The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics: A Math-Free Exploration of the Science That Made Our World
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9781400196289

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James Kakalios., James Kakalios|AUTHOR., & Peter Berkrot|READER. (2010). The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics: A Math-Free Exploration of the Science That Made Our World . Tantor Media, Inc..

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James Kakalios, James Kakalios|AUTHOR and Peter Berkrot|READER. 2010. The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics: A Math-Free Exploration of the Science That Made Our World. Tantor Media, Inc.

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James Kakalios, James Kakalios|AUTHOR and Peter Berkrot|READER. The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics: A Math-Free Exploration of the Science That Made Our World Tantor Media, Inc, 2010.

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James Kakalios, James Kakalios|AUTHOR, and Peter Berkrot|READER. The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics: A Math-Free Exploration of the Science That Made Our World Tantor Media, Inc., 2010.

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