Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!

~$17 typical price

The collection of stories from physicist Richard Feynman about safecracking, bongo drums, Los Alamos and the joy of figuring things out.

Why it makes a great gift

A cult favorite among scientists and engineers, and an easy, warm read for anyone who likes curious people.

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