{"title":"Avi Loeb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvi Loeb\u003c\/strong\u003e is a renowned astrophysicist and author, known for his groundbreaking work and thought-provoking books that delve into the mysteries of the universe. His writings offer a captivating exploration of topics in \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, aimed at both the curious mind and the seasoned enthusiast of cosmic matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Avi Loeb’s most talked-about works, \u003cstrong\u003eExtraterrestrial\u003c\/strong\u003e, opens up intriguing discussions about the possibility of life beyond Earth. In this book, Loeb presents his intriguing hypothesis about 'Oumuamua', the mysterious interstellar object that passed through our solar system, suggesting it might be an artefact of alien origin. It's a bold and exhilarating journey into the realm of world-shifting possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComplementing this is \u003cstrong\u003eInterstellar\u003c\/strong\u003e, a book that ventures into the exploration of the cosmos beyond our solar system. Here, Loeb offers insights into the scientific inquiries that might allow us to journey through the stars, discussing theoretical technologies and the future of space travel with clarity and deep insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvi Loeb's works in the \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e category not only inform but also inspire readers to look at the universe with a sense of wonder and curiosity. His books are perfect for anyone interested in cutting-edge science and the search for answers to some of the universe's most compelling questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"extraterrestrial","title":"Extraterrestrial","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVISIONARY\u003c\/strong\u003e Stephen Greenblatt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvard's top astronomer takes us inside the mind-blowing story of the first interstellar visitor to our solar system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn late 2017, scientists at a Hawaiian observatory glimpsed a strange object soaring through our inner solar system. Astrophysicist Avi Loeb conclusively showed it was not an asteroid; it was moving too fast along a strange orbit, and leaving no trail of gas or debris in its wake. There was only one conceivable explanation: the object was a piece of advanced technology created by a distant alien civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eExtraterrestrial\u003c\/i\u003e, Loeb takes readers inside the thrilling story of the first interstellar visitor to be spotted in our solar system. He outlines his theory and its profound implications: for science, for religion, and for the future of our planet. A mind-bending journey through the furthest reaches of science, space-time, and the human imagination, \u003ci\u003eExtraterrestrial\u003c\/i\u003e challenges readers to aim for the stars—and to think critically about what's out there, no matter how strange it seems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45711784739052,"sku":"9781529304848","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529304848.jpg?v=1725977692"},{"product_id":"interstellar-by-avi-loeb-9781399807920","title":"Interstellar","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'Enfant terrible' of astrophysics . . . Loeb has a joy in conjecture and an omnivorous spirit of inquiry that are more reminiscent of 20th-century thinkers such as Freeman Dyson or Carl Sagan than most of his peers \u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCould we build spacecraft that could travel to distant stars? Could we augment human biology for spaceflight? Could the search for extraterrestrials be brought into the mainstream of scientific research?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvi Loeb tells us that in each case, the real question is not could we, but will we choose to? With an approach that is firmly grounded in cutting-edge science, he explores the potential for non-rocket space launch, deep space probes, and the technological preservation of human civilisation. He examines the evidence for UFOs and UAPs, and argues that the search for further evidence, using existing scientific technologies, is long overdue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUrgent and important, \u003cem\u003eNoah's Spaceship\u003c\/em\u003e is a mission statement and a blueprint for the future of humanity. Loeb explains why becoming interstellar is imperative for our civilization to survive - and how we can accomplish it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'One of the more imaginative and articulate scientists around' New York Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854612123884,"sku":"9781399807920","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399807920.jpg?v=1759249272"},{"product_id":"interstellar-by-avi-loeb-9781399807937","title":"Interstellar","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'LOEB IS AN ASTRONOMICAL SHERLOCK HOLMES'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A JOY IN CONJECTURE AND AN OMNIVOROUS SPIRIT OF INQUIRY... CARL SAGAN WOULD HAVE LIKED THIS BOOK'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2017, Avi Loeb, Chair of Harvard's Astronomy Department, went public with a theory that shook the scientific community — our solar system has been visited by advanced alien technology. His provocative and persuasive argument, and internationally bestselling book \u003ci\u003eExtraterrestrial\u003c\/i\u003e, has opened thousands of minds to the existence of intelligent life beyond Earth. This book tackles the huge question of what happens \u003ci\u003enext\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLong the stuff of science-fiction, here at last is the science fact. From advances in deep space probes to ongoing searches for extraterrestrial technology in our night sky, through the latest heated debates over the existence of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, \u003ci\u003eInterstellar\u003c\/i\u003e offers a thrilling, front-row view of the technology and the ideas currently preparing us for contact with alien civilizations. Providing the first realistic and practical blueprint for how that might actually occur, Professor Loeb lays out the profound implications of our becoming — or not becoming — an interstellar species. In an urgent, eloquent appeal for more proactive engagement with the outer universe, he powerfully contends why we \u003ci\u003emust\u003c\/i\u003e seek out other life forms, and in the process, choose who and what we are within the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining cutting-edge science, physics, and philosophy, Loeb takes us on a mind-bending journey through the furthest reaches of science, space-time, and the human imagination. \u003ci\u003eInterstellar\u003c\/i\u003e is an eye-opening, necessary look at our future that proves, once again, that scientific curiosity offers the key to our survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Loeb is surely correct... scientists studying the vastness of the cosmos should entertain risky ideas more often, for the universe is undoubtedly more wild and unexpected than any extremes conjured by the human imagination'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eEconomist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A COMPELLING ARGUMENT FOR A MORE OPEN-MINDED APPROACH TO SCIENCE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e- A COMBINATION OF HUMILITY AND WONDER'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew Statesman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854612320492,"sku":"9781399807937","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399807937.jpg?v=1759249285"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/avi-loeb.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}