Sean Carroll, a trusted explainer of complex scientific concepts, presents the fundamental ideas of modern physics in an engaging way. He shows that the equations of physics, often seen as complex, are like meaningful poems that reveal a multidimensional universe filled with radiant giants, warped space-time, and powerful forces. He highlights the importance of high school calculus, comparing its marvel to the Mona Lisa, and emphasizes its role in understanding advanced ideas about black holes.

Includes index.

Conservation -- Change -- Dynamics -- Space -- Time -- Spacetime -- Geometry -- Gravity -- Black holes.