Why sh*t happens
the science of a really bad day
Book - 2009
Bentley takes readers on an informative and amusing tour through the least lucky, most accident-prone day of their lives. In the process, he explains the science behind each accident, arming readers with the knowledge to understand what went wrong and how they can steer clear of future harm.
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[Emmaus, Pa.] :
Rodale,
c2009.
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| 246 | 3 | |a Why shit happens | |
| 260 | |a [Emmaus, Pa.] : |b Rodale, |c c2009. | ||
| 300 | |a 308 p. ; |c 19 cm. | ||
| 504 | |a Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-293) and index. | ||
| 520 | |a Bentley takes readers on an informative and amusing tour through the least lucky, most accident-prone day of their lives. In the process, he explains the science behind each accident, arming readers with the knowledge to understand what went wrong and how they can steer clear of future harm. | ||
| 505 | 0 | |a Oblivious beginnings -- Bathroom skating -- Sword fighting -- Dark clouds -- Flash in the pan -- Cheesy grimace -- Drowning out noise -- Warm snow -- Losing track -- Losing grip -- Mixing your drinks -- An unpleasant trip -- Coming unstuck -- Staying afloat -- Knowing your place -- Pain in the neck -- Lost underfoot -- Crossed connections -- Hissy fits -- Mightier than the sword -- Seeing is not believing -- Ripping yarns -- Infectious messages -- Tight squeeze -- Fading memories -- Shattered hopes -- That sinking feeling -- Feel the burn -- Kitchen fireworks -- Finally cracked -- A black mark -- Hot and bothered -- Taking it all in -- Shocking -- Pus in boots -- Jumping tunes -- Chewing it over -- Patience and pain -- Eureka! | |
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| 650 | 0 | |a Science |v Humor. | |
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