"A physicist and author of popular-science books offers down-to-earth discussions of string theory, black holes, superfluidity, and other cosmic oddities. Playful engravings and cartoons illustrate these imaginative explanations of the laws of physics and their application to everything from massive stars to miniscule atoms. Suitable for readers of all ages."--Publisher description.

Originally published: Get a grip on new physics. London : Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1999.

Atoms and Molecules -- Beyond Newton -- The Quantum World -- Even Newer Physics -- Back to the Future -- Tomorrow's Physics.