Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Who hasn’t looked up at the starry sky and wondered, “What does it all mean,” “How does the universe work,” “What is my place in the cosmos?” If you’re too busy to take classes or read specialized books that would allow you to understand our universe, but you’re still looking for a brief and valuable introduction to the subject, in Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, Neil deGrasse Tyson has synthesized the main concepts and discoveries that drive our modern understanding of the universe, so that in 12 brief lessons you can become well-versed in the subject and, even better, you’ll want to learn more. A New York Times bestseller, this marvelous volume will give us the essential keys to understanding the best-kept secrets of the universe