Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are concise, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. From early religions through Greek Philosophy and Western Science, man has always attempted to discover the meaning of our place in the Universe. In the last 20 years these debates have all been stood on their head by amazing discoveries, big bang theory, and ideas about new sub-atomic layers. The nature of time and space are up for grabs, and this book introduces all of these problems in a quick tour of the known Universe. Topics include the beginnings of cosmology, the Newtonian revolution, the rise of modern cosmology, and new dimensions.