Can Reindeer Fly?
The Science of Christmas
$31.46
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
1 December 2002
Summary
A light-hearted scientific look at the rituals and icons of Christmas. What are the thermodynamics involved in cooking a turkey? What are the likely celestial candidates for the Star of Bethlehem? Is the concept of a virgin birth scientifically feasible? What happens to us physically when we overindulge in alcohol? How does snow form? Why are we always depressed after Christmas? How does Santa manage to deliver all those presents in one night? (He has, in fact, little over two ten-thousandths…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780753813669 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0753813661 |
| Author: | Roger Highfield |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 1 December 2002 |
| Weight: | 246g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 133mm x 23mm |
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Critics Review
This book fizzes with fun * Sunday Telegraph *
This has to be the strangest book I have ever read … I loved it! * Spectator *
Roger Highfield’s investigations in to the science of yuletide are nicely calculated to cheer a Scrooge … the book makes a perfect present – A C Grayling * Financial Times *
It brings together outstanding scientific detective work without ever spoiling the magic of Christmas. I love it – Carol Vorderman
About The Author
Roger Highfield
Roger Highfield is a UK science writer who broadcasts regularly on radio and television.
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