Why Do People Queue for Brunch?

The Explainer guide to modern mysteries

Häftad, Engelska, 2024

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'For anyone who has ever wondered ... just about anything! This is the book for you' Adam SpencerWhat's the meaning of a bee's waggle dance? Who thought budgie smugglers into being? And why is cancer so damn hard to cure?In these lively and surprising Explainers, writers from Australia's leading mastheads reveal the mysterious workings of the world, from outer space and the deep sea to our own backyards.Navigate life's quirks and curiosities with journalists from these newsrooms-across health, science, culture and human behaviour-as they ask some of the deeper questions in life.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2024-12-03
Mått153 x 234 x 24 mm
Vikt384 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieAllen & Unwin
Antal sidor352
FörlagAllen & Unwin
ISBN9781761471827

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