This revolutionary book proposes that the universe did not begin with a 'Big Bang' and that it is slowly converging to an equilibrium state. Key features of the book include: ? the modern model of the atom. ? How the Earth and Solar System formed. ? Evolution of life on Earth. ? Nucleosynthesis in stars. ? Recent changes in the Solar System. ? the various entities in the universe, including black holes, quasars and supernovas. ? the interstellar medium. ? the classical theory of relativity. ? Beunker's alternative theory of relativity. ? the Steady State Universe theory. ? the Big Bang theory of the universe is disproved. ? Redshift is caused by cosmic dust, not the Doppler Effect and an expanding universe. ? the universe is flat and infinite. ? Cosmic background radiation comes from the interstellar medium, not the Big Bang. ? Alternative scientific theories of the universe, including cyclic models. ? Religious and 'alien design' theories of creation. ? Were bacteria from space the first life on Earth? ? the new 'Evolving Universe' (towards equilibrium) model of the universe based on known changes in the last 10+ billion years. ? A simple proof of gravitational deflection of light. ? G.A. Mohr's large curvature correction for Finite Element Analysis. Industry and reader comment has included: "Some provocative and timely issues." "A huge topic."' the legendary John Argyris called G. A. Mohr "The greatest scientist in Australia."

Evolution Universe is the story of how humankind could react if they have to make plans for the survival of are species if the end of Earth becomes imminent. In Evolution Universe, an effort is made to discover Earth-like planets that can support life. Scientists then engineer genetically-modified humans beings so that they can thrive under the conditions of their new planet. Like a huge Noah's Ark, they are sent in spaceships to their new worlds to colonize the planets. Evolution Universe tell the epic tale of one such planet, Galeta, and its settlers. Specifically,it covers the metamorphosis of the colonists when the team who brought the settlers are recalled back to Earth prematurely. The planet's original inhabitants are forced to figure out how to govern themselves, witch results in power struggles and unleashes all human conflicts. The book follows the planet's progress until the inhabitants of the future find secrets left behind by the original settlers. This treasure trove of knowledge allows the Galetians to explore the stars, and find out what happened to Earth. Evolution Universe is a novel that shows how true leaders can guide a civilization no matter the obstacles.

"What does accepting the theory of evolution mean for Christian theology? Does God create through a process of random mutation and natural selection? In The God of Evolution, Denis Edwards tackles hard questions about the relationship between contemporary science and Christian faith. By examining traditional Christian concepts through the prism of evolutionary thought, Edwards opens up new ways of thinking about the nature of God and the universe."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Every conscious person on the earth is curious to know how the species of human beings along with other living systems as well as the whole universe came into existence. The theory of Darwin which ignited the imaginations of many generations of thinking people all over the world even to this day is no more than a hypothesis, except for the concept of speciation which can be a working principle to understand about minor changes that a species undergoes over a period of time. In this new theory of evolution, in what can be called as a syncretism of the ideas of the East and the West, the author takes a convincing turn from the realm of external attributes or the form of an organism to the realm of internal attributes or the life of an organism to unfurl a new hypothesis which can give more logical answers to the mysteries of evolution.

Evolution has provided a new understanding of reality, with revolutionary consequences for Christianity. In an evolutionary perspective the incarnation involved God entering the evolving human species to help it imitate the trinitarian altruism in whose image it was created and counter its tendency to self-absorption. Primarily, however, the evolutionary achievement of Jesus was to confront and overcome death in an act of cosmic significance, ushering humanity into the culminating stage of its evolutionary destiny, the full sharing of God’s inner life. Previously such doctrines as original sin, the fall, sacrifice, and atonement stemmed from viewing death as the penalty for sin and are shown not only to have serious difficulties in themselves, but also to emerge from a Jewish culture preoccupied with sin and sacrifice that could not otherwise account for death. The death of Jesus on the cross is now seen as saving humanity, not from sin, but from individual extinction and meaninglessness. Death is now seen as a normal process that affect all living things and the religious doctrines connected with explaining it in humans are no longer required or justified. Similar evolutionary implications are explored affecting other subjects of Christian belief, including the Church, the Eucharist, priesthood, and moral behavior.

