| Title | : | Qbits The Perseid Adventure |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 354 |
| Publication | : | First published March 1, 2012 |
Galileo Galilei died over 373 years ago; Sir Isaac Newton 288 years ago; Marie Curie 81 years ago; and Albert Einstein 60 years ago.
But this is not their story. This is the story of two young scientists Tom Jackson and Scott 'Mad Dog' Maddocks. Their idyllic existence is thrown into chaos when Tom is struck by lightning, accidentally creating a door to the 'Qbits' quantum reality ó a world existing on electrons and operating at light speed based on uncertainty and randomness.
Tom and Mad Dog are entangled with the wannabe superheroes who resemble the four great, but dead scientists. In Qbits live MAC, NEWTS, ALBY and GG ó the quantum incarnations of Marie Curie, Sir Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein and Galileo Galilei. Complex radical individuals when they were alive, they are back determined to save the planet.
Tom and Scott are quite happy lecturing at Sydney University, playing rugby, drinking beer, swimming at Bondi Beach and recovering at Harry's Cafe de Wheels but, when they least expect it, they are propelled into the complex Qbits' world.
Quantum 2 worlds + 2 young scientists + 4 Qbits = chaos + adventure.
Qbits The Perseid Adventure Reviews
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REVIEW EXCERPTS :
Sydney author Peter Fitzgerald's labour of love is a rollicking, highly imaginative blend of science, fiction, adventure and typical Aussie larrikinism. (Herald Newspaper)
First-time author Peter Fitzgerald has combined chaotic adventures, fascinating facts from Shrodinger's cat, and the hilarious Qbits to create a book that is part adventure story, part science fiction. Let's hope there is a sequel (Science Illustrated)
Excellent originality, a rip roaring adventure...so many interesting facts....Everyone is involved - the Russians, the CIA NASA. (Wendy O’Hanlon, Acres Australia)
This extreme and exciting tale brings the wonderful study of science to life. (Dot Whittington The Weekender)
A funny quirky novel, based on science, for our enjoyment and pleasurable reading. Peter Fitzgerald's imagination and sense of humour shine through.(John Morrows Pick of the week) -
I still can't decide about this book...it was very original and quite entertaining though.
The physics fasts throughout were really interesting but I thought that there were too many earth shattering disasters/problems being solved.
Very different book!
