- Title:
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The Universe in Your Hand (MP3)
- Written by:
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Christophe Galfard
- Read by:
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Leighton Pugh
- Format:
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Unabridged MP3 CD Audio Book
- Number of CDs:
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1
- Duration:
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11 hours 43 minutes
- MP3 size:
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489 MB
- Published:
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May 28 2019
- Available Date:
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May 28 2019
- Age Category:
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Adult
- ISBN:
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9781529023985
- Genres:
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Non-fiction; Astronomy; Physics
- Publisher:
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Bolinda/Macmillan audio
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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.
'Entertaining and comprehensive ... [Listeners] looking to expand their knowledge of physics and cosmology will find everything they need here.'
Publishers Weekly, starred
'Will thrill [listeners] but rarely perplex them ... Galfard leaves exhilarated [listeners] eager to share in the forthcoming discoveries.'
Booklist, starred
'A useful book for [listeners] to visualize the complex ideas of modern physics.'
Kirkus Reviews