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This illustrated non-fiction exploration invites curious readers to delve into the cosmos and the nature of time. It aims to illuminate big questions about the universe for teens and adults who enjoy clear explanations, rich visuals, and thoughtful ideas. The tone is educational, awe-inspiring, and approachable.
The content is presented as a visual-guided science guide. An expanded edition adds a fresh introduction, a new chapter on wormholes and time travel, and updates throughout. More than 240 full-color illustrations—from satellite imagery to Hubble photographs and computer-generated models—are paired with detailed captions that connect visuals to core concepts. Readers move through topics by following diagrams and concise explanations that build understanding step by step, making abstract ideas tangible and memorable.
Concepts covered span space-time, gravity, general relativity, and introductory quantum ideas, along with the evolving picture of the cosmos, cosmic background radiation, black holes, and the ongoing search for the mysteries at the heart of time and space. Learning feels accessible and enjoyable thanks to clear language, practical analogies, and striking visuals that invite reflection rather than overwhelm. This is a guided journey that emphasizes understanding over memory, with a focus on how discoveries fit into a bigger picture of the universe.
After finishing, readers gain a solid overview of cosmology and space-time, improved scientific literacy, and a renewed sense of curiosity about the universe. It builds confidence to explore further topics in science and astronomy, and leaves a lasting impression of the wonder and possibilities that lie in the vastness of space.
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Author
Stephen Hawking
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
256
Language
English
SKU
9780553103748
ISBN
9780553103748
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
19.56x1.91x25.91cm
Binding
Hardback
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John Gribbin Is The Author Of Nearly 100 Popular Science Books, Including The Best-Selling In Search Of Schrodinger'S Cat. He Has Received Awards For His Writing Both In The United States And In Britain. The Holder Of A Phd In Astrophysics From The University Of Cambridge, He Still Maintains Links With Research As A Visiting Fellow In Astronomy At The University Of Sussex, And Was A Member Of A Team There That Measured The Age Of The Universe. While Still A Student, He Received The Prestigious Annual Award Of The Gravity Research Foundation In The United States, The Only Student, And The First Englishman Working In England, Ever To Receive This Award. Michael White Is A Former Science Writer For Gq Magazine. In A Previous Incarnation He Was A Member Of The Thompson Twins Pop Group, Before Becoming A Full-Time Writer In 1991. Stephen Hawking Was A Brilliant Theoretical Physicist And Is Generally Considered To Have Been One Of The World'S Greatest Thinkers. He Held The Position Of Lucasian Professor Of Mathematics At The University Of Cambridge For Thirty Years And Is The Author Of A Brief History Of Time Which Was An International Bestseller. His Other Books For The General Reader Include A Briefer History Of Time, The Essay Collection Black Holes And Baby Universe, The Universe In A Nutshell, The Grand Design, And Black Holes: The Bbc Reith Lectures. He Died On 14 March, 2018.