Home Is Where the Wind Blows

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One of this century's most eminent scientist offers a revealing and charming account of his life and work. Mathematician, physicist, astronomer, cosmologist and originator of the term the 'Big Bang'-Sir Fred has always been ready and able to challenge established thinking.

"A compelling, beautifully written, and rollicking good read it is... All working astronomers and others seeking rich and controversial insights should read this book." –Science

"Above all, a charming autobiography." –Sky and Telescope

"No one should go without this book who wants a whiff of the excitement that can come from telling friend from foe, doing science, struggling with great questions, seeing how the Universe works." –John Archibald Wheeler, Princeton

"Hoyle blazes bright, as human being and scientist. –"Publishers Weekly

"Every astronomer will want to read this work, and those who do will be well rewarded." –Nature