Absolute Zero and the Conquest of Cold

by Shachtman, Tom
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ISBN: 9780618082391
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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. Starting in the 1600s with an alchemist's attempt to air-condition Westminster Abbey, the
  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Shachtman, Tom
  • ISBN: 9780618082391
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 8.27 x 0.68
  • Number Of Pages: 272
  • Publication Year: 2000

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