"I read Galileo and the Dolphins with great interest and enjoyment." —Arthur C. Clarke Which Clock Loses only one Second Every Three Million Years? Was Newton the "Rapist" of the Universe? Why are Computer Designers Thinking About the Doctrine of the Holy Trinity? Find out as acclaimed author Adrian Berry reveals the truth about Galileo and the dolphins and much, much more in this fascinating, fun-filled romp through time, space, and the wonders of popular science.
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Written in a witty, easy-to-read style, the author gives us a collection of short stories about amusing "strange but true" science facts. Offers new and surprising stories from the past, present and even future science areas. Such areas of science discussed are archeology, astronomy, biology, medicine, meteorology, physics, and zoology. Includes a section of brainteasing, fact- and fun-filled quizzes to test your own knowledge of science.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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At least the title is good...,
By FSB "Nerd Alert" (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Galileo and the Dolphins: Amazing but True Stories from Science (Hardcover)
As a person who enjoys a good scientific history (nerd alert), I was very disappointed in Galileo and the Dolphins. The writing is poor and the topics treated in a superficial and sensationalistic fashion. For very good books in this genre I would suggest Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything or The Know-It-All... by A. J. Jacobs.
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Entertaining, but a light read.,
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This review is from: Galileo and the Dolphins: Amazing but True Stories from Science (Hardcover)
I picked out this book as one that might be fun for reading at the beach. It's easy to pick up (a series of very short essays) and unfortunately, equally easy to put down. I would categorize it as scientific mind candy
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A quartet of dolphins has caused amazement by rescuing a party of fishermen from shipwreck off the coast of France. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Big Bang, New York, Scientific American, United States, Cosmic Lords, Isaac Asimov, Milky Way, New Scientist, South America, Astronomer Royal, Easter Island, Hunter College, Ice Age, Princeton University, Sir George, Captain Cook, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Middle Ages, Omega Point, Red Planet, Sherlock Holmes, Soviet Union, Bertrand Russell New!
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Big Bang, New York, Scientific American, United States, Cosmic Lords, Isaac Asimov, Milky Way, New Scientist, South America, Astronomer Royal, Easter Island, Hunter College, Ice Age, Princeton University, Sir George, Captain Cook, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Middle Ages, Omega Point, Red Planet, Sherlock Holmes, Soviet Union, Bertrand Russell New!
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- The Time Machine by H. G. Wells on page 108, and page 240
- The Time Machine by H. G. Wells on page 108, and page 240
- The Time Machine (Penguin Classics) by H.G. Wells on page 108, and page 240
- The Time Machine / The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells on page 108, and page 240
- The Time Machine by H G Wells on page 108, and page 240
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- Lore of the Dolphin: Tales of Our Connection Through the Ages by Natalia Burns on page 69, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Giant Leap: Mankind Heads for the Stars by Adrian Berry in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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