Bentley, P. J.

Why sh*t happens : the science of a really bad day / Why shit happens Peter J. Bentley. - [Emmaus, Pa.] : [New York] : Rodale ; Distributed to the trade by Macmillan, c2009. - xii, 308 p. ; 19 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-293) and index.

Oblivious beginnings -- Bathroom skating -- Sword fighting -- Dark clouds -- Flash in the pan -- Cheesy grimace -- Drowning out noise -- Warm snow -- Losing track -- Losing grip -- Mixing your drinks -- An unpleasant trip -- Coming unstuck -- Staying afloat -- Knowing your place -- Pain in the neck -- Lost underfoot -- Crossed connections -- Hissy fits -- Mightier than the sword -- Seeing is not believing -- Ripping yarns -- Infectious messages -- Tight squeeze -- Fading memories -- Shattered hopes -- That sinking feeling -- Feel the burn -- Kitchen fireworks -- Finally cracked -- A black mark -- Hot and bothered -- Taking it all in -- Shocking -- Pus in boots -- Jumping tunes -- Chewing it over -- Patience and pain -- Eureka!

ISBN: 9781594869563 (hardcover) 1594869561 (hardcover)

LCCN: 2008043619

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Science--Humor.
Science--Miscellanea.

LC Class. No.: Q167 / .B46 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 502/.07