Everyday Wonders: Encounters With the Astonishing World Around Us

by Barry Evans

In 30 essays--filled with anecdotes and illustrations--Evans takes such commonplace concepts as gravity, water, and breath and turns them into delightfully documented adventures. Exclusive interviews with Stephen Jay Gould, Linus Pauling, and other creative and articulate scientists add an extra dimension. Photos. Line drawings. Puzzles.

Paperback

First published December 31, 1993

Reviews

[Chris Ellis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not your average fact book, this was a fine bathroom read, if somewhat dated.

My wife constantly lets me know that the information I cram into my little brain on a regular basis with book such as these (mostly bought at bag sales on the last day of a library boo sale) is out of date and essentially useless in today's world, but it is not always so.

Some interesting interviews with prominent figures in the sciences and what it is that keeps them curious to discover the world around them.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an extremely well-written book. The author explains things beautifully. It's not easy to explain scientific and mathematic topics so that the laymen will understand. Barry Evans makes difficult topics easy to understand as well as fun to read. I wish Barry Evans had been my science teacher (or a teacher of any subject) when I was in school.

[Snowfire · Rating 5 out of 5]

Despite the cheesy name, this book is actually really interesting. It's got some very cool stuff in it, interviews with various famous people, puzzles, and maintains a conversational tone as it describes various neat stuff. Highly recommended.