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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry - by Neil deGrasse Tyson (Hardcover)

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry -  by Neil deGrasse Tyson (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br> Over a year on the <em>New York Times</em> bestseller list and more than a million copies sold.<br /><br /> The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist. <p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br> <p>What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There's no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson.</p><p>But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with sparkling wit, in tasty chapters consumable anytime and anywhere in your busy day.</p><p>While you wait for your morning coffee to brew, for the bus, the train, or a plane to arrive, <em>Astrophysics for People in a Hurry</em> will reveal just what you need to be fluent and ready for the next cosmic headlines: from the Big Bang to black holes, from quarks to quantum mechanics, and from the search for planets to the search for life in the universe.</p> <p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br> <em>Astrophysics for People in a Hurry</em> will blow your mind....it is awesome.-- "Hackernoon" </br></br>Engaging and illuminating.-- "GoodReads" </br></br>Infectiously enthusiastic, humorous and, above all, accessible....reading <em>Astrophysics for People in a Hurry</em> is both a humbling and exhilarating experience.-- "BookPage" </br></br>Neil deGrasse Tyson makes a big bang with <em>Astrophysics for People in a Hurry</em>.--Sloane Crosley "Vanity Fair" </br></br>This book will keep you fascinated with succinct and dynamic explanations of a wide variety of astronomical topics. A winner that every astronomy enthusiast should have on the bookshelf!--David J. Eicher "Astronomy" </br></br>This may have been written for people in a hurry, but I urge you to take your time. It will all be over far too soon.-- "BBC" </br></br>Tyson is a master of streamlining and simplification....taking mind-bogglingly complex ideas, stripping them down to their nuts and bolts, padding them with colorful allegories and dorky jokes, and making them accessible to the layperson-- "Salon" </br></br>Tyson manifests science brilliantly....[his] insights are valuable for any leader, teacher, scientist or educator.-- "Forbes"

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