Why Sh*t Happens: The Science of a Really Bad DayBy Peter J. Bentley
Published by Rodale Books, 2009
ISBN 1594869561, 9781594869563
320 pages
I've discovered, while doing this challenge, that I'm drawn to books that explain things. History, mentally retarded inbred royalty sleeping with itself (See Book #24 & #15), what happens to cadavers (See Book #8), and why shit happens. For some reason it makes all those bad days feel better, there's rational explanations for the bad.
Basically this is a book that takes a 'bad thing' premise and breaks down the science that causes it. For example, sleeping through your alarm in the morning. To explain how this happens Bentley explains how sleep cycles work and why this can lead to a late day at work. It's clear that Bentley's goal is to remind us that "Science is respected, trusted and largely misunderstood." This however is not a dry scientific textbook, the text manages to convey scientific information in layman's terms in a witty, easy to read way.
Three out of Four Stars.
Published by Rodale Books, 2009
ISBN 1594869561, 9781594869563
320 pages
I've discovered, while doing this challenge, that I'm drawn to books that explain things. History, mentally retarded inbred royalty sleeping with itself (See Book #24 & #15), what happens to cadavers (See Book #8), and why shit happens. For some reason it makes all those bad days feel better, there's rational explanations for the bad.
Basically this is a book that takes a 'bad thing' premise and breaks down the science that causes it. For example, sleeping through your alarm in the morning. To explain how this happens Bentley explains how sleep cycles work and why this can lead to a late day at work. It's clear that Bentley's goal is to remind us that "Science is respected, trusted and largely misunderstood." This however is not a dry scientific textbook, the text manages to convey scientific information in layman's terms in a witty, easy to read way.
Three out of Four Stars.
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