{"product_id":"9780486320298","title":"Clouds in a Glass of Beer: Simple Experiments in Atmospheric Physics","description":"Ever wonder why steam rises from a bowl of hot soup or why a greenhouse retains heat? And have you ever puzzled over the real meaning of \"once in a blue moon\" or why sand is darker when it's wet than when it's dry? And just why, exactly, do bubbles appear in a glass of beer when you add salt to it?\u003cbr\u003eThese and many other baffling questions are answered in this engaging book by a physics professor at Pennsylvania State University. Ranging from playful to serious, Professor Bohren's lively and entertaining discussions employ a liberal mixture of humor and anecdote to debunk a host of scientific myths and render science lessons thoroughly understandable. Chapters include \"On a Clear Day You \u003ci\u003eCan't\u003c\/i\u003e See Forever,\" \"A Murder in Ceylon.\" \"The Green Flash,\" \"Physics on a Manure Heap,\" \" Indoor Rainbows,\" and \"Multiple Scattering at the Breakfast Table.\"\u003cbr\u003e\"The book rings with a unifying tone: the science of the everyday physical world is fun. And so is the book,\" writes Jearl Walker, a member of the Physics Department at Cleveland State University. Beginning physics and general readers will be fascinated by the scientific knowledge gained from this work; and science teachers will find it a treasure trove of ideas for simple, vivid classroom demonstrations.","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082948854000,"sku":"9780486320298","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780486320298_p0.jpg?v=1763708812","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780486320298","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}