{"title":"Bob King","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBob King\u003c\/strong\u003e offers readers a captivating exploration of the strange and unexplained within the realms of science and nature. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eUrban Legends from Space\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into mysterious phenomena with a blend of curiosity and critical insight, appealing to anyone fascinated by the margins of scientific understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect narratives that bridge fact and folklore, inviting reflection on the unknown aspects of our universe. Bob King's writings engage with theories and stories that challenge conventional perspectives, making his books a compelling choice for those intrigued by cosmic mysteries and natural wonders.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"urban-legends-from-space-by-bob-king-9781624148965","title":"Urban Legends from Space","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom chem trails to black holes and supernovas, misinformation about space travels faster than the speed of light. Even the facts we take for granted—like the earth spins once every 24 hours and you can see the Great Wall of China from space—are not as true as one would think. \u003cem\u003eUrban Legends from Space\u003c\/em\u003e helps you to tell science fiction from science fact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether or not you're into sci-fi or SpaceX, you've probably called a meteor a \"falling star\" and think astronauts float around in space stations because there's no gravity. Bob King, author of \u003cem\u003eWonders of the Night Sky\u003c\/em\u003e and writer for Sky \u0026amp; Telescope magazine, explains the truth behind myths of navigation and landmarks, celestial bodies and government conspiracies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompasses don't always point north; the sun isn't yellow and Galileo didn't invent the telescope. King explains why some people believed they found Bigfoot on Mars and many other myths—and provides us with concrete evidence to put those misconceptions to bed. No matter what you think you know, there's something new King can teach you about our universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244804026604,"sku":"9781624148965","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a02770cb45e5392ba81a9ff55c34d906.jpg?v=1788147883"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/bob-king.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}