{"product_id":"a-users-guide-to-the-dave-goldberg-9781630260200","title":"A User's Guide to the Universe: Surviving the Perils of Black Holes, Time Paradoxes, and Quantum Uncertainty","description":"\u003cb\u003eAnswers to science's most enduring questions from \"\"Can I break the light-speed barrier like on \u003ci\u003eStar Trek?\u003c\/i\u003e\"\" and \"\"Is there life on other planets?\"\" to \"\"What is empty space made of?\"\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e This is an indispensable guide to physics that offers readers an overview of the most popular physics topics written in an accessible, irreverent, and engaging manner while still maintaining a tone of wry skepticism. Even the novice will be able to follow along, as the topics are addressed using plain English and (almost) no equations. Veterans of popular physics will also find their nagging questions addressed, like whether the universe can expand faster than light, and for that matter, what the universe is expanding into anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e Gives a one-stop tour of all the big questions that capture the public imagination including string theory, quantum mechanics, parallel universes, and the beginning of time Explains serious science in an entertaining, conversational, and easy-to-understand way Includes dozens of delightfully groan-worthy cartoons that explain everything from special relativity to Dark Matter\u003cp\u003e Filled with fascinating information and insights, this book will both deepen and transform your understanding of the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dave Goldberg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1630260207\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781630260200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Trade Paper Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/28\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 306\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.25h x 7.25w x 1.00d\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dave Goldberg","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43984737861887,"sku":"9781630260200","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_af0a674f-d241-4411-8875-ecfe9d624458.jpg?v=1683273943","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-users-guide-to-the-dave-goldberg-9781630260200","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}