num_pages: 139
description: Richard A. Muller demonstrated in his recent bestseller Physics for Future Presidents that he has a unique talent for delivering the aha momentmaking difficult topics accessible. In The Instant Physicist he shows his ability to entertain too by presenting the best of the scientific curiosities he has assembled over his distinguished career. Assisted by award-winning cartoonist Joey Manfre who has created an original color cartoon for each physics bite Muller will have readers chuckling while theyre absorbing more science than they ever thought possible. From the surprising (chocolate has more energy in it than TNT) to the scary (even kids can make a bomb) this book contains a revelation on every page. Once finished with this page-turner readers will be the stars of their next cocktail party.The book consists of a color cartoon on each right-hand page and explanatory text on the left.
language: English
title: The Instant Physicist: An Illustrated Guide
publisher: W. W. Norton & Company