The New Science of Strong Materials

Author: J E Gordon
Edition: 2Rev Ed
Binding: Kindle Edition
ISBN: B002RI8ZSW

The New Science of Strong Materials: Or Why You Don't Fall Through the Floor (Penguin Science)

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