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Best-selling author Richard A. Muller enlightens us on such questions as whether wine really is radioactive or organic foods have more poison in them than those grown with pesticides. In Physics for Future Presidents Muller demonstrated that he has a unique talent for delivering the "aha" moment-making difficult topics accessible. He also displayed his ability to entertain, too, by presenting the best of the scientific curiosities he has assembled over his distinguished career. Assisted by Joey Manfre, who has created an original colour cartoon for each "physics bite", Muller will have readers chuckling while they're absorbing more science than they ever thought possible. From the surprising (chocolate has more energy in it than TNT) to the scary (even children can make a bomb), this book contains a revelation on every page.
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Author of Physics for Future Presidents (ISBN 978 0 393 33711 2), Richard A. Muller is a professor of physics at the University of California, Berkeley. Joey Manfre is an award-winning illustrator/cartoonist. Author website: www.muller.lbl.gov
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An Amusing and Informative Book of Physics Trivia
2010/12/19
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Being a Physicist isn't easy. It takes many years of very demanding education and oftentimes additional specialization before you can start to feel like you've "made it" as a Physicists. However, by that point very few people, including the members of your own family, really know what is it that you really do. At various social gatherings mentioning that you do physics for a living is sure to be a conversation stopper. (At one point I resorted to claiming that I was a cons traction worker. People tend to be very nice to construction workers.) Unfortunately, most everyday situations don't seem to require deep knowledge of physics either, so there is a good reason why physicians handily outnumber physicists.
However, knowing a bit about physics can actually be very useful in certain circumstances. This fun and informative book provides the reader with an opportunity to learn a few interesting facts about the physics of ordinary and not so ordinary objects and situations. You'll learn that only the living beings are radioactive, that you can indeed outrun a tsunami, that battery-only powered vehicles are likely to be prohibitively expensive for the foreseeable future, and that spy satellites can only clearly view their targets for eighty seconds every twenty-four hours. The book is also very well illustrated, and the illustrations help visualizing sometimes obscure points. This is an eclectic, amusing and informative collection of physics trivia that may not turn you into an equivalent of an MIT trained physicist (you will probably have to stay in a Holiday Inn Express for that), but it could provide you with interesting conversation starters. And that is more than many professional physicists could ever hope to achieve.
However, knowing a bit about physics can actually be very useful in certain circumstances. This fun and informative book provides the reader with an opportunity to learn a few interesting facts about the physics of ordinary and not so ordinary objects and situations. You'll learn that only the living beings are radioactive, that you can indeed outrun a tsunami, that battery-only powered vehicles are likely to be prohibitively expensive for the foreseeable future, and that spy satellites can only clearly view their targets for eighty seconds every twenty-four hours. The book is also very well illustrated, and the illustrations help visualizing sometimes obscure points. This is an eclectic, amusing and informative collection of physics trivia that may not turn you into an equivalent of an MIT trained physicist (you will probably have to stay in a Holiday Inn Express for that), but it could provide you with interesting conversation starters. And that is more than many professional physicists could ever hope to achieve.
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"This is an absolutely painless way to learn."
2010/12/22
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Richard Muller is a professor of physics at Berkeley, and his students love him. His book, "The Instant Physicist," is based on a popular course he teaches, dubbed "Physics for Future Presidents." A sense of fun permeates this slim volume, which consists of anecdotes about the physical world and amusing sketches by the illustrator, Joey Manfre.
The author enjoys debunking myths and answering unusual questions: What really happened in Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947? What city in the United States has a high level of radioactivity, yet a low rate of cancer? How do physicians use antimatter to diagnose disease? Why are phony diamonds ("cubic zirconia") prettier than real diamonds? Why did Thomas Edison electrocute a circus elephant? Does Pluto deserve its demotion from the ninth planet to a dwarf planet? Why are some organic foods more carcinogenic than non-organic foods?
It is easy to see why Muller's course was voted "Best Class" on the Berkeley campus two years running. The professor's prodigious knowledge, good humor, and whimsy bring his subject matter to life; the colorful and imaginative drawings complement the informative text. Since we live in an extremely complex world, any work of non-fiction that encourages readers to think critically about such topics as radioactivity, global warming, and energy efficiency can only be a plus.
The author enjoys debunking myths and answering unusual questions: What really happened in Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947? What city in the United States has a high level of radioactivity, yet a low rate of cancer? How do physicians use antimatter to diagnose disease? Why are phony diamonds ("cubic zirconia") prettier than real diamonds? Why did Thomas Edison electrocute a circus elephant? Does Pluto deserve its demotion from the ninth planet to a dwarf planet? Why are some organic foods more carcinogenic than non-organic foods?
It is easy to see why Muller's course was voted "Best Class" on the Berkeley campus two years running. The professor's prodigious knowledge, good humor, and whimsy bring his subject matter to life; the colorful and imaginative drawings complement the informative text. Since we live in an extremely complex world, any work of non-fiction that encourages readers to think critically about such topics as radioactivity, global warming, and energy efficiency can only be a plus.
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Instant Physicist
2010/12/15
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Great Book. If you want to learn about science in a practical way, this is a great book. It's fun to read and educational. And the cartoon pictures are great, too. It's easy to read and interesting. Every page is another topic to advance your understanding of the world. Cool Topics! Fun Book!
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