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The Universe in a Nutshell
by Stephen Hawking
Hawking's illustrated sequel: relativity, string theory, branes, time travel, in modular chapters with lavish graphics. Easier than the first.
Read it if…
you want Hawking with pictures.
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Skip it if…
you want text-only depth.
Try instead: The Grand Design →
Three things you will actually use
- Pictures help physics.
- Imaginary time.
- Modular reading works.
Do this first
Read the chapter on the shape of time.
Our verdict
Hawking illustrated.
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