Edge of the Universe: A Voyage to the Cosmic Horizon and Beyond
"Outstanding title! Edge of the Universeis a unique addition to the plethora of cosmology books written for the well-versed layperson.  Highly recommended."--Choice"Halpern writes for the educated layperson, and excels at using analogies  to describe abstract astronomical concepts in terms easier to understand ... This book offers a useful, highly readable overview of the topic."--The Space Review"Halpern breaks down complex concepts such as the big bang, dark energy, dark flow, dark matter and why the edge of the universe is speeding farther and farther away from us."--The Washington Post"A fantastic romp along the frontiers of modern cosmology--and beyond."--Dr. Cliff Pickover, author ofThe Physics Book"A delightful introduction to all the major topics in modern cosmology. In user-friendly language, Halpern manages to describe the ins and outs of this complex subject, from the well-established to the highly speculative. Truly a remarkable accomplishment."--Gino Segre, author ofFaust in Copenhagen: A Struggle for the Soul of Physics"Cosmology today is more exciting than it has ever been in its 2500-year history.  In this lively book, Halpern explains why and leaves us desperate to see what surprises the universe has in store."--Graham Farmelo, author ofThe Strangest Man: The Hidden Life of Paul Dirac, Mystic of the Atom"Edge of the Universeis a breezy romp through the universe as we know it.  Paul Halpern covers all the big topics in cosmology with a crisp and engaging tone, at a level that even a novice can follow, and pairs it with pop cultural references and very engaging scientific history."--Dave Goldberg, author ofA User's Guide to the Universe