The only serious limitation and drawback of this book is a complete lack of figures and images. Page after page of text does strain the reader and unless you have patience, are fascinated by the science that is being discussed, are able to appreciate the beauty and charm of the written word, you may find the book tiring. Presenting a cartoon could have lightened the mood. There are several occasions such as interference, and Davisson-Germer experiment, when the need of images is really felt. If nothing else, the photographs of scientists whose work is being discussed could have given a personal touch to the text, and the reader could have felt a human connection with the book.

Recommendation to the reader — treat this book as your daily required dose of science. Make use of its careful formatting as mentioned earlier, and read one chapter each day, swallow and digest it first before moving ahead. Do not try to take in too much at once thereby cramming your mind with loads of unrelated information, though on several occasions you might be tempted to do precisely that. As the content is meant only to arouse your curiosity and instil love for science in you, and also to acquaint you with the thrilling world of science, you cannot expect it to be complete. Once Chown has introduced you to a particular concept and given you a good start, make every effort to expand your newly acquired knowledge. Read additional books on that subject, discuss with people working in that field or school or college students, tell your friends and family about what you have learnt, and surf the web, especially Wikipedia, for additional information. This book will certainly serve as a springboard for diving into the depths of scientific discoveries. Highly recommended!

Title: Infinity in the Palm of Your Hand: Fifty Wonders That Reveal an Extraordinary Universe

Author: Marcus Chown

Publisher: Diversion Books

Print Book Length: 224 pages

Price (Paperback): $11.59

Price (Kindle): $3.20

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