Stephen Hawking's worldwide bestseller, a brief history of time, has been a landmark volume in scientific writing. Its author's engaging voice is one reason, and the compelling subjects he addresses is another; the natur...Stephen Hawking's worldwide bestseller, a brief history of time, has been a landmark volume in scientific writing. Its author's engaging voice is one reason, and the compelling subjects he addresses is another; the nature of space and time, the role of god in creation, the history and future of the universe.