Storm in a Teacup: The Physics of Everyday Life
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (990 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01MSTLZD4 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 394 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Take a look up at the stars on a clear night, and you get a sense that the universe is vast and untouchable, full of mysteries beyond comprehension. You may never look at your toaster the same way.. In Storm in a Teacup, Helen Czerski provides the tools to alter the way we see everything around us by linking ordinary objects and occurrences, like popcorn popping, coffee stains, and fridge magnets, to big ideas like climate change, the energy crisis, and innovative medical testing. She guides us through the principles of gases ("explosions in the kitchen are generally considered a bad idea. But did you know that the key to unveiling the secrets of the cosmos is as close as the nearest toaster? Our home here on earth is messy, mutable, and full of humdrum things that we touch and modify without much thought every day. Along the way she provides answers to vexing questions: How does water travel from the roots of a redwood tree to its crown? How do ducks keep their feet warm when walking on ice? Why does milk, when added to tea, look like billowing storm cl
It is one amazing book and this book i am not lending it I learnt so much from this book. It is one amazing book and this book i am not lending it to anyone because i will reread it. I heard Ms Czerski on NPR and i went and immediately bought this book. Thanks to her now i see physics in everything. Thank you for enlightening me. "Tempest in a Teapot" according to PenName. Storm in a Teacup is a fantastic read and one that anyone with an interest in how their world works will enjoy. Complex physical properties are made accessible through the author's use of real world examples, but, unlike other science books I have read, she does not start with a statement of the scientif. Great Book She wrote the book in an easily understood way and provided many answers to common questions. Highly recommended.