The wavewatcher's companion
Pretor-Pinney, Gavin2011
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If you've ever wondered why your heart beats, snakes slither, suspension bridges collapse, butterfly wings shimmer, saucers fly or traffic jams - it's all about waves. Join Gavin Pretor-Pinney as he explores the force that surrounds us all.
Main title:
The wavewatcher's companion / Gavin Pretor-Pinney ; chapter illustrations by David Rooney ; additional illustrations by Graham White.
Imprint:
London : Bloomsbury, 2011.
Collation:
336 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps, ports. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 2010.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781408809761 (pbk)
Local class:
531.1133
Language:
English
BRN:
1263026