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It's Not Rocket Science

By: Ben Miller
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 The Top Ten Bestseller

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 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

'This book makes climate change actually seem interesting. Not just important - it's obviously important - but interesting. As a result I bought lots of other books about climate change, something I now regret'
- David Mitchell

Ben Miller is, like you, a mutant ape living through an Ice Age on a ball of molten iron, orbiting a supermassive black hole. He is also an actor, comedian and approximately one half of Armstrong & Miller. He's presented a BBC Horizon documentary on temperature and a Radio 4 series about the history of particle physics, and has written a science column for The Times.

He is slowly coming to terms with the idea that he may never be an astronaut.©2012 Ben Miller Astronomy Astronomy & Space Science Environment History History & Philosophy Physics Science Funny Black Hole Witty Thought-Provoking Natural History Mathematics
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A great listen full of amazing facts but easy on the brain. Miller's narration of his own work is terrific.

Simply excellent

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Informative with a comical bent, as you'd expect from Mr Miller. Definitely worth a listen.

A great "read"

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Lots of interesting topics covered, and Ben Miller has a great way of describing, keeping technical topics interesting, and plenty of relatable analogies to help keep the lay person like me understanding.
I have to confess I struggled in some of the deepest explanations, but soon got back on track.
I wish Ben had been my science teacher!

Loved it

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

Brilliant!

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This book is both interesting and entertaining. Ben Miller's passion and interest in the science chosen is obvious and makes it engaging and accessible. His comedy credentials help with the story telling but it is his skill as a science communicator that make this book great. Not research material for particle physicists, but great for anyone with a passing interest!

Good Science, well presented!

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