This book presents a historical-philosophical analysis of the concept of ‘evolution’, considering the degree of development of the theories of evolution in cosmology, biology, neurobiology, and philosophy. ‘Evolution’ is defined here as the continuous and nonlinear complication of the structure of matter and types of interaction and environments. The book analyses existing approaches to the research of this concept in modern science and philosophy, looking at the ways in which its factors and causes have previously been explored. Unifying such interdisciplinary approaches to evolution in cosmology, biology, neurobiology, and philosophy, the book then discusses its own model, ‘Evolving Matter’, which considers not only the regularity of transition of a space vacuum in neural ensembles, but also the universe as a complex, non-uniform organisation. In addition, the book contains systematised interdisciplinary information on the theory of evolution.

According to the rate of development of our technology, we are about to enter the next stage of cultural and social evolution. Highly developed civilizations are classified into three types namely Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3. We are moving towards the type 1 civilization. The greatest feature of Type 1 civilization is that we can meet all our energy needs with the help of solar energy. If we can fully utilize solar energy, we will have the energy we need for free. This will greatly strengthen our economic structure. Because of this, the growth of our technology will get accelerated tenfold. This is both a boon and a bane for us. Technology will take us to greater heights. At the same time, these same technologies will cause our total destruction. Therefore, the whole world needs to become a like-minded society. So this book mainly discusses how we should change socially and culturally under the new circumstances. We also discuss how to build a sustainable human society. We are passing through a situation where hostilities between many countries can turn into war at any time. At the same time, separatists and extremists are on the rise within many countries. In such a situation it is a great danger if we enter a Type 1 civilization. Therefore, this book is mainly about finding a way to solve all the problems that exist on Earth today. Despite being rich in natural resources, many countries are in the depths of poverty. We can overcome this if we have a transparent society and governance system. The first thing we need to do is to become a socially conscious people. If every man becomes socially responsible, the earth will be peaceful. It is the responsibility of our rulers to mold such a society. Therefore, we are also discussing the need for a transparent governance system. Terrorism has become so strong in the world because of the competition between two superpower countries. You can also see in this book the need to avoid this competition. All human beings have a duty to create a peaceful earth. This book is my humble contribution to that end. Hope you will find it useful too.

The ninth edition of this successful textbook describes the full range of the astronomical universe and how astronomers think about the cosmos.

The time is ripe for a new Christian reformation--a profound transformation of theological substance, not just liturgical style. Jesus never intended to create a new religion of rites, creeds, and dogma that offered an eternal reward in heaven. Instead he announced the subversive arrival of the kingdom of God--a social and economic revolution of the heart based on a lifestyle of radical love, lavish generosity, extravagant forgiveness, inclusive hospitality, compassionate action, selfless service, a passion for justice, creative nonviolence, and simple living. He invited his followers to transform their lives and change the world. A postmodern Christianity will call people to engage in the Jesus revolution--a conspiracy of love that rises up against the unjust systems of the world through everyday acts of kindness, compassion, and resistance. An Unorthodox Faith provides a framework for a faithful life based on the Way of Jesus--a way of living authentically and humanely for the sake of others. It offers countless people--those who remain in the church, those who have left, and those who have never ventured near--with a life of faith that is meaningful, intelligent, and passionate.

From Nobel Prize–winning physicist P. J. E. Peebles, the story of cosmology from Einstein to today Modern cosmology began a century ago with Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity and his notion of a homogenous, philosophically satisfying cosmos. Cosmology's Century is the story of how generations of scientists built on these thoughts and many new measurements to arrive at a well-tested physical theory of the structure and evolution of our expanding universe. In this landmark book, one of the world's most esteemed theoretical cosmologists offers an unparalleled personal perspective on how the field developed. P. J. E. Peebles was at the forefront of many of the greatest discoveries of the past century, making fundamental contributions to our understanding of the presence of helium and microwave radiation from the hot big bang, the measures of the distribution and motion of ordinary matter, and the new kind of dark matter that allows us to make sense of these results. Taking readers from the field's beginnings, Peebles describes how scientists working in independent directions found themselves converging on a theory of cosmic evolution interesting enough to warrant the rigorous testing it passes so well. He explores the major advances—some inspired by remarkable insights or perhaps just lucky guesses—as well as the wrong turns taken and the roads not explored. He shares recollections from major players in this story and provides a rare, inside look at how science is really done. A monumental work, Cosmology's Century also emphasizes where the present theory is incomplete, suggesting exciting directions for continuing research.