{"title":"Alan Burdick","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Alan Burdick collection, where the intricate mysteries of time and the natural world come to life through engaging storytelling and profound insights. Alan Burdick is an acclaimed author and journalist revered for his ability to transform complex scientific concepts into accessible narratives that captivate and educate readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his renowned book \u003cem\u003eWhy Time Flies\u003c\/em\u003e, Burdick explores the enigma of time, delving into how humans perceive it and the science that governs its passage. The book is a fascinating journey that blends historical anecdotes, personal reflections, and cutting-edge research, appealing to anyone curious about the workings of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBurdick's writing is a delightful fusion of science and storytelling, making the often daunting subjects of science and nature both understandable and intriguing for readers of all backgrounds. Dive into this collection to discover the wonders of the natural world and the subtle yet profound phenomenon that guides our daily lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"why-time-flies-by-alan-burdick-9781925603064","title":"Why Time Flies","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than two thousand years, the world's great minds have argued about the true essence of time. Is it finite or infinite? Is it continuous or discrete? Does it flow like a river, or is it granular, proceeding in small bits like sand trickling through an hourglass?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd most immediately, what is the present? What is time, exactly? Why does it seem to slow down when we're bored and speed by as we get older? How and why does time fly?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this witty and meditative exploration, Alan Burdick takes readers on a personal quest to understand how and why we perceive time the way we do. He visits the most accurate clock in the world (which exists only on paper); discovers that 'now' actually happened a split-second ago; finds a twenty-fifth hour in the day; lives in the Arctic to lose all sense of time; and, for one fleeting moment in a neuroscientist's lab, even makes time go backwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy Time Flies\u003c\/em\u003e is a vivid and intimate examination of the clocks that tick inside us all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342917128428,"sku":"9781925603064","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16355973482873.jpg?v=1743950361"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alan-burdick.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}