{"product_id":"9781592405084","title":"The Physics of Superheroes","description":"\u003cb\u003eA complete update to the hit book on the real physics at work in comic books, featuring more heroes, more villains, and more science \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince 2001, James Kakalios has taught \"Everything I Needed to Know About Physics I Learned from Reading Comic Books,\" a hugely popular university course that generated coast-to-coast media attention for its unique method of explaining complex physics concepts through comics. With \u003ci\u003eThe Physics of Superheroes\u003c\/i\u003e, named one of the best science books of 2005 by \u003ci\u003eDiscover\u003c\/i\u003e, he introduced his colorful approach to an even wider audience. Now Kakalios presents a totally updated, expanded edition that features even more superheroes and findings from the cutting edge of science. With three new chapters and completely revised throughout with a splashy, redesigned package, the book that explains why Spider-Man's webbing failed his girlfriend, the probable cause of Krypton's explosion, and the Newtonian physics at work in Gotham City is electrifying from cover to cover.","brand":"James Kakalios","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback Trade paperback (US)","offer_id":48437875245268,"sku":"9781592405084","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/9208\/files\/BNCImageAPI_5bb21d65-b21c-40b5-aa34-de64c423c156.jpg?v=1786131893","url":"https:\/\/penguinshop.ca\/products\/9781592405084","provider":"Penguin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}