Explore force and motion, matter and space, and discover the frontiers of contemporary physics. With this guide, you will feel confident to approach the science and apply your knowledge.

"Previously published as Teach yourself physics"--T.p. verso.

Starting physics -- Science in motion -- Forces in action -- Machines at work -- Thermal physics -- Engines and thermodynamics -- Electricity -- The nature of light -- Materials and molecules -- The age of new physics -- The structure of matter -- Energy from the nucleus -- Journey into space -- A challenging future.