What Einstein Told His Barber: More Scientific Answers to Everyday Questions
Do you often find yourself pondering life's little conundrums? Have you ever wondered why the ocean is blue? Or why birds don't get electrocuted when perching on high-voltage power lines? Robert L. Wolke, professor emeritus of chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh and acclaimed author of What Einstein Didn't Know, understands the need to...well, understand. Now he provides more amusing explanations of such everyday phenomena as gravity (If you're in a falling elevator, will jumping at the last instant save your life?) and acoustics (Why does a whip make such a loud cracking noise?), along with amazing facts, belly-up-to-the-bar bets, and mind-blowing reality bites all with his trademark wit and wisdom.
If you shoot a bullet into the air, can it kill somebody when it comes down?
You can find out about all this and more in an astonishing compendium of the proverbial mind-boggling mysteries of the physical world we inhabit.
Arranged in a question-and-answer format and grouped by subject for browsing ease, WHAT EINSTEIN TOLD HIS BARBER is for anyone who ever pondered such things as why colors fade in sunlight, what happens to the rubber from worn-out tires, what makes red-hot objects glow red, and other scientific curiosities. Perfect for fans of Newton's Apple, Jeopardy!, and The Discovery Channel, WHAT EINSTEIN TOLD HIS BARBER also includes a glossary of important scientific buzz words and a comprehensive index. -->
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| From: Amazon Posted: Apr 03, 2008 Type: User Review |
A pleasurable yet informative glimpse into the world of science
As would be expected from the title of the book, What Einstein Told His Barber will not saddle you with technical speak and complex analysis one might expect from Einstein himself. This book is clearly presented for the layman thus making the...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Mar 01, 2008 Type: User Review |
Anyone for knowledege??
Full of trivia as well as little morsels of fact everyone wonders about. Completely worth the price!
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| From: Amazon Posted: Feb 11, 2008 Type: User Review |
A great book to have on hand
I own several books in this series, and this one is my favorite. It's easy to read, interesting, and written so that you can put it down and come back anytime and not be "lost." It is mostly short explanations that take just a few minutes to...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Jan 22, 2007 Type: User Review |
What Einstein Told His Barber
I never received this or the other book I ordered with it (Why Do Men Have Nipples). I need this shipment tracked and an answer sent to me as to when it was delivered and where.
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| From: Amazon Posted: Jan 16, 2007 Type: User Review |
Not exactly a Close Shave- The book is GREAT
The Barber is probably one of the smartest people on earth. This book is great
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