How do you predict eclipses using Stonehenge? Why were `blue' stones brought all the way from Wales? What is the secret geometry of seven eights? Packed with rare old engravings, clear explanations and exciting new research, this beautiful and enlightening little book for wizards of all ages by renowned author and lecturer Robin Heath will leave you fascinated, educated, amused and amazed. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.
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Interest Age: From 13 to 17 years
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Höhe: 155 mm
Breite: 123 mm
Dicke: 7 mm
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978-1-904263-02-9 (9781904263029)
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Robin Heath is the foremost interpreter of Stonehenge today. After an extraordinary career in engineering and microchip design he moved to Wales, grew vegetables, taught mathematics and began looking more deeply into neolithic culture. He is the author of Sun, Moon and Earth (Wooden Books) and Stone Circles (Hodder & Stoughton).
