REVIEWS

"In this excellent book, NASA physicist Carlos Calle tackles the question of whether the universe requires a supernatural "designer" or whether our cosmological theories can explain the wondrous reality around us...."

Marcus Chown, New Scientist, 19 May 2009

“Modern cosmology is full of mind-bending ideas. Carlos Calle’s new book takes you through a whirlwind tour of the best of them, from strings and branes to the wave function of the universe. It’s a spirited, accessible introduction, and you’ll never look at the universe the same way again.”

Dr. Sean Carroll, theoretical physicist at California Institute of Technology and author of From Eternity to Hear

“You are about to read, or at least you are holding in your hands, a very remarkable book. Calle has put together an amazing and incredible voyage of discovery, one that takes us back to the very beginning of time and space itself. This is an important story that we are all part of, the story of our Universe’s very beginnings, its growth, and its possible fates. This informative and entertaining book provides the reader with a perfect balance of broad and deep compelling discussions, for Calle has the wonderful talent of bringing the subject of cosmology to all those interested in learning more about the place we call home, our Universe.”

Scott Vangen – NASA Alternate Payload Specialist Astronaut for the STS-67 Shuttle mission

"Cosmology is a wonderful area of physics today, full of difficult puzzles and weird and fascinating new ideas about solutions. Carlos Calle is just the guide any reader can ask for. His authoritative, substantial, but still very accessible descriptions of the past, present, and possible future of cosmology will stimulate the curiosity of everyone with an interest in science. Calle does not just get to the heart of the concepts at the center of modern physics, he shares the excitement in thinking about the nature of the universe."

Taner Edis, Author of The Ghost in the Universe and Science and Nonbelief

"Understanding the origin and evolution of the universe is the pursuit of modern cosmology. It has taxed our greatest thinkers since the beginning of history. In The Universe--Order Without Design, Carlos Calle provides a delightfully readable and authoritative account of our past and present descriptions of the universe and gives exciting ideas about possible solutions to current cosmological puzzles. Calle shares his excitement about understanding how nature works and provides clear, accurate descriptions of some of the strangest concepts in modern physics and cosmology. This engaging book is accessible to anyone interested in understanding modern science."

Dr. Samuel T. Durrance, Former Astronaut, and Professor of Physics and Space Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology

""The Universe: Order Without Design," is accessible and interesting as it outlines how theories about the universe's existence and destiny have evolved over time."

Chris Kridler, Florida Today, August 23, 2009