{"product_id":"book-mr3x","title":"Universe Down to Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author of \u003cem\u003eAstrophysics for People in a Hurry\u003c\/em\u003e comes a look at foundational concepts of science and astronomy through a vivid lens of familiar objects and situations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour personal astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson, transforms everyday experiences into venues of cosmic enlightenment as he probes the philosophy, methods, and discoveries of science, including stellar evolution, the conservation of energy, the electromagnetic spectrum, gravity, and thermodynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginning with the history of counting, Tyson takes us up and down the number line from picometers to light-years as he demonstrates the universality of mathematics. We then learn about the scientific method and its importance not only to cutting-edge researchers but also to laypeople like advertising executives, who use it to prove the worth of products that lift stains and absorb excess stomach acid. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeftly demystifying astronomical terms and concepts such as the Big Bang, black holes, redshifts, syzygy, and Kirkwood Gaps, \u003cem\u003eUniverse Down to Earth\u003c\/em\u003e traces the life of the stars from birth to death, gives an unorthodox yet entertaining tour of famous constellations, and even tackles modern-day astrology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Tyson's trademark easygoing style, scientific laws relate amusingly to earthly objects such as oven-baked pies, lightbulbs, amusement park rides, Hollywood films, and junk food. Bringing demonstrations of these principles of nature into the living room, Tyson encourages scientific literacy in curious souls of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackstone Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":49682344312970,"sku":"HCmr3x","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49682344345738,"sku":"DTmr3x","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49682344378506,"sku":"ETmr3x","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49682344411274,"sku":"ZEmr3x","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49682344444042,"sku":"ZMmr3x","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/1069\/4538\/files\/mr3x-Rectangle-cover.jpg?v=1783366127","url":"https:\/\/www.blackstonepublishing.com\/products\/book-mr3x","provider":"Blackstone Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}