"Informative and engagingly idiosyncratic . . . brings the subject
down to earth with offbeat, everyday examples and easy-to-follow
experiments. . . . Both professionals and laymen can learn from
this book."-The New York Times Book Review "A brilliant collection
of intriguing examples of the physics of everyday phenomena, with
the examples presented as puzzles."-Discover "A delightful
book."-Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society This is the
sequel to Craig Bohren's popular Clouds in a Glass of Beer (also
available from Dover), the book that made the fascinating world of
atmospheric physics accessible to readers without a scientific
background. Like its predecessor, this volume abounds in lively
writing, fun-filled and easy-to-perform experiments, and numerous
photographs and illustrations that offer illuminating and memorable
ways to learn about an intriguing branch of science.
General
Imprint: |
Dover Publications Inc.
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2013 |
First published: |
May 2013 |
Authors: |
Craig F. Bohren
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards
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Pages: |
210 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-486-77981-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Earth & environment >
Earth sciences >
Meteorology >
General
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LSN: |
0-486-77981-5 |
Barcode: |
9780486779812 |
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