A Brief History of Time
A Brief History of Time
Stephen Hawking
Richard Branson
Richard Branson recommended this book on his "70 must-read books" blog post.
James Clear
[One of] the 10 best nonfiction books of all-time. - James Clear
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A Brief History of Time

A Brief History of Time

Stephen Hawking
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Stephen Hawking
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In "A Brief History of Time," Stephen Hawking embarks on a mesmerizing journey through the cosmos, guiding readers through the deepest mysteries and wonders of the universe. With the finesse of a seasoned storyteller and the intellect of one of the greatest minds of our era, Hawking challenges us to ponder questions that touch the very foundation of existence: How did the universe come into being? Is there a boundary to the cosmos? What is the nature of time? Through his exploration of black holes, the Big Bang, and the fabric of spacetime, Hawking unveils the universe in a way that is not only accessible but deeply compelling, transforming abstract scientific concepts into a narrative as thrilling as any novel. This masterpiece of science writing makes profound questions about the universe intriguing and understandable for readers without a scientific background. Hawking's skillful narrative weaves together the realms of physics, philosophy, and cosmology, presenting theories of the universe's origin, the direction of time, and the future of the cosmos in an engaging and clear manner. "A Brief History of Time" stands as a testament to human curiosity and our relentless pursuit of knowledge, making it an essential read for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered about the vastness of it all.

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Released
1988
1 Sep
Length
226
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[One of] the 10 best nonfiction books of all-time. - James Clear
Richard Branson recommended this book on his "70 must-read books" blog post.
Even if there is only one possible unified theory, it is just a set of rules and equations. What is it that breathes fire into the equations and makes a universe for them to describe? The usual approach of science of constructing a mathematical model cannot answer the questions of why there should be a universe for the model to describe. Why does the universe go to all the bother of existing?
— Stephen Hawking, A Brief History of Time

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