The physics of Christmas : from the aerodynamics of reindeer to the thermodynamics of turkey / Roger...
The physics of Christmas : from the aerodynamics of reindeer to the thermodynamics of turkey / Roger...
The physics of Christmas : from the aerodynamics of reindeer to the thermodynamics of turkey / Roger Highfield.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
Boston : Little, Brown, c1998.
Call Numbers
N394.2663/4
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
x, 293 p. ; 20 cm.
Contents
1. Christmas and the Scientist: An Introduction -- 2. Santa and Those Reindeer -- 3. The Flame and Tree -- 4. Giving and Shopping -- 5. Festive Fare -- 6. Gluttony: Santa's Genetics -- 7. The Bethlehem Star -- 8. Snow -- 9. Christmas Spirit -- 10. Christmas Blues and Seasonal Moods -- 11. Santa's Sc...
Publication information
Publisher
Boston : Little, Brown, c1998.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Massachusetts
Date Published
c1998.
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Scope and Contents
Summary
"In The Physics of Christmas, award-winning science journalist D. Roger Highfield acts as a guiding spirit to everyone's favorite holiday, illuminating Christmas by viewing its many cherished rituals and icons from a new and fascinating perspective: science."--BOOK JACKET. "Calling upon the latest research in chemistry, mathematics, genetics, anthr...
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Full title
The physics of Christmas : from the aerodynamics of reindeer to the thermodynamics of turkey / Roger Highfield.
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Author / Creator
Notes
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-286) and index.
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Date Copyright
c1998.
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Call Numbers
N394.2663/4
Record Identifier
74VvzZLpNeR3
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvzZLpNeR3
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ISBN
0316366951 (Pbk.)
9780316366113 (hardcover)
0316366110 (hardcover)
9780316366953 (Pbk.)
DDC
394.2663
MMS ID
991009284909702626
