{"product_id":"the-secret-science-of-baby-the-surprising-physics-of-creating-a-human-from-conception-to-birth-and-beyond-paperback","title":"The Secret Science of Baby: The Surprising Physics of Creating a Human, from Conception to Birth--And Beyond - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Banks\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat stops pregnant women from falling over all the time? What makes infant cries so captivating? How do sperm swim?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Secret Science of Baby\u003c\/i\u003e answers these questions and many more, revealing the fascinating physics behind conception, birth, and babyhood.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eParents and parents-to-be are bombarded with information, from what to expect to what to do (and not to do) when it happens. But what they may not realize is that from the chemistry of pregnancy tests to the vacuum physics of breastfeeding, there is fascinating science at the heart of every aspect of creating and raising a new human. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten by science journalist Michael Banks, \u003ci\u003e The Secret Science of Baby\u003c\/i\u003e won't tell you how to raise a perfect violin-playing, mandarin-speaking toddler, but it will shed a new light on how and why things happen as they do--from conception and pregnancy to cooing and pooing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExploring the hidden physics behind uterine contractions, the fluid dynamics of diapers, and more, both parents and curious non-parents (who, after all, were once babies themselves) will gain a fresh perspective on the infant universe . . . and the thrilling science that makes it possible. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn these pages, readers will discover: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe physics of the playground and common toys--from the swing to the Slinky\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWhat it \u003ci\u003ereally\u003c\/i\u003e means to \"sleep like a baby\"\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe surprising shared vocal cord features of lions and (human) infants\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe miracle of a baby's first breath and how surface tension provided the key to helping preemies breathe\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBanks draws from his own experience, interviews with scientists, and the latest research (including some involving conception inside an MRI machine) to offer a book that focuses on \"how?\" rather than \"how-to.\" The result is an illuminating and hilarious journey through the everyday science of making, baking, and bringing up baby.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Banks\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Oldham, Lancashire, UK. After an undergraduate degree in physics from Loughborough University, UK, Michael did a PhD in condensed-matter physics at the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Physics in Stuttgart, Germany, studying magnetism. For over a decade, Michael has been news editor of the international monthly magazine \u003ci\u003ePhysics World\u003c\/i\u003e, where he covers the latest developments in physics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMichael has given talks worldwide about science and science journalism including in China, Japan and the US. In addition to \u003ci\u003ePhysics World\u003c\/i\u003e, Michael has written for \u003ci\u003eNature\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBBC Focus \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eScience Uncovered\u003c\/i\u003e as well as appeared on \u003ci\u003eBBC Radio 4\u003c\/i\u003e. Michael is based in Bristol, UK, where he lives with his wife and two boys. He tweets at @Mike_Banks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 8.6 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 06, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766158229792,"sku":"9781637741467","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2e80850026d0f4eb9adfdbc52300e7ba.webp?v=1780286881","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-secret-science-of-baby-the-surprising-physics-of-creating-a-human-from-conception-to-birth-and-beyond-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}