In most areas of human endeavor, bluffing is an easy way of getting by -- a method of artificially appearing knowledgeable.The Bluffer's Guides are a three million-copy best-selling series of snappy little books containing facts, jargon, and inside information -- all that readers need to know to hold their own among the experts.
Excellent book. Brian Malpass makes science accessible and puts it in context, all with his tongue firmly in his cheek. This will leave you with lots of stunning snippets to drop at dinner parties and make yourself look informed.