Gravity: A Ladybird Expert Book

Ladybird Expert #31

by Jim Al-Khalili

Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES.

- What is Gravity?
- How does it work?
- And why are there extreme gravitational environments? EXPLORE how gravity controls the shape of space and the passage of time itself, influencing the history and destiny of the entire Universe. IT'S SO MUCH MORE THAN 'WHAT GOES UP MUST COME DOWN.' Discover the vast and momentous effects of this profound force on the world around us. Written by celebrated physicist and broadcaster Jim Al-Khalili, Gravity is a fascinating and authoritative introduction to a phenomenon as familiar to us as breathing.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction

56 pages, Hardcover

Published February 7, 2019

About the author

Dr. Jameel Sadik "Jim" Al-Khalili is an Iraqi-British theoretical physicist, author and broadcaster. He is professor of theoretical physics and chair in the public engagement in science at the University of Surrey. He is a regular broadcaster and presenter of science programmes on BBC radio and television, and a frequent commentator about science in other British media.

In 2014, Al-Khalili was named as a RISE (Recognising Inspirational Scientists and Engineers) leader by the UK's Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). He was President of Humanists UK between January 2013 and January 2016.

Reviews

[Noel Arnold · Rating 4 out of 5]

book #46 of 2021: Gravity (pub. 2019) by Jim Al-Khalili (Iraqi-British theoretical nuclear physicist). this extremely clear overview of the various aspects of gravity, both that we’ve figured out and that we are still trying to fathom, breaks the aspects we’ve learned down very digestibly. the format of the book looks like an old school children’s primer, but I was relieved to read in the front matter that it’s intended for an adult audience. really informative and accessible.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Probably the easiest going Jim Al-Khalili book I've read, really nice way to revise whilst reminiscing with Ladybird books

[El-Jahiz · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very concise introduction to the wonders of gravity, especially for those who are still stuck in the Newtonian paradigm.

[Abey Mathew Joseph · Rating 4 out of 5]

Concise, Informative, and Fun.
A very quick introduction to Gravity, its history, and present challenges in its field (of study).