Physics professor and dynamic storyteller James Kakalios reveals the astonishing science behind the seemingly basic things that keep our daily lives running, from our smart phones and digital "clouds" to x-ray machines and hybrid vehicles. ?/b> Most of us are clueless when it comes to the physics that makes our modern world so convenient. What the simple physics behind motion sensors, touch screens, and toasters? What runs our computers and drives everything from pre-ordering a book to a Google Search for a preview of the cover??In?i>The Physics of Everyday Things, James Kakalios, bestselling author of?i>The Physics of Superheroes, takes us on an amazing journey into the wild subatomic world that underlies so much of what we use and take for granted every day. ?br> Breaking down the world of things into sections that outline a single day, Kakalios employs his signature clarity and cleverness to analyze, explain, and enthrall us with the principles that make up our lives.