This book present personal accounts of the Chernoby tragedy 1986
This book addresses the highest level of consumer-centered advertising and marketing strategy in a way dividends for the reader
can you think of a world without electricity? No electric light at the flick of a switch, no power to heat our house, cook our food, start our cars or work our televisions and computers?Thanks to Michael Faraday, a man who finally show how to make electricity and electrical machines
Describes the evolution of inventions and technology which many people use in daily life, including means of transportation, household items, food, clothing, and medicine.
Explains how particular exercises can benefit specific muscles, and offers modification options and tips on proper form
This is a spotters guide which enables readers to recognise 50 species of dogs. Divided into clear sections, each breed is accompanied by colour artwork and important identification tips.
There are ingredients, and then there are Ingredients. An ingredient is a tomato, a tortilla, or some tarragon. An Ingredient (with a capital "I") is a fundamental building block or recurring theme that works behind the scenes in everything we cook. There are millions of ingredients, but only eight Ingredients: Water, Sugars, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Minerals, Gases, and Heat. Each Ingr…
When John Elder Robison published Look Me in the Eye, his darkly funny bestselling memoir about growing up with Asperger's Syndrome, he was launched into international prominence as an autism expert. But in spite of his success, he still struggled to decode the secret language of social interactions, and often felt like a misfit who understood car engines better than people. So when a group of …
While the discoveries of scientists have provided vital knowledge which has made innovation possible, it is more often than not the amateur who enjoys the "eureka moment" when an invention works for the first time. Weightman tells fascinating stories of struggle, rivalry, and the ingenuity of both famous inventors and hundreds of forgotten people, and offers a fresh take on the making of our mo…
On July 20, 1969, the world stood still to watch 38-year-old American astronaut Neil A. Armstrong become the first person ever to step on the surface of another heavenly body. Upon his return to Earth, Armstrong was celebrated for his monumental achievement. He was also--as NASA historian Hansen reveals in this authorized biography--misunderstood. Armstrong's accomplishments as an engineer, a t…
When special education teacher Torey Hayden wrote her first book One Child thirty-five years ago, she created an international bestseller. Her intensely moving true story of Sheila, a silent, profoundly disturbed little six-year-old girl, touched millions. From every corner of the world came letters from readers wanting to know more about the troubled child who had come into Torey Hayden's clas…
Poor diet and growing obesity are constantly in the spotlight. This series explains the benefits and drawbacks of different foods and looks at how they fit into a balanced diet.The information and checklists about the benefits of different types of food give readers the knowledge to make their own choices. Clean, crisp design with close up photography makes healthy food look exciting and attrac…
Poor diet and growing obesity are constantly in the spotlight. This series explains the benefits and drawbacks of different foods and looks at how they fit into a balanced diet.The information and checklists about the benefits of different types of food give readers the knowledge to make their own choices. Clean, crisp design with close up photography makes healthy food look exciting and attrac…