Spectrums: Our Mind-boggling Universe from Infinitesimal to Infinity by David Blatner
An engaging new guide to the intricacies of the world around us from the author of "The Joy of Pi" and "The Flying Book." Visit http://www.spectrums.com.
SPECTRUMS blends narrative and illustration to illuminate the variety of spectrums that affect our lives every day: numbers, size, light, sound, heat, and time. With easy-to-read, engaging, and insightful observations, illustrated by a wealth of photographs and diagrams, Blatner helps us "grok" six spectrums we encounter constantly, making our daily lives richer and more meaningful through greater appreciation of the bizarre and beautiful world in which we live.