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Tapestry routing mesh from the perspective of a single node. Pattern formation in nature why do similar patterns and forms appear in settings that seem to bear no relation to one another. Now, in this lucid and accessibly written book, philip ball applies stateoftheart scientific understanding from the fields of biology, chemistry, geology, physics, and mathematics. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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