“robert m pirsig”

The author who captured the spirit of an entire generation with his classic Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance now takes readers on a voyage of poignant and passionate philosophical exploration. "An intellectual rebel's book . . . the writing of a thoughtful, sensitive social and cultural obs... More

One of the most influential and provocative books of its generation continues to attract and inspire readers of all ages with its intriguing blend of ancient and Eastern philosophy, cultural criticism, and scientific inquiry.One of the most important and influential books written in the past half-ce... More

PREFACE ACKNOWLEDGMENT Section I: Introduction Chapter 1: The GRE and GMAT Mathematics Sections Chapter 2: The Mathematics You Need to Review Chapter 3: How the Questions Are Asked Section II: Basic Mathematics Review Chapter 4: Number Properties Chapter 5: Arithmetic Computation Chapter 6:... More

Travel and exploration fascinated the Surrealists, who crossed continents marveling at their diversity. This riveting book retraces one of their most important and exciting voyages, made on the eve of the birth of Surrealism in 1924. It describes the secret journey made by an extraordinary menage a ... More

From the Big Bang to the Theory of Everything, Robert Matthews takes us on a tour of twenty-five of the biggest ideas in modern science.... More

From the possible causes of the Big Bang to the mysterious fate of odd socks, this entertaining, enlightening and often inspired book unravels the science behind the world around us.... More

What happens if you fall into a black hole? Does subliminal advertising work? Why don't spiders stick to their webs? Award-winning science writer Robert Matthews answers the most baffling and intriguing questions sent by members of the general public, with some surprising results. From the edges of ... More