EINSTEIN'S FRIDGE

'The Science of Fire, Ice and The Universe', Paul Sen gives thermodynamics the importance it deserves and along the way introduces us to some fascinating people and detail of their lives and work. From refrigeration and jet engines to calorie counting and global warming, the laws of thermodynamics govern everything from the behaviour of atoms to that of living cells, from the engines that power our world to the black hole at the centre of our galaxy. Not only that but thermodynamics explain why we must eat and breathe, how lights come on, and ultimately how the Universe will end. Non-scientists can now appreciate the physics and principals that have shaped the modern world in Sen's compelling narrative capturing the thrill of discovery and the power of revolutionary science. 305pp, paperback.