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  • By: Ben Miller
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  • Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins
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By: Ben Miller
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Summary

Black holes. DNA. The Large Hadron Collider. Ever had that sneaking feeling that you are missing out on some truly spectacular science? You do? Well fear not, for help is at hand.

Ben Miller was working on his Physics PhD at Cambridge when he accidentally became a comedian. But first love runs deep, and he has returned to his roots, to share with you all his favourite bits of science. This is the stuff that you really need to know, not only because it matters, but because it will quite simply amaze and delight you.

"Let me show you another, perhaps less familiar side of Science; her beauty, her seductiveness and her passion. And let's do it quickly, while Maths isn't looking." (Ben Miller)

©2012 Ben Miller (P)2012 Hachette Digital

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Simply excellent

A great listen full of amazing facts but easy on the brain. Miller's narration of his own work is terrific.

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Science for Every-one

Ben Miller, the dead-pan funny guy on TV, puts his personnal passion into reading his own book.

Mixed with funny ancedotes from his own school, university and show-biz life, he illustratres the plain and simple facts, suppositions and assumptions of the science of the universe, the world and human evolution.

And finally some-one has explained the point and aims of that Large Hadron Colider thing-y in Switzerland, it really isn't rocket science, Hurrah!

A highly entertaining education...

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Brilliant!

Perfect blend of entertainment and science. Ben Miller's enthusiasm and knowledge shine through. When's the next one out.

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Fantastic Fun

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The books treats some very highbrow issues in as light a manner as possible, whilst never appearing condescending.

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Really well worth the listen. Highly entertaining!

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Interesting with humour

I'm a science graduate of the 70's and found the whole book interesting ( jogging a memory or two) whilst the application of a little humour does wonders to an otherwise dull subject.

Looking forward to his next book with interest - maybe it will be rocket science??

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Dont make science uninteresting!

Oh dear Ben dosent make you get excited by his own reading.
Was so keen to hear this but I began to feel drowsy quite quickly
the material is good but the writing and reading is worrying am about to travel 300km and as my companion am concerned.........
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Showing its age now

A couple of date references and references to the Higgs Bozon show the age of the book, but has little impact upon relevance. A good foundation level book

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Basic science well presented

For those with an interest in science, the topics are basic. But very well presented. Funny anecdotes too.

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Entertaining education!

This book is a great introduction to the world of the physical sciences and a bonus as it is read by the author who conveys an abundance of enthusiasm.

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Really interesting overall, though in need of updating

Enjoyed every minute of this but realised some of the information is now outdated for a few years now. Other than that it's a wonderful book whether for someone in science looking for a bigger picture overview (as we tend to only focus on the fields we're in) or for a complete science newbie looking for an easy and fun place to start

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