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Space: 10 Things You Should Know Hardcover – 5 Sept. 2019

by Dr Becky Smethurst (Author)

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'Bite-sized, cutting edge science delivered with enormous enthusiasm - all you need to travel the cosmos' CHRIS LINTOTT

'A lot of astrophysics is packed into this neat little book . . . I guarantee you will come away knowing your dark matter from your supermassive black holes' JIM AL-KHALILI

This book is for anyone who wants to easily understand the mind-blowing fundamentals of our extraordinary, expanding universe.

Written by Oxford astrophysicist Dr Becky Smethurst and composed of ten captivating, simple essays, it guides you swiftly through the galaxies, explaining the mysteries of black holes, dark matter and what existed before the Big Bang, presenting the evidence as to whether we really are alone, illuminating what we still don't know, and much more besides.

If you have big questions about Space, this book will provide you with the answers in an engaging and succinct way.

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128 pages
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English
Publisher

Seven Dials
Publication date

5 Sept. 2019
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13.4 x 2 x 20.2 cm
ISBN-10

1841883824
ISBN-13

978-1841883823
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Oxford University astrophysicist Dr Becky Smethurst presents what you need to know about the universe in ten beautifully crafted essays for people short on time.

About the Author

Dr Becky Smethurst is an astrophysicist and research fellow at the University of Oxford. Her current research is trying to answer the question 'How do galaxies and black holes evolve together?'. Her Youtube channel Dr. Becky, where she explains unsolved mysteries, weird objects found in space and general space news each week, has 14k subscribers and counting. She also presents physics videos for YouTube channel Sixty Symbols and astronomy videos for Deep Sky Videos. She was shortlisted for the Institute of Physics Early Career Physics Communicator Award and was named Audience Winner of the UK National Final of the FameLab 2014 Competition.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Seven Dials (5 Sept. 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1841883824
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1841883823
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.4 x 2 x 20.2 cm

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Stephen Brown

Faraday Prize please for Dr. Becky

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 September 2019

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I like popular science books and particularly ones about space. If you do too then buy this book and enjoy it. In ten brief essays the book covers a lot of ground, well space really.

But if you have friends or relatives, even a partner who doesn't get it - why you like all those 'boring' documentaries etc. Then buy this book for them. If Dr. Becky can't convey to a sceptic the excitement of the Universe, then no one can.

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Cjgreenfield

An excellent introduction into some of the more complex astronomical conundrums.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 September 2019

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Superb. Dr. Becky’s enthusiasm and humour very evident. You can expect complex astronomical ideas explained in terms that anyone could grasp...think Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ artwork (the Spicegirls get a mention too!) Black holes get a special, extended , useful explanation. If you want to really, really want to know why in the beginning there was ‘nothing’, or why aliens probably do exist, then this is the book for you. Would make a great Christmas present too.

7 people found this helpful

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Mike Mclaughlin

An accessible look at the stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 September 2019

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I bought this book shortly before it's release having followed the authors wonderfully informative YouTube channel for some time. Reading the book it is very easy to understand the concepts Dr Becky is talking about, her conversational style which has made her YouTube channel so popular, makes comprehension very easy. Her enthusiasm for the subject shines through in every chapter making the book a delight to read. I look forward to more literary insights from Dr Smethurst in future, but until then I cannot recommend this book highly enough. Absolutely amazing.

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J Brannan

Dr. Becky in a book!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 January 2020

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Although this book was very basic and unfortunately just reiterated things I already knew I particually enjoyed having Dr. Becky's voice reading out in my mind. It reads in a very similar way she presents herself on her youtube channel. The book is a very easy read and I was happy to buy it as a thanks for her YouTube content. I do hope she finds the time to write a more detailed follow up similar to "Six Easy Pieces" by Feynman with more visual diagrams and greater explanation.

I would thoroughly recommend this book to someone who has a basic interest in space or enjoys her youtube content. I would not recommend this to someone more akin to more in depth books.

Should she or her publishers ever read this review I would greatly appreciate a means of having my copy signed!

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RedRushFan

14 billion years of information never slipped down so easy.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 March 2020

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Dr Becky, as she is known to viewers of her YouTube channel, has a delightful way of explaining the most incredible fundamental forces in the known universe to non-astro physicists like myself. Just like her vlogging, this book has the same voice of a smart impassioned educator revealing the remarkable ways that human beings have pieced together the story of the creation of the universe and everything in it. No mean feat for a book so concise and understandable. The book is surprisingly easy to read and understand and includes Dr Becky's now trademark sence of humour. No singing or bloopers however. I can't wait for the inevitable followup, "What Space Did Next." Gonna happen for sure.

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Geoffrey C. Riddell

A Top Read for 2021 and beyond...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 January 2021

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Having followed Dr. Becky for quite a while on her compulsive and popular YouTube Channel, I was compelled to buy her book as she has a gift of explaining fascinating and complex subjects in an easy and enjoyable manner. I was also not surprised to read that this book had been selected by BBC Sky At Night magazine as one of the top 21 books to read in 2021.

A wonderful and easy to consume read for everyone. You can always tell when someone loves their subject as they are able to share it in an enjoyable and fascinating way. I saved myself a chapter a day as I then had something to look forward to and savour every day. Just as I look forward to her YouTube broadcasts.

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Miss Jenkins

Fascinating and enthusiastic insight into space for experts and novices!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 September 2019

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I am halfway through reading this book and I have to say, I LOVE it. Dr Becky explores interesting topics relating to space with clarity and immense and entertaining enthusiasm. I found this book so interesting and loved exploring ideas relating to physics which I hadn’t heard of before such as ‘dark matter’.

Thoroughly recommended!

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E. Jones

Superb introduction to space!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 September 2019

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An excellent toe-dip into things space related. Written in an easy to understand style and well paced this serves as a brilliant spring board into the incredible world of astronomy. Highly recommended!

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