Synopsis
The Universe in Your Hand: A Journey Through Space, Time and Beyond
Imagine if The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy were a real, practical book about the mysteries of the universe. . . In The Universe in Your Hand, internationally renowned astrophysicist Christophe Galfard takes us on a wonder-filled journey to the surface of our dying sun, shrinks us to the size of an atom and puts us in the deathly grip of distant black holes. Along the way, you'll come to understand the mind-bending science that underpins modern life, from quantum mechanics to Einstein's theory of general relativity.
Through brilliant storytelling and humour, Galfard brings the astonishing beauty of the universe to life – and takes us deep into questions about the beginning of time and the future of humanity. You'll explore the origin of space and time, quantum gravity, parallel universes, dark matter, dark energy, cosmic inflation, and string theory. Perfect for anyone curious about the cosmos, The Universe in Your Hand is an instant classic that makes complex concepts accessible and enjoyable for all readers.
Details
02 June 2016
9781447284109Reviews
Will thrill readers but rarely perplex them . . . Galfard leaves exhilarated readers eager to share in the forthcoming discoveries.Booklist, Starred Review
Entertaining and comprehensive . . . Readers looking to expand their knowledge of physics and cosmology will find everything they need here.Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
Part personal conversation, part travelogue, and part science primer for the non-scientist, The Universe in Your Hand is a delightful and highly educational read.Jim Bell, author of The Interstellar Age and Postcards from Mars
If Ms. Frizzle were a physics student of Stephen Hawking, she might have written The Universe in Your Hand, a wild tour through the reaches of time and space, from the interior of a proton to the Big Bang to the rough suburbs of a black hole. It's friendly, excitable, erudite, and cosmic.Jordan Ellenberg, New York Times bestselling author of How Not To Be Wrong
