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Written for the nonscientist, this physics primer tells readers the story of what we have found out about nature so far and how we have done it. It delves into basic laws regarding motion, fundamental forces, electromagnetism, and light; introduces major theories pondered by scientists, including relativity, quantum mechanics, and particle physics; describes the key role played by that elemental building block, the atom; and discusses the evolution of the universe. While it requires only the most minimal math, it does require enough of a sense of curiosity to open one's self to consider what are the factors that keep our universe so orderly, operational, and awesomely beautiful.