Hans van den Berg Boeken

What if you were taught art by only painting a fence, unaware of van Gogh and Picasso? This analogy reflects how math is often taught, leading many to perceive it as dull. In this heartfelt book, renowned mathematician Edward Frenkel unveils the beauty and elegance of mathematics, revealing its profound connection to all aspects of life and culture. The narrative intertwines two stories: the wonders of mathematics and one young man's journey through a challenging educational landscape to become a leading mathematician. Frenkel's work focuses on the Langlands Program, a groundbreaking concept in mathematics that allows researchers to bridge different fields and tackle previously unsolvable problems, such as Fermat’s last theorem. At its essence, the book encourages readers to embrace a new way of thinking that can enrich their lives and enhance their understanding of the world. It serves as an invitation to explore the hidden magic of mathematics, transforming it from a perceived chore into a vibrant and essential part of our existence.

A breakout bestseller in Italy, now available for American readers for the first time, Genesis: The Story of How Everything Began is a short, humanistic tour of the origins of the universe, earth, and life—drawing on the latest discoveries in physics to explain the seven most significant moments in the creation of the cosmos. Curiosity and wonderment about the origins of the universe are at the heart of our experience of the world. From Hesiod’s Chaos as found in his poem about the origins of the Greek gods, Theogony , to today’s mind-bending theories of the multiverse, we have been consumed by the relentless pursuit of one awe-inspiring question: What exactly happened during those first moments? Guido Tonelli, acclaimed, award-winning particle physicist and a central figure in the discovery of the Higgs boson (the “God particle”), reveals the extraordinary story of our genesis—from the origins of the universe to the emergence of life on earth, to the birth of human language and its power to describe the world. Evoking the seven days of Biblical creation, Tonelli take us on a brisk, lively tour of the evolution of our cosmos, and considers the incredible challenges scientists face in exploring its mysteries. Genesis both explains the fundamental physics of our universe and marvels at the profound wonder of our existence.