Narrated by: Kevin Scullin

Inspired by his popular web site, badastronomy.com, this first book
by Philip Plait debunks popular myths and misconceptions relating to
astronomy and promotes science as a means of explaining our mysterious
heavens. The work describes 24 common astronomical fallacies,
including the beliefs that the Coriolis effect determines the
direction that water drains in a bathtub and that planetary alignments
can cause disaster on Earth. The author sharply and convincingly
dismisses astrology, creationism, and UFO sightings and explains the
principles behind basic general concepts (the Big Bang, why the sky
is blue, etc.). Though some may find him strident, Plait succeeds
brilliantly because his clear and understandable explanations are
convincing and honest. This first volume in Wiley's "Bad Science"
series is recommended for all libraries, especially astronomy and
folklore collections. Jeffrey Beall, Univ. of Colorado Lib., Denver

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