Spectrums

Our Mind-Boggling Universe from Infinitesimal to Infinity

By: David Blatner

Narrated by: David Blatner

In Spectrums, David Blatner blends narrative and illustration to illuminate the variety of spectrums that affect our lives every day: numbers, size, light, sound, heat, and time.

There is actually surprisingly little in the universe that we can feel, touch, see, hear, or possibly even comprehend. It's not an easy task to stretch the mind to encompass both billions of years and billionths of seconds; the distance to Jupiter and the size of a proton; the tiny waves of visible light and gargantuan but invisible gamma rays; or the freezing point of helium and the heat generated by the blast of an atom bomb. But exploring these far-reaching spectrums gives us invaluable perspective on our small but not insignificant place in the universe.

With easy-to-comprehend, engaging, and insightful observations, and brilliant photographs and diagrams, Blatner helps us "grok" - to understand intuitively - the six primary spectrums, making our daily lives richer and more meaningful through greater appreciation of the bizarre and beautiful world in which we live.

Download the accompanying reference guide.©2012 David Blatner (P)2014 Audible Inc.

A fun read

The author has a joy for science that comes though along with a sprinkling of humor that I really appreciated. This is a fun look into the scales of things we often do not consider. Recommended for anyone with a curiosity for the natural world.

Great Book

Really does a great job all around explaining fundamental scientific concepts in an interesting and fun way! A++! Good for beginners to PhDs.

Mind Blowing. Thank you!

Mr. Blatner's thoughts on space and numbers were almost prophetic. It was ahead of its time. I also appreciate how inclusive his thoughts were, including many cultures and religious points about our spectrums. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book.