Short essays for non-scientists which explain contemporary topics, such as genetic engineering, the big bang theory, DNA, lasers, quarks, enzymes, acid rain, black holes, plate tectonics, the greenhouse effect and Newton's laws of motion.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: near fine. First UK edition. First printing of this 8vo edition. Pp xix + 294 illustrated with line illustrations throughout. Black cloth boards stamped in gilt on the spine. Previous owner's initials neatly in ink on the front free endpaper and a touch of spotting to the book block edges else a clean, unmarked copy in a tight binding and unclipped dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 91778
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR001921043
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001776611
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Seller: Pendleburys - the bookshop in the hills, Llanwrda, United Kingdom
hardback. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. hardback, 8vo, black cloth lettered gilt to spine, a near fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper, 294pp. Seller Inventory # 117475
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Seller: Eaglestones, Oudtshoorn, South Africa
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Hardy (illustrator). First Edition. Covers slightly marked. 297 pages clean and well bound. Index. Size: Approx 6" Wide and 9½" Tall. Seller Inventory # 003667
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