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Cosmic Queries
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 2 March 2021
- Run Time
- 6 hours 18 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Astrophysics
What to expect
For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who want to understand their place in the universe, this enlightening new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a unique take on the mysteries and curiosities of the cosmos, building on rich material from his beloved StarTalk podcast.
In this illuminating audiobook, Tyson and coauthor James Trefil, a renowned physicist and science popularizer, take on the big questions that humanity has been posing for millennia—How did life begin? What is our place in the universe? Are we alone?—and provide answers based on the most current data, observations, and theories.
Populated with paradigm-shifting discoveries that help explain the building blocks of astrophysics, this relatable and entertaining book will engage and inspire listeners of all ages, bring sophisticated concepts within reach, and offer a window into the complexities of the cosmos.
Critics Review
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“Manages to make astrophysics accessible and interesting.”
AARP Magazine
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“Addressing age-old questions with new verve…Its real value is in just how efficiently it covers what we currently know about this chunk of spacetime we call home."
Forbes
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“If you’re a fan of Neil deGrasse Tyson’s StarTalk podcast, you’re bound to find much in this book to enjoy.”
BGC Sky at Night Magazine (4-star review)
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“Casual readers and science buffs alike will appreciate Tyson’s folksy approach to explaining difficult scientific concepts. An engaging work that will have wide appeal.”
Library Journal (starred review)
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“[Tyson is] known for popularizing and explaining tangled issues of science…A lively, richly illustrated celebration of scientific inquiry.”
Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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“[A] breezy survey of physics’s curiosities.”
Publishers Weekly
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“Both casual and avid science enthusiasts will welcome this volume’s ten info-dense chapters…including truly riveting trivia and stats, as well as Tyson’s humor… [An] exuberant and enticing resource.”
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Details
- Author
- Neil deGrasse Tyson, James Trefil
- Narrator
- Neil deGrasse Tyson, Lauren Fortgang
- Duration
- 6 hours 18 minutes
- Release Date
- 2 March 2021
- ISBN
- 9781665019477
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Astrophysics
Synopsis
For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who want to understand their place in the universe, this enlightening new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a unique take on the mysteries and curiosities of the cosmos, building on rich material from his beloved StarTalk podcast.In this illuminating audiobook, Tyson and coauthor James Trefil, a renowned physicist and science popularizer, take on the big questions that humanity has been posing for millennia—How did life begin? What is our place in the universe? Are we alone?—and provide answers based on the most current data, observations, and theories.Populated with paradigm-shifting discoveries that help explain the building blocks of astrophysics, this relatable and entertaining book will engage and inspire listeners of all ages, bring sophisticated concepts within reach, and offer a window into the complexities of the cosmos.
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