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by Isaac Asimov

A collection of seventeen essays exploring various topics across physics, chemistry, astronomy and mathematics. Subjects range from chemical elements and orbital mechanics to mathematical theories and historical scientific developments.

Accession 14363 ISBN 0246120746 Publisher Granada
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