The course goes through all the basic contents of physics, from classical to modern, with the aim of making them accessible to all. For this purpose, one tries to unhinge the initial prejudices which often limit the approach to physics: as a consequence, in this course no use is made of the mathematical language as a tool for definition and acquisition of basic concepts, and classroom demonstrations are conducted instead, based on the functioning of objects and phenomena of everyday life. The course can therefore be supportive ofinstitutional physics courses, and not a substitute for part of them. In this sense, the course is intended for students of scientific courses, in a view to strengthen their conceptual knowledge and enable them to use mathematics with greater awareness and efficiency in solving problems; students from non-scientific courses of study, who wish to acquire tools to complete their education and culture, and perhaps become curious about science to learn more. The course is developed from the experience of success of "How things work - The physics of everyday life "(J. Wiley, New York, 2001) by Lou Bloomfield, University of Virginia (USA).