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Unravel time’s mysteries: Science, philosophy, relativity, in one essential book.

The Essential Book of Time

Master the Mysteries of Time in 12 Short Chapters

$31.62

  • Hardcover

    160 pages

  • Release Date

    30 November 2025

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Summary

Explore the incredible science and philosophy of time in this beautiful pocket volume, written by NASA astronomer and educator Sten Odenwald.

Time is one of the great mysteries of the universe, which the scientific method is now endeavouring to pin down. Odenwald brings to life the philosophical and scientific conundrums about time in simple and accessible language. Covering subjects such as relativity, the arrow of time, entropy, Einstein’s idea of the block universe…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781398847712
ISBN-10:1398847712
Author:Dr Sten Odenwald
Publisher:Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Imprint:Arcturus
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:160
Release Date:30 November 2025
Weight:330g
Dimensions:20mm x 128mm x 160mm
Series:Arcturus Concepts
The Essential Book of Time by Dr Sten Odenwald - ISBN: 9781398847712
128 × 160 mm
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About The Author

Dr Sten Odenwald

Sten Odenwald is the Director of the STEM Resource Development project at NASA, a long-time astronomer and he is passionate about promoting science education. Over the course of his career, he has taught at Harvard University and the Smithsonian Institution, he has appeared on TV for National Geographic and has written numerous articles for magazines ranging from Astronomy magazine to Scientific American. He also runs the blog ‘The Astronomy Café’, where he seeks to bring cosmology and astronomy to a wider audience.

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