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"I travel a lot around the world, I regularly follow the world's most notable news sources, and I often socialize with prominent intellectuals in various parts of the world, but the best short stories about science I encounter are those I find at home in my native Slovenia. The essays on science by my colleague Sašo Dolenc are not only fresh, exciting and entertaining but also very diverse, as they cover various topics from the social sciences
...This program is read by the author.
With curiosity and wit, Strange Bedfellows rips back the bedsheets to expose what really happens when STDs enter the sack.
Sexually transmitted diseases have been hidden players in our lives for the whole of human history, with roles in everything from World War II to the growth of the Internet to The Bachelor. But despite their prominence, STDs have been shrouded in mystery
"If I were the only survivor on a remote island and all I had with me were this book, a Swiss army knife and a bottle, I would throw the bottle into the sea with the note: 'Don't worry, I have everything I need.'"
— Ciril Horjak, alias Dr. Horowitz, a comic artist
"The writing is understandable, but never simplistic. Instructive, but never patronizing. Straightforward, but never trivial. In-depth, but never too intense."
— Ali
"Each chapter in this book explains a complex problem through moving, amusing and marvellous stories. Sašo Dolenc's recurring theme is the elusive and often eccentric nature of inspiration; but in exploring it he covers an immense variety of subjects, from meteorology to microbiology, computer technology to market theory. His readers will gain a succinct and satisfying lesson on each topic, and a sense overall of the labour, genius and luck that
...This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Listen to the Summary of Riddleland's Why? Interesting Stories, Fun Facts, Questions & Answers about Science, History, Pop Culture, Traditions and More in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Why? Interesting Stories, Fun Facts, Questions & Answers about Science, History, Pop Culture, Traditions and More" by Riddleland explores the origins and reasons behind...
Delve into the captivating world of infectious diseases with "Contagious Diseases: The Science, History, and Future of Epidemics." This compelling book takes you on a remarkable journey, exploring the evolution of contagions from ancient plagues to present-day pandemics. Discover the secrets behind how these diseases spread, the scientific breakthroughs that have shaped our understanding, and the looming challenges facing our interconnected world.
..."Captures the excitement of the scientific revolution and makes a point of celebrating the advances it ushered in." —Financial Times
A companion to such acclaimed works as The Age of Wonder, A Clockwork Universe, and Darwin’s Ghosts—a groundbreaking examination of the greatest event in history, the Scientific Revolution, and how it came to change the way we understand ourselves
...16) Figuring
"Extraordinary.... A feast of history, an expert tour through thousands of years of war and conquest." —Jennifer Carson, New York Times Book Review
In this far-reaching foray into the millennia-long relationship between science and military power, acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-author Avis Lang examine how the methods and tools of astrophysics have been enlisted in the service of war. Spanning
...Many military tactics during World War II were based on the assumption that new technologies would lead to decisive battlefield victories, demoralization of the enemy by intensive bombing, or even a quick surrender. Political and military leaders, Allies and Axis alike, believed that "blitzkrieg" was the best way to victory. But in The Blitzkrieg Myth, John Mosier argues that this was not the case.
Mosier examines the major European campaigns,...In Interlibrary Loan
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