Astronomical
from quarks to quasars, the science of space at its strangest
$49.65
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
13 July 2020
Summary
Astronomical: A Journey Through the Strangest Science in the Universe
Space is the biggest, oldest, hottest, coldest, strangest thing a human can study. It’s no surprise then, that the weirdest facts in science (not to mention the weirdest scientists themselves) are found in astrophysics and cosmology.
If you’re looking for instructions on how to set up your grandad’s telescope this book probably isn’t for you. In ASTRONOMICAL, Tim James takes us on a tour of the kn…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472144324 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1472144325 |
| Author: | Tim James |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Robinson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 13 July 2020 |
| Weight: | 260g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 152mm x 20mm |
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A hugely entertaining tour of the periodic table and the 118 elements that are the basic building blocks of everything. - Daily MailPraise for Elemental:Perfect for students and newcomers to science writing … From the composition of the stars to the elements most useful to humans, James offers a cheerful selection of short, fascinating chapters suitable for reading in any order. A wide audience can enjoy this accessible peak into the history of chemistry and the periodic table. - Publishers WeeklyWith hand-drawn diagrams, wacky humour and assorted facts, Elemental is great fun, taking us to realms beyond anything Mendeleyev ever dreamed of. - Wall Street JournalWho said science was dry? Certainly not Tim James. - New York PostPraise for Elemental:Perfect for students and newcomers to science writing. - Publishers WeeklyPraise for Elemental:You’ll be missing out if you don’t read it. - How It Works magazineTim James’ Fundamental is an outstanding introduction to the seemingly unapproachable world of Quantum Mechanics, filled with enough humour and wit to break the ice. - Always Trust in BooksPraise for Fundamental:This book should be read to kids in school instead of the Bible! - Breakfast ShirtsAbout The Author
Tim James
Tim James is the child of Welsh/English and Jamaican parents. He was raised in Nigeria, educated in England and lives in America where he is frequently mistaken for an Australian. He taught chemistry and physics for eleven years and now works full-time as an author and screenwriter. Sometimes he has a beard.
Tim is the author of five science titles and his books have been translated into eleven languages. Accidental was nominated for the best popular science book of 2024 by Smart Book, a Polish competition endorsed by the prestigious Jagiellonian University and the renowned Copernicus Festival.
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