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- Condition
- Like new
- Seller notes
- “Remainder dot on bottom edge, otherwise no markings.”
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Features
- Dust Jacket
- Original Language
- English
- Year Printed
- 2018
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Modified Item
- No
- Original/Facsimile
- Original
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Subjects
- Science
- Intended Audience
- Young Adults, Adults
- Special Attributes
- 1st Edition
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9781101985168
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
110198516X
ISBN-13
9781101985168
eBay Product ID (ePID)
25038740203
Product Key Features
Book Title
Spinning Magnet : the Electromagnetic Force That Created the Modern World--And Could Destroy It
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2018
Topic
Physics / Geophysics, Radiation, Earth Sciences / Geology, Physics / Electromagnetism, Physics / Magnetism, History
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
18.4 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2017-034554
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Advance Praise for The Spinning Magnet "The Earth's magnetic field -- an invisible cloak that shields our bodies and our technologies from deadly harm -- tends to be taken for granted. In reality it's a fickle, ill-understood phenomenon. Alanna Mitchell delves into the mystery, in an engrossing book that features a new surprise on every page." -- Sean Carroll, author of The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself, Advance Praise for The Spinning Magnet "The Earth's magnetic field -- an invisible cloak that shields our bodies and our technologies from deadly harm -- tends to be taken for granted. In reality it's a fickle, ill-understood phenomenon. Alanna Mitchell delves into the mystery, in an engrossing book that features a new surprise on every page." --Sean Carroll, author of The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself "In The Spinning Magnet , Alanna Mitchell weaves a scientific mystery in the best possible way, exploring the ancient puzzle of our planet's electromagnetic field, following scientists as they attempt to decipher its clues, leading us to a better understanding of Earth's invisible and powerful electromagnetic field. The result is a compelling tale of unseen and unforeseen natural forces - and a reminder that we've staked our home on a planet that remains infinitely strange, dangerous - and ever full of wonder." --Deborah Blum, author of The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York, Advance Praise for The Spinning Magnet "The Earth's magnetic field -- an invisible cloak that shields our bodies and our technologies from deadly harm -- tends to be taken for granted. In reality it's a fickle, ill-understood phenomenon. Alanna Mitchell delves into the mystery, in an engrossing book that features a new surprise on every page." --Sean Carroll, author of The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself "In The Spinning Magnet , Alanna Mitchell weaves a scientific mystery in the best possible way, exploring the ancient puzzle of our planet's electromagnetic field, following scientists as they attempt to decipher its clues, leading us to a better understanding of Earth's invisible and powerful electromagnetic field. The result is a compelling tale of unseen and unforeseen natural forces - and a reminder that we've staked our home on a planet that remains infinitely strange, dangerous - and ever full of wonder." --Deborah Blum, author of The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York "A fascinating untold story of science that is full of mystery and intrigue, and written with a great deal of style." --Mark Miodownik, New York Times bestselling author of Stuff Matters, winner of the Royal Society's Winton Prize "In The Spinning Magnet , Alanna Mitchell pulls off the rare trifecta in science writing: an engrossing plot of a planetary mystery, authentic character portraits of scientists and their passion for their work, and explanations of complex physics in easily understandable terms." --Sabine Stanley, Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Applied Physics Lab, Johns Hopkins University "Most of us don't think much about magnetism or the Earth's magnetic field. We recognize the importance of navigational compasses and the usefulness of those little magnets that decorate our kitchen refrigerators, but we don't feel magnetism's presence in our daily lives and we suspect we could probably live without it. Think again! In The Spinning Magnet , Alanna Mitchell draws us into a spellbinding scientific detective story, told over the ages, as she nimbly explains magnetism's role in everything that matters. Each chapter is filled with exciting new revelations written in clear crisp prose. A skilled writer, Mitchell puts magnetism on the map!" --Timothy J. Jorgensen, author of Strange Glow: The Story of Radiation , winner of the American Institute of Physics' Science Communication Award "[Mitchell] makes vivid the process of science ... A complex, well-told account of 'this spinning magnet we live on.'" --Kirkus Reviews "Captivating scientific history... an invaluable contribution to the popular science shelf." -- Booklist "Mitchell's nontechnical discussion is substantively accessible, and her vivid writing holds the reader's attention. ... Pop science readers and science policy wonks will find plenty to think--and worry--about here." -Publisher's Weekly "An intriguing story of humankind's recent and evolving understanding of the integral electromagnetic properties of our planet that should hold the interest of both teen and adult readers." - Library Journal "We don't usually feature nonfiction books on this list, but science journalist Mitchell's narrative history of the science of electromagnetism--with a look toward the future and the imminent, inevitable reversing of the North and South Poles--sounds as thrilling as any scifi tale." -io9, Advance Praise for The Spinning Magnet "The Earth's magnetic field -- an invisible cloak that shields our bodies and our technologies from deadly harm -- tends to be taken for granted. In reality it's a fickle, ill-understood phenomenon. Alanna Mitchell delves into the mystery, in an engrossing book that features a new surprise on every page." --Sean Carroll, author of The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself "In The Spinning Magnet , Alanna Mitchell weaves a scientific mystery in the best possible way, exploring the ancient puzzle of our planet's electromagnetic field, following scientists as they attempt to decipher its clues, leading us to a better understanding of Earth's invisible and powerful electromagnetic field. The result is a compelling tale of unseen and unforeseen natural forces - and a reminder that we've staked our home on a planet that remains infinitely strange, dangerous - and ever full of wonder." --Deborah Blum, author of The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York "A fascinating untold story of science that is full of mystery and intrigue, and written with a great deal of style." --Mark Miodownik, New York Times bestselling author of Stuff Matters, winner of the Royal Society's Winton Prize "In The Spinning Magnet , Alanna Mitchell pulls off the rare trifecta in science writing: an engrossing plot of a planetary mystery, authentic character portraits of scientists and their passion for their work, and explanations of complex physics in easily understandable terms." --Sabine Stanley, Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Applied Physics Lab, Johns Hopkins University, Advance Praise for The Spinning Magnet "The Earth's magnetic field -- an invisible cloak that shields our bodies and our technologies from deadly harm -- tends to be taken for granted. In reality it's a fickle, ill-understood phenomenon. Alanna Mitchell delves into the mystery, in an engrossing book that features a new surprise on every page." --Sean Carroll, author of The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself "In The Spinning Magnet , Alanna Mitchell weaves a scientific mystery in the best possible way, exploring the ancient puzzle of our planet's electromagnetic field, following scientists as they attempt to decipher its clues, leading us to a better understanding of Earth's invisible and powerful electromagnetic field. The result is a compelling tale of unseen and unforeseen natural forces - and a reminder that we've staked our home on a planet that remains infinitely strange, dangerous - and ever full of wonder." --Deborah Blum, author of The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York "A fascinating untold story of science that is full of mystery and intrigue, and written with a great deal of style." --Mark Miodownik, New York Times bestselling author of Stuff Matters, winner of the Royal Society's Winton Prize "In The Spinning Magnet , Alanna Mitchell pulls off the rare trifecta in science writing: an engrossing plot of a planetary mystery, authentic character portraits of scientists and their passion for their work, and explanations of complex physics in easily understandable terms." --Sabine Stanley, Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Applied Physics Lab, Johns Hopkins University "Most of us don't think much about magnetism or the Earth's magnetic field. We recognize the importance of navigational compasses and the usefulness of those little magnets that decorate our kitchen refrigerators, but we don't feel magnetism's presence in our daily lives and we suspect we could probably live without it. Think again! In The Spinning Magnet , Alanna Mitchell draws us into a spellbinding scientific detective story, told over the ages, as she nimbly explains magnetism's role in everything that matters. Each chapter is filled with exciting new revelations written in clear crisp prose. A skilled writer, Mitchell puts magnetism on the map!" --Timothy J. Jorgensen, author of Strange Glow: The Story of Radiation , winner of the American Institute of Physics' Science Communication Award "[Mitchell] makes vivid the process of science ... A complex, well-told account of 'this spinning magnet we live on.'" --Kirkus Reviews "Captivating scientific history... an invaluable contribution to the popular science shelf." -- Booklist, Advance Praise for The Spinning Magnet "The Earth's magnetic field -- an invisible cloak that shields our bodies and our technologies from deadly harm -- tends to be taken for granted. In reality it's a fickle, ill-understood phenomenon. Alanna Mitchell delves into the mystery, in an engrossing book that features a new surprise on every page." --Sean Carroll, author of The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself "In The Spinning Magnet , Alanna Mitchell weaves a scientific mystery in the best possible way, exploring the ancient puzzle of our planet's electromagnetic field, following scientists as they attempt to decipher its clues, leading us to a better understanding of Earth's invisible and powerful electromagnetic field. The result is a compelling tale of unseen and unforeseen natural forces - and a reminder that we've staked our home on a planet that remains infinitely strange, dangerous - and ever full of wonder." --Deborah Blum, author of The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York "A fascinating untold story of science that is full of mystery and intrigue, and written with a great deal of style." --Mark Miodownik, New York Times bestselling author of Stuff Matters, winner of the Royal Society's Winton Prize "In The Spinning Magnet , Alanna Mitchell pulls off the rare trifecta in science writing: an engrossing plot of a planetary mystery, authentic character portraits of scientists and their passion for their work, and explanations of complex physics in easily understandable terms." --Sabine Stanley, Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Applied Physics Lab, Johns Hopkins University "[Mitchell] makes vivid the process of science ... A complex, well-told account of 'this spinning magnet we live on.'" --Kirkus Reviews, Advance Praise for The Spinning Magnet "The Earth's magnetic field -- an invisible cloak that shields our bodies and our technologies from deadly harm -- tends to be taken for granted. In reality it's a fickle, ill-understood phenomenon. Alanna Mitchell delves into the mystery, in an engrossing book that features a new surprise on every page." --Sean Carroll, author of The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself "In The Spinning Magnet , Alanna Mitchell weaves a scientific mystery in the best possible way, exploring the ancient puzzle of our planet's electromagnetic field, following scientists as they attempt to decipher its clues, leading us to a better understanding of Earth's invisible and powerful electromagnetic field. The result is a compelling tale of unseen and unforeseen natural forces - and a reminder that we've staked our home on a planet that remains infinitely strange, dangerous - and ever full of wonder." --Deborah Blum, author of The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York "A fascinating untold story of science that is full of mystery and intrigue, and written with a great deal of style." --Mark Miodownik, New York Times bestselling author of Stuff Matters, winner of the Royal Society's Winton Prize "In The Spinning Magnet , Alanna Mitchell pulls off the rare trifecta in science writing: an engrossing plot of a planetary mystery, authentic character portraits of scientists and their passion for their work, and explanations of complex physics in easily understandable terms." --Sabine Stanley, Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Applied Physics Lab, Johns Hopkins University "Most of us don't think much about magnetism or the Earth's magnetic field. We recognize the importance of navigational compasses and the usefulness of those little magnets that decorate our kitchen refrigerators, but we don't feel magnetism's presence in our daily lives and we suspect we could probably live without it. Think again! In The Spinning Magnet , Alanna Mitchell draws us into a spellbinding scientific detective story, told over the ages, as she nimbly explains magnetism's role in everything that matters. Each chapter is filled with exciting new revelations written in clear crisp prose. A skilled writer, Mitchell puts magnetism on the map!" -- Timothy J. Jorgensen, author of Strange Glow: The Story of Radiation , winner of the American Institute of Physics' Science Communication Award "[Mitchell] makes vivid the process of science ... A complex, well-told account of 'this spinning magnet we live on.'" --Kirkus Reviews, Advance Praise for The Spinning Magnet "The Earth's magnetic field -- an invisible cloak that shields our bodies and our technologies from deadly harm -- tends to be taken for granted. In reality it's a fickle, ill-understood phenomenon. Alanna Mitchell delves into the mystery, in an engrossing book that features a new surprise on every page." --Sean Carroll, author of The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself "In The Spinning Magnet , Alanna Mitchell weaves a scientific mystery in the best possible way, exploring the ancient puzzle of our planet's electromagnetic field, following scientists as they attempt to decipher its clues, leading us to a better understanding of Earth's invisible and powerful electromagnetic field. The result is a compelling tale of unseen and unforeseen natural forces - and a reminder that we've staked our home on a planet that remains infinitely strange, dangerous - and ever full of wonder." --Deborah Blum, author of The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York "A fascinating untold story of science that is full of mystery and intrigue, and written with a great deal of style." --Mark Miodownik, New York Times bestselling author of Stuff Matters, winner of the Royal Society's Winton Prize "In The Spinning Magnet , Alanna Mitchell pulls off the rare trifecta in science writing: an engrossing plot of a planetary mystery, authentic character portraits of scientists and their passion for their work, and explanations of complex physics in easily understandable terms." --Sabine Stanley, Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Applied Physics Lab, Johns Hopkins University "Most of us don't think much about magnetism or the Earth's magnetic field. We recognize the importance of navigational compasses and the usefulness of those little magnets that decorate our kitchen refrigerators, but we don't feel magnetism's presence in our daily lives and we suspect we could probably live without it. Think again! In The Spinning Magnet , Alanna Mitchell draws us into a spellbinding scientific detective story, told over the ages, as she nimbly explains magnetism's role in everything that matters. Each chapter is filled with exciting new revelations written in clear crisp prose. A skilled writer, Mitchell puts magnetism on the map!" --Timothy J. Jorgensen, author of Strange Glow: The Story of Radiation , winner of the American Institute of Physics' Science Communication Award "[Mitchell] makes vivid the process of science ... A complex, well-told account of 'this spinning magnet we live on.'" --Kirkus Reviews "Captivating scientific history... an invaluable contribution to the popular science shelf." -- Booklist "Mitchell's nontechnical discussion is substantively accessible, and her vivid writing holds the reader's attention. ... Pop science readers and science policy wonks will find plenty to think--and worry--about here." -Publisher's Weekly "An intriguing story of humankind's recent and evolving understanding of the integral electromagnetic properties of our planet that should hold the interest of both teen and adult readers." - Library Journal
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Synopsis
An engrossing history of the science of electromagnetism, right up to the latest indications that the poles are soon to reverse and destroy the world's power grids and electronic communications., The mystery of Earth's invisible, life-supporting power Alanna Mitchell's globe-trotting history of the science of electromagnetism and the Earth's magnetic field--right up to the latest indications that the North and South Poles may soon reverse, with apocalyptic results--will soon change the way you think about our planet. Award-winning journalist Alanna Mitchell's science storytelling introduce intriguing characters--from the thirteenth-century French investigations into magnetism and the Victorian-era discover that electricity and magnetism emerge from the same fundamental force to the latest research. No one has ever told so eloquently how the Earth itself came to be seen as a magnet, spinning in space with two poles, and that those poles have dramatically reversed many time, often coinciding with mass extinctions. The most recent reversal was 780,000 years ago. Mitchell explores indications that the Earth's magnetic force field is decaying faster than previously thought. When the poles switch, a process that takes many years, the Earth is unprotected from solar radiation storms that would, among other disturbances, wipe out much and possible all of our electromagnetic technology. Navigation for all kinds of animals is disrupted without a stable, magnetic North Pole. But can you imagine no satellites, no Internet, no smartphones--maybe no power grids at all? Alanna Mitchell offers a beautifully crafted narrative history of surprising ideas and science, illuminating invisible parts of our own planet that are constantly changing around us., A cataclysmic planetary phenomenon is gathering force deep within the Earth. The magnetic North Pole will eventually trade places with the South Pole. Satellite evidence suggests to some scientists that the move has already begun, but most still think it won't happen for many decades. All agree that it has happened many times before and will happen again. But this time it will be different. It will be a very bad day for modern civilisation.
LC Classification Number
QC760.M5425 2018
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