Physics is the science that ties together all others, aiming to explain the universe from the smallest subatomic particles to vast galaxies. How the World Works: Physics is a wonderful introduction to the history and development of this dynamic discipline, from the natural philosophers of the ancient world to cutting-edge experiments in quantum mechanics. We encounter Isaac Newton poking a needle into his own eye, Albert Einstein paving the way for nuclear weapons, and the ultimate puzzle of dark matter. This book includes: • Accessible explanations of key concepts and principles, including optics and quantum mechanics • Profiles of famous and lesser-known physicists, including Galileo, Erwin Shrödinger and George Gamow • Useful diagrams to accompany complex theorems • Insights into the future of physics Written in a straightforward way, this book takes the reader on a journey of discovery from the birth of physics and early astronomy to the bizarre subatomic world of quantum mechanics. It will appeal to both a general audience and science enthusiasts. How the World Works: Physics is a wonderful illustrated introduction to this dynamic discipline, tracing its development through history, explaining key theorems and providing fascinating profiles of famed physicists, from Galileo to Stephen Hawking. Anne Rooney gained a degree and a PhD from Trinity College, Cambridge. After teaching at the universities of Cambridge and York, she became a freelance writer. She has written many books on the history and philosophy of science and other aspects of science and technology. She has been a Royal Literary Fund Fellow at Newnham College, Cambridge.