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Experience the drama of the explosive cosmos and the astonishing discoveries being made about the universe's wildest phenomena. The violent birth of the universe was only the first bang of a very bumpy ride. This unfathomably cacophonous beginning has spawned blasts, implosions, cosmic cannibalism, collisions, and countless other fleeting energetic events punctuating the cosmos. Although often brief, these transient phenomena pack a powerful punch. In this book, astronomer and science writer C. Ren�e James introduces us to her colleagues around the world, who are using pioneering research techniques to explore everything from the very first explosions in the universe to the dark energy that could destroy it all. James describes the history of transient astronomy, how the universe presents itself through various astronomical messengers, and the unexpected connections between different phenomena. James explains a different category of transient event in each chapter, using easy-to-understand metaphors and stories to explain the science behind these awe-inspiring, cosmological encounters. Things That Go Bump in the Universe explores the incredible discoveries being made in this revolutionary field, the tools used to detect cosmic events, and the astronomical mysteries that continue to puzzle observers and theorists. James weaves together the stories of our turbulent universe and the people who are trying to make sense of it.

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"""A fascinating, whirlwind tour of the sky's eccentric, changing phenomena. It is a lively and compelling read."" -- ""David J. Eicher, editor-in-chief, Astronomy magazine"" ""Like a pulsar, the book is at times dense, but it also dazzles. It recasts modern astronomy as the search for transient, explosive events and the messages they contain if only we can decode them."" -- ""New York Times Book Review"" ""Welcome to the transient universe―a barrage of explosions, collisions, and violent outbursts that are the hot topics of today's astronomy...Engaging, authoritative, and deliciously light-hearted―this is big science storytelling at its very best. -- ""Fred Watson, astronomer-at-large, Australian government"""

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C. Renee James is the author of two previous books, Science Unshackled: How Obscure, Abstract, Seemingly Useless Scientific Research Turned Out to Be the Basis for Modern Life and Seven Wonders of the Universe That You Probably Took for Granted. She is a professor of physics and astronomy at Sam Houston State University. Wendy Tremont King, a classically trained actor and accomplished puppeteer, got her start in audiobook narration as a volunteer for The Lighthouse for the Blind and has narrated over 100 audiobooks in a variety of genres. She has performed in live and recorded multi-cast audio theater productions with Pocket Universe, The One Act Players, Misfits Audio, and Shoestring Radio. Her resonant voice, wit, and generous sense of humor is described as having an authentic emotional quality. Wendy lives in Buffalo, New York, and can be found throwing stones at the Buffalo Curling Club.

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