David Bercovici

David Bercovici is an American geophysicist and the Frederick William Beinecke Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Yale University. He is a leading researcher on the dynamics of the Earth's interior, plate tectonics and the processes that have shaped our planet over billions of years. The Origins of Everything in 100 Pages (More or Less) is his concise and engaging guide to the biggest questions in science — from the origin of the universe and the formation of the Earth to the evolution of life and the emergence of human civilisation. The book distils vast scientific knowledge into an accessible, enjoyable and surprisingly compact narrative. Available as both a book and an audiobook, The Origins of Everything offers enlightening listening and reading for anyone who wants the biggest story ever told — the entire history of everything — served up in a brisk, witty and scientifically rigorous package.