Books
by Mick O'Hare (editor)
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Does Anything Eat Wasps? and 101 other questions |
If you need relief from the more serious things of life, dip into this goldmine of questions and answers from the popular 'Last Word' column in New Scientist magazine. December's best-selling title on Amazon - what higher recommendation is there? - it will delight and amuse as it fills you in on such conundrums as How long can I live on beer alone?, Does a compass work in space? and Why can't we eat green potatoes?
(Jenny Baker - bwl 33 February 2006) |
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Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze - and 114 other questions |
Hard pressed for another stocking filler, this follow-up to Does Anything Eat Wasps? (bwl 33) could be the answer. Published by New Scientist magazine, it answers scientifically many of the things you might want to know but have never liked to ask, such as: Why are dogs' noses black? Why do Flying Fish Fly? Which Way is Up? and What time is it at the North Pole? A book to curl up with after the turkey!
(Jenny Baker - bwl 37 December 2006) |
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