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Nieve: una exploración científica y cultural de Whittell, Giles-
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Características del artículo
- Estado
- ISBN
- 9781982105471
- EAN
- 9781982105471
- Book Title
- Snow : a Scientific and Cultural Exploration
- Publisher
- Atria Books
- Item Length
- 8.4 in
- Publication Year
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Genre
- Nature, Social Science, Science
- Topic
- Weather, Earth Sciences / Geography, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Earth Sciences / General
- Item Weight
- 12.4 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 256 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Atria Books
ISBN-10
198210547X
ISBN-13
9781982105471
eBay Product ID (ePID)
22038400295
Product Key Features
Book Title
Snow : a Scientific and Cultural Exploration
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Weather, Earth Sciences / Geography, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Earth Sciences / General
Publication Year
2019
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Social Science, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
12.4 Oz
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2019-275194
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"[Whittell] whisks us back and forth from the vast to the minuscule, addressing the miracle of the formation of a snowflake with the scientific precision that almost counts as poetry." -- The Spectator, "A wonderful, wide-ranging book, all powder, no slush...Put this book on your Christmas list and let it snow, let it snow, let it snow." -- The Times, "There is something magical about snow even when it holds your life in the balance, and this book captures that magic." -- Sir Ranulph Fiennes, "[Whittell's] keen interest and enthusiasm for the topic are apparent...Readers will want to grab an extra blanket when reading this well-researched and fascinating title" -- Booklist, A wonderful, wide-ranging book, all powder, no slush...Put this book on your Christmas list and let it snow, let it snow, let it snow., "Giles Whittell shares an engaging love of the white stuff [with an] urgent subtext: that by 2040 it might be a thing of the past." -- Financial Times
Dewey Decimal
551.57/84
Synopsis
Are all snowflakes unique? Can it be too cold to snow? Why is snow slippery? Bow many snowflakes are needed to make a snowperson? What is the fastest anyone has traveled on skis? How many words do Eskimos really have for snow? What is the snowiest place on Earth? Why are polar bears white? How can you predict an avalanche? When will the last snowflake fall? Discover the wonders of nature's most delicate, delightful, and deadly phenomena: SNOW. Book jacket., Brimming with interesting facts and surprising anecdotes, this scientific and cultural history opens our eyes to the wonders of one of nature's most delicate, delightful, and deadly phenomena: SNOW Perfect for fans of The Hidden Life of Trees and Rain . Go on an extraordinary journey across centuries and continents to experience the wonders of snow; from the prehistoric humans that trekked and even skied across it tens of thousands of years ago to the multi-billion-dollar industry behind our moving, making, and playing with snow. Blending accessible writing with fascinating science, Giles Whittell explores how snow dictates where we live, provides us with drinking water, and has influenced countless works of art and more. Whittell also uncovers compelling mysteries of this miraculous substance, such as why avalanches happen, how snow saved a British prime minister's life, where the legend of the yeti comes from, and the terrifying truth behind the opening ceremony of the 1960 winter Olympics. Filled with in-depth research and whip-smart prose, Snow is an eye-opening and charming book that illuminates one of the most magnificent wonders of nature., Brimming with interesting facts and surprising anecdotes, this scientific and cultural history opens our eyes to the wonders of one of nature's most delicate, delightful, and deadly phenomena: SNOW! Perfect for fans of The Hidden Life of Trees and Rain ., Brimming with interesting facts and surprising anecdotes, this scientific and cultural history opens our eyes to the wonders of one of nature's most delicate, delightful, and deadly phenomena: SNOW! Perfect for fans of The Hidden Life of Trees and Rain . Go on an extraordinary journey across centuries and continents to experience the wonders of snow; from the prehistoric humans that trekked and even skied across it tens of thousands of years ago to the multi-billion-dollar industry behind our moving, making, and playing with snow. Blending accessible writing with fascinating science, Giles Whittell explores how snow dictates where we live, provides us with drinking water, and has influenced countless works of art and more. Whittell also uncovers compelling mysteries of this miraculous substance, such as why avalanches happen, how snow saved a British prime minister's life, where the legend of the yeti comes from, and the terrifying truth behind the opening ceremony of the 1960 winter Olympics. Filled with in-depth research and whip-smart prose, Snow is an eye-opening and charming book that illuminates one of the most magnificent wonders of nature.
LC Classification Number
GB2603.7.W55 2019
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