{"product_id":"9781778400643","title":"The Ups and Downs of Physics","description":"Author: Judith Weber\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781778400643\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Greystone Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Jan 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 224\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This is science made eclectic and entertaining.'  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA spectacular and humorous guide to the physics of everyday life  perfect for readers of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStorm in a Teacup\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Disappearing Spoon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy do bridges sway in the wind? Why do doorknobs sometimes produce a shock? Where does lightning actually come from  and more importantly, what should we do if we're suddenly surrounded by it? \u003ci\u003eThe Ups and Downs of Physics\u003c\/i\u003e explores the physics of the world around us: from dropped cell phone calls to falling objects, radioactivity, alternating currents, and humidity. The book also examines the ethical implications of scientific decision-making by recounting cases such as the Challenger disaster and the Goinia radioactive accident. And while physics can sometimes cause us problems, the underlying principles are elegant and fascinating  and with this book, we can learn how to harness them to our advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTold in a charming, conversational voice by the husband-and-wife duo Marcus Weber, a celebrated physicist, and Judith Weber, an acclaimed science communicator, this book interweaves fascinating facts about pistol shrimp and electrostatic charge with chatty stories and experiments readers can try at home. Marcus and Judith discuss everything from a cycling holiday in Cuba, to a cracked window in their home, to figuring out why an experiment they designed for a science television show damaged the iPhone of a famous celebrity...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho knew physics could be so much fun!?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852884398238,"sku":"ADS-9781778400643","price":49.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781778400643.jpg?v=1779064145","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781778400643","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}