Theseseven 'short lessons'guide us, with admirable clarity, through thescientific revolution that shook physicsin the twentieth century and still continues to shake us today.In this short, playful, entertaining and mind-bending introduction to modern physics,Carlo Rovelliexplains Einstein's theory of general relativity, quantum mechanics, black holes, the complex architecture of the universe, elementary particles, gravity, and the nature of the mind. In under one hundred pages, readers will understand the most transformative scientific discoveries of the twentieth century."In clear, elegant prose, Rovelli guides the reader through a whirlwind tour of some of the biggest ideas in physics. His passion for his chosen field is evident on every page ... One can easily imagine perusing these essays while comfortably ensconced in an overstuffed chair by the fire, a snifter of cognac in hand."-Jennifer Oeullette, The New York Times Book ReviewNot sinceRichard Feynman'scelebrated best-seller,Six Easy Pieceshas physics been so vividly, intelligently and entertainingly revealed.Carlo Rovelliis an eminent physicist with an extraordinary ability to write about complex topics in lucid, clear prose. His book was top of the bestseller charts in Italy for months and has sold over 200,000 copies since publication in November. He is the head of the Équipe de Gravité Quantiqueat the Theoretical Physics Department of Aix-Marseille University.