false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255867314m/4096195.jpg 4096195 1 Have you ever fallen victim to Murphy's law? Sometimes bad things just happen. <I>In Why Sh*t Happens</I>, 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. <I>Why Sh*t Happens</I> 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. 4143343 3 3 2009 Why Sh*t Happens: The Science of a Really Bad Day total:25|5:3|4:4|3:15|2:2|1:1| 25 81 81 7 3 0 false false Mon Sep 07 07:17:07 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 07 18:28:12 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 1 false false Mon May 25 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon May 25 19:01:29 -0700 2009 Mon May 25 19:17:41 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Sun Jul 12 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Jul 12 06:53:43 -0700 2009 Sun Jul 12 06:56:49 -0700 2009 1 more...]]> 0 0 false false Sat Aug 08 14:42:55 -0700 2009 Sat Aug 08 14:43:13 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Wed Apr 29 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 30 16:01:39 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 30 16:02:30 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Tue Oct 20 19:49:39 -0700 2009 Wed Oct 21 13:30:35 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Mon Apr 20 15:40:51 -0700 2009 Wed Jun 24 10:48:37 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sun Oct 18 05:01:59 -0700 2009 Sun Oct 18 05:02:04 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Wed Oct 07 01:16:31 -0700 2009 Wed Oct 07 01:16:31 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Mon Oct 05 14:45:24 -0700 2009 Mon Oct 05 14:45:24 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Fri Sep 18 12:37:12 -0700 2009 Fri Sep 18 12:37:19 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Tue Sep 15 08:05:20 -0700 2009 Tue Sep 15 08:05:20 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Sun Sep 13 13:32:28 -0700 2009 Sun Sep 13 13:32:28 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Mon Sep 07 21:31:00 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 07 21:31:07 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Mon Sep 07 10:16:03 -0700 2009 Sat Sep 05 22:27:51 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 07 10:16:03 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sun Aug 30 14:53:07 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 30 14:53:07 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Thu Aug 27 12:07:05 -0700 2009 Thu Aug 27 12:07:05 -0700 2009 2 0 false false Mon Aug 24 18:15:44 -0700 2009 Mon Aug 24 18:15:44 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Mon Aug 24 16:54:27 -0700 2009 Fri Sep 25 06:05:12 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Mon Aug 17 19:21:33 -0700 2009 Mon Aug 17 19:21:41 -0700 2009 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=4096195