Science is a big deal in today’s world, even the type of science that doesn’t necessarily touch our everyday lives in noticeable ways. It used to be that things like astrophysics were only for astrophysicists but now, everyone wants to get into it. If you’re looking for a quick way to expand your knowledge on this topic, check out Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson.

You’ve probably heard his name from time to time, he’s very popular on the internet. Now you can get his book, written for the layman. It takes complex ideas and breaks them down so anyone can better understand the intricate way our universe works.

And who knows, it might even spark a new-found curiosity for this branch of science. You can get this book in a variety of formats. Prices start at $8.91 for the Kindle version.