In 1998, Hawking published "A Brief History of Time, " a layman's guide to the origins of the universe.

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Shortly after A Brief History of Time came out, Ferguson approached Hawking with the idea of writing a book for young people about him and his theories.

FORBES: The Universe and Mrs. Ferguson

Practically speaking, if you are going to see a busy primary-care doctor for your evaluation, the time available to take a history may be brief, and access to neuropsychological testing nonexistent.

NPR: Excerpt: 'Delivered from Distraction'

It was, in fact, the first time a visiting team had walked off with the trophy in the tournament's brief history, but there could have been quite a different ending to the story at the Lancashire links.

BBC: 1937Southport & Ainsdale, Lancashire