The Great Mysteries of the Universe for Those Who Are Busy, or Astrophysics at Warp Speed

World bestseller: over 1,000,000 copies sold! Dark matter, gravity, the possibility of intergalactic travel, and the Big Bang Theory… Exploring the mysteries of the universe is like reading a captivating novel. But only if you have a good understanding of physics do you know what lies behind all the complex terms and definitions. In the most perplexing questions of science, Neil deGrasse Tyson will help you make sense of it all — one of the most authoritative and at the same time witty astrophysicists of our time. He has a special gift for explaining the most complicated scientific theories in a clear, engaging, and humorous way. Neil Tyson's book is an exciting journey into the world of modern science. You will learn about the latest discoveries, you will be able to trace the birth of the universe second by second, and you will get acquainted with the newest data on dark matter and the origin of the Earth. And to understand all this, you won't need any special education: just a slightly forgotten high school course and curiosity will suffice. And upon closing this book, you will realize that astrophysics is not as difficult as it seemed! This is a useful and fascinating read for the whole family. Read to keep up with scientific and technological progress.