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Atomic Adventures

Secret Islands, Forgotten N-Rays, and Isotopic Murder - A Journey into the Wild World of Nuclear Science

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Atomic Adventures

By: James Mahaffey
Narrated by: Keith Sellon-Wright
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Whether you are a scientist or a poet, pro-nuclear energy or staunch opponent, conspiracy theorist or pragmatist, James Mahaffey's books have served to open up the world of nuclear science like never before. With clear explanations of some of the most complex scientific endeavors in history, Mahaffey's new book looks back at the atom's wild, secretive past and then toward its potentially bright future.

Mahaffey unearths lost reactors on far-flung Pacific islands and trees that were exposed to active fission that changed gender or bloomed in the dead of winter. He explains why we have nuclear submarines but not nuclear aircraft and why cold fusion doesn't exist. And who knew that radiation counting was once a fashionable trend?

Though parts of the nuclear history might seem like a fiction mash-up where cowboys somehow got a hold of a reactor, Mahaffey's vivid prose holds the listener in thrall of the infectious energy of scientific curiosity and ingenuity that may one day hold the key to solving our energy crisis or sending us to Mars.

Download the accompanying reference guide.©2017 James Mahaffey (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc. History & Philosophy Power Resources Physics Science History Engineering Solar System
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Fascinating Stories • Educational Content • Excellent Narration • Accessible Explanations • Historical Insights

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i gave this book average rating because neither I found it interesting nor finished reading it... I don't know if this is a good or bad book for a genre

not what I expected

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A challenging book to read, withoit an appropriate background. Was still a fascinating journey through a world most people know nothing of.

very technical, but fascinating

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Great balance of technical information and storytelling. I particularly liked the section in cold fusion.

Interesting and fun

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Unrelated but fun chapters about a variety of topics, not even necessarily atomic related.

I seem to detect a dry English wit from author and Narrator, which gives the book a Bryson-esque quality.

Assortment of random topics, presented with wit

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This is an easy recommendation if you're a history fan or science fan this is a great listen. It's written as a series of stories, groups and individuals their discoveries, how those interplay to go from one point to the next. This is how history should be, engaging, entertaining, and big lessons stick.

A great history of Nuclear Science

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