Astronomer and the Countess - by Peter Foukal (Paperback)
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Highlights
- This novel is a suspenseful and candid portrayal of the rewards and challenges of life at the cutting edge of modern science.
- About the Author: Peter Foukal has 50 years of experience in research and teaching at Caltech and Harvard, and as CEO of the high-tech firm Cambridge Research and Instrumentation, Inc.
- 210 Pages
- Science, Astronomy
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About the Book
This novel is a suspenseful and candid portrayal of the rewards and challenges of life at the cutting edge of modern science.Book Synopsis
This novel is a suspenseful and candid portrayal of the rewards and challenges of life at the cutting edge of modern science.
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... very well written and easy to read.
This is a charming novel set in the life of an astrophysicist. Readers are treated to beautiful descriptions of meetings, towns-- particularly Prague--and thought provoking ideas.
This novel invites readers to experience an inside view of how science in and out of the Ivy League works all while following a suspenseful story.
About the Author
Peter Foukal has 50 years of experience in research and teaching at Caltech and Harvard, and as CEO of the high-tech firm Cambridge Research and Instrumentation, Inc. His publications include cover articles in Science, Nature, and Scientific American and the textbook Solar Astrophysics.Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .48 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 210
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Astronomy
Publisher: Hamilton Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Peter Foukal
Language: English
Street Date: July 28, 2023
TCIN: 1004136696
UPC: 9780761874041
Item Number (DPCI): 247-25-4917
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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