Books with author Matthew Tobin Anderson

Amazon Best Seller - #1 in Astronomy, Astrophysics & Space Science, and Cosmology"This book is a great intro to the topics of human civilizations throughout history, sustainability of our world, and astrobiology - covering the formation of life on Earth, the future of life, and explores the search for life elsewhere in the Universe." - Amazon reviewOur Cosmic Story is a big picture view of our Universe and the potential it has for life and civilization. We start by briefly looking back at the story of Earth and its great civilizations, understand how life itself evolved Homo sapiens, review the challenges and risks that a species entails in developing a civilization and growing into a space-fairing entity, and then explore the makeup of the Universe to gain insight into the chance of other sentient creatures living elsewhere.The quest to reach beyond the confines of our world is a natural consequence of being a very small part of a grand and dynamic Universe. Looking up at the sky instills within us some expectation that we are not alone, and we wonder if there is not something amazing happening out there somewhere. This sense of awe may not be exclusive to Earthlings; for in a galaxy truly far away, there could be creatures with similar musings as they peer towards our corner of the Universe. The idea that we share a common experience with others in the cosmos is something to keep in mind while reading this book.Chapter OverviewIntroductionChapter 1: Setting the Stage for Life and CivilizationChapter 2: Evolution and the Building Blocks of LifeChapter 3: The Rise of Civilization on EarthChapter 4: The Engine of Modern CivilizationChapter 5: A House of Cards: The Downfall of CivilizationChapter 6: Exploring the CosmosChapter 7: The Boundaries of Habitability (Habitable Zones)Chapter 8: The Scale of ThingsChapter 9: Is Anybody Out There?Summary“The surface of the Earth is the shore of the cosmic ocean. From it we have learned most of what we know. Recently, we have waded a little out to sea, enough to dampen our toes or, at most, wet our ankles. The water seems inviting. The ocean calls.” - Carl SaganAlso pick up my new book, Habitable Exoplanets!www.amazon.com/author/mathewanderson

Titus doesn't think much of the moon. But then Titus doesn't think much period. He's got his "feed" – an internet implant linked directly into his brain – to do his thinking for him. It tells him where to party or get the hottest bargains and how to accessorize the mysterious lesions everyone's been getting lately. But then Titus meets Violet, a girl who cares what's happening to the world and challenges everything Titus and his friends hold dear. A girl who decides to fight the feed...

"This is a great read... Mathew was able to distill an enormous amount of information to tell "our cosmic story" and give an overview that is engaging and easy to read. Buying this book is a no-brainer. - Amazon Reviewer of Our Cosmic Story‘Is Anybody Out There?’ is an expanded excerpt of Chapter 9 from the complete book, Our Cosmic Story. This excerpt is the climax of what is brought forward in the book on the chance of life and civilizations to exist elsewhere in the Universe. If you are not able to read the entirety of Our Cosmic Story, this excerpt will give you the end-result of what we talk about… is anybody out there?Chapter Overview:IntroductionIs Anybody Out There?The Drake EquationDetecting Another CivilizationThe Fermi ParadoxThe Great FilterNew Equations Are NeededSummary: A Lonely Pale Blue DotMore about Our Cosmic Story:Our Cosmic Story is a big picture view of our Universe and the potential it has for life and civilization. We start by looking back at the story of Earth and its great civilizations, understand how life itself evolved Homo sapiens, review the challenges and risks that a species entails in developing a civilization and growing into a space-fairing entity, and then explore the makeup of the Universe to gain insight into the chance of other sentient creatures living elsewhere.The quest to reach beyond the confines of our world is a natural consequence of being a very small part of a grand and dynamic Universe. Looking up at the sky instills within us some expectation that we are not alone, and we wonder if there is not something amazing happening out there somewhere. This sense of awe may not be exclusive to Earthlings; for in a galaxy truly far away, there could be creatures with similar musings as they peer towards our corner of the Universe. The idea that we share a common experience with others in the cosmos is something to keep in mind while reading this book.

Our Cosmic Story is a big picture view of our Universe and the potential it has for life and civilization. We start by looking back at the story of Earth and its great civilizations, understand how life itself evolved Homo sapiens, briefly review the challenges and risks that a species entails in developing a civilization and growing into a space-fairing entity, and then explore the makeup of the Universe to gain insight into the chance of other sentient creatures living elsewhere. The quest to reach beyond the confines of our world is a natural consequence of being a very small part of a grand and dynamic Universe. Looking up at the sky instills within us some expectation that we are not alone, and we wonder if there is not something amazing happening out there somewhere. This sense of awe may not be exclusive to Earthlings; for in a galaxy truly far away, there could be creatures with similar musings as they peer towards our corner of the Universe. The idea that we share a common experience with others in the cosmos is something to keep in mind while reading this book. "The surface of the Earth is the shore of the cosmic ocean. From it we have learned most of what we know. Recently, we have waded a little out to sea, enough to dampen our toes or, at most, wet our ankles. The water seems inviting. The ocean calls."- Carl Sagan

Pink Flamingos All Around is a fantastic frolic full of fabulous flamingo fun. The text, which is rhyming in nature, contains some factual information about the birds, as well as some general silliness. The images are bright and attractive, containing cartoon flamingos that are designed to capture both the beautiful and unique nature of these amazing birds. The book is designed to be both educational and entertaining for children and their parents. Dr. Matthew J. Anderson is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Saint Joseph's University (Philadelphia, PA) where he teaches and investigates various aspects of animal behavior, with a particular interest in flamingos. He is the director of SJU's interdisciplinary minor in Animal Studies, and has authored numerous scholarly articles and book chapters. Pink Flamingos All Around is his first children's book. 24 pages of color illustrations

Chris just wants to be a normal guy - to hang out with his friends Tom and Jerk, avoid his bickering parents, get a date with Rebecca Schwartz. Lately, though, he's been feeling anything but normal. He has this strange desire, a terrible hunger, a thirst for blood. The truth is unavoidable: Chris is turning into a vampire. While his home-town prepares for the annual Sad Festival of Vampires, an ancient ritual to keep Tch'muchgar the Vampire Lord locked in another world, Chris desperately seeks a way out of his dreadful fate. He needs help - but who can he trust? Chet, the oddly cynical Celestial Being? His friends? His family? Can he even trust himself? Time is running out and Chris is so thirsty...

If you have relationship problems then keep reading. If relationships were easy everyone would be happy. We embark upon a ‘ship’ with someone we love; the sunset is golden over the horizon and everything seems perfect, until one day there’s a leak in the ship and we don’t know how to fix it. This book was written as a ‘how to’ manual for such ships, covering every aspect of a relationship in crisis from the moment you met your partner until now, when you’re searching for answers on how to fix what you feel is breaking. Each chapter has been written clearly and with feeling, to help you to connect with what you are feeling, as it is only in our ability to feel that we can identify what is wrong. You will also read five detailed case-studies on relationships that were in crisis, which may well serve as references for your own relationship. Of course, no two relationships are the same, but by observing the individuals and their choices, their examples may urge you to take a certain path to heal your own relationship.It’s all about going back to the start, and then discovering the very first moment that disharmony reared its head in your partnership. This book tells you, step by step, how to do this easy and then how to move forward, so that you and your loved one can end the unnecessary suffering between you.A must-read for all those who are facing turmoil in their relationships, and certainly an insightful read for those who feel they should know more about partnerships before they enter into one themselves.