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Light elements : essays in science from gravity to levity
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Light elements : essays in science from gravity to levity

by Judith Stone

This collection of humorous essays explores a range of unconventional scientific topics. Originally published in Discover magazine, the chapters cover diverse subjects including the environmental impact of cattle and the process of mummification.

Accession 26335 ISBN 0345365887 Publisher Ballantine Books (Firm)
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