Name: The Magic of Reality
Rating: 4.2 (20 reviews)
ISBN: 9781439192818

Richard Dawkins

Dave McKean

Addresses key scientific questions previously explained by rich mythologies, from the evolution of the first humans and the life cycle of stars to the principles of a rainbow and the origins of the universe.

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The Magic of Reality

Adam

Wow. Simply wow. I loved reading this book. I have long shared his thoughts but the way he breaks principles down to such a simple, easy to absorb digest is fab. Now to read all the rest of his books!

Magic takes many forms. The ancient Egyptians explained the night by suggesting that the goddess Nut swallowed the sun. The Vikings believed a rainbow was the gods' bridge to earth. These are magical, extraordinary tales. But there is another kind of magic, and it lies in the exhilaration of discovering the real answers to these questions. It is the magic of reality - science. Packed with inspiring explanations of space, time and evolution, laced with humour and clever thought experiments, The Magic of Reality explores a stunningly wide range of natural phenomena. What is stuff made of? How old is the universe? What causes tsunamis? Who was the first man, or woman? This is a page-turning, inspirational detective story that not only mines all the sciences for its clues but primes the reader to think like a scientist too. Richard Dawkins elucidates the wonders of the natural world to all ages with his inimitable clarity and exuberance in a text that will enlighten and inform for generations to come.

Simona Paunova

Science made simple. A book for everyone to understand and a good starting point before exploring the topics further in depth. I especially liked the last two chapters, why do bad things happen and what is a miracle.

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