An elegant, text-only paperback edition of the "New York Times" bestseller that's been hailed as the definitive authority on...everything.Packed with clever thought experiments and jaw-dropping facts, "The Magic of Reality "explains a stunningly wide range of natural phenomena. How old is the universe? Why do the continents look like disconnected pieces of a puzzle? What causes tsunamis? Who was the first man, or woman? This is a page-turning detective story that not only mines all the sciences for its clues but primes the reader to think like a scientist as well. Richard Dawkins, the world's most famous evolutionary biologist, has spent his career elucidating the wonders of science for readers. This is a treasure trove for anyone who has ever wondered how the world works. Dawkins's guide reveals the secrets of our world--and the universe beyond. It will entertain and inform for years to come.