In an era when the best and most optimistic news comes from the field of physical sciences and space exploration, the history and nature of the universe are beginning to gain additional interest from the general public. On the other hand, who has time today to think about space? The nature of space and time? The position of humans within the universe? The position of the universe within us? The great American astrophysicist and multiple best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson, the undisputed successor of Carl Sagan in the field of popular science, brings the Universe down to our level: with skill, clarity, and humor, he wisely chooses what is most essential for us to know, writing small, digestible chapters that can be read anywhere and anytime during the day. Whether you are waiting for your coffee, the bus, the subway, or your plane, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry – the No.1 New York Times best seller – reveals what you need to stay ahead of the developments: from the Big Bang to black holes, from quarks to quantum mechanics, and from the search for planets to the search for life in the universe. Astrophysics for People in a Hurry is aimed at those who have not yet lost the ability to be fascinated by knowledge and discovery. They said about the book: Tyson takes mind-bogglingly complex ideas, strips them to the bone, dresses them with colorful allegories and jokes, and makes them absolutely accessible to the average reader. Salon Enthusiastic, contagious, full of humor and above all accessible... reading Astrophysics for People in a Hurry is an exciting awakening experience. BookPage