Science doesn't stand still!
Maybe I was expecting something a bit different.
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The tone is intelligent and humorous (think. As with the first three volumes, the book alternates between a Discworld story and a serious scientific discussion. "In the high-energy magic facility of Unseen University, the wizards have created a miniature cosmos that includes Roundworld, known to us as Earth. I skim through those chapters. He was awarded the Michael Faraday Prize for furthering the public understanding of science, and in 2001 became a Fellow of the Royal Society.
The wizards are always good for a chuckle. Start the complete series today! The Science Of Discworld (The Science of Discworld Series Book 1), Book 1 of 4 in The Science of Discworld Series, The Globe: The Science of Discworld II: A Novel, Darwin's Watch: The Science of Discworld III: A Novel (Science of Discworld Series Book 3), Judgment Day: Science of Discworld IV: A Novel (Science of Discworld Series Book 4). So I bought a Kindle Fire. I lied, but it's Terry Pratchett, so what can I say? But the scientists just drone on and on, in far more detail than needed. The Science of Diskworld books are a sort of side project from the regular Diskworld novels. All in all, an enjoyable and interesting read, and I am looking forward to reading the rest in the series.
Terry Pratchett is the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. Meanwhile, the High Priests of Omnia (see Small Gods) have declared that, since Omnism has always speculated that the Discworld is, in fact, spherical and Roundworld is, clearly, a spherical world (though one that is currently in a glass container on a small shelf in the Unseen University) it proves that Omnism was always correct and use this as "evidence" that Roundworld should belong to Omnia. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. I think I was expecting, oh, I don't know, maybe how Roundworld laws of physics compare to their Discworld equivalents, if that makes any sense. It's not that I'm not a big science fan, I am, and I read a lot of science books. Einstein's cosmological constant and how the continents fit together below the coastline erosion, a gamut of scientific theory presented with refreshing humility. Worth the read for science and fantasy readers, Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2019.
Please try again. In alternating chapters, the book adds another whimsical episode to Discworld lore and contrasts the magical “rules” of Pratchett’s realm with the human world’s more logic-oriented science. However, my spouse, with degrees in math and physics, LOVES this series and that means I have another couple of good gifts for future birthdays. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2019. With that being said, when the word "science" is in his titles, he REALLY means it.
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A hilarious romp into science and natural philosophy as Sir Terry sits us down with the staff of Unseen University in order to learn how the world works. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. "The Science of Discworld series is arguably unique in style: we call it fact/fantasy fusion. Now he'll have to learn the Symphony to keep the homeworlds from being destroyed. Please try again. You can't go wrong with Terry Pratchett, he's great!! The scenario allows serious discussion of solid, current science, without distorting it into ‘yes, pigs really could fly given GM wings’ or whatever.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2013. It is the sequel to The Science of Discworld, The Science of Discworld II: The Globe and The Science of Discworld III: Darwin's Watch. As the wizards watch their creation grow, Terry Pratchett and acclaimed science writers Ian Stewart and Jack Cohen use Discworld to examine science from the outside.
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It's great fun. I love Terry Pratchett's fictional worlds, and I prefer his novels to these science-based books.
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2014, Five stars?
I wish for more delightful Discworld character development and action, because I want to escape into Discworld. Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2018. A hilarious romp into science and natural philosophy as Sir Terry sits us down with the staff of Unseen University in order to learn how the world works. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2020. --. A misfit freighter crew is set up to collect a dangerous ancient artifact. Epic Fantasy. The Science of Discworld: A Novel - Kindle edition by Pratchett, Terry, Stewart, Ian, Cohen, Jack.
Earth is great at exterminating life forms but I believe any species that can boast Terry Pratchett as one of its members deserves to make it. ', Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2019, Based on scientific theory and intercut with Pratchett’s literary genius, the story of the beginning of the Earth to today is laid out in a distinct and novel way. Raising Steam is his fortieth Discworld novel. Please try your request again later. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2016. Roundworld is, of course, Earth, and the universe is our own. 4.7 out of 5 stars 139. From astrophysics to quantum mechanics, the interleaved chapters give us a briefing on the history and the present state of play of our scientific learning, while stressing alway the limits of our knowledge--. The Science of Discworld IV: Judgement Day is a book set on the Discworld, by Terry Pratchett, Ian Stewart and Jack Cohen. The odd numbered chapters are the actual story. You can't go wrong with Terry Pratchett, he's great!! I think I was expecting, oh, I don't know, maybe how Roundworld laws of physics compare to their Discworld equivalents, if that makes any sense.
Rather, the Discworld Story details a trial before Lord Vetinari who will pass Judgement. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2020.
Yet, paradoxically, we see how the richness of a universe based on rules, has led to a complex world and at least one species that tried to get a grip of what was going on. In the Discworld story an attempt to perform a magical feat overseen by Ponder Stibbons results in a magical accident which sees the Roundworld librarian, Marjorie Daw, sucked into the Discworld from her library in England. - Frontiers. Even if you've never heard of Terry Pratchett or Discworld, this book is a delight. I had an old kindle and it was impossible to read. 4.5 out of 5 stars 296. Discworld for those who want to know if it would really work. Add to Wishlist .
Heaven and Hell must work together before a mysterious evil unmakes creation in this snarky paranormal humor that brings the laughs. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. £ 4.95 . The wizards of Unseen University, especially Mustrum Ridcully, The Dean (now Archchancellor of the new Brazeneck University), Ponder Stibbons and The Librarian reject this, since Roundworld was created by accident when the Dean twiddled his fingers in a pile of raw universal firmament some books previously. It has to be brilliant, by definition. Does this book contain inappropriate content? The science is amazing, and very different from what I learned in high school! Here's a sample, "... the point is that most of the atoms from which you are made must have come into being inside a star. They also point out how many religions have created Creation stories (some remarkably similar) and God(s) and how this thinking can be quite introspective suggesting that the existence of the universe is purely for the benefit of human beings as opposed to most scientific belief that the universe would still exist even if human beings did not exist. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books.
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Does the extremely difficult job of telling the reader what we think and why about our world without ever losing sight of the fact that this is all GUESSWORK.
Unable to add item to List. ALL OF THEM. Einstein's cosmological constant and how the continents fit together below the coastline erosion, a gamut of scientific theory presented with refreshing humility.
Being Discworld, this book cannot possibly be bad.
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A great Diskworld side project that might actually learn ya sumthin! Not just another science book and not just another Discworld novella, The Science of Discworld is a creative, mind-bending mash-up of fiction and fact, that offers a wizard’s-eye view of our world that will forever change how you look at the universe. However, if you have more brain power than I do, you will LOVE this book. Can Unseen University’s eccentric wizards and orangutan Librarian possibly shed any useful light on hard, rational Earthly science?
Worth the read for science and fantasy readers, Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2019. Discworld for those who want to know if it would really work. £7.99. More DIscworld - and really good science too! Science here is flexible and open to change and not contorted or constrained by demands for consensus or application to public policy. The science parts are (contrary to some of the more negative reviews) presented fairly, highlighting where the authors preferred theory differs from the current orthodox theory.
The nonfiction science chapters explore such themes as the origin of the universe, tectonic plates, and the evolution of mankind.
This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? The fantastic first book in the Sunday Times bestselling Science of Discworld series.
Being Discworld, this book cannot possibly be bad. And I can't always tell how what they're describing relates to the story. As they bicker over the meaning of this - to them - unfeasible and bizarre planet, we go on a tour of Big Science. He has been appointed OBE and a Knight Bachelor in recognition of his services to literature. Firstly, this is worth reading. All the even numbered chapters are heavy-duty science. It has to be brilliant, by definition. However, my spouse, with degrees in math and physics, LOVES this series and that means I have another couple of good gifts for future birthdays.
There was a problem loading your book clubs. As an avid Pratchett fan I have methodically been downloading and reading all his didscworld books in sequence.
A fun read.
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