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The laws of thermodynamics set everything in motion in the Universe. From the sudden expansion of a cloud of gas to the cooling of hot metal, from the unfolding of a leaf to the course of life itself, everything is driven or hindered by these laws. This short but witty book introduces readers to one of the cornerstones of modern science: the four laws of thermodynamics, which define fundamental concepts such as temperature and heat, reveal the arrow of time, and even the very nature of energy.

The author, Peter Atkins, one of the foremost authorities on thermodynamics, explains the essence of these laws and how they work in plain language and with little or no mathematics.