Name: The Shortest History of our Universe: The Unlikely Journey From the big Bang to us (Shortest History Series)
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Author: Baker, David ; Green, John
ISBN: 9781615199730

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The Shortest History of our Universe: The Unlikely Journey From the big Bang to us (Shortest History Series)

Type

Physical Book

Author

David Baker

Preface by

John Green

Publisher

Experiment

Language

English

Pages

256

Format

Paperback

ISBN13

9781615199730

Synopsis "The Shortest History of our Universe: The Unlikely Journey From the big Bang to us (Shortest History Series) "

A complete history of the universe, spanning 13.8 billion years in an ultra-accessible, uncommonly illuminating, exhilarating chronicle of key events In this thrilling history, David Baker captures the longest-possible time span--from the Big Bang to the present day--in an astonishingly concise retelling. His impressive timeline includes the "rise of complexity" in the cosmos and the creation of the first atoms; the origin of all galaxies, stars, and our solar system; and the evolution of life on Earth, from tiny single-celled organisms to human beings. Weaving together insights across the sciences--including chemistry, physics, biology, archaeology, and anthropology--Baker answers the fundamental questions: How did time begin? Why does matter exist? What made life on Earth the way it is? He also argues that never before has life on Earth been forced to adjust to a changing climate so rapidly, nor has one species ever been responsible for such sudden change. Baker's grand view offers the clearest picture of what may come next--and the role we can still play in our planet's fate.

John Green

(Preface by)

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John Green (Indianapolis, Indiana, 1977) is one of the most influential authors in contemporary young adult literature. He has captivated millions of readers with his ability to portray the raw emotions of adolescence. Born in Indiana and raised across various US states, his own youth, marked by bullying and obsessive-compulsive disorder, led him to consider the priesthood, which is reflected in the psychological depth of his works. After a transformative experience as a volunteer in a children's hospital, he studied Literature in Chicago and debuted in 2005 with Looking for Alaska, winner of the Printz Award. His global fame was cemented with works like The Fault in Our Stars and Paper Towns, both with successful film adaptations.

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