The Theory of Everything

"The Theory of Everything" is the story of the Universe told by Stephen Hawking in a familiar — transparent and witty — manner, complemented by images from the Hubble Space Telescope. Illustrations and diagrams created specifically for this book will... clarify the theories and concepts that scientists grapple with every day at the forefront of space science. The book combines seven lectures dedicated to Earth, the history of the Universe, the Big Bang, black holes, and string theory. However, with particular enthusiasm, Stephen Hawking discusses the ongoing search for a theory of everything, the emergence of which, in the author's opinion, will mark the triumph of human reason. This book is for everyone who has looked up at the night sky and wondered what lies hidden in its inky blue depths.