Download The Universe in Your Hand A Journey Through Space Time and Beyond Audible Audio Edition Christophe Galfard Leighton Pugh Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd Books

Product details Audible Audiobook Listening Length 11 hours and 41 minutes Program Type Audiobook Version Unabridged Publisher Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd Audible.com Release Date April 4, 2019 Language English, English ASIN B07MTP8GNH

The Universe in Your Hand A Journey Through Space Time and Beyond Audible Audio Edition Christophe Galfard Leighton Pugh Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd Books Reviews

• I can't praise this book enough. Although at times I had to read a few paragraphs more than once, I've been well rewarded for the effort. It is clear and conversational in tone, but at the same time delivers the science in concise and accurate doses (even when the science is not all that clear in itself). I confess to tuning-out to "string theory", but perhaps at a later time I'll give it another look. Highly recommended for any non-scientist who wants to get a feel for what those scientific-theorist are proposing as the present state of our understanding of the universe.
• Been on my nightstand for a month. A delightful and informative guided tour from the smallest to the biggest string theory to beyond the observable universe. Not dry and no math. I'm gonna read it again.
• Galfard uses lay terms to present simultaneously simple, yet challenging, even contradictory theoretical constructs of the physical realities of our universe. He explains laws of nature that logically and mathematically change as one moves from the very large to the very, very small and the very fast. He makes the important point that that a theory of physics, such as Newton’s or Einstein’s doesn’t have to be a theory “of everything” to be “perfect” or of great value to the endeavor of expanding human knowledge and understanding. But that if a theory of physics serves as a solid stepping stone to seeing further and formulating new questions that probe more deeply, then it has a kind of beauty and integrity that is as much as we can ask for from the great thinkers and imaginers of our time.
• I liked this book, but to me, it felt like sometimes he finds the perfect way for simple mortals to understand things by comparing them to something or by creating scenarios that help you understand the concepts. However, sometimes it felt, TO ME, like he didn't do what I mentioned before and just presented the idea as if a physicist was reading it and I was like "What?!", lol. Maybe I'm just dumb and helpless, but I like to read and learn, which I did. )
• An excellent overview of what know and what we don't know so far about our universe (Galfard is totally upfront about how no one, even those with the mathematical chops to predict its behavior, actually yet understands quantum physics, so don't feel bad about being confused - it's confusing to everyone). His conceit of the reader's direct participation in exploring the universe may seem corny at first but does carry one through the book quite gracefully. Anyone with curiosity will enjoy the read.
• Fascinating and very readable introduction to discoveries in astro- and quantum physics, explaining in lay terms what scientists now know about the universe. Unlike many books in this field, the only equation is E=mc squared, so this book is particularly helpful for those who love science but never mastered (or even got to) calculus. Highly recommend.
• If you are into modern physics you need this book. I majored in the (old) physics, and this work brought me up to date from the mid 60s...
• Excellent! Very entertaining, easy to read and to understand for the non-physicist. A journey from the micro to the macro cosmos. Would recommend it for anyone who is interested in the clockwork of the universe.