Bringing his cosmic perspective to civilization on Earth, Neil deGrasse Tyson, bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, shines new light on the crucial fault lines of our time–war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender, race, and tribalism–in a way that stimulates a deeper sense of unity for us all. In a time when our political and cultural perspectives feel more divisive than ever, Tyson provides a much-needed antidote to so much of what divides us, while making a passionate case for the twin engines of enlightenment–a cosmic perspective and the rationality of science. After thinking deeply about how a scientist views the world and about what Earth looks like from space, Tyson has found that terrestrial thoughts change as our brain resets and recalibrates life's priorities, along with the actions we might take in response. As a result, no outlook on culture, society, or civilisation remains untouched. In Starry Messenger, Tyson reveals just how human the enterprise of science is. Far from a cold, unfeeling undertaking, scientific methods, tools, and discoveries have shaped modern civilisation and created the landscape we've built for ourselves on which to live, work, and play. Tyson shows how an infusion of science and rational thinking renders worldviews deeper and more informed than ever before–and exposes unfounded perspectives and unjustified emotions. With crystalline prose and an abundance of evidence, Starry Messenger walks us through the scientific palette that sees and paints the world differently. From lessons on resolving global conflict to reminders of how precious it is to be alive, Tyson reveals, with warmth and eloquence, ten surprising, brilliant, and beautiful truths of human society, informed and enlightened by knowledge of our place in the universe.

Starry Messenger

*Fully revised and updated for the 21st century* The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry takes readers on an odyssey into the deepest, darkest depth of the universe and back again with his extra-terrestrial tour guide, Merlin. Merlin is a timeless visitor to Earth from the planet Omniscia in the Andromeda galaxy, and he has observed first-hand many of the major scientific events of Earth's history - from the Big Bang to the extinction of the dinosaurs and beyond. In Merlin's Tour of the Universe, Merlin responds to popular questions asked by adults and children alike about the universe and our place within it. All questions are answered with authentic science, infused with wit, wisdom, an occasional rhyme and accompanied by the odd illustration. Merlin's friends include the most important scientific figures and explorers of all time - including da Vinci, Magellan, Newton, Einstein and Hubble, and Merlin's Tour also features playful conversations with these historical luminaries. Based on the first book that Tyson ever published in the 1990s and now fully updated and extended for the twenty-first century, Merlin's Tour of the Universe is a must-read for anyone who wants to know more about how the cosmos works.

Merlin's Tour of the Universe

Brought to you by Penguin. Join the galactic conversation on the biggest issues in the universe ‘Don't fear change. Don't fear failure. The only thing to fear is loss of ambition. But if you've got plenty of that, then you have nothing to fear at all’ – Neil deGrasse Tyson Neil deGrasse Tyson is arguably the most influential, acclaimed scientist on the planet. As director of the Hayden Planetarium, and host of Cosmos and StarTalk, he has dedicated his life to exploring and explaining the mysteries of the universe. Every year, he receives thousands of letters – from students to prisoners, scientists to priests. Some seek advice, others yearn for inspiration; some are full of despair, others burst with wonder. But they are all searching for understanding, meaning and truth. His replies are by turns wise, funny, and mind-blowing. In this, his most personal book by far, he covers everything from God to the history of science, from aliens to death. He bares his soul – his passions, his doubts, his hopes. The big theme is everywhere in these pages: what is our place in the universe? The result is an awe-inspiring read and an intimate portal into an incredible mind, which reveals the power of the universe to start conversations and inspire curiosity in all of us. The full list of narrators includes Victor Bevine, Gabriel Vaughan, Lauren Fortgang, Neil Hellegers, Kevin Free, Vikas Adam, Nick Sullivan, Gabra Zackman, Allyson Johnson, Brandon Rubin, and Piper Goodeve.

Letters from an Astrophysicist

*Revised and updated for the twenty-first century* In this updated, illustrated companion volume to Merlin's Tour of the Universe, we visit again with Merlin, a timeless space traveler from Planet Omniscia, who answers a collection of imaginative questions about the cosmos from Earthlings of all ages. Whether waxing poetic about Earth and its environs, the Sun and its stellar siblings, the world of light, physical laws or galaxies near and far, Merlin's remarks are engaging, humorous, and clear as a starry night sky. Merlin hasn't been stumped yet, responding to questions including: If aliens exploded our moon, what effect would it have on us? What are your thoughts on the theory that a star named Nemesis is circling our solar system and was responsible for killing off the dinosaurs? If I leave a container on my roof for a period of time, can I collect particles from outer space? Just Visiting This Planet is a timeless book for all travellers of the universe.

Just Visiting This Planet

Prepare-se para uma viagem incrível pelo universo! Neil deGrasse Tyson é uma das figuras mais reconhecidas e respeitadas da ciência. Nesta adaptação do seu livro, acessível para crianças e adolescentes, o astrofísico explica desde a diferença entre uma estrela e uma supernova até entre matéria e matéria escura para que você possa se tornar um jovem especialista das regras fundamentais e misteriosas de nosso universo – sem, é claro, deixar de lado a diversão! De conceitos básicos da física às grandes questões sobre espaço e tempo, o célebre astrofísico e comunicador científico decompõe os mistérios do cosmos para ensinar as regras fundamentais do nosso Universo de maneira clara e muito divertida! Nesta adaptação, Gregory Mone colore as páginas com ilustrações, infográficos e explicações extras para deixar conceitos complicados ainda mais acessíveis. Com base na maravilha que é o espaço sideral, Astrofísica para jovens apressados apresenta a natureza e a investigação científica para curiosos e futuros cientistas.

Astrofísica para jovens apressados

SUPERSUCCÉN ASTROPHYSICS FOR PEOPLE IN A HURRY – NU PÅ SVENSKA! En häpnadsväckande enkel och ultrasnabb kurs i astrofysik av USA:s största vetenskapskändis. Om allt från strängteori, mörk materia och kvarkar till hur mänskligheten passar in i det hela. Vad består rymden av? Hur kommer det sig att vi har tid? Vad är egentligen mörk energi? Hur litet var universum före Big Bang? I sin nya bok riktar sig astrofysikern Neil deGrasse Tyson till alla som inte har tid att sätta sig in i dessa enorma och komplexa ämnen. Med pedagogisk skärpa och drastiska liknelser får han läsaren att greppa rymden, universum och (nästan) allting. Här görs det krångliga begripligt - i korta, tydliga kapitel som går att läsa exakt var som helst. Med Astrofysik i ljusets hastighet introduceras Neil deGrasse Tyson på svenska. Boken innehåller ett presenterande förord av Andrev Walden. Ur Andrev Waldens förord: "Nästan alla människor är mer intresserade av rymden än de tror, de behöver bara träffa någon som kan berätta om den. Och berättelser kräver känslor, även de vetenskapligt förankrade. Om du ska nå ut till människor måste du beröra dem. Neil deGrasse Tyson berör. När han får kosmologisk feeling kan han bergspredika om vår plats i universum, som i den här bokens avslutande kapitel, och då spelar det ingen roll om publiken består av lärda eller nyfikna, man lyssnar och man känner."

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