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Brian Clegg's many books include Dice World and A Brief History of Infinity, both longlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize, and, most recently, What Do You Think You Are?, described by BBC Science Focus as 'a must-read'.
'Those in search of a well-written account of the world of science should look no further ... Ten Days in Physics That Shook the World succeeds where much of science writing fails, by creating a clear path between pivotal moments in scientific history and the world as we know it today.' * Reaction * '[I]nformative and accessible ... a really good potential entry point for younger readers looking to have a big picture view on what physics is.' * Irish Tech News * '[N]icely written and highly illuminating ... an engaging read not just for engineers and scientists, but for a broad general audience.' * Engineering & Technology * 'Clegg is a skilled wordsmith and this is a light, easy read, filled with intriguing details' -- Peet Morris * popularscience.co.uk * [A]n engaging exploration, ending with interesting speculation on the nature of a future 11th day. -- Peet Morris * Times Higher Education * [A] solid primer ... Those new to the field will find this a fine overview of touchstone moments. * Publishers Weekly * Appealing accounts of scientific breakthroughs by the veteran popularizer [Brian Clegg] ... A painless education on great milestones in physics. * Kirkus * [A] good addition to popular science collections. * Booklist *
