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Physics for rock stars making the laws of the universe work for you

"Anyone who's ever wondered why nature abhors a vacuum, what causes magnetic attraction, or how to jump off a moving train or do a perfect stage dive will find answers and a few laughs, too. No equations, numbers, or tricky concepts--just [a] ... romp through the basics of physics and the beauty of...

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Main Author: McKinley, Christine (Mechanical engineer) (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, New York : Penguin Group, 2014.
Edition:First edition: June 2014.
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Physics > Young adult nonfiction.
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Summary:"Anyone who's ever wondered why nature abhors a vacuum, what causes magnetic attraction, or how to jump off a moving train or do a perfect stage dive will find answers and a few laughs, too. No equations, numbers, or tricky concepts--just [a] ... romp through the basics of physics and the beauty of the organized universe"--Amazon.com.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:xvi, 247 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
ISBN:9780399165863 (pbk.)
039916586X (pbk.)
Author Notes:Christine McKinley is a licensed mechanical engineer and hosts the History channel's series Brad Meltzer's Decoded . Her twenty-year engineering career has included projects in power generation, industrial facilities, and commercial construction. She lives in Portland, Oregon

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