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The book of scientific anecdotes / edited and introduced by Adrian Berry

Organised into eleven sections, this volume features more than sixty anecdotes documenting milestones in scientific discovery. The text explores breakthroughs in medicine and space travel, highlighting the individuals who have shaped the progress of science.

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