The Bedside Book of Physics - From Electricity to Escape Velocities: the E=Mc2 of Everyday Life (Hardcover)

The Bedside Book of Physics is an entertaining and informative introduction to the world of physics, written with the curious beginner in mind. Covering history of physics from the early Greek thinkers to the modern international scientific collaborations, The Bedside Book of Physics takes readers on a fascinating journey through many of the greatest scientific achievements of all time, presented in an easy-to-digest and visually interesting way. Written in a highly readable style suitable for any audience, The Bedside Book of Physics is intended for a general readership and does not assume prior knowledge of the subject. The aim of the book is to convey basic principles of physics - and the stories behind them - to anyone who is interested in learning about the universe around them, with an emphasis on how these seemingly abstract principles relate to the reader's everyday experiences.