The Making of the Atomic BombA gripping, authoritative account of the men, women, science, drama and intrigue behind the single most important event of the century: the discovery of nuclear energy and construction of the atomic bomb. 32 pages of black-and-white photographs. |
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Profound and Necessary Truth | 11 |
Moonshine | 13 |
Atoms and Void | 29 |
Copyright | |
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