Yakov Perelman – Entertaining Physics. A gift book in a leather binding

Yakov Perelman – Entertaining Physics. A gift book in a leather binding.

“Entertaining Physics” is a masterpiece of popular science literature that reveals to the reader the amazing world of natural laws through the lens of everyday phenomena. Instead of boring memorization of formulas, the legendary science popularizer offers to solve dozens of fascinating puzzles, paradoxes, and physical tricks. The author masterfully explains the basic laws of mechanics, thermodynamics, and optics using examples from everyday life, nature, and even the famous science‑fiction novels by Jules Verne and H. G. Wells.
The book teaches you to think critically, to look carefully at the world around you, and to find scientific explanations for the most familiar things. Perelman examines popular misconceptions, clearly demonstrating that physics surrounds us at every turn — from a cup of tea to the flight of a rocket. Each thought experiment and problem is accompanied by detailed, witty, and incredibly clear explanations by the author. This is an ideal guide for schoolchildren, which can instill a lasting interest in the exact sciences, as well as for adults who want to refresh their knowledge. Written in a lively and accessible style, this classic work has remained a benchmark in its genre and the author’s most famous book for over a century.