The release date for the English version of 'Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries' by
Neil deGrasse Tyson is Sep 2014. If you enjoy this novel, it is available for buy as a paperback from Barnes & Noble or Indigo, as an ebook on the Amazon Kindle store, or as an audiobook on Audible.
The most well-known astronomer in the country offers a colorful collection of articles about the universe. "One of today's best popularizers of science." Reviews by Kirkus.
Devoted readers of Natural History magazine's monthly "Universe" pieces have long appreciated Neil deGrasse Tyson's gift for leading people through the secrets of space with startling clarity and almost youthful enthusiasm. Tyson gathers his best works on a wide range of cosmic subjects here.
The title article describes the graphic specifics of what would happen to your body if you went into a black hole, introducing readers to the mechanics of black holes. "Holy Wars" explores the unnecessary confrontation between science and religion within the framework of past battles. "The Search for Life in the Universe" investigates extraterrestrial life from an astrobiological perspective. Furthermore, "Hollywood Nights" criticizes the film industry's pathetic attempts to create realistic night sky.
Recognized for his skill at balancing comedy, substance, and accessibility, Tyson is an innate educator who shares his contagious enthusiasm for the cosmos while demystifying some of the most difficult astrophysical ideas.