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Wiley A User'S Guide To The Universe : Surviving The Perils Of Black Holes, Time Paradoxes, And Quantum Uncertainty by Dave Goldberg , Jeff Blomquist
Answers to sciences most enduring questions from Can I break the lightspeed barrier like on Star Trek? and Is there life on other planets? to What is empty space made of? This is an indispensable guide to physics that offers readers an overview of the most popular physics topics written in an accessible irreverent and engaging manner while still maintaining a tone of wry skepticism. Even the novice will be able to follow along as the topics are addressed using plain English and (almost) no equations. Veterans of popular physics will also find their nagging questions addressed like whether the universe can expand faster than light and for that matter what the universe is expanding into anyway. Gives a onestop tour of all the big questions that capture the public imagination including string theory quantum mechanics parallel universes and the beginning of time Explains serious science in an entertaining conversational and easytounderstand way Includes dozens of delightfully groanworthy cartoons that explain everything from special relativity to Dark Matter Filled with fascinating information and insights this book will both deepen and transform your understanding of the universe.