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Share"One of today's best popularizers of science."—Kirkus ReviewsLoyal readers of the monthly "Universe" essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with stunning clarity and childlike enthusiasm.
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Here Tyson compiles his favorite essays across a myriad of cosmic topics.
The title essay introduces readers to the physics of black holes by explaining just what would happen to your body if you fell into one, while "Hollywood Nights" assails Hollywood's feeble efforts to get its night skies right.
Tyson is the world's best-known astrophysicist, and he's at his best here, as a natural teacher who simplifies the complexities of astrophysics while sharing his infectious excitement for our universe..
For more information about the title Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries, read the full description at Amazon.com, or see the following related books:
The Sky Is Not the Limit: Adventures of an Urban Astrophysicist — Cool, classy, articulate, and brilliant--rarely do all of those adjectives apply at once to an astrophysicist. But Neil de Grasse Tyson is no ... > read more
One Universe: At Home in the Cosmos — Don't let the large size and lush graphics fool you--One Universe is no coffee-table book. This grand tour explores the staggering vastness of space ... > read more
Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution — In this companion volume to the two-part NOVA television special by the same title, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and astronomy writer Donald ... > read more
George's Secret Key to the Universe — Stephen Hawking, author of the multi-million copy bestselling A Brief History of Time, and his daughter Lucy explain the universe to readers of all ... > read moreRecommend this page on Facebook, Twitter,
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