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by Isaac Asimov

This work provides explanations for various scientific enquiries across several disciplines. Topics include the nature of pulsars, cosmic thermodynamics, the relationship between brains and computers, and the extinction of the dinosaurs.

Accession 14367 ISBN 0340199849 Publisher Coronet
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