Physics Nonfiction

One of TIME’s Ten Best Nonfiction Books of the Decade "Meet the new Stephen Hawking . . . The Order of Time is a dazzling book." --The Sunday Times From the bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, Reality Is Not What It Seems, Helgoland, and Anaximander comes a concise, elegant...

The New York Times bestseller from the author of The Order of Time and Reality Is Not What It Seems, Helgoland, and Anaximander “One of the year’s most entrancing books about science.”—The Wall Street Journal “Clear, elegant...a whirlwind tour of some of the biggest ideas in physics...

In popular media, Physics is associated with Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, and Nuclear Forces. However, those are NOT the things Physicists learn when they get started. “This is Physics!” is here to give you a rough outline of what Physics is all about, from describing motion, forces, energy, heat, electricity, and all those other topics you may have heard about.Andrew D. Bunch earned his Ph.D. in Applied Physics at the University of Maryland Baltimore County in 2008. After spending several years consulting, he has been teaching the core concepts of Physics at Florida State College at ...

Can a Particle Be in Two Places at Once? Welcome to the Strangest Science in the Universe. Does your child ask questions you can’t answer? At the smallest scale, the universe is strange, surprising — and completely real. Quantum physics sounds impossible. Most adults struggle to explain it. This book changes that. Quantum Physics for Kids turns complex ideas into a clear, structured journey for curious readers ages 8–12. No oversimplified cartoons. No confusing jargon. Just real science explained with clarity and respect. If you’ve been searching for the right way to explain reality...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An exhilarating tour of humanity's next great technological achievement—quantum computing—which may supercharge artificial intelligence, solve some of humanity's biggest problems, like global warming, world hunger, and incurable disease, and eventually...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER As you read these words, copies of you are being created. Sean Carroll, theoretical physicist and one of this world’s most celebrated writers on science, rewrites the history of 20th century physics. Already hailed as a masterpiece, Something Deeply Hidden...

This book will change your perspective on the universe and expand your mind with its condensed breakdown of the most profound mysteries in physics and cosmology. From the nature of dark matter and dark energy to the origins of life, this book delves into the most fundamental questions of our existence, guiding readers through the latest research and discoveries in the field. Through captivating storytelling and thought-provoking discussions, this book will ignite a passion for science and inspire readers to join in the quest for knowledge. Uncover the secrets of the universe and gain a ...

Understanding Max Planck: Quantum Theory, Blackbody Radiation, and the Birth of Modern Physics tells the story of the physicist who tried to solve one technical problem and helped change physics in the process. The book begins with Planck’s early life, education, and place in German academic culture, then moves into the scientific setting of the late nineteenth century, when physicists struggled to reconcile heat, light, and thermodynamics. Rather than treating quantum theory as a sudden stroke of genius, it shows how Planck’s work grew out of careful, methodical effort and a deep ...

An intriguing new scientific theory that explains what life is and how it emerges. What is life? This is among the most difficult open problems in science, right up there with the nature of consciousness and the existence of matter. All the definitions we have fall short. None help us understand...

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK * AN NPR SCIENCE FRIDAY BOOK CLUB SELECTION * NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST, THE ECONOMIST, NEW SCIENTIST, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY,and THE GUARDIAN From the cohost of the podcast The Universe with John Green and one of the most dynamic stars in...

Science Concepts Explained for Non Scientists: Clear Guides to How the World Works Physics Explained for Non-Scientists: Understanding Matter, Energy, Space, and Time is a clear, engaging introduction to the fundamental ideas that shape the physical world, written specifically for readers without a science background. This book breaks down complex physics concepts into accessible explanations that focus on meaning rather than mathematics. Instead of formulas and technical language, it emphasizes real world examples, everyday experiences, and intuitive understanding, making physics ...

Explore the laws and theories of physics in this accessible introduction to the forces that shape our Universe, our planet, and our everyday lives. Using a bold, graphic-led approach The Physics Book sets out more than 80 key concepts and discoveries that have defined the subject and influenced...

Your weather app says today is the warmest March 14th on record. A headline reports Arctic sea ice at a new winter low. Someone at dinner mentions a "2100 projection" and you nod, change the subject, and quietly realize you do not know the machinery behind any of those words. You are not alone. Most adults can name the symptoms of a changing climate but cannot trace the physical chain that connects a molecule of carbon dioxide to a rising thermometer to a retreating glacier. This guide closes that gap. In plain, visual language for the busy reader, it builds a complete mental model of the ...

Napoleon was defeated by rabbits. The CIA tried to weaponize a cat (it died immediately). You've never physically touched anything in your entire life. Ancient Greeks built a computer 2,000 years too early. Your brain rewrites your memories every time you access them. And that's just the first chapter. Welcome to Dr. Factenstein's World of Weird—where history makes no sense, science violates your intuition, nature refuses to behave, and your body has been lying to you since birth. Inside you'll discover: Why honey is immortal (and judging you) How Rome built concrete that outlasts modern ...

Relativity told you how the universe bends. Quantum mechanics tells you what it is made of, and the answer is stranger, more precise, and more consequential than anything Einstein's equations alone prepared you for. Every transistor in your computer, every laser in your phone, every MRI machine in every hospital, every GPS satellite overhead runs on quantum mechanics. The atomic clocks that make GPS accurate to within meters use quantum transitions so precise that a second is now officially defined by cesium atoms making a quantum jump. And until now, understanding why required either a ...

Brought to you by Penguin. Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries? These are just some of the questions considered in the internationally acclaimed masterpiece by the world renowned physicist - generally considered to have...

The version of reality you were handed is too small. You have always known this. Aliens, Cryptids, and the Paranormal: The World Is Larger Than They Told Us is not a book that asks you to believe in ghosts or swap one authority for another. It is a book that takes seriously what the official story quietly discards: the footsteps in the empty staircase, the glass arriving in your body before the car was hit, the mountain that stopped a railroad cold for a decade. What modern neuroscience calls predictive processing, what physicists call the Block Universe, and what forest ecologists ...

The Quantum Revolution That Will Redefine Aging What if everything you believe about aging is wrong? For centuries, we’ve fought aging in the mirror and in the bloodstream. But what if the true battle isn't lost in your DNA, but at the most fundamental level of reality: The Quantum Realm? Aging is not merely a linear decay; it is a breakdown in the delicate, subatomic drama played out between particles within every cell of your body. When we lose our grip on the laws of quantum physics, we lose our vitality. This groundbreaking book pulls back the curtain on Quantum Aging, revealing the ...

The answer to understanding smell is right under your nose. An insightful exploration of smell through evolution, biology, psychology, culture, mysticism, technology, and law. Smell has always played a key role in our evolution. From sniffing out danger or spoiled food to choosing a partner, smell is integral to our survival. It affects our mood, memory, decisions, and even our intuition. Yet, it’s often the unsung hero of the five senses. So how does smell work? And what does scent add to our lives and our understanding of the world? Making Sense of Smell explores the aromatic world of ...

WE ARE NOT THE MASTERS OF THIS HOUSE. WE ARE THE TENANTS. Have you ever walked into a forest and felt the silence descend like a heavy blanket? Have you ever lost an hour on a lonely stretch of road, or seen a light in the woods that defied the laws of physics? For decades, we have looked to the stars for answers, waiting for visitors from another planet. We were looking in the wrong direction. They are not coming from deep space. They are coming from right next door. In The Neighboring Reality: A Concise Introduction to the Ultraterrestrial Presence, researcher Victor Cross presents a ...