Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Brief Description:
"What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? ... Neil deGrasse Tyson ... reveal[s] 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"--

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Neil deGrasse Tyson makes a big bang with Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.--Sloane Crosley "Vanity Fair"

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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"

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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"

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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"

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Engaging and illuminating.-- "GoodReads"

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Tyson manifests science brilliantly....[his] insights are valuable for any leader, teacher, scientist or educator.-- "Forbes"

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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry will blow your mind....it is awesome.-- "Hackernoon"

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Infectiously enthusiastic, humorous and, above all, accessible....reading Astrophysics for People in a Hurry is both a humbling and exhilarating experience.-- "BookPage"

Publisher Marketing:

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.

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.

While you wait for your morning coffee to brew, for the bus, the train, or a plane to arrive, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry 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.

Review Citations:

• Library Journal Prepub Alert 01/01/2017 pg. 70 (EAN 9780393609394, Hardcover)
• Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2017 (EAN 9780393609394, Hardcover)
• Library Journal 01/01/2017 (EAN 9780393609394, Hardcover)
• Booklist 04/15/2017 pg. 4 (EAN 9780393609394, Hardcover)
• Library Journal 05/15/2017 (EAN 9780393609394, Hardcover)
• Shelf Awareness 05/30/2017 (EAN 9780393609394, Hardcover)
• School Library Journal 08/01/2017 (EAN 9780393609394, Hardcover)
• Wilson Nonfiction Catalog 04/11/2019 (EAN 9780393609394, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:Degrasse Tyson, Neil
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist with the American Museum of Natural History and the New York Times best-selling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. He lives in New York City.