New Scientist: The Origin of (almost) Everything

Name: New Scientist: The Origin of (almost) Everything
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781473696266
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By Graham Lawton and Stephen Hawking and New Scientist

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New Scientist: The Origin of (almost) Everything takes readers on a journey through the fascinating origins of the universe, life, and human civilisation. It explains complex scientific concepts in an accessible way, covering topics from the Big Bang to the inner workings of our planet. It's an informative and entertaining read, making science approachable and intriguing for everyone.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the mysteries of the universe and enjoy exploring the scientific explanations behind how everything came to be. It combines in-depth insight with a touch of humour, making complex topics accessible and engaging for anyone with a curiosity about science and nature.

New Scientist: The Origin of (almost) Everything

A journey through life, the universe and everything.

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Introduction by Professor Stephen Hawking.

When Edwin Hubble looked into his telescope in the 1920s, he was shocked to find that nearly all of the galaxies he could see were flying away from one another. If these galaxies had always been travelling, he reasoned, then they must, at some point, have been on top of one another. This discovery transformed the debate about one of the most fundamental questions of human existence – how did the universe begin?

Every society has stories about the origin of the cosmos and its inhabitants, but now, with the power to peer into the early universe and deploy the knowledge gleaned from archaeology, geology, evolutionary biology, and cosmology, we are closer than ever to understanding where it all came from. In The Origin of (Almost) Everything, New Scientist explores the modern origin stories of everything from the Big Bang, meteorites, and dark energy to dinosaurs, civilisation, timekeeping, belly-button fluff, and beyond.

From how complex life evolved on Earth to the first written language, to how humans conquered space, The Origin of (Almost) Everything offers a unique history of the past, present, and future of our universe.

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The book The Origin of (Almost) Everything is presented in a reader-friendly format, resembling a magazine more than a textbook. It uses vibrant images and engaging storytelling to explore life's greatest mysteries, encouraging readers not only to find answers but also to ask further questions.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473696266

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: John Murray Publishers Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Jennifer Daniel

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 320

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2025 Best Sellers Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Featured Graham Lawton New Scientist Non-Fiction Science & Nature Stephen Hawking

About the Author

New Scientist

Since 1956, New Scientist has established a world-beating reputation for exploring and uncovering the latest developments and discoveries in science and technology, placing them in context and exploring what they mean for the future. Each week through a variety of different channels, including print, online, social media and more, New Scientist reaches over 5 million highly engaged readers around the world.

Follow New Scientist on Twitter: @newscientist

Graham Lawton (Author)

After a degree in biochemistry and a MSc in science communication, both from Imperial College, Graham Lawton landed at New Scientist, where he has been for almost all of the 21st century, first as features editor and now as executive editor. His writing and editing have won a number of awards.

Follow Graham on Twitter: @GrahamLawton

Jennifer Daniel (Illustrator)

Jennifer Daniel is the author of SPACE!, a picture book explaining the universe through unusual visual forms. Her graphics have been translated into over ten languages and featured on NPR's Morning Edition, Sweden's Dagens Nyheter and in the New York Times. Jennifer has been recognised by many fancy design, illustration, and journalism awards including D&AD's Gold Pencil (London), Art Directors Club Gold Cube (New York), and Society of Publication Design Gold Medal (New York). She speaks about journalism and design for organisations such as Society of News Design, SXSW, and Creative Mornings. She lives in Oakland California, with her husband and two children.

Follow Jennifer on Twitter: @jenniferdaniel

Stephen Hawking (Introduction by)

Stephen Hawking is the former Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge and author of A Brief History of Time which was an international bestseller. He is now the Dennis Stanton Avery and Sally Tsui Wong-Avery Director of Research at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics and Founder of the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at Cambridge.