The New York Times Book of Science Literacy: What Everyone Needs to Know from Newton to the KnuckleballRichard Flaste For readers who wish to learn more about science, but who are often intimidated by the subject, this accessible reference stimulates, informs, and entertains in an undaunting, easy-to-read format. |
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INTRODUCTION | 3 |
THE GENIUS OF NEWTON 15 689 | 15 |
THE MYSTERY OF ANTIMATTER | 24 |
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