Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries
Author: Neil deGrasse Tyson
A vibrant collection of essays on the cosmos from the nation’s best-known astrophysicist. “One of today’s best popularizers of science.” —Kirkus Reviews.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 stunning clarity and almost childlike e….Read More
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