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Simple Science of Flight, insects to Jumbo Jets:
$14.99
"The Simple Science of FLIGHT From Insects to Jumbo Jets" by Henk Tennekes, hardback with dust wrapper, 1996 printing, 137 pages, illustrated in b&w, 10 1/4" x 7 1/4", weighs 535g unpacked. "In The Simple Science of Flight, Henk Tennekes investigates just how machines and creatures fly: what size wings they need, how much energy is required for their journeys, how they cross deserts and oceans, how they take off, climb, and soar. Fascinated by the similarities between nature and technology, Tennekes offers an introduction to flight that teaches by association. Swans and Boeings differ in numerous ways, but they follow the same aerodynamic principles. Biological evolution and its technical counterpart exhibit exciting parallels. What makes some airplanes successful and others misfits? Why does the Boeing 747 endure but the Concorde now seem a fluke? Tennekes explains the science of flight through comparisons, examples, equations, and anecdotes. The new edition of this popular book has been thoroughly revised and much expanded. Highlights of the new material include a description of the incredible performance of bar-tailed godwits (7,000 miles nonstop from Alaska to New Zealand), an analysis of the convergence of modern jetliners (from both Boeing and Airbus), a discussion of the metabolization of energy featuring Lance Armstrong, a novel treatment of the aerodynamics of drag and trailing vortices, and an emphasis throughout on evolution, in nature and in engineering. Tennekes draws on new evidence on bird migration, new wind-tunnel studies, and data on new airliners. And his analysis of the relative efficiency of planes, trains, and automobiles is newly relevant. (On a cost-per-seat scale, a 747 is more efficient than a passenger car.)"This example has no names or inscriptions, appears unread and remains in excellent condition in all respects. The dust wrapper (not price clipped) is also very nice with no chips or tears. A very nice example of this book on flight. Fixed proper packing and postage, US$10.00 within Australia and AIRMAILto USA, Canada, Middle East, Asia & Japan for US$26.00 and AIRMAIL anywhere else for US$27.00. Ishall happily combine lots to reduce postage costs. You can see from myresponse that I'm regarded as a careful packer and a prompt shipper etc.
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