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Human Universe

By: Professor Brian Cox, Andrew Cohen
Narrated by: Samuel West
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 Top ten Sunday Times Bestseller

‘Engaging, ambitious and creative’ Guardian

Where are we? Are we alone? Who are we? Why are we here? What is our future?

Human Universe tackles some of the greatest questions that humans have asked to try and understand the very nature of ourselves and the Universe in which we live.

Through the endless leaps of human minds, it explores the extraordinary depth of our knowledge today and where our curiosity may lead us in the future. With groundbreaking insight it reveals how time, physics and chemistry came together to create a creature that can wonder at its own existence, blessed with an unquenchable thirst to discover not just where it came from, but how it can think, where it is going and if it is alone.

Accompanies the acclaimed BBC TV series.

©2016 Professor Brian Cox and Andrew Cohen (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Astronomy Astronomy & Space Science Biological Sciences Cosmology Science Thought-Provoking Inspiring Interstellar Genetics String Theory

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‘Cox’s romantic, lyrical approach to astrophysics all adds up to an experience that feels less like homework and more like having a story told to you. A really good story, too.’ Guardian

‘He bridges the gap between our childish sense of wonder and a rather more professional grasp of the scale of things.’ Independent

‘If you didn’t utter a wow watching the TV, you will while reading the book.’ The Times

‘In this book of the acclaimed BBC2 TV series, Professor Cox shows us the cosmos as we have never seen it before – a place full of the most bizarre and powerful natural phenomena.’ Sunday Express

‘Will entertain and delight … what a priceless gift that would be.’ Independent on Sunday
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Brian Cox has the amazing ability to make the seemly impossible, seem possible and understandable.
Fantastically optimistic and uplifting view of humanity.
Brian is on my fantasy dinner list at least twice!
I was disappointed to see he wasn't reading it himself but the narrator did an engaging and great job!

Loved it!

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absolutely loved it what a fantastic take on the human race our place in the multiverse. opened my eyes to a whole new outlook 5 stars isn't enough

love letter had me

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Brian Cox has a great power to make physics understandable and translate that to the public.
I would give this book 4.999999999 out of 5 with the only negative the cricket analogies. I’m sure he could’ve used any sport to describe the analysis but this is another personal touch.
On a serious note though this book is an easy listen and deeply interesting if you consider the rise of the human race on Earth.
Coupled with the description of our place in the cosmos and the author and narrators abilities I would recommend this book to anyone.

Great Book and easy listening.

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This book is both fascinating and inspiring at the same time. In depth science facts delivered to you in manageable language and engaging narrative. How better to learn about the evolving timeline of cosmology and our planet than from THE contemporary expert. Highly recommended for pleasure and education.

Excellent book beautifully read

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a little of it was over my head in some places but was well written and understandable. excellent and recommended

Loved it

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what a piece of work a man is.... and what a beautiful piece of writing this is. I found myself quite moved by this work. The narration is understated and perfect for the subject matter, and the words of the Prof flow effortlessly from the page. This loveletter to mankind is simply stunning!

surprisingly moving and beautifully written

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Really enjoyed this book. Not dumbed down science yet also not difficult to grasp. Some truly amazing revelations about our Universe. Read it !

Outstanding

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Fantastic love letter to humanity. Delivered in a passionate and poetic, thought provoking way.

I'm now off to find a grassy hill and some cider with Joy Division in ears and the words of Processor Cox in my mind.

Beautiful

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good narration, fantastically written and a really insightful book. I learnt a great deal....it is all explained so that everyone can understand

excellent listen.

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You know what you are getting with Brian Cox - it's not going to be bad, is it? Well the book is superb and narrated really well. I think it was a good idea for Brian not to narrate this - he's great and everything but I don't imagine even he would say he's a world class narrator.

Great book, brilliantly narrated!!

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