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- Publisher: Rodale Press
- Number of Pages: 224
- ISBN: 1594869561
- WAPI (Tower ID): 112388949
- Release Date: March 3, 2009
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #183644 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #3110 in Art Books (See Top 100 Art Books Bestsellers)
- #121 in Popular Culture - General (See Top 100 Popular Culture - General Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "Why Sh*t Happens: The Science of a Really Bad Day" by Peter J. Bentley to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Why Sh*t Happens: The Science of a Really Bad Day"Browse more products related to "Peter J. Bentley"Publisher's noteHave you ever fallen victim to Murphy's law? Sometimes bad things just happen. "In Why Sh*t Happens," esteemed British scientist Peter J. Bentley takes readers on an informative and amusing tour through the least lucky, most accident-prone day of their lives. From sleeping through the alarm clock and burning breakfast to getting caught in the rain and navigating a slippery road, Bentley brilliantly explores disaster and mishap on a molecular level. In the process, he explains the science behind each accident, arming readers with the knowledge to understand what went wrong and how they can steer clear of future harm. Science is respected, trusted, and according to Bentley, largely misunderstood. "Why Sh*t Happens "urges readers to arm themselves with the power of science in order to better understand the world around them. When a car engine is damaged by the wrong gasoline or a computer is attacked by a virus, science is not to blame, but rather can provide an explanation of what happened. In a text that exudes charm and wit, Bentley reveals the causes behind a wide spectrum of mishaps, including why that razor nick won't stop bleeding, why metal sparks in the microwave, what makes chewing gum stick in hair, and why milk tastes sour when it goes bad. Sh*t will always happen, but now readers will know exactly why. Enter, if you dare, the world of everyday disasters. A University College London scientist offers insight into the reasons behind common accidents, mistakes, and inconveniences, discussing the scientific purposes of everything from sleeping through alarms and getting caught in the rain to burning breakfast and suffering a computer virus attack. AnnotationPerhaps you have noticed that bad luck has an irritating way of accumulating--the blind rage you experience after accidentally deleting an important computer file vastly increases the chances that you might knock a steaming mocha latté into your lap. Dr. Peter Bentley has certainly noticed this phenomenon, and he sets out to neutralize its annoying effects by scientifically analyzing some of the pratfalls that may befall us on any given rotten day. He begins his exploration with that most common of blunders, snoozing through the alarm, from whence he ventures to explain the nature of sleep. As the day progresses, his imaginary jinxed protagonist slips in the shower, cuts himself shaving, finds the wrong gasoline in his car, gets gum in his hair, and falls victim to a computer virus, among many other mishaps. Bentley concisely explains the fascinating science hiding behind these unfortunate incidents, and also demonstrates how to minimize their effects with the quickest, most rational remedies. If You Enjoy "Why Sh*t Happens: The Science of a Really Bad Day (Paperback)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Why Sh*t Happens: The Science of a Really Bad Day (Paperback)" by Peter J. Bentley (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Popular Culture - General Bestsellers
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