The Sound Book: The Science of the Sonic Wonders of the World

from GlennBell

Trevor has put together an interesting essay on sounds. He has gone to unusual lenghts to experience and measure different sounds in our environment. His discussion of experiences in extremely quiet place sounds like an interesting experiment. He has a background in science, which enables an inte...

from dazzyj

A fascinating and humane exploration of the more extreme reaches of the neglected aural world around us.

from vpfluke

I enjoyed reading this book about the world of sound. The reader travels with author as he seeks out so-called sonic wonders. Singing sand dunes, hidden caves with special aural properties, barking fish, the half pipe at Clonmacnoise, and the organ of Corti are among the things explored.

from vpfluke

I enjoyed reading this book about the world of sound. The reader travels with author as he seeks out so-called sonic wonders. Singing sand dunes, hidden caves with special aural properties, barking fish, the half pipe at Clonmacnoise, and the organ of Corti are among the things explored.