Ka-boom!: The Science of Extremes by David Darling Paperback Book
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN-13
- 9780861548033
- Type
- NA
- Publication Name
- NA
- ISBN
- 9780861548033
- Book Title
- Ka-Boom! : the Science of Extremes
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications
- Item Length
- 7.8 in
- Publication Year
- 2024
- Format
- Uk-B Format Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Genre
- Technology & Engineering, Science
- Topic
- Social Aspects, General, Astronomy
- Item Weight
- 9.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.1 in
- Number of Pages
- 304 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oneworld Publications
ISBN-10
0861548035
ISBN-13
9780861548033
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2333314991
Product Key Features
Book Title
Ka-Boom! : the Science of Extremes
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2024
Topic
Social Aspects, General, Astronomy
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Science
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
9.6 Oz
Item Length
7.8 in
Item Width
5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
'Ka-Boom is jam-packed full of extreme facts. Throughout the book Darling provides entertaining answers to questions you never even knew you had. You will learn something new in every chapter, on every page and probably in every paragraph. Hugely entertaining.' --Kit Yates, author of The Maths of Life and Death, ' Ka-Boom is jam-packed full of extreme facts . Throughout the book Darling provides entertaining answers to questions you never even knew you had. You will learn something new in every chapter, on every page and probably in every paragraph. Hugely entertaining .' --Kit Yates, author of The Maths of Life and Death, ' Who doesn't love a superlative? ... Ka-Boom! - The Science of Extremes is both refreshing and absorbing ... delightfully described with an understated humour ... This book is a fact-nerd's heaven . But, despite its subtitle, it is so much more than a list of interesting facts and figures. Read up on the fascinating extremes of the Universe and entertain your guests at dinner parties!' -- BBC Sky at Night, *****
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
500
Synopsis
Ka-boom! probes extremes of size and speed, depth and density, and reveals the stickiest, sweetest, smelliest and nastiest substances known to science. In an unabashed celebration of the exceptional, David Darling takes on enlightening journey through the universe's weirdest and most wonderful extremes. Travel to far-flung galaxies in pursuit of habitable planets and extraterrestrial life. Find out how Earth's hardiest creatures - tardigrades or 'water bears' - ended up living on the moon. And meet the scientists and engineers using these quirks of nature to design faster computers, produce greener energy and revolutionise space travel., What's the brightest light on Earth? The coldest corner of the universe? The blackest material ever made? The most poisonous substance in nature? 'You will learn something new in every chapter, on every page and probably in every paragraph. Hugely entertaining.' Kit Yates, author of The Maths of Life and Death Ka-boom! probes extremes of size and speed, depth and density, and reveals the stickiest, sweetest, smelliest and nastiest substances known to science. In an unabashed celebration of the exceptional, David Darling takes an enlightening journey through the universe's weirdest and most wonderful extremes. Travel to far-flung galaxies in pursuit of habitable planets and extra-terrestrial life. Journey to the rainforests of South America and discover the top-speed of the notoriously sluggish sloth. Find out how Earth's hardiest creatures - tardigrades or 'water bears' - ended up living on the moon. And meet the scientists and engineers using these quirks of nature to design faster computers, produce greener energy and revolutionise space travel., David Darling travels through space and time to find the largest, smallest, stickiest, loudest, quietest, fastest, slowest, heaviest and brightest...
LC Classification Number
Q175.32.E98D3 2024
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- y***0 (347)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA+++++++seller they gave me a great price and shipped it out immediately and communicated friendly. Shipping was fast and when it arrived it was packaged thoughtfully. The book is brand new and exactly as described. I have come to exect high quality books from them as they are always brand new. I definitely recommend this seller to anyone who wants beautiful books at a great price. Thank you for a great transaction.
- l***r (982)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA Plus Seller: Transaction Good. Tested Good. Packaged Good. Better than described. Shipping reasonable time. Value contents of book: A Plus. True Life story. From one Autistic person to an other. Right on the money. Jesus Does Talk to People today. Are you listening with a Facilitator and the Spirit guiding, leading, asking Questions? I would not have believed it, until I read it. I have seen it in action. Life Change! Extremely Valuable.