froggy420

To narrow it down when I read papers I do not understand any of the terminology that is used. For example I do not know what an electron is or a proton, I do not understand what Quantum Mechanics are. I imagine people have to learn some basic stuff before they can really delve into any to any scientific discipline. I am looking for a websites and books that I can learn these basics from so I can then understand papers or books on specific physics genres.

I have no scientific education past high school which I cant remember. My further education and subsequent work has been in music. Now Ive finished uni I am desperate to learn about physics but have no clue where to start further education is not an option due to my job. I literally no nothing and when I read papers and books on physics I am lost. Can anyone recommend an 'Idiots guide' so to speak for the subject. I am mainly interested in bio, particle and astro physics but as I said have absolutely no idea about anything. I am begging for some help on where to start.