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'Loyal readers of the monthly \"Universe\" essays inNatural Historymagazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson\'s talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with stunning clarity and almost childlike enthusiasm. Here, Tyson compiles his favorite essays across a myriad of cosmic topics. The title essay introduces readers to the physics of black holes by explaining the gory details of what would happen to your body if you fell into one. \"Holy Wars\" examines the needless friction between science and religion in the context of historical conflicts. \"The Search for Life in the Universe\" explores astral life from the frontiers of astrobiology. And \"Hollywood Nights\" assails the movie industry\'s feeble efforts to get its night skies right.
Known for his ability to blend content, accessibility, and humor, Tyson is a natural teacher who simplifies some of the most complex concepts in astrophysics while simultaneously sharing his infectious excitement about our universe.'
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" " Anthony Doerr
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" " Boston Sunday Globe
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" " Sky and Telescope
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" " Wook Kim Entertainment Weekly
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" " Angela Gunn USAToday.com
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"It's more imperative than ever that we find writers who can explain not only what we're discovering, but how we're discovering it. Neil deGrasse Tyson is one of those writers." Anthony Doerr
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"Characteristically fun and jaunty." Boston Sunday Globe
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"An exciting journey. Newcomers will profit from Tyson's witty and entertaining description of being pulled apart, atom by atom, into a black hole, and other, closer-to-earth, and cheerier, topics." Sky and Telescope
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"Tyson proves that no topic is too big or small for his scrutiny.... [He] tackles an impressive range of subjects... with great humor, humility, and--most important--humanity." Wook Kim
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"Dr. Tyson has a grand time dissecting certain forms of foolishness. Get it, plan to savor it" Entertainment Weekly
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"Tyson comes across as having an excellent grasp of the current state of astrophysics, cosmology, chemistry and other scientific disciplines... he conveys knowledge clearly to the nonspecialist, often with ingratiating humor and wit." Angela Gunn USAToday.com
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"Characteristically fun and jaunty." Sky and Telescope
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Loyal readers of the monthly "Universe" essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with stunning clarity and almost childlike enthusiasm. Here, Tyson compiles his favorite essays across a myriad of cosmic topics. The title essay introduces readers to the physics of black holes by explaining the gory details of what would happen to your body if you fell into one. "Holy Wars" examines the needless friction between science and religion in the context of historical conflicts. "The Search for Life in the Universe" explores astral life from the frontiers of astrobiology. And "Hollywood Nights" assails the movie industry's feeble efforts to get its night skies right.
Known for his ability to blend content, accessibility, and humor, Tyson is a natural teacher who simplifies some of the most complex concepts in astrophysics while simultaneously sharing his infectious excitement about our universe.
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'One of today"s best popularizers of science."Kirkus Reviews
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A vibrant collection of essays on the cosmos from the nation's best-known astrophysicist. "One of today's best popularizers of science."--
About the Author
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist with the American Museum of Natural History, director of the world-famous Hayden Planetarium, host of the 2014 television series Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, and an award-winning author. He lives in New York City.
Tech Q&A
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