Technology & Engineering
Discover a wide selection of technology and engineering books, including top-rated mechanical and software engineering textbooks,
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Zappity ZAP ZAP! A Look at ElectricityZappity ZAP ZAP A Look at Electricity is a simply written, colorful science book that introduces young readers to electricity-a basic concept in physics. Students learn that electricity can cause hair to be attracted to a balloon, give a shock, run toys, and make...
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Yes! No? Maybe So...: Amazing Answers to More Than 250 Mind-Blowing QuestionsDo robots have emotions? What would happen if you jumped into a black hole? Can plants ... hear things? Find the answers to these and even more far-flung questions in this quirky, super-stuffed curiosity quencher. Some questions have simple answers. And other questions? Well,...
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What Are Planets? (¿Qué Son Los Planetas?) Bilingual Eng/SpaTrue planets, dwarf planets, and exoplanets--what's the difference? Learn the three rules scientists use to decide what makes something a planet. Discover how the search continues outside our solar system to find a planet like Earth. Notes to caregivers and teachers provide question prompts...
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Vanishing Fish: Shifting Baselines and the Future of Global Fisheries"Daniel Pauly is a friend whose work has inspired me for years."--Ted Danson, actor, ocean activist, and co-author of Oceana"This wonderfully personal and accessible book by the world's greatest living fisheries biologist summarizes and expands on the causes of collapse and the essential actions...
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Urban Battlefields: Lessons Learned from World War II to the Modern EraUrban Battlefields: Lessons Learned from World War II to the Modern Era offers a detailed study of the complexities of urban operations, demonstrating through historical conflicts their key features, the various weapons and tactics employed by both sides, and the factors that contributed to...
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Transformers for Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision - Third Edition: Explore Generative AI and Large Language Models with Hugging Face, CUnleash the full potential of transformers with this comprehensive guide covering architecture, capabilities, risks, and practical implementations on OpenAI, Google Vertex AI, and Hugging FacePurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF formatKey Features Master NLP and vision transformers,...
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TrainsThis engaging book teaches readers about trains. It describes how trains work, the different parts of the vehicle, and its uses. The book includes colorful pictures, informative captions, a table of contents, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Scout level,...
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The SunOur planet's closest star has captivated humans throughout history. A contradictory force, the sun sustains life on Earth but can also cause devastating damage through intense heat and UV radiation. Technological advances have allowed astronomers to learn more about the sun, including its magnetic...
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The Singularity Is Nearer: When We Merge with AIThe noted inventor and futurist's successor to his landmark book The Singularity Is Near explores how technology will refashion the human race in the decades to come Since it was first published in 2005, Ray Kurzweil's The Singularity Is Near and its vision of...
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The Person ControllerFrom the author of THE PARENT AGENCY comes a thrilling, funny and touching new adventure.Fred and Ellie are twins. But not identical (because that's impossible for a boy and a girl). They do like all the same things, though. Especially video games. Which they...
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The Perfect MealThe authors of The Perfect Meal examine all of the elements that contribute to the diner�s experience of a meal (primarily at a restaurant) and investigate how each of the diner�s senses contributes to their overall multisensory experience. The principal focus of the book...
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The Inventions, Researches and Writings of Nikola Tesla, with Special Reference to His Work in Polyphase Currents and High Potential Lighting2011 Reprint of 1894 Edition. Special care has been taken to render the numerous illustrations in this edition as true to the original as possible. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. "The Inventions, Researches and Writings of Nikola...
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The Hush-Kit Book of Warplanes"Irresistible . . . My aviation title of the year." -- Rowland White"Stupendously brilliant . . . Completely addictive." -- James Holland"The most explosive book about aircraft ever." -- Jim Moir, aka Vic ReevesFrom the terror and exhilaration of First World War dogfighting to...
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The Digital Transformation of Logistics: Demystifying Impacts of the Fourth Industrial RevolutionThe digital transformation is in full swing and fundamentally changes how we live, work, and communicate with each other. From retail to finance, many industries see an inflow of new technologies, disruption through innovative platform business models, and employees struggling to cope with the...
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The Book of the Farm: Detailing the Labours of the Farmer, Farm-Steward, Ploughman, Shepherd, Hedger, Farm-Labourer, Field-Worker, and CattlReplete with instruction and knowledge honed with experience, The Book of the Farm remains one of the finest agricultural guidebooks ever produced.The 19th century saw the maturation of farming in Western Europe, with intensive methods and efficiencies achieved as never before. Published in the...
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Technical Aspects Related to the Design and Construction of Engineered Containment Barriers for Environmental RemediationContainment barrier systems are among the most widely used technologies for remediating contaminated sites. Various structures have been engineered to address site-specific needs, while barrier selection depends largely on whether regulatory requirements are prescriptive, or performance based. This publication provides an introduction to the...
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Tales from the Vaults: Technology Over the Years and Across ContinentsCinema's multiple lives as an art, a form of entertainment, an industry, or a tool for education and propaganda all share one thing: they rely on machines and technical objects. For more than a century, this essential fact has shaped the life cycle of...
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SubmarinesTake a deep dive into submarines with this fact-filled title! Leveled text and crisp images combine to introduce readers to the uses of submarines, explore how they work, and consider what future subs might look like. Diagrams reinforce the main text by showing off...
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SteelThis book offers readers a fascinating look at steel, with an overview of how the material was first developed, how it is produced today, and the many ways that people use it. The book also includes an "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You...
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Status of Molten Salt Reactor TechnologyWritten to assist individuals in academia and industry and in relevant regulatory and policy roles, this publication provides a summary of the current knowledge on the status of research, technological developments, reactor designs and experiments in the area of advanced reactors that are fuelled...
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