PRINT BOOK IN BLACK & WHITE. Also available in Print-Colour and Kindle-eBook: these may be listed separately. Relativity Explained is unique, a complete yet straightforward explanation of relativity written by a layman for laymen and beyond. It does not make leaps in explanations nor assumptions about prior knowledge, and yet it provides readers with more than a glimpse of relativity's universe-shattering insights. The first edition of Relativity Explained was reviewed by Professor Elias Brinks of the Centre for Astrophysics Research at the University of Hertfordshire, “From my first reading, I was impressed with the level of clarity Ron managed to bring to this conceptually difficult topic. Not only did I find little that was factually incorrect, I admit that some of the ways he used to approach relativity were new to me, and revealing.” The physics of relativity and quantum mechanics (also briefly covered in this book) have laid bare just how large is the gap between our evolution-constrained senses and the way the universe is actually built and works. Relativity Explained describes the underpinnings of this revolution, enabling readers to share in the surprises that lie Behind the Curtain of Reality . Designed to be an easy read the book is relatively short and rich in diagrams and quotes. It also engages readers with further explorations into relativity’s wider impact on human thought: in philosophy, culture and society, and the nature of 'time' itself. The completed book has been road-tested with non-scientists, popular science readers and student physicists, and revised accordingly to ensure it is as accessible and as useful as possible. Reader quotes..... o "As a first ‘primer’, I think it achieves the objectives very well, and probably gives the reader enough knowledge to proceed to more advanced texts. It was really very little effort to read the book. I’ve tried to read several books on the subject before, but have usually given up by about page 4! The technical part of the text flows very well." o "Friendly text. Very helpful graphics. Good quotes throughout the book." o "A good book for explaining in layman's terms the concepts of relativity … I enjoyed it." o "I like this brave attempt at the seemingly impossible - nothing less than to explain to the layman one of the most impenetrable theories known to science. A lot of original thought has been put into it and it's impressive." o "The underlying physics in the book is good. The separate maths section means that certain people will not be put off at the first sign of an equation, but it’s still there for anyone who is interested."