Written by George Gamow(USA) 
From One to Infinity [EPUB ebook] 
Facts and Speculations in Science

"From One to Infinity" is a rare and classic science popularization masterpiece spanning multiple disciplines in the world today. Illustrated and recommended by Einstein in person, it is a must-read classic for the introduction to natural science. For lovers of natural science, this book is absolutely a classic that cannot be missed."From One to Infinity" revolves around the new scientific discoveries since the 20th century, covering topics from number games, the curved four-dimensional space and time, Einstein’s theory of relativity, the basic particles and genes that constitute the microscopic world of humans, the laws of genetic inheritance, and the macroscopic world of the universe and galaxies. Gamow incorporates his own insights into the book, presenting the thinking styles and scientific methods of various disciplines, and integrating the vast knowledge and theories into a self-contained system.The content of this book condenses the efforts of scientists, encompassing rich knowledge and theories from multiple disciplines, fully demonstrating the beauty of science. Pirate treasures, a chessboard filled with 64 squares of wheat, double apples, Moebius strips, the drunken man’s walk… Everything is filled with whimsical ideas, and the protagonist’s sophistry is so amusing that one cannot help but admire the extraordinary wisdom of scientists.The readability of this work is extremely strong. The book contains 128 illustrations drawn by the author himself, complementing rational thinking with perceptual cognition and making it easy to understand. Nearly a hundred classic experiments conducted by scientists immerse readers in the beauty of science."From One to Infinity" is comprehensive in knowledge, clear in structure, and permeates scientific thinking and methods. It seamlessly integrates numerous contents from mathematics, physics, and even biology through stories, casually introducing extremely significant or super useful scientific knowledge and even skills. The work’s structural arrangement progresses gradually, clearly presenting the origins and developments of scientific theories, and showcasing the trajectory of scientific progress. Even for beginners with little knowledge of natural science, this book can be easily understood.This book spans multiple disciplines such as mathematics, biology, astronomy, and has an extremely wide range of knowledge, expressed in a popular and humorous language.