Technology & Engineering
Discover a wide selection of technology and engineering books, including top-rated mechanical and software engineering textbooks,
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George Washington's Engineer: How Rufus Putnam Won the Siege of Boston without Firing a ShotIn January 1776, George Washington had a problem: the British army controlled the city of Boston. The colonial army needed to force the British to leave. But how? Washington had a solution: ask his engineer Rufus Putnam to solve the problem. They needed to...
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Rocket Men: The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts Who Made Man's First Journey to the MoonNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The riveting inside story of three heroic astronauts who took on the challenge of mankind's historic first mission to the Moon, from the bestselling author of Shadow Divers. "Robert Kurson tells the tale of Apollo 8 with novelistic detail...
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Moving the Earth: Excavation Equipment, Methods, Safety, and Cost, Seventh EditionPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The industry-standard guide to earthmoving and machines―thoroughly revised to cover the latest advancesThis fully updated resource covers every...
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The Little TrainMr. Small does it all! In this adventure, Engineer Small drives his little train from Tinytown to the city-and back. Along the way, the little train passes tunnels and stops at stations to pick up cargo and passengers. Presented in full color for the...
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User Friendly: How the Hidden Rules of Design Are Changing the Way We Live, Work, and PlayAMAZON BEST BOOKS OF 2019 PICK FORTUNE WRITERS AND EDITORS' RECOMMENDED BOOKS OF 2019 PICK "User Friendly is a tour de force, an engrossing fusion of scholarly research, professional experience and revelations from intrepid firsthand reporting."--EDWARD TENNER, The New York Times Book Review In...
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Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the VoidSpