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Atomic Adventures

Secret Islands, Forgotten N-Rays, and Isotopic Murder - A Journey into the Wild World of Nuclear Science

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Atomic Adventures

By: James Mahaffey
Narrated by: Keith Sellon-Wright
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Whether you are a scientist or a poet, pro-nuclear energy or staunch opponent, conspiracy theorist or pragmatist, James Mahaffey's books have served to open up the world of nuclear science like never before. With clear explanations of some of the most complex scientific endeavors in history, Mahaffey's new book looks back at the atom's wild, secretive past and then toward its potentially bright future.

Mahaffey unearths lost reactors on far-flung Pacific islands and trees that were exposed to active fission that changed gender or bloomed in the dead of winter. He explains why we have nuclear submarines but not nuclear aircraft and why cold fusion doesn't exist. And who knew that radiation counting was once a fashionable trend?

Though parts of the nuclear history might seem like a fiction mash-up where cowboys somehow got a hold of a reactor, Mahaffey's vivid prose holds the listener in thrall of the infectious energy of scientific curiosity and ingenuity that may one day hold the key to solving our energy crisis or sending us to Mars.

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©2017 James Mahaffey (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Engineering History History & Philosophy Physics Science Imperial Japan Military Air Force

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Really good narration and well written piece. Definitely worth a listen.
Some amazing stories that are delivered in an amusing yet informative manner.

Really interesting and well delivered

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Entertainingly written, with what science needing an understanding well explained. The dry humour dropped in at times is worth a listen to alone. Full marks also goes to the narrator. He kept me fully engaged all the way through.

Very Entertaining, full stop.

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It’s like a bag full of interesting facts, with a bit a loose structure attached to each of the stories. I enjoyed it and would recommend it for those who already know a lot about this topic.

Interesting information

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the nice thing about this book is that it assumes you know more about nuclear physics than you probably do. it is not dumbed down at all and the better for it!

stuff I had no idea about!

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I loved it. Good quality assurance written in an accessible manner with authority and credibility.

Journey through the mysterious

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Really enjoyed the dive into history and the effect Physics and atomic ( not just The Bomb) has had on life today. Good explanations of atomic theory that doesn't leave you baffled. The narrator is easy to understand with good pace that keeps you engaged. Would recommend

Fascinating dive into atomic, ufo, quantum mechanics and the history of the world in the 20th and 21st century

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I loved this audiobook, it was full of interest to me, very well written and narrated. I have to admit that I may be biased as I am a Radiochemist and I knew some of the characters who were featured.

Excellent

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Great to hear some new stories on this topic rather than the jaded old anecdotes we are usually treated to.

loved the book

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lots of different information and topics, new learnings, one of the best general atomic books

very interesting and diverse

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The book contains several stories, some are amazing, others a bit dull, but overall, worth a read.

Interasting

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