Dive into a thought-provoking three-book collection that blends science, practical curiosity, and bold thinking. Titles in this set: what if , how to, rebel ideas. Condition: brand new. Format: paperback. Isbn: 9780678468326. This paperback edition bundles the signature humor and rigor of randall munroe with matthew syed’s compelling case for cognitive diversity, making it a perfect gift set for curious readers, parents, teachers, and book lovers seeking insightful conversation starters and engaging ideas. What if what if : serious scientific answers to absurd hypothetical questions by randall munroe. Millions visit xkcd.Com each week to read munroe’s iconic webcomic. Fans ask him a lot of strange questions: how fast can you hit a speed bump, driving, and live when if ever did the sun go down on the british empire when will facebook contain more profiles of dead people than living how many humans would a t. Rex rampaging through new york need to eat a day in pursuit of answers, munroe runs computer simulations, pores over stacks of declassified military research memos, solves differential equations and consults nuclear reactor operators. His responses are masterpieces of clarity and hilarity, complemented by comics. They often predict dramatic outcomes up to the complete annihilation of humankind or, at least, a really big explosion. How to how to: absurd scientific advice for common real-world problems by randall munroe. The world's most entertaining and useless self-hel...