Other technologies and applied sciences

From the international best-selling author of Longitude, Galileo's Daughter is the fascinating story of the relationship between the great Italian scientist Galileo and his daughter, Virginia.

The original and best survival guide for any situation in every climate.

Fully updated for 2026-2027, ASVAB Total Prep is the gold standard preparation system designed to help you excel on every section of the exam.

WINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY TRIVEDI SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2024ONE OF THE TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW SCIENTIST BEST SCIENCE BOOKS OF THE YEARGUARDIAN BEST SCIENCE AND NATURE BOOK 2024A HUGO AWARD WINNER FOR BEST RELATED WORK 2024THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERTHE #2 MOST GIFTED BOOK IN THE SOLAR SYSTEMFrom the bestselling authors of Soonish, a brilliant and hilarious off-world investigation into space settlementEarth is not well.

An entertaining and engrossing collection of British customs, superstitions and legends from past and present.

The ultimate bread making reference, including theory, techniques and recipesThe latest in the bestselling National Trust series which has so far comprised Scones, Puddings, Jams, Crumbles and Afternoon Tea, this handy guide contains all the information and inspiration needed to start making bread.

Enter a whole new world of 50 animal crochet patterns from bestselling author Kerry Lord.

How War, Pornography, and Fast Food Have Shaped Modern TechnologyGuns, Germs, and Steel meets the age of technology in this rollicking history of how our pursuit of lust, gluttony, and rage has led to our greatest technological advancements.

Quilting is a hugely popular pastime, with many people all over the world producing beautiful quilts to be displayed as wall hangings for display, as well as to be used as bedcovers and throws.

Over 100 delicious recipes from the National Trust, perfect to warm a wintery night.

Sewing is an extremely rewarding hobby.

Discover all you need to know about MarsIncludes the historic, cultural and scientific background and exploratory missions within one accessible guide for aspiring and seasoned astronomers, packed full of stunning images.

Run wild with this new collection of minis from Kerry Lord and her Edward's Menagerie animals.

I read a lot of writings by astronauts in my research for Orbital, but this was my go-to.

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An introduction to the universe covering everything from the big bang and our understanding of the universe over time, to the earth's formation, the Sun and how it affects us, the Moon and planets, black holes and galaxies.

70 per cent of the planet is covered by water, and 90 per cent of global economic trade is transported by sea.

Afterword by Professor Stephen Hawking"e;Reads like a thriller - and reveals many secrets.

Shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize and winner of the Royal Society Prize for Science Books, Richard Holmes's dazzling portrait of the age of great scientific discovery is a groundbreaking achievement.

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70 per cent of the planet is covered by water, and 90 per cent of global economic trade is transported by sea.

If you blast a high-end audio speaker at maximum volume for hours, the microscopic copper voice coil vibrating thousands of times a second inside the tweeter generates intense, destructive heat.

If you place thousands of tons of steel into saltwater, the ocean will relentlessly eat it alive through galvanic corrosion.

Wie können Astrophysiker exakt wissen, dass eine ferne Galaxie aus Wasserstoff und Helium besteht, ohne jemals dorthin geflogen zu sein?

To punch a hole through two feet of solid steel tank armor, you do not need a heavier bullet; you need to understand the Munroe Effect.

Beneath the surface of the ocean, visual stealth is useless; survival depends entirely on acoustic invisibility.

Los motores de automovil y los sistemas de encendido han cambiado y seguiran cambiando.

When a massive dragon crushes a knight in a video game, the sound you hear isn't a magical beast.

Die Medizin steht an einem Wendepunkt.

Aunque en los inicios de la era espacial durante las décadas de los sesenta y los setenta era difícil concebir la presencia humana en el espacio fuera de la iniciativa y financiación de los gobiernos nacionales, hoy día personas que no son astronautas profesionales o no disponen de financiación pública tienen la posibilidad de acceder al espacio, realizando vuelos orbitales o suborbitales e incluso estancias en instalaciones en órbita, como la Estación Espacial Internacional.

Con el objetivo de subsanar la falta de escenarios de formacion y capacitacion en nanociencia y nanotecnologia en la educacion basica en Colombia, el presente libro comparte con sus lectores libros y materiales educativos que han sido publicados en nuestro pais, en Latinoamerica y a escala mundial, los cuales serviran de guia e insumo para iniciar con su proceso de formacion, pero sobre todo para replantear su practica educativa.

Geordneter Bergbau ist ohne das bergmännische Vermessungswesen, die Markscheidekunde, nicht möglich.

Sind wir allein im Universum – oder stehen wir kurz davor, die Antwort auf die größte Frage der Menschheit zu finden?

La aplicación de las TIC en el ámbito de las Administraciones Públicas es fundamental para el cambio y la innovación de procesos y servicios públicos hacia una Administración Pública Digital, además de garantizar la transformación digital en la Administración Pública estatal, autonómica y local; y con ella la digitalización de los procedimientos administrativos (iniciación –de oficio o a instancia de parte–, notificaciones y publicaciones electrónicas, ordenación e instrucción y finalización del procedimiento), como se pone de manifiesto con la informatización de las solicitudes in genere, registros telemáticos y otros lugares informáticos, identificación digital, firma electrónica, digitalización de la representación, archivo electrónico de documentos y notificaciones electrónicas.

El universo es un lugar de infinitas posibilidades: con alrededor de cien mil millones de galaxias, ya podrás imaginar cuántos secretos aún no descubiertos se esconden en él.

En Colombia, las publicaciones especializadas para la formacion de maestros en nanociencia y nanotecnologia son practicamente nulas o escasas.

Book DescriptionDiamonds have always carried stories — of geology, of desire, of rarity.

Desde que el ser humano comenzo a mirar hacia el cielo se encontro con un territorio de mitos, creencias y especulaciones.

When you close the door of a luxury sedan, the resulting deep, satisfying thud feels like an absolute guarantee of safety and superior craftsmanship.

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34 Hair Tips & Tricks is book which will bring you health and shiny hair.

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From the author of COTS and the Battlefield, Weapons of Iran, Tactical Robotics: The Age of Drone Warfare, 7 Wonder Weapons of Russia, and No Bars: If the World Couldn't Connect, comes the definitive exploration of the Swedish JAS 39 Gripen.

Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) robotics have transformed industry—lowering costs, accelerating innovation, and making advanced tools accessible to anyone.