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The Universe in Your Hand
- A Journey Through Space, Time and Beyond
- Narrated by: Leighton Pugh
- Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins
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Imagine if The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy were a real, practical book about the mysteries of the universe....
The Universe in Your Hand takes us on a wonder-filled journey to the surface of our dying sun, shrinks us to the size of an atom and puts us in the deathly grip of distant black holes. Along the way you might come to understand, really understand, the mind-bending science that underpins modern life, from quantum mechanics to Einstein's theory of general relativity.
Through brilliant storytelling and humour rather than graphs and equations, internationally renowned astrophysicist Christophe Galfard has written an instant classic that brings the astonishing beauty of the universe to life - and takes us deep into questions about the beginning of time and the future of humanity.
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- PAB
- 23-05-23
A complex subject told in an easy to understand way.
An interesting exploration of the universe, it’s origins and the way it work. through imaginative journeys in space and time. A good listen well told.
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- Christopher Lansdowne
- 08-02-22
A physicist who admits we do not know everything
Thoroughly enjoyable story by the author Christophe Galfard which makes it easy to understand the theoretical physics of today. Very refreshing for someone of his renown to take the reader /listener on a journey involving not only what science knows but also what it does not know.
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- Tropical thunder
- 22-12-19
Amazing
Amazing book which can satisfy the people who know enough but not enough. Brilliant book
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- Brendan O'Loughlin
- 06-07-23
Read this twice and will list again.
Text is easy to follow and understand. A great effort to help with this complex subject with a little humour thrown in!
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- jack
- 15-12-21
An epic adventure
Really enjoying this book would highly recommend. Great adventure and gets you visually involved in passing through the universe.
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- GC
- 16-10-22
Incredible
The content and concepts contained in this book are truly nebulous. Devoid of rubbing shoulders with Newton Planck Einstein Hawking and many other past and present great minds this collection of concepts will astonish the inquisitive beyond the reasoning and comprehension of more mortal souls. A book that you will need to revisit in order to capture and appreciate a fuller explanation and understanding of its contents.
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- zoggit
- 06-10-23
Mind boggling stuff
Kept me interested throughout.
Some rather difficult ideas in places but absolutely fascinating.
One of those well read books that will have to be re listened to.
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- D. Robertson
- 20-05-19
Very good introduction to the subject
An idiosyncratic approach to a complex subject that can sometimes be off putting. However if you can get past this it is an excellent listen for those with no or little understanding of the subject. It will also help those who are averse to complex mathematical proofs- there aren’t any. Recommend as a good entry to the subject.
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- D B.
- 05-11-20
One of a kind
The author assumes no prior knowledge, and brings the information directly to the reader by involving the reader within the discovery process. I have read over 50 titles on the array of subjects covered by this title, and can safely say that this is one of the best for those of us who have a great interest, but basic or no knowledge. The story takes the reader through a series of thought experiment adventures, where the reader’s mind is the active component. Inspirational use of analogies, with clear, concise language. The narrator is easy to listen to, and uses his intonation well. Throughly enjoyable and hugely informative, clearing up many confused questions I had accumulated from other titles.
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- Matthew Wood
- 30-01-23
Best science book I've ever owned
I am a long term reader/listener to pop-sci physics books and I can comfortably say this is the best of all. Having read similar themed books for years I'm familiar with the broad brush overview of all the topics discussed in this book, I was disappointed when I started listening, thinking it'd be another brief overview. How wrong was I? topics I had rough, vague ideas about have been brought in to sharper clarity. Questions stemming from my fundamental lack of knowledge on the subject were answered. And all achieved with engaging story telling and wonderful narration.
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