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House of Karls

by Karl Kruszelnicki

This collection analyses diverse scientific and historical topics, including the origins of gold and the economics of bank robberies. It investigates the intersection of politics and science while providing factual explanations for everyday phenomena.

Accession 18290 ISBN 9781743519516 Publisher Pan Macmillan
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