by Richard Barnett (2009)
Starting from the point of having no water in the house, and with only a wheelbarrow by way of farm equipment, this hilarious account of starting up in farming, in a remote part of upland Wales, covers some three years of the early 1950s. The difficulties and indignities suffered are offset by the marvellous sense of adventure and real living that underpin the story, to say nothing of the humorous idiosyncrasies of the neighbours and the intangible satisfaction that comes from working close to Nature.
Michael Largo
"A one-of-a-kind treasury of the most strange and fascinating knowledge and lore about animals. Largo tells us their most fascinating secrets and reveals fact after astonishing--and often hilarious--fact about their oddest behavior. Largo also looks at the beasts we created with our imaginations, as well as ones long gone"--
Robert L. Weber
Contained within these pages is a humorous anthology of irreverent quips and stories from a myriad of sources. These anecdotes have been carefully selected by Professor Weber and have been classified into broad subject areas. These include tales of Academic Life, fun at Conferences, a section on Warnings, and even a measure of Food and Environmental Concerns. This anthology of humorous snippets presents the reader with a fascinating view of the whimsical side of science which, it is hoped, will fascinate, intrigue and lead to many a titter, snigger and guffaw. It also provides the reader with glimpses of the intensely human ambitions, frustrations, and elations of scientists as well as changing attitudes in their sciences. Although intended for casual, intermittent reading, the unguarded reader may find themselves unable to put this book down. You have been warned!
Megan McDonald
When Judy Moody gets serious about protecting the environment, her little brother Stink thinks she is overdoing it, but she manages to inspire her third grade class to undertake an award-winning, environment-saving project.
Robert K. Tyson
Adaptive optics systems and components have achieved a level of sophistication and simplicity that goes beyond traditional applications in astronomy and the military and into developments in medicine, manufacturing, and communications. This book was written for those interested in the multidisciplinary technology and those who need a broad-brush explanation without wading through thousands of journal articles. It follows the structure of a one-day tutorial taught by the author, including humor and sidebars of historical material.