Death By Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandries [B1512]

2014 PB with some wear. "[Tyson] tackles a great range of subjects...with great humor, humility, and-most important-humanity." -Entertainment Weekly Loyal readers of the monthly "Universe" essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with clarity and enthusiasm. Bringing together more than forty of Tyson's favorite essays, Death by Black Hole explores a myriad of cosmic topics, from what it would be like to be inside a black hole to the movie industry's feeble efforts to get its night skies right. One of America's best-known astrophysicists, Tyson is a natural teacher who simplifies the complexities of astrophysics while sharing his infectious fascination for our universe.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Neil deGrasse Tyson doesn't just invite readers to gaze into the universe-he gives them a seat at the launchpad, a helmet, and a laugh along the way. "Death by Black Hole" collects some of Tyson's sharpest essays from his 'Natural History' magazine days, distilling them into a cosmic cocktail equal parts education, mischief, and existential dread."; "Lovely collection of facts, information, and all things science. It answers a lot of questions about cosmology and sprouts new questions. This stuff is my favorite non fiction subject. Can't get enough of space!"; "If you love physics, astronomy, or just pondering the universe, this book will absolutely spark joy. It's not a textbook, it's fun, insightful, and deeply engaging. What I liked: Explains complex astrophysics in simple, engaging language; His enthusiasm for the universe is contagious; Covers a wide range: black holes, entropy, the origins of life, and more; Great balance between scientific rigor and accessibility. What could be better: Since it's a collection of essays, there's a bit of topic-hopping; Some repetition across chapters (but minor)."