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The Instant Physicist An Illustrated Guide

Paperback • 2010 • English

The Instant Physicist An Illustrated Guide

By Richard A. Muller

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About the book

Wine is radioactive? Organic foods have more poison in them than those grown with pesticides? Best-selling author Richard A. Muller enlightens us. Richard A. Muller demonstrated in his recent bestseller, Physics for Future Presidents, that he has a unique talent for delivering the “aha” moment—making difficult topics accessible. In The Instant Physicist he shows his ability to entertain, too, by presenting the best of the scientific curiosities he has assembled over his distinguished career. As...Show more

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9780393078268

Publisher

W. W. Norton & Company

Published year

2010

Language

English

Original title

The Instant Physicist An Illustrated Guide

Format

Paperback

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