"The physical world is strange and full of surprises. And yet, as Jim Al-Khalili shows, it is far from incomprehensible. His simple, profound, and accurate account of core principles makes mind-expanding knowledge accessible to general readers." --Frank Wilczek, 2004 Nobel laureate, author of A Beautiful Question "So much science packed into such a tiny package! Jim Al-Khalili manages to give an accessible overview of an enormous amount of modern physics, without it ever feeling rushed. This book will be enjoyed by anyone who wants a glimpse of how modern physicists are thinking about some of the hardest problems in the universe." --Sean Carroll, author of Something Deeply Hidden: Quantum Worlds and the Emergence of Spacetime "Clearly written and inviting, even to readers who may not at first consider themselves scientific, The World According to Physics is a book that should be read and appreciated by many." --Jocelyn Bell Burnell, University of Oxford "A clear, simple, and fascinating account of what physics tells us about our universe, and--crucially--what evidence supports that view, from one of the most talented, inspiring, and informative popularizers of science. A triumph!" --Ian Stewart, author of Do Dice Play God? "This book presents a comprehensive account of modern physics, weaving together a tapestry of new and familiar topics.

Al-Khalili has a distinctively light voice that comes across throughout and works incredibly well." --Pedro G. Ferreira, author of The Perfect Theory: A Century of Geniuses and the Battle over General Relativity "A good read. Al-Khalili gives a nice overview of the current state of play in fundamental physics and why understanding physics is important." --Jeff Forshaw, coauthor of Universal: A Journey through the Cosmos.