The Things that Nobody Knows 501 Mysteries of Life, the Universe and Everything

Informationen zum Autor William Hartston Klappentext William Hartston is a Cambridge-educated mathematician and industrial psychologist. Between 1962 and 1987 he played chess competitively, becoming an international master and winning the English chess championship in 1973 and 1975. He also writes the off-beat Beachcomber column for the Daily Express and and is one of the viewers on Channel 4's Gogglebox. Now in paperback: the perfect quirky Christmas present for readers of New Scientist and anyone who enjoys QI. The Things that Nobody Knows is a fascinating and unputdownable exploration of the limits of human knowledge of our planet, its history and culture, and the universe beyond. Zusammenfassung Now in paperback: the perfect quirky Christmas present for readers of New Scientist and anyone who enjoys QI. The Things that Nobody Knows is a fascinating and unputdownable exploration of the limits of human knowledge of our planet, its history and culture, and the universe beyond.

Product details

• Authors: William (Author) Hartston, Hartston William, William Hartston
• Publisher: Atlantic Books
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 19.10.2012
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general)
• EAN: 9780857896223
• ISBN: 978-0-85789-622-3
• Pages: 384
• Dimensions (packing): 13.7 x 21.6 x 2.7 cm
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