The violinist's thumb : and other lost tales of love, war, and genius, as written by our genetic code
(Large Print)
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Published
Waterville, Me. : Thorndike Press, 2012.
Format
Large Print
Edition
Large print edition.
ISBN
9781410450685, 1410450686
Physical Desc
623 pages (large print) : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Status
South Knoxville Branch Library - Biography - Books
LRG PRNT 572.8 KEAN
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LRG PRNT 572.8 KEAN
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Published
Waterville, Me. : Thorndike Press, 2012.
Edition
Large print edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9781410450685, 1410450686
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"In The Disappearing Spoon, bestselling author Sam Kean unlocked the mysteries of the periodic table. In THE VIOLINIST'S THUMB, he explores the wonders of the magical building block of life: DNA. There are genes to explain crazy cat ladies, why other people have no fingerprints, and why some people survive nuclear bombs. Genes illuminate everything from JFK's bronze skin (it wasn't a tan) to Einstein's genius. They prove that Neanderthals and humans bred thousands of years more recently than any of us would feel comfortable thinking. They can even allow some people, because of the exceptional flexibility of their thumbs and fingers, to become truly singular violinists. Kean's vibrant storytelling once again makes science entertaining, explaining human history and whimsy while showing how DNA will influence our species' future"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Kean, S. (2012). The violinist's thumb: and other lost tales of love, war, and genius, as written by our genetic code (Large print edition.). Thorndike Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kean, Sam. 2012. The Violinist's Thumb: And Other Lost Tales of Love, War, and Genius, As Written By Our Genetic Code. Thorndike Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kean, Sam. The Violinist's Thumb: And Other Lost Tales of Love, War, and Genius, As Written By Our Genetic Code Thorndike Press, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Kean, Sam. The Violinist's Thumb: And Other Lost Tales of Love, War, and Genius, As Written By Our Genetic Code Large print edition., Thorndike Press, 2012.
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