{"product_id":"the-physics-book-big-ideas-simply-explained-9781465491022","title":"The Physics Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained","description":"\u003cb\u003eHow do magnets generate electricity? What is antimatter? Is time travel possible?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover the answers to these and over 90 other big questions that explore the most important laws, theories, and breakthrough moments in our understanding of physics - from the earliest civilizations to the 21st century. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten in clear English, \u003ci\u003eThe Physics Book \u003c\/i\u003eis packed with short, pithy explanations that cut through technical language, step-by-step diagrams that untangle knotty theories, memorable quotes, and witty illustrations that play with our understanding of physics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis diverse and inclusive account of physics includes Pythagoras' observations on music, Galileo's experiments with spheres, and Isaac Newton's theories of gravity and the laws of motion, unlocking Albert Einstein's insights into relativity, how the accidental discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation confirmed the Big Bang theory, and the reasons most of the Universe is missing. Showing how each idea and breakthrough came about, entries examine the history and wider developments in areas such as energy and matter, electricity and magnetism, and quantum, nuclear, and particle physics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eContinuing the Big Ideas series' trademark combination of authoritative, clear text and bold graphics, \u003ci\u003eThe Physics Book\u003c\/i\u003e uses an innovative visual approach to make the subject accessible to everyone, whether you're an avid student or just curious about maths. If you've ever wondered exactly how physicists formulated - and proved - these abstract concepts, this is the perfect book for you. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries Overview: \u003c\/b\u003e Big Ideas Simply Explained series uses creative design and innovative graphics along with straightforward and engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand. With over 7 million copies worldwide sold to date, these award-winning books provide just the information needed for students, families, or anyone interested in concise, thought-provoking refreshers on a single subject.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e DK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/10\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 8.00w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781465491022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword writer: Professor Jim Al-Khalili, OBE FRS, is a physicist, author and broadcaster based at the University of Surrey. He received his PhD in theoretical nuclear physics in 1989 and has published over a hundred research papers on quantum physics. His many popular science books have been translated into twenty-six languages. He is a recipient of the Royal Michael Faraday medal and the Institute of Physics Kelvin Medal. In 2016 he received the inaugural Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication. He lives in Southsea, Hampshire, with his wife Julie.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39826835964019,"sku":"9781465491022","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_d2b4b8c0-2ae4-457f-8efb-5bed088d56e4.jpg?v=1644556051","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-physics-book-big-ideas-simply-explained-9781465491022","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}