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James Kakalios
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Packed with more superheroes and superpowers than an Avengers-Justice League crossover, this title takes a lively look at the physics behind the superpowers of comic-book heroes.
Easy-to-follow and imaginative explanations about the extraordinary physics that invisibly guides our daily lives –
Exploring everything from thermo-dynamics to sold state physics, and relating the physics in comic books to such real-world applications as microwave ovens and drivers’ air bags, this book shows how…
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Physics professor, bestselling author and dynamic storyteller James Kakalios reveals the mind-bending science behind the seemingly basic things that keep our daily lives running, from our smartphones and digital ‘clouds’…
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Explanations about the extraordinary physics that invisibly guides our daily lives –
A highly entertaining exploration of the complicated science of quantum mechanics made easy to understand by way of pop culture. Kakalios explains why the development of quantum mechanics enabled our…
A complete update to the hit book on the real physics at work in comic books, featuring more heroes, more villains, and more science. Since 2001, James Kakalios has taught…
E Paul Zehr
Possessing no supernatural powers, Batman is the most realistic of all the superheroes. His feats are achieved through rigorous training and mental discipline, and with the aid of fantastic gadgets…
