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With wonder, wit, and flair-and in record time and space-geophysicist David Bercovici explains how everything came to be everywhere.

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You cannot help but love Bercovici for unfolding the story of the universe in what feels like a friendly conversation...His self-effacing humor belies a world-class depth of expertise. -- Linda Elkins-Tanton, director of School of Earth and Space Exploration, Arizona State University Written with verve and a sense of humor. -- Doug Macdougall, author of Frozen Earth We are stardust. David Bercovici's 'pocket guide' to the universe unpacks that beautiful truth. -- Sean B. Carroll, author of The Serengeti Rules Narrator Jim Meskiman turns the material into an energetic science lecture, which is appropriate since a Yale course inspired the book. Meskiman's clear, nuanced delivery and Bercovici's writing elucidate in a fresh way. Listeners may find themselves pondering ideas such as their own births as atoms in giant stars. -- AudioFile For determined minds hoping for cogent, clever explanations for what we know of the history of the universe, Bercovici nails it. -- Shelf Awareness Explaining life, the universe, and everything in 100 pages may be a tall order, but physicist and volcano enthusiast Bercovici rises to the challenge...Origins delivers on its promise-and (bonus!) it's even fun to read. -- Discover magazine

Explaining life, the universe, and everything in 100 pages may be a tall order, but physicist and volcano enthusiast Bercovici rises to the challenge...Origins delivers on its promise-and (bonus!) it's even fun to read. -- Discover magazine For determined minds hoping for cogent, clever explanations for what we know of the history of the universe, Bercovici nails it. -- Shelf Awareness Narrator Jim Meskiman turns the material into an energetic science lecture, which is appropriate since a Yale course inspired the book. Meskiman's clear, nuanced delivery and Bercovici's writing elucidate in a fresh way. Listeners may find themselves pondering ideas such as their own births as atoms in giant stars. -- AudioFile We are stardust. David Bercovici's 'pocket guide' to the universe unpacks that beautiful truth. -- Sean B. Carroll, author of The Serengeti Rules Written with verve and a sense of humor. -- Doug Macdougall, author of Frozen Earth You cannot help but love Bercovici for unfolding the story of the universe in what feels like a friendly conversation...His self-effacing humor belies a world-class depth of expertise. -- Linda Elkins-Tanton, director of School of Earth and Space Exploration, Arizona State University

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David Bercovici is the Frederick William Beinecke Professor of Geology and Geophysics at Yale University. He is the recipient of numerous awards, a fellow of the American Geophysical Union, and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is an expert in planetary physics and studies the origin of plate tectonics, the deep interior of the Earth, and how volcanoes work. Jim Meskimen is a stage, film, and television actor who has appeared in many well-known movies and television shows. He acted in Apollo 13 and Frost/Nixon for director Ron Howard, both of which were nominated for Best Picture Oscars. His television appearances include The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Friends, Lie to Me, Criminal Minds, and Parks and Recreation. He is also a painter, award-winning audiobook narrator, and audiobook director for Galaxy Audio.

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