How to Clone the Perfect Blonde

by Sue Nelson

Clones of Brad Pitt and Cameron Diaz. A robotic housekeeper who makes your bed every morning. A permanent size 6 figure. These are all just fantasies . . . or are they? How much do you really know... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594740089
• ISBN13: 9781594740084
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Quirk Books
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.6" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Very interesting read, Cool stuff

I thought this was an excellent book! It explore many fascinating futuristic concepts including cloning, genetic engineering, teleportation, artificial intelligence, and tim travel. It tries to break down convoluted concepts like quantum physics and wormholes into more simplistic language that your average Joe could understand. The book completely had my attention the whole way and it actually made me excited about the future (even though many/most of the concepts are pretty out of reach at the moment). For the most part, relating the more convulted ideas to pop culture worked pretty well. Sometimes, however, they went on tangents talking about which TV show/movie they liked or disliked (uhh... who cares?). The best thing about the book is that you really get into science in general... from biology to physics to computers. And science is awesome. So buy the book!

A perfect gift for the curious reader

I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book, and it doesn't disappoint. For anyone even mildly curious about science and the latest advances, this book highlights some of the most interesting and explores the possibilities -- and limits -- in understandable prose. The authors inject humor throughout, spicing up what others often make into dull, textbook explanations. From cloning to weight loss to time travel to life expectancy, these journalists have picked topics that touch on our everyday interests and present what we need to know in the most readable style I've found in any science-related material. This is a book for non-techies and science buffs alike, with solid information but an entertaining style. Anyone looking for a gift for a discerning reader should pick up a copy!

How to Clone the Perfect Blonde

This is the best, and most humorous, science book I've ever read. It's not written for geeks, though they too will appreciate its wry humor. Instead, the authors approach science in a quite approachable way - asking and answering the questions that people on the steeet really have about today's mind-reeling scientific advances. It's easy to see why it was voted one of the best science books of the year on NPR's Science Friday program.

A Wonderful Book!

This is a wonderful book which I think would make a good present. It is very interesting and fun at the same time. I am in college, and reading the book reminds me of the reasons I love science!

Great Gift Book--with Wide Appeal

The title captures one's interest straight away, and holds it throughout this book which makes for a very entertaining, easy, yet thought-provoking read. Our entire family (from teen-agers on up) ended up reading it. We took turns stealing it off of each other's bedside tables. Some of us are scientific, others not at all--yet everyone got a kick out of it. Highly recommend this book. Will be happy to give it as a holiday present to friends who will find it a fresh, lively,fun approach to science reading!