Riddles in Your Teacup

Partha Ghose (Author) , Dipkankar Home (Author) , S. Chaudhuri (Illustrated by)

• Preface to the second edition , Acknowledgments and bibliography, Questions: Kettle croon-physics around the kitchen, Our daily bread, Play time, Flow, fluid flow, Through the palm strangely, Facts and fiction-in movies and novels, The murmuring brook-mysteries of nature, Give your brains a racking, Answers to questions 1-7

"There are surprises of wonder and delight for students of all ages and abilities … a book that really should be in every science department. It will enhance and captivate all those who are not 'as good as dead.'"-Jim Jardine, Physics Education"A new, extended version of one of the most delightful little science books of recent years."-The Good Book Guide"… these questions are framed so interestingly that they hold the attention. They are accompanied by amusing sketches and agreeable anecdotes … A gentle, unusual, and civilized production."-Roy Herbert, New Scientist"…an absolute gem …"-Focus"… recommended to inquisitive young scientists …"-Robin Abbott, School Science Review, 277, June 1995"An entertaining book …"-Endeavour, Short Notices