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The Disappearing Spoon
- And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements
- De: Sam Kean
- Narrado por: Sean Runnette
- Duración: 12 h y 34 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 6,182
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 4,900
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 4,909
Reporter Sam Kean reveals the periodic table as it’s never been seen before. Not only is it one of man's crowning scientific achievements, it's also a treasure trove of stories of passion, adventure, betrayal, and obsession. The infectious tales and astounding details in The Disappearing Spoon follow carbon, neon, silicon, and gold as they play out their parts in human history, finance, mythology, war, the arts, poison, and the lives of the (frequently) mad scientists who discovered them.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great Book, Great Narration, But...
- De Henny Button en 09-18-10
- The Disappearing Spoon
- And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements
- De: Sam Kean
- Narrado por: Sean Runnette
Elemental For Anyone With An Interest In Science
Revisado: 10-30-11
I had heard about this book on NPR, when they interviewed the author. I truly enjoyed this exploration of the periodic table, and the elements. I wish high school chemistry had been this intersting. Sam Kean explores the history of many of the elements, from their discovery to modern day importance. Very informative and entertaining.
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Coming into the Country
- De: John McPhee
- Narrado por: Nelson Runger
- Duración: 16 h y 17 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 311
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 266
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 266
Coming into the Country is an unforgettable account of Alaska and Alaskans. It is a rich tapestry of vivid characters, observed landscapes, and descriptive narrative, in three principal segments that deal, respectively, with a total wilderness, with urban Alaska, and with life in the remoteness of the bush.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Welcome to Alaska
- De James en 10-30-11
- Coming into the Country
- De: John McPhee
- Narrado por: Nelson Runger
Welcome to Alaska
Revisado: 10-30-11
In my opinion, and that of several Alaskans I have spoken with, this is the best book on contemporary Alaska. I have read it twice, and listened to it two more times. It is one of my favorite John McPhee titles. McPhee is arguably one of the most readable essayists in contemporary literature. Each of his books is a treasure, Coming into the Country being one of his finest works.
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