What's All That Noise?: Discover the science of sound by Richard Mainwaring #literature playable within just 15 minutes

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What's All That Noise?: Discover the science of sound by Richard Mainwaring #literature playable within just 15 minutesA colourful and comedic look at how sound works and its impact on all of us from bat squeaks to Beethoven written by best selling author, composer, violinist, teacher and broadcaster, Richard Mainwaring! What's All That Noise? is packed with true stories of sounds in nature and technology, and delves into the science behind it all. From the call of the loneliest whale, to the toot of Tutankhamun's trumpet, from the specialist shape of our curly