David Darling is een wetenschapsauteur en astronoom wiens werk duikt in de diepgaande vragen van de kosmos en onze plaats daarin. Hij benadert complexe astronomische concepten met een lyrische stijl, wat een gevoel van verwondering over het universum bevordert. Darling's schrijven maakt de uitgestrektheid van kosmologie en astrofysica toegankelijk en moedigt lezers aan om na te denken over de oneindige mogelijkheden van het bestaan. Zijn onderscheidende stem combineert wetenschappelijke nauwkeurigheid met een diepe filosofische nieuwsgierigheid.
Fans of suspenseful thrillers will be captivated by the gripping narrative that builds tension and leaves readers breathless with shocking cliffhanger reveals. The story promises an intense experience filled with twists that create a desperate urge to uncover the next revelation.
The weird and wonderful quest for unfathomably large numbers
Maths is everywhere, in everything. It’s in the finest margins of modern sport. It’s in the electrical pulses of our hearts and the flight of every bird. It is our key to secret messages, lost languages and perhaps even the shape of the universe of itself. David Darling and Agnijo Banerjee reveal the mathematics at the farthest reaches of our world – from its role in the plots of novels to how animals employ numerical skills to survive. Along the way they explore what makes a genius, why a seemingly simple problem can confound the best and brightest for decades, and what might be the great discovery of the twenty-first century. As Bertrand Russell once said, ‘mathematics, rightly viewed, possesses not only truth, but supreme beauty’. Banerjee and Darling make sure we see it right again.
The narrative intertwines the lives of a 1700s farmer and a modern-day FBI agent as they embark on a time-traveling quest to prevent a catastrophic black hole from obliterating Earth. This unique blend of historical and contemporary elements explores themes of courage and teamwork across centuries, showcasing the characters' determination to save their worlds from impending doom. The author, known for gripping storytelling, delivers a thrilling adventure that transcends time.
An outstanding debut novel showcases the author's exceptional talent, captivating readers with its compelling narrative and unique voice. Praised as the best read of 2021, it promises an engaging experience that highlights the author's creativity and storytelling prowess.
David Darling travels through space and time to find the largest, smallest, stickiest, loudest, quietest, fastest, slowest, heaviest and brightest…
