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What Einstein Told His Cook

By Patto | Published: January 25, 2010
What did Einstein told his cook? It is very unlikely that Einstein had a cook. But, if he had, would he illuminate the cook’s curiosity about the Science behind cooking? This is what this book is all about. A scientist called Robert L. Wolke who explains the Science related to food and cooking. His writing is [...]
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Surviving the Extremes – O Corpo no Limite

By Patto | Published: January 25, 2010
Kenneth Kamler Porque nós o recomendamos? Além de dar uma boa idéia do funcionamento do corpo humano, este livro prende a nossa atenção: se você têm algum interesse pela fisiologia humana, esta leitura o fará pensar porque não esta estudando medicina e preparando-se para partir para os quarto cantos da terra. Why do we recommend it? Apart from giving [...]
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Alice

By Patto | Published: January 25, 2010
Alice in the wonderland What the hell Alice has to do with Science? Have you ever thought about it? Did you know that the author, Lewis Carroll (1832-1898), was a mathematician? When reading this book you enter into a fascinating adventure. It may seem a children tale, but it is actually an exciting story for all [...]
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O Homem que Calculava

By Luis Prado | Published: January 24, 2010
Malba Tahan. Editora Record, 2001. The Man who Counted. Canongate, 1999. Clássico de aventura com ciência. Um viajante, com habilidade extraordinária de fazer contas, vive incríveis situações cheias de entusiasmo e desafios, com valores essenciais à vida. Para jovens de 8 a 80 anos.
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