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The Violinist's Thumb: And Other Lost Tales of Love, War, and Genius, as Written by Our Genetic CodeFrom New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes incredible stories of science, history, language, and music, as told by our own DNA. In The Disappearing Spoon, bestselling author Sam Kean unlocked the mysteries of the periodic table. In The Violinist's Thumb, he explores the wonders of the magical building block of life: DNA. There are genes to explain crazy cat ladies, why other people have no fingerprints, and why some people survive nuclear
From New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes incredible stories of science, history, language, and music, as told by our own DNA. In The Disappearing Spoon, bestselling author Sam Kean unlocked the mysteries of the periodic table. In The Violinist's Thumb, he explores the wonders of the magical building block of life: DNA. There are genes to explain crazy cat ladies, why other people have no fingerprints, and why some people survive nuclear bombs. Genes illuminate everything from JFK's bronze skin (it wasn't a tan) to Einstein's genius. They prove that Neanderthals and humans bred thousands of years more recently than any of us would feel comfortable thinking. They can even allow some people, because of the exceptional flexibility of their thumbs and fingers, to become truly singular violinists. Kean's vibrant storytelling once again makes science entertaining, explaining human history and whimsy while showing how DNA will influence our species' future.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Published: 07/16/2013
ISBN: 9780316182331
Pages: 401
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.30d
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Great shoes!! Love them!
Size: 12 Little Kid, Color: Gradient Blue
Greta shoes! Perfect for growing kids! True to size! My 5 year old loves them and they hold up great! She's hard on shoes! Lightweight and durable materials.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Good quality and value
Size: 3 Big Kid, Color: Black
Grand daughter loves these. They fit as expected. Easy to wear
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Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great for plthe price
Size: 13 Little Kid, Color: Black/Rhinestones
My daughter needed black shoes for the playground and outdoor stuff so we tried these and she loves them and says they are comfortable even though there not the easiest to get on but they won't slip off either
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Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Durable
Size: 4 Big Kid, Color: White/Rhinestones
Fits great! I've ordered this for my daughter's hip-hop dance and they worked great.cute shoes for summer outfits
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Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Nice kids shoes
Size: 3.5 Big Kid, Color: Blue
I bought 2 pairs, one for my son and one for my daughter. they seem to run a tad snug so size up at least one size.
My sons fit well right away, had to return and reorder my daughters pair, cause her size was too small, sized up twice and she now says they are super comfortable. They are proving to be fair sturdier than the other shoes I have bought them in the last year.
The colors are true to the photos. I find them rather stylish, and my kids can easily get them on and off..
I've not had to clean them.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2026