Universe in Your Hand : A Journey through Space, Time and Beyond

I'm only 3/4 of the way through but this book is blowing my mind. I'm new to this subject and just starting to step back into the world of physics since my GCSE days (a long time ago). I tried some of the other 'introductory' books but I think they still assume a certain level of understanding. This really is a step by step guide, taking you on a journey through one of the most exciting subjects there is. I'm so glad I found this book because it's opened up a whole new interest for me. This being said, I think somebody with a more extensive knowledge would also enjoy it - my father in law has read Hawkings etc but has his own copy of this and has found it 'a joy' (his words), I think Galfard's writing style is so enjoyable and accessible that anyone would find this captivating.I would highly, highly recommend. Especially if you are just taking your first tentative steps into these ideas and concepts.

I have read, over the years, quite a few popular books about cosmology and quantum physics. I learned a bit from each one BUT I was always left with a less than adequate understanding.Christophe Galfard has changed all that for me. In a gentle conversational style, using lots and lots of analogies he has taken me on a mind blowing journey through the universe and beyond.Beautiful explanations of Einstein's E=mc2, spacetime, gravity, the quantum world, antimatter, string theory etc etc.... all delivered in exciting and easily digestible prose. I cant praisevthis book highly enough.If you are curious about the universe we all inhabit ... read this wonderful book now!

This is the first time in my long life that I have enjoyed being patronised by a very clever person. A wonderfully accessible book. I am grateful to the author for helping me to understand some of this magical subject matter.

This book really opens you up to the magnificence and magnitude of our universe to the point it blows your mind. It does it in a very accessible way. Absolutely recommend.

Great book and the early chapters are easy to follow. They are well explained and the book is written to flow in and out of science told through the life of a person. It is very interesting.I would have loved to have a sketch pad next to me to sketch up the concepts and information which would help me relate better and link the ideas to each other.Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to understand more about the universe and beyond!