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Forces of Nature

By: Professor Brian Cox, Andrew Cohen
Narrated by: Samuel West
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Sunday Times Bestseller

A breathtaking and beautiful exploration of our planet, this groundbreaking book accompanies the BBC One TV series, providing the deepest answers to the simplest questions.

How did life on Earth begin?
What is the nature of space and time?
What are the chances that we will discover life on other worlds?

Forces of Nature takes you from the mid-Atlantic ridge in Iceland, the volcanoes of Indonesia and the precipitous cliffs in Nepal, to the manatees off the coast of Florida and the northern lights of the Arctic, in search of the fundamental laws that govern our world.

These universal laws shape everything, from the structure of snowflakes to the elegant spirals of the galaxies. By seeking to understand the everyday world – the colours, structure, behaviour and history of our home – we can step beyond the everyday and approach the Universe beyond.

Think you know our planet?
Think again.

©2017 Professor Brian Cox and Andrew Cohen (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Astronomy Astronomy & Space Science Cosmology Science Mathematics Black Hole Inspiring Solar System

Critic reviews

Praise for Professor Brian Cox:

‘Cox’s romantic, lyrical approach to astrophysics all adds up to an experience that feels less like homework and more like having a story told to you. A really good story, too.’ Guardian

‘He bridges the gap between our childish sense of wonder and a rather more professional grasp of the scale of things.’ Independent

‘If you didn’t utter a wow watching the TV, you will while reading the book.’ The Times

‘Engaging, ambitious and creative.’ Guardian

‘In this book of the acclaimed BBC2 TV series, Professor Cox shows us the cosmos as we have never seen it before – a place full of the most bizarre and powerful natural phenomena.’ Sunday Express

‘Will entertain and delight … what a priceless gift that would be.’ Independent on Sunday
Fascinating Explanations • Compelling Story • Engaging Narration • Accessible Presentation • Relatable Examples
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Inspiring, thought provoking, impactful. Everything I needed to hear about the elements that shape the physical phenomenon of our natural world. One of those books you listen to where you feel the compulsive need to stop every five minutes to write it all down & upon completing find yourself driving to the bookstore to buy the hard copy. One to read again.

Excellent

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More please tell us about quantum entanglement and the possibility of faster than light communication

So good

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Would've preferred it to be narrated by Brian Cox but either way it was terrific

Love it

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Brian Cox has done a wonderful job with this book. He tells the story of science by starting each chapter with a seemingly simple question, and synthetizes a rich fabric of physics, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and mathematics to formulate a surprisingly understandable answer to each.

Interesting and will written

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Superbly written subject matter for those interested in basic modern science at the leading edge. Explanations made straightforward and easy to understand. Most enjoyable.

Well written and superbly explained for those of is interested, but not so knowledgeable

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I am serious; if everybody in the world read this book we would have a better planet to live in. It is impossible to appreciate something that we do not understand or know how rare and fragile it is. Every earthling should know why the sky is blue, sunsets red, and rainbows an arch.

EVERYBODY should read Brian’s book!

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Wonderful book on scientific thought and the study of the universe. It is no science textbook, but you need some background in high school science to get the full impact.

My favourite thing about this book is the passion and wonder for science that jumps from the “page”, so to speak. I wish it was a longer book!

Amazing book! Wish it was longer

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Better than science fiction. Science is so fascinating and this book really makes one appreciate it. Thank you!

inspiring!

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I’ve listened to this book many times and never grow tired of listening to his brilliant description of the world around us.

The best description of Science.

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Brian Cox has in my personal opinion hit the ball out of the park again with the bases loaded. This is a very distinguished scientist and professor who has spent his career helping us all understand the mystery of our world and it's place in the universe. Samuel West as the narrator keeps your focus and attention throughout all the science. Be prepared as it can involved, but stick with it so that you can appreciate the value behind the science, math and especially the efforts from Brian Cox in uncovering the forces of nature.

Grand Slam again!

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