Jim Al-Khalili's Guide to Life the Universe and Everything

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Jim Al-Khalili's Guide to Life the Universe and Everything

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Theoretical physicist Jim Al-Khalili leads an exploration of some of the biggest concepts in modern physics, translating complex scientific theories into clear language and clever visual analogues.

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