From learning why Galileo dropped the ball to perceiving the relative genius of Einstein, The Pocket Professor: Everything You Need to Know About Physics gives you the vocabulary and core knowledge you need to make sense of the rules that govern our universe, including: -- Why matter matters-- The attraction of magnetism-- A short history of time-- Using physics to beat your insurance company-- and much more!Complete with easy to understand discussions of everything from the Big Bang to quarks, conservation of energy to interstellar travel, The Pocket Professor: Physics puts a clear scientific method to the madness of the world around us.