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The Universe Explained (Kind Of): A Guide for Clever Idiots

Answers You Didn’t Know You Needed to Question You Can’t Quite Ask: Simple Explanations, No Complex Jargon and Awe Inspiring Images Simple Explanations, No Complex Jargon

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The Universe Explained (Kind Of): A Guide for Clever Idiots

By: M.M. Gavillet
Narrated by: Mehmet Mahmut
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Do you find the universe fascinating but feel lost in jargon?

How about a deeper understanding of the celestial wonders without the dryness of textbook explanations? The Universe Explained (Kind Of) is not just another astronomy guide, but a unique blend of intricate cosmic marvels, engaging storytelling, and jaw-dropping visuals, all crafted with you in mind.

Here's just a taste of what you'll uncover:

  • The expansion of the universe simplified: why everything is moving away from everything else
  • Light-years with real-world distances made relatable
  • The phenomenon of supernovae: Why do stars explode, and what remains afterward?
  • Understanding neutron stars: The cosmic remnants packed with mass
  • The Big Bang explained in easy language
  • Peek into parallel worlds? How scientists deduce the universe's age
  • The formidable force of gravity
  • How cosmic observers—telescopes—bring distant galaxies into view
  • Wormholes unraveled: Could these shortcuts in space-time be real?

And a cosmos of other captivating topics!

With the vast array of concepts the universe offers, you may wonder if this audiobook can truly capture and hold your attention. Rest assured, it will. Our engaging storytelling and stunning visuals will keep you listening, eager to uncover more.

Designed for curious listeners and future astronomers alike, this audiobook takes even the most perplexing phenomena and presents them in a way that's approachable and enjoyable. No more technical jargon, just relatable language that makes the universe feel within your grasp.

Unlike other resources that inundate you with technical gobbledygook, The Universe Explained (Kind Of) is an inspiring storytelling approach that animates facts and figures with vivid narratives complemented by stunning imagery.

Ready to embark on a journey across the stars and bring the universe into the palm of your hand?

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2025 M.M. Gavillet (P)2025 M.M. Gavillet
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