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Absolute Zero and the Conquest of Cold - by Tom Shachtman (Paperback)

Name: Absolute Zero and the Conquest of Cold - by Tom Shachtman (Paperback)
Brand: Houghton Mifflin
SKU: 81150536
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In a sweeping yet concise scientific adventure story, Tom Shachtman takes us on a journey in which the extraordinary secrets of cold are teased apart and mastered, bringing advances in civilization and comfort.
Author(s): Tom Shachtman
272 Pages
Science, History

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About the Book

Bringing the history of cold to life, Schachtman starts in the 1600s with an alchemist's attempt to air-condition Westminster Abbey and continues with the invention of thermometers and scales, the sale of Walden Pond ice to tropical countries, and the pursuit of absolute zero by scientists.

Book Synopsis

In a sweeping yet concise scientific adventure story, Tom Shachtman takes us on a journey in which the extraordinary secrets of cold are teased apart and mastered, bringing advances in civilization and comfort. Starting in the 1600s with an alchemist's attempt to air-condition Westminster Abbey, the

Review Quotes

"Tom Shachtman's done to ABSOLUTE ZERO AND THE CONQUEST OF COLD what Dava Sobel did to LONGITUDE."--Jerry E. Bishop, former science editor, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

"Just plain fascinating ... tells in extraordinary detail the history of the search for absolute zero--which, amazingly, involves everyone from Galileo to Einstein!" -- Bradford Washburn, founding director, Boston's Museum of Science, and recipient, Centennial Award of the National Geographic Society

"It's a lovely, fascinating book, which brings science to life." -- Alan Lightman, author of GOOD BENITO and EINSTEIN'S DREAMS

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.25 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .68 Inches (D)

Weight: .61 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 272

Genre: Science

Sub-Genre: History

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin

Format: Paperback

Author: Tom Shachtman

Language: English

Street Date: December 1, 2000

TCIN: 81150536

UPC: 9780618082391

Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-4003

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.68 inches length x 5.5 inches width x 8.25 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.61 pounds

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Q: What is the main theme of this book?

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A: The book explores the historical journey and scientific quest to understand and master cold.
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