Zoom
How Everything Moves, from Atoms and Galaxies to Blizzards and Bees
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Oneworld Publications
Published:2nd Oct '14
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This book explores the concept of motion in the universe, revealing how it influences everything around us. Zoom provides fascinating insights across various scientific fields.
In Zoom, Bob Berman takes readers on an enlightening journey through the many forms of motion that define our universe. From the smallest particles to the grandest celestial bodies, the book reveals how everything is in constant motion, often in ways we don't even notice. While sitting quietly, one might think of stillness, yet Berman illustrates that even in moments of apparent calm, there is a whirlwind of activity surrounding us. The air is in motion, our bodies are bustling with life, and the Earth itself is racing through space at incredible speeds.
Zoom delves into a variety of scientific disciplines, exploring how motion affects everything from the flight of a ball to the way clouds float in the sky. Readers will discover fascinating insights, such as how the rotation of the Earth influences sports and how the sounds we hear are intricately connected to the laws of physics. Berman’s vivid storytelling and engaging explanations make complex concepts accessible and enjoyable, inviting readers to appreciate the dynamic world around them.
Throughout the book, Berman encourages us to look beyond the surface and recognize the underlying motions that shape our existence. With a blend of humor and science, Zoom offers a fresh perspective on the universe, reminding us that motion is not just a physical phenomenon but a fundamental aspect of life itself.
‘Absolutely fascinating… passionate, packed with interesting facts and numbers, and full of colourful details… a delightful book’
* BBC Sky at Night *'Absorbing'
* Daily Mail *‘Berman interweaves a formidable number of facts through the book which light up every page… it all adds up to an entertaining read, leaving you in no doubt how incredible life and the universe we live in really are’ Four stars.
* BBC Focus *‘Bob Berman’s The Sun’s Heartbeat glitters and skips with the joy and excitement of science at its best. He explains things I always wondered about without diminishing the star-gazer’s sense of awe.’
-- Mark Kurlansky, author of Salt and Cod'Berman's pitch-perfect book goes a long way to answering the questions you thought were too dumb to ask, but it does much more than simply provide facts... Berman is a master storyteller'
* New Scientist on The Sun's Heartbeat *'Light-hearted and fun... Above all, the author's enthusiasm for science shines through'
* Wall Street Journal on The Sun's Heartbeat *'Deeply enjoyable... Berman comes across as the world's most enthusiastic science teacher'
* Washington Post on The Sun's HeartbeISBN: 9781780745497
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 24mm
Weight: unknown
336 pages