The Physics of Christmas, (Paperback)

from Cheryl_in_CC_NV

Some sections were stronger than others. I wish it weren't titled 'The Physics of' because there's a lot of biology and pschology etc. in there, too. A lot of speculation, too. Interesting, though, mostly. No narrative to keep it flowing - read it in the bits it's structured into for best effect.

from DSD

Imagine a collection of journal abstracts collected along loosely associated theme lines and you have the making of this book. In other words - a great collection of factoids but not much of a story. This book is broken up into 12 chapters and two appendices (which seem to have been tacked on arb...

from yapete

Amusing account of the science behind our cherished Christmas traditions.

from yapete

Amusing account of the science behind our cherished Christmas traditions.