The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements Free Audiobook Download by Sam Kean


'The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements' is a new book which explores stories from all around the world. It takes as its focus one element in particular - sodium (Na).

In The Disappearing Spoon, Sam Kean takes encounters from the periodic table and brings them to life with thought-provoking anecdotes and insights about science. He tackles a range of topics, including the discovery and naming of new elements and how scientists were able to classify these newly found substances as if they had been around for decades.

The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements is a recent release. The audiobook was narrated by Sean Runnette. This book was an enjoyable read that had many captivating stories about people and life in general. It also had some really interesting science inside it as well.

I was expecting to be bored. I wanted to hear the audiobook so I could fall asleep during a road trip. I was wrong. This is a fascinating, engaging story that not only profoundly impressed me but also made me reconsider the way I view science, chemistry, and the future of humanity. The author, Sam Kean has an incredible ability to describe in such detail how each element impacts on our everyday lives.

[Sam Kean is] the best-selling author of The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements. As Dr. Kean says in his book, "a spoon is a delightful utensil with a long history that reflects so much about human society--the good, the bad, and some really strange things."

The Disappearing Spoon is a fascinating account of why the world around us is the way it is today. It's written by Sam Kean, a chemistry professor who gives an account of how our understanding of the world has changed with each new element discovered and how strange and unusual some of these discoveries are.

Published Date 2010-08-24
Duration 12 hours 37 minutes
Author Sam Kean
Narrated Sean Runnette
Reviews
(53 Reviews)
Abridged No
Is It Free? 30-days Free
Category Science & Technology
Parent Category Biology & Chemistry, History

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