How to Save the World with Salad Dressing: and Other Outrageous Science Problems

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title How to Save the World with Salad Dressing: and Other Outrageous Science Problems
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Thomas Byrne
By (author) Tom Cassidy
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:208
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenrePopular science
ISBN/Barcode 9781851688555
ClassificationsDewey:500 500
Audience
General
Illustrations Illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Oneworld Publications
Imprint Oneworld Publications
Publication Date 1 October 2011
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Dismissing the idea that physics has to be dull, Byrne and Cassidy serve up a rip-roaring science adventure that puts the reader in the driving seat. Is a van containing a bird lighter when the bird is flying or on a perch? Why does the stream from a tap get increasingly thinner? Can you speed up light? Is time travel possible? Featuring a cast of odd-ball characters and a laugh-out-loud storyline, Byrne and Cassidy explain the basic principles of modern science and guide the reader in working out the rest. With thirty stimulating mindbenders of varying difficulty, including detailed clues and answers for each problem, How to Save the World with Salad Dressing is the perfect Christmas gift for anyone with an interest in science or mathematics.

Author Biography

Thomas Byrne is a fledgling genius and professional puzzle writer. Thomas Cassidy is a writer, Oxford University physics graduate, and entrepreneur. They are the authors of How to Win at Russian Roulette: And Other Outrageous Logic Problems