earth became humanity's home, Hugh Ross
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The item Improbable planet : how earth became humanity's home, Hugh Ross represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Spokane Public Library.
This item is available to borrow from all library branches.
- Summary
- "Most of us remember the basics from science classes about how Earth came to be the only known planet that sustains complex life. But what most people don't know is that the more thoroughly researchers investigate the history of our planet, the more astonishing the story of our existence becomes. The number and complexity of the astronomical, geological, chemical, and biological features recognized as essential to human existence have expanded explosively within the past decade. An understanding of what is required to make possible a large human population and advanced civilizations has raised profound questions about life, our purpose, and our destiny. This fascinating book helps nonscientists understand the countless miracles that undergird the exquisitely fine-tuned planet we call home--as if Someone had us in mind all along."--Dust jacket
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- 283 pages
- Contents
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- Why ask "why"?
- The way the world is
- Essential construction materials
- The right neighborhood
- Site preparations
- Not quite ready
- Ready for the foundation
- Construction begins below ground
- Up to ground level
- Air-conditioning
- Invisible progress
- Heating and ventilation
- The structure rises
- Finishing touches
- Ready for occupancy
- Why we're here
- Why not life on a moon?
- Are we alone in the universe?
- Isbn
- 9780801016899
- Label
- Improbable planet : how earth became humanity's home
- Title
- Improbable planet
- Title remainder
- how earth became humanity's home
- Statement of responsibility
- Hugh Ross
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- "Most of us remember the basics from science classes about how Earth came to be the only known planet that sustains complex life. But what most people don't know is that the more thoroughly researchers investigate the history of our planet, the more astonishing the story of our existence becomes. The number and complexity of the astronomical, geological, chemical, and biological features recognized as essential to human existence have expanded explosively within the past decade. An understanding of what is required to make possible a large human population and advanced civilizations has raised profound questions about life, our purpose, and our destiny. This fascinating book helps nonscientists understand the countless miracles that undergird the exquisitely fine-tuned planet we call home--as if Someone had us in mind all along."--Dust jacket
- Cataloging source
- DLC
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
- 1945-
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Ross, Hugh
- Dewey number
- 231.7/65
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- index present
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Cosmogony
- Creationism
- Biblical cosmology
- Creation
- Earth (Planet)
- Label
- Improbable planet : how earth became humanity's home, Hugh Ross
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-276) and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
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- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
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- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Why ask "why"? -- The way the world is -- Essential construction materials -- The right neighborhood -- Site preparations -- Not quite ready -- Ready for the foundation -- Construction begins below ground -- Up to ground level -- Air-conditioning -- Invisible progress -- Heating and ventilation -- The structure rises -- Finishing touches -- Ready for occupancy -- Why we're here -- Why not life on a moon? -- Are we alone in the universe?
- Dimensions
- 24 cm
- Extent
- 283 pages
- Isbn
- 9780801016899
- Isbn Type
- (cloth)
- Lccn
- 2016011175
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
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- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations
- System control number
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- ocn936219495
- 626215
- (OCoLC)936219495
- Label
- Improbable planet : how earth became humanity's home, Hugh Ross
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-276) and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
-
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Why ask "why"? -- The way the world is -- Essential construction materials -- The right neighborhood -- Site preparations -- Not quite ready -- Ready for the foundation -- Construction begins below ground -- Up to ground level -- Air-conditioning -- Invisible progress -- Heating and ventilation -- The structure rises -- Finishing touches -- Ready for occupancy -- Why we're here -- Why not life on a moon? -- Are we alone in the universe?
- Dimensions
- 24 cm
- Extent
- 283 pages
- Isbn
- 9780801016899
- Isbn Type
- (cloth)
- Lccn
- 2016011175
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations
- System control number
-
- ocn936219495
- 626215
- (OCoLC)936219495
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