THING EXPLAINER: COMPLICATED STUFF IN SIMPLE WORDS PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Randall Munroe | 64 pages | 24 Nov 2015 | HOUGHTON MIFFLIN | 9780544668256 | English | China Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words PDF Book And what would happen if we heated them up, cooled them down, pointed them in a different direction, or pressed this button? She loves it. It's to help you use your thinking bag in a different way than you do every day. This book is a great deal of fun, and a masterclass in such reasoning. Munroe delightfully challenges us to reassess our preconceptions and think of things in new ways. His project What if? I cannot more highly recommend that you get this for yourself, your favorite nerd, or someone who just loves beautiful drawings. Add both to Cart. Extreme astrophysics and indecipherable chemistry have rarely been this clearly explained or this consistently hilarious. This item will ship to Germany , but the seller has not specified shipping options. Get to Know Us. Sign Up. In Thing Explainer, Munroe gives us the answers to these questions and so many more. Many of the things we use every day - like our food-heating radio boxes 'microwaves' , our very tall roads 'bridges' , and our computer rooms 'datacentres' - are strange to us. Could you explain the US Constitution, the Large Hadron Collider or the workings of the nuclear bomb using predominantly one- and two-syllable words? Lake Forest Park. Munroe leavens the hard science with whimsical touches Please try again later. Learn more. Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1. Richard Feynman once said that if you can't explain something to a first-year student, you don't really get it. For best results, allow plenty of time and good reading light. Seller information magascorne16 1. See all 8 brand new listings. Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions includes old favorites, new inquiries and the mix of expert research and accessible wit that has made Munroe a favorite among both geeks and laymen. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. Boing Boing. Add to cart. Very long walks. See all 1 customer reviews. Randall Munroe is here to help. And what would happen if we opened them up, heated them up, cooled them down, pointed them in a different direction, or pressed this button? Scientific language is not full of jargon just to keep people out. Review this product Share your thoughts with other customers. One True Thing by Quindlen, Anna. How do these things work? This amount is subject to change until you make payment. Most helpful customer reviews on Amazon. This book is a great deal of fun, and a masterclass in such reasoning. Extreme astrophysics and indecipherable chemistry have rarely been this clearly explained or this consistently hilarious. Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words Writer To avoid the potential for delays, we ask that you please shop early! In Thing Explainer, Randall Munroe takes a quantum leap past this: he explains things using only drawings and a vocabulary of just our 1, or the ten hundred most common words. You'll have the option of ordering these accessories after you add this product to the shopping cart. In Thing Explainer, Munroe gives us the answers to these questions and many, many more. Where do they come from? Plus, we've been warned by our carriers that deliveries could be delayed during the peak shipping season. Warning: this comic occasionally contains strong language which may be unsuitable for children , unusual humor which may be unsuitable for adults , and advanced mathematics which may be unsuitable for liberal-arts majors. 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Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions includes old favorites, new inquiries and the mix of expert research and accessible wit that has made Munroe a favorite among both geeks and laymen. If the problem persists contact Customer Service at Close. Namespaces Article Talk. Randall Munroe. Which has a greater gravitational pull on me: the Sun, or spiders? Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words Reviews Advanced Search. But his use of nominalisation goes well beyond those items. Special words can quietly suggest if something is a good or a bad idea, or cover up bad feelings. Courtesy of Hachette Australia. There's plenty of scientific rigor behind his elaborate explanations but he punctuates them with sly humor and winningly primitive cartoon diagrams Most relevant reviews See all 11 reviews. It forces you to ask, what is the most important idea here? If we can't, we will communicate that to you well in advance so that you can make other arrangements. Does watery mean melted into lava? He has long been interested in explaining science to his massive readership. Alexa Actionable Analytics for the Web. Listed in category:. Coming Soon. For the newly-emerging disciplines of science to get past their L-plates, they needed a special kind of language — new kinds of words, words that declared themselves to be distinct from those of everyday experience. Search form. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. At this time of the year, our manufacturers occasionally get bogged down. Shipping cost cannot be calculated. Refer to eBay Return policy for more details. Meet the Thing Explainer. Randall Munroe is here to help. Munroe delightfully challenges us to reassess our preconceptions and think of things in new ways. Lake Forest Park. Which has a greater gravitational pull on me: the Sun, or spiders? Available Resources Download Images. Show More Show Less. Even if you know many big ideas, it is fun to see them get very small. So are the other worlds around our sun the solar system , the big flat rocks we live on tectonic plates , and even the stuff inside us cells. Verified purchase: Yes Condition: Pre-owned. This book is a great deal of fun, and a masterclass in such reasoning. I cannot more highly recommend that you get this for yourself, your favorite nerd, or someone who just loves beautiful drawings. Picture Information. Lots of people say they like long walks on the beach, but then they get out on the beach and after just an hour or two, they say they're getting tired. Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words Read Online Annabelle Lukin does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. Scientific language is not full of jargon just to keep people out. Ratings and Reviews Write a review. 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