Bw science (8 résultats)

Etat : Very Good. 2016. paperback. Very good clean copy. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Etat : Very Good. 2016. paperback. Very good clean copy. . . . .

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Nice copy, black X marks on top edge and fore-edge, uncommon satire on St. Nick and current technology, ill. by Ivi van Keulen, uncommon.

Etat : Very Good.

Etat : Very Good.

Soft cover. Etat : Good+. 1st Edition. Paperback, 295 pages, b&w illustrations, NOT ex-library. Gently used with limited wear; one straightened corner fold, curled tips of corners of covers and first/last leaves. Clean and bright condition with unmarked text, free of inscriptions and stamps, firmly bound. Straight uncreased spine. -- This lighthearted popular science book uses the legend of Santa Claus as a vehicle to explain real scientific concepts. Physicist Barry W. Fitzgerald applies principles from aerodynamics, materials science, quantum mechanics, and relativity to offer plausible explanations for how Santa might accomplish his seemingly impossible Christmas Eve mission. Topics include the physics of flying reindeer, the material properties required for a sleigh to travel at extreme speeds, the challenges of sliding down chimneys, and how time dilation might help Santa visit millions of homes in a single night. Designed as an engaging outreach tool, the book aims to spark interest in science among general readers, particularly younger audiences, by connecting cutting-edge research with a beloved cultural myth. Ivi van Keulen (illustrateur).…

Etat : As New.