Astrophysics for people in a hurry / Neil deGrasse Tyson.
"The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist. What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There's no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson. But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with sparkling wit, in tasty chapters consumable anytime and anywhere in your busy day. While you wait for your morning coffee to brew, for the bus, the train, or a plane to arrive, "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry" will reveal just what you 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"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780393609394
- ISBN: 0393609391
- Physical Description: 222 pages ; 20 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York ; W.W. Norton & Company, [2017]
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- The greatest story ever told -- On Earth as in the heavens -- Let there be light -- Between the galaxies -- Dark matter -- Dark energy -- The cosmos on the table -- On being round -- Invisible light -- Between the planets -- Exoplanet earth -- Reflections on the cosmic -- Perspective.
- Target Audience Note:
- 1250L Lexile
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Astrophysics.
Cosmology.
Space and time.
Universe.
Available copies
- 93 of 110 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 3 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 110 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | 523.01 TYS (Text) | 36015000853313 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 07/21/2026 |
| Richlands Branch Library | 523.01 TYS (Text) | 36015001299169 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | 523.01 TYS (Text) | 36015001216676 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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