Astrophysics for People in a Hurry (Thorndike Press Large Print Lifestyles) - Hardcover

"Masterly....A sublime introduction to some of the most exciting ideas in astrophysics that will leave readers wanting more."

Even readers normally adverse to anything to do with physics or chemistry will find Tyson's wittily delivered explanations compelling and disarmingly entertaining.

Masterly....A sublime introduction to some of the most exciting ideas in astrophysics that will leave readers wanting more.

A short and sweet explanation of the nature of space and time and how we mesh with the universe at large.

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

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.

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

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

Engaging and illuminating.

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

The notable host of StarTalk reveals just what people 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. (science).