The Science of Everyday Life by Len Fisher

The Science of Everyday Life by Len Fisher

Scientists are in the business of trying to understand the world. Exploring commonplace phenomena, they have uncovered some of nature's deepest laws. We can in turn apply these laws to our own lives, to better grasp and enhance our performance in daily activities as varied as cooking, home improvement, sports--even dunking a doughnut This book makes the science of the familiar a key to opening the door for those who want to know what scientists do, why they do it, and how they go about it.

Following the routine of a normal day, from coffee and breakfast to shopping, household chores, sports, a drink, supper, and a bath, we see how the seemingly mundane can provide insight into the most profound scientific questions. Some of the topics included are the art and science of dunking; how to boil an egg; how to tally a supermarket bill; the science behind hand tools; catching a ball or throwing a boomerang; the secrets of haute cuisine, bath (or beer) foam; and the physics of sex. Fisher writes with great authority and a light touch, giving us an entertaining and accessible look at the science behind our daily activities.

The Perfect Swarm, Rock, Paper, Scissors, Measuring the Soul, and the prize-winning How to Dunk a Doughnut are all written by Len Fisher, Ph.D. He splits his time between Blackheath, Australia, and Wiltshire, UK.

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ISBN 13	9781611450514
ISBN 10	1611450519
Title	The Science of Everyday Life
Author	Len Fisher
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Skyhorse Publishing
Year published	2011-05-01
Number of pages	272
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