false 49330515 767304 22543 0393062244 9780393062243 140 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167351357m/22543.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167351357s/22543.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22543.Death_by_Black_Hole_And_Other_Cosmic_Quandaries 4.04 561 A vibrant collection of essays on the cosmos from the nation's best-known astrophysicist.

Loyal readers of the monthly "Universe" essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with stunning clarity and almost childlike enthusiasm. Here, Tyson compiles his favorite essays across a myriad of cosmic topics. The title essay introduces readers to the physics of black holes by explaining the gory details of what would happen to your body if you fell into one. "Holy Wars" examines the needless friction between science and religion in the context of historical conflicts. "The Search for Life in the Universe" explores astral life from the frontiers of astrobiology. And "Hollywood Nights" assails the movie industry's feeble efforts to get its night skies right.

Known for his ability to blend content, accessibility, and humor, Tyson is a natural teacher who simplifies some of the most complex concepts in astrophysics while simultaneously sharing his infectious excitement about our universe.]]> 12855 3.92 1030 287 2007 0 2009-03-26T18:35:32-07:00 554730 193 2009-03-26T18:35:32-07:00 4 0 false Sun Mar 15 07:53:49 -0700 2009 Fri Apr 24 05:18:07 -0700 2009
As a series of essays its disjointed and flows poorly between chapters. Each essay is pretty lite... ...more...]]>