Download or read book Science in Short Chapters written by W. Mattieu Williams and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Science in Short Chapters' is a collection of scientific essays intended for a general audience, penned by W. Mattieu Williams. These essays are meant to illustrate how the result of scientific research can be found even in the most mundane of settings. Featured instances that the author discussed include the dying trees in the Kensington Gardens, the origin of soap, ventilation by open fireplaces, and luminous paints.