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How to Destroy the Universe: And 34 other really interesting uses of physics
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Full Title:
How to Destroy the Universe: And 34 other really interesting uses of physics
Contributors:
By (Author) Paul Parsons
Publisher:
Quercus Publishing
Imprint:
Quercus Publishing
Publication Date:
1st January 2013
UK Publication Date:
30th August 2012
Country:
United Kingdom
Classifications
Readership:
General
Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Non Fiction
Main Subject:
Other Subjects:
Physics
Dewey:
530
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
352
Dimensions:
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 25mm
Weight:
242g
Description
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How to make an invisibility cloak. How to turn lead into gold. How to read someone's mind. Physics = tedious and unfathomable, right No longer. If you thought physics was all about measuring the temperature of an ice bucket or trying to understand complicated equations, think again. How to Destroy the Universe will make you see the world around us through fresh eyes.Author Bio
Dr Paul Parsons is a regular contributor to Nature, New Scientist and the Daily Telegraph. He was formerly editor of the BBC's award-winning science and technology magazine Focus. The Science of Doctor Who (Icon Books), was longlisted for the Royal Society Prize for Science Books. His last book was Science 1001, published by Quercus.
