Light Years

Author: Brian Clegg

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General Fields

  • : $12.00 AUD
  • : 9780749922726
  • : Piatkus Books
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  • : 0.342
  • : February 2002
  • : 198mm X 130mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 27.99
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  • : Brian Clegg
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  • : Paperback
  • : New edition
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  • : 535
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  • : 320
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Barcode 9780749922726
9780749922726

Local Description

2002. Reprint. A near fine copy only marked by a bookseller sticker to the rear wrap.

Description

This is the story of light and the people who were determined to unlock the secrets of this puzzling phenomenon. The book recounts spiritual interpretations, from the Ancient Egyptians to the Mayans and looks at some of the first scientific grapplings with light.

Author description

Brian Clegg gained a degree in physics from Cambridge University and an MA in Operational Research before joining British Airways as a consultant on new and innovative applications of technology - In 1994 he set up his own creative consultancy and has a range of blue-chip clients including Zurich Bank and the Royal Bank of Scotland - A well-known columnist in the business/technology field, Brian is the author of a dozen books including Creativity, Imagination Engineering and Instant Brainpower