The description of this book touted it as Miss Frizzle for adults interested in physics.
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Some are dense digging directly into the hard science.
This book is too basic, anything more challenging? Previous page of related Sponsored Products. Now, coming next: if you happen to be in Santiago (Chile) or in Arequipa (Peru) this week, I’m giving three general public lectures: WEDNESDAY 7 NOVEMBER: HAY FESTIVAL FORUM, SANTIAGO DE CHILE, I will talk about the Universe and show nice pictures and films of outer space . If I have compare this with competing works which cover similar themes - like books by Stephen Hawking, Roger Penrose, John Gribbin, Brian Greene, John Barrow, George Gamov, Bill Bryson - I think its closest competitors would be works by John Gribbin and Bill Bryson. Employing everyday similes and metaphors, addressing the reader directly, and writing stories rather than equations renders these astoundingly complex ideas in an immediate and visceral way. in "The BookBrowse Review" - BookBrowse's online-magazine that keeps our members abreast of notable and high-profile books publishing in the coming weeks.
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Christophe Galfard holds a Ph.D. in theoretical physics from Cambridge University, where he was Professor Stephen Hawking's graduate student from 2000 to 2006, researching the so-called black hole information paradox and he co-authored George's Secret Key to the Universe with Stephen Hawking and his daughter Lucy Hawking. Tickets and information can be found here. I was browsing in Waterstones, (like I usually do) checking out the new releases when I saw this book, picked it up and thought, ‘I need to read this!’ I’ve had an interest in astronomy ever since I studied a small module of it in Science, but my knowledge of it has not progressed since then, so this book was the perfect opportunity for me t. If you’re like me and you are really fascinated by the universe and how it was created (The Big Bang Theory), then you’re going to want to pick this one up! You may unsubscribe at any time. Be aware of the whole batch. This book got tons of great reviews. All chapters are being grouped under 7 overarching parts, and they are tied and flow organically.
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2019.
I will be in Bath, for the Bath Festival, to give a talk about E=mc2. In those paragraphs, the sentences are too short, the imagination is not rattled and the use of incessant metaphors in order to force the reader in that imaginative framework can be pretty annoying at times. Sold by Mikeal0 and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. :), Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2017. all of us who do not understand physics at all). Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I thought this book was appropriate as my last read of the year! I confess to tuning-out to "string theory", but perhaps at a later time I'll give it another look. The hand of Mlodinov can be seen in the introduction of lighter paragraphs to give the reader a break, the way Asimov used to do. The hand of M. The Grand Design, by Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinov. I have great respect for books but I threw this one on the floor in utter disgust and from there to the trash can.
Which means that despite our best intentions of finally grasping, say, Einstein's Theory of General Relativity, most of us are quickly brought up short by a snarl of nasty equations or an incomprehensible graph. The Discipline of Masters: Destroy Big Obstacles, Master Your Time, Capture Creativ... Undefeated: Persevere in the Face of Adversity, Master the Art of Never Giving Up, ... CHRISTOPHE GALFARD holds a Ph.D. in theoretical physics from Cambridge University, where he was Professor Stephen Hawking’s graduate student from 2000 to 2006.
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"―Kirkus Reviews, “Entertaining and comprehensive… The deft and dazzling imagery makes difficult concepts accessible, streamlining the progression through topics and fulfilling Galfard’s promise to ‘not leave any readers behind.’… Readers looking to expand their knowledge of physics and cosmology will find everything they need here.”―Publishers Weekly, Starred Review, "Galfard dispenses with mathematical formulas in this foray into modern physics, making a lively imagination the only portal necessary for general readers hungry for the intellectual excitement of astral and atomic exploration. In a series of mind-stretching thought experiments readers plunge into the hydrogen atom in a water molecule, there to contemplate the quantum fields that sustain all matter, then shoot out beyond supernovas to ponder the strangely opaque boundary of space-time... these probes into the universe will thrill readers but rarely perplex them... Galfard leaves exhilarated readers eager to share in the forthcoming discoveries. The lectures are in French. The 13-digit and 10-digit formats both work. Absolutely recommend. Call it Brief History of Time for Normal People. Buy the Paperback Book The Universe In Your Hand: A Journey Through Space, Time, And Beyond by Christophe Galfard at Indigo.ca, Canada's largest bookstore.
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Why do all experiments that involve, say, the position of a particle make the particle suddenly be, “A clock that is moving through space at a very fast speed does not tick at the same rate as a slow-moving watch gently attached to your wrist as you stroll on a tropical beach. 02 June 2016. A book about the most complex theories ever realized by the greatest minds this world has seen and you get it!
Finally a book that makes learning about scientific topics like the universe and time easier to understand and fun at the same time! 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.
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I was not very interested in reading this book.
Centro Cultural Peruano Norteamericano (teatro), 20h. Christophe Galfard's mission in life is to spread modern scientific ideas to the general public in entertaining ways. Refresh and try again. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2018.
There is a summary whenever lots of ground is covered.
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As works of popular physics go, this is genuinely interesting and can hold the attention of a non-genius reader ( i.e. The Universe In Your Hand: A Journey Through Space, Time, And Beyond. Centro Cultural Peruano Norteamericano (teatro), 18h. Another astrophysician book? This book really opens you up to the magnificence and magnitude of our universe to the point it blows your mind.
Such a brilliant description of modern astrophysics in a relatively accessible way.
The rest of the concepts are explained through visualization. Search:
If you’re like me and you are really fascinated by the universe and how it was created (The Big Bang Theory), then you’re going to want to pick this one up! Christophe Galfard holds a Ph.D. in theoretical physics from Cambridge University, where he was Professor Stephen Hawking's graduate student from 2000 to 2006, researching the so-called black hole information paradox and he co-authored George's Secret Key to the Universe with Stephen Hawking and his daughter Lucy Hawking. As such, it does not (and makes no claim to) go into the subject in any depth. won’t be able to make it on the 7th of September.
If I had no understanding of physics and tried to read this book I would have been hopelessly lost and would have certainly given up. In most cases, the reviews are necessarily limited to those that were available to us ahead of publication. Click here and be the first to review this book!
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To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. ... Galfard leaves exhilarated readers eager to share in the forthcoming discoveries." Utterly captivating and entirely unique, The Universe in Your Hand will find its place among other classics in the field.
Utterly captivating and entirely unique, The Universe in Your Hand will find its place among other classics in the field. This really is a step by step guide, taking you on a journey through one of the most exciting subjects there is. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2019.
If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Quantum physics, black holes, string theory, the Big Bang, dark matter, dark energy, parallel universes: even if we are interested in these fundamental concepts of our world, their language is the language of math. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2018.
A wonderfully accessible book. Gracefully tackling the difficulties of disseminating th. All the way I kept thinking, can this be, it doesn't make sense!
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