Your Place in the Universe: Understanding Our Big, Messy Existence [Hardcover]

This excellent resource celebrates the wonders of space. Sutters brisk, often humorous writing and gift for clear explanations make this the perfect choice for readers looking to understand the universe on scales both human and cosmic.Publishers Weekly STARRED ReviewNever before has the story of the universe been so accessible. Paul M. Sutters Your Place in the Universe brings the cosmos down to earth and shows that you dont have to be an astrophysicist to enjoy the wonder of it all.?Tariq Malik, managing editor, Space.comSutter always does a fantastic job of explaining the most complicated concepts and discoveries in an easily understandable way. Hes the perfect guide to help you find your place in the universe.?Fraser Cain, publisher of Universe TodayImagine sitting around a campfire with an astrophysicist who doesnt just recount the history of cosmology, but also answers your questions.? He puts them in context, and he is always understandable and never condescending. This is a wonderful read for those who are curious about big ideasits definitely not your daddys intro astronomy book.?Seth Shostak, senior astronomer, SETI InstituteWhat a marvelous book! Sutter delights in hosing down the gory details of our inscrutable, existential place in the universe. Using pithy humor, inspired analogies, and a turbo turn of phrase, he deftly deconstructs the inner workings of everything from dark energy and black holes to stellar evolution and ultimate cosmological fate. His articulate, unorthodox style will have you smiling blithely all the way to the heat death of the universe.?Jeff Kanipe, author of The Cosmic Connection: How Astronomical Events Impact Life on EarthHow is a galaxy billions of lightyears away connected to us? Is our home nothing more than a tiny speck of blue in an ocean of night? In this exciting tour of a universe far larger than we can imagine, cosmologist Paul M. Sutter emphasizes how amazing it is that we are part of such a huge,l£3