{"product_id":"9781405977494","title":"Speed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover how speed shapes life on Earth, from grinding geological processes to the astonishing speed of light. In this wide-ranging ideas book, internationally bestselling author Vaclav Smil explores the connections between speed, nature, and human innovation. With surprising insights - like how erosion actually accelerates mountain growth - Smil debunks the myth that modern life is accelerating at an unprecedented rate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining compelling statistics with insightful analysis, Smil take readers on a captivating journey through the vast timescales of Earth’s history all the way down to the complexities of the present day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmil explains how we measure speed and reveals its theoretical limits, offering a thought-provoking look at the forces defining our world. This eye-opening book encourages readers to see speed’s vital role in everything around us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Times","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50364697837814,"sku":"9781405977494","price":82.95,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8050\/3286\/files\/9781405977494-jacket-large.jpg?v=1775805914","url":"https:\/\/shop.litbooks.com.my\/products\/9781405977494","provider":"Lit Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}