A sweeping work taking the reader on a journey through time. This book covers in relatively few words, with associated pictures, tables, and refreshing editorial comments, the birth and expansion of the universe, evolution on Earth, the rise and fall of empires, and many of the great minds who have led us to know what we do today. If you're fascinated by what you see in the night sky, pictures from space probes and the Hubble Telescope, and the science and scientists that unraveled terrestrial and extra-terrestrial mysteries, you'll enjoy this book. Testimonials: "Ted Pollock's "From the Big Bang to the Big Mac" is a fast and fascinating read for the layman with an interest or even just curiosity about the universe we live in and our place in it. The book sweeps through the main points of the origin, development and constituents of the universe (including us) and how they operate in a non-technical and non-mathematical way. The author's breezy, conversational tone and personal perspective help to involve the reader and keep the subject lively." - Jay Albert, Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches "A very enjoyable read. It gave me a chance to witness 13.7 billion years of history in an incredibly short span of time. The author's willingness to share his thoughts along the way was often thought-provoking and always enjoyable. I found myself learning something new on nearly every page. By the time I finished the book in the wee hours of the morning I was all smiles. I am reminded that we are all the same, this is but one planet and we are one people, no matter how often we focus on minor differences. Thanks to Pollock for the experience." - Terrence R. Redding, Ph.D; Redding Observatory South "Ted has created a very enjoyable account of the development of the universe and our planet. He has pulled together information from numerous sources and tied it all together into a cogent and interesting work. I learned a great deal." - Michael Gourd, Management Consultant.
About the Author: Ted Pollock was born in the Bronx, New York City, in 1944. His education and career - Art (HS of Music & Art), Engineering (City College of New York and New York University), and Management Consulting - in no way promoted his interest in astronomy and cosmology (including the history of discovery). Rather, it was part of his fabric from his earliest days. Days when he visited airports fascinated with flight, when he stared into the night sky whenever objects could be discerned with the unaided eye or binoculars, and when he gazed breath-taken at comets. Ted migrated from The Bronx to Southeast Connecticut and then to the warm climes of Southeast Florida. He lives with his wife Barbara of forty five years.