The Essential Book of Time
Master the Mysteries of Time in 12 Short Chapters
Will be published approx. on 25. November 2025
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-1-3988-5830-5 (ISBN)
Description
Explore the incredible science and philosophy of time in this beautiful pocket volume, written by NASA astronomer and educator Sten Odenwald.
Time is one of the great mysteries of the universe, which the scientific method is now endeavouring to pin down. Odenwald brings to life the philosophical and scientific conundrums about time in simple and accessible language. Covering subjects such as relativity, the arrow of time, entropy, Einstein's idea of the block universe, and the A and B theories of time, The Essential Book of Time provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the subject.
• Illustrated with full-color images and diagrams throughout
• Split into 12 easy-to-understand chapters which can be read in a single sitting
• This beautiful gold-embossed hardback make the perfect gift for the intellectually curious
ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius Concepts is a series of titles diving into some of the most compelling subjects in modern science. Written by a variety of experts, these beautifully illustrated foil-stamped hardbacks provide a perfect starting point to a range of fascinating topics.
Time is one of the great mysteries of the universe, which the scientific method is now endeavouring to pin down. Odenwald brings to life the philosophical and scientific conundrums about time in simple and accessible language. Covering subjects such as relativity, the arrow of time, entropy, Einstein's idea of the block universe, and the A and B theories of time, The Essential Book of Time provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the subject.
• Illustrated with full-color images and diagrams throughout
• Split into 12 easy-to-understand chapters which can be read in a single sitting
• This beautiful gold-embossed hardback make the perfect gift for the intellectually curious
ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius Concepts is a series of titles diving into some of the most compelling subjects in modern science. Written by a variety of experts, these beautifully illustrated foil-stamped hardbacks provide a perfect starting point to a range of fascinating topics.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 162 mm
Width: 132 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
522 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3988-5830-5 (9781398858305)
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Person
Sten Odenwald is the Director of the STEM Resource Development project at NASA, a long-time astronomer and he is passionate about promoting science education. Over the course of his career, he has taught at Harvard University and the Smithsonian Institution, he has appeared on TV for National Geographic and has written numerous articles for magazines ranging from Astronomy magazine to Scientific American. He also runs the blog 'The Astronomy Café', where he seeks to bring cosmology and astronomy to a wider audience.