The Velocity of Honey and More Science of Everyday Life by Jay Ingram - 2003

Unknown Publisher. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Viking Books, 2003. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Toronto, Ontario: Viking Canada, 2003. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Canadian First. Complete number line from 1 to 10; a bit of edge wear to boards and dust jacket; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition.

Unknown Publisher. Used - Like New. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition.

Lively and witty take on the mysteries of science making the minutiae seem alluring to the uninitiated.

Toronto: Viking Canada, 2003. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo. pp. 211, ""Delightful and surprising, Jay Ingram's essays in 'The Velocity of Honey' not only help to humanize and promote our understanding of science, they also remind us of the mystery that is the essence of all scientific pursuit.""

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

A tight and unmarked copy-" What's the science behind the theory of "six degrees of separation"? How do stones "skip"? When visiting a new place, why does getting there always seem to take so much longer than returning home? In The Velocity of Honey, the host of the Discovery Channel Canada's Daily Planet and best-selling author Jay Ingram muses upon these and many more mysteries that puzzle and perplex. With his trademark wit and wonderment, Ingram makes the science of our lives accessible and fascinating. From mosquitoes to the Marvel Universe, baseball to baby-holding, Ingram's topics are diverse. In some pieces, he explores the science behind many of our proverbial expressions, common sayings such as "Time flies when you're having fun" and "It's a small world after all." In others, he highlights intriguing links between the world of art and the world of science. Delightful and surprising, Jay Ingram's essays not only help to humanize and promote our understanding of science but also remind us of… Read More

Toronto: Viking Canada/Penquin Group, 2003. First Edition, First Printing 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Why doesn't honey flow out in all directions accross your toast? Essays here , in Ingram's inimitable style, " humanize[s] and promote[s] our understanding of science. . . ." (front flap). 198 pp. plus; Acknowledgments, Index. Unclipped DJ has very slight top edge wear. Inscribed and SIGNED by Jay Ingram in blue ink. Science non-fiction! Bookseller's Inventory # 171401