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Das Buch Der Zahlen and other animals
The Book of Numbers seems to be out living a life of its own now. I found out last week that the German translation is now available: "Das Buch Der Zahlen." I've just received a copy and it looks good (although my German is too poor to judge whether I'm…
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How 3D glasses really work
Today I was doing research for another book idea, perhaps a sequel to The Undercover Scientist. I was checking 3D red-cyan glasses just to provide an example of how some materials absorb certain frequencies of light. To my surprise I discovered that more than one web site seemed to be…
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French illustrations for Undercover Scientist
Dunod, the French publisher that will translate and publish The Undercover Scientist in their "La science des petits riens" series have also recently done the same for the Times book Never Shower Under a Thunderstorm. They just showed me the illustrations for the Times book and asked if they could…
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Why Sh*t Happens
Already the North American version of The Undercover Scientist is causing a stir, but mainly because of its cover. They've gone with the title "Why Sh*t Happens" and last month I was treated to a sample cover design. It featured a bird pooping on a baseball cap - that's fine…
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Enthusiastic readers of numbers
One of the nice things about the Internet today is that authors receive real feedback on everything they write, direct from their readers. It's great to enthuse readers, and so I was pleased to find a happy blog of a reader of The Book of Numbers today: http://paanchfarzi.blogspot.com/2008/07/book-of-numbers.html Here's just a little…
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New Scientist book review of Undercover Scientist
A nice review in New Scientist recently, which is being picked up by several other online and printed media: http://www.newscientist.com/channel/opinion/mg19926692.300-review- ithe-undercover-scientisti-by-peter-j-bentley.html Review: The Undercover Scientist, by Peter J. Bentley The Undercover Scientist by Peter J. Bentley Random House £12.99 ISBN 9781847945235 PRAY you never have a day as hellish as this. Within 16 hours, the hero of this book…
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Undercover Scientist travels
As I depart for a conference I'm running in Thailand, the book also continues its progress around the world. We now have a deal with a French publisher who also wants to add some "amusing illustrations" which will be interesting to see. The American version (to be called "Why Sh*t…
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