I'm reading a great book, Hidden Order, by David Friedman, son of Milton Friedman. He also has a PhD in physics. It is well written and covering a lot of ground explaining basic economics. So far (I'm on chapter two) I would say it is hardcore economics. Meaning that, for me, it has been some radical paradigm shifts in understanding everything, which is what I love about economics (and physics and statistics and poetry).
Table of Contents
Sample chapter: THE ECONOMICS OF CRIME
It's been out since 1996 so you should be able to find it in your library if you are interested (although the original hardcover edition has several errors). He also has an interesting blog: daviddfriedman.blogspot.com
Subtitle is Economics of Everyday Life.
Here's a joke from it:
Two economist are walking past a Porsche dealership.
"I want that," says one.
"Obviously not," replies the other.
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