How do Maglev trains work? What is the secret of a good curve ball? Is it true that North is really South? And can you lose weight by consuming nothing but ice cream and beer? Packed with artwork and infographics, this guided tour of physics covers lots of ground, explaining such phenomena as microwave ovens, selfies, electric guitars, driverless cars, facial recognition software, and the Large Hadron Collider. With wit and clear language, Russ Swan also considers whether there is life on Mars, if time travel is possible, and why peacock feathers are so amazing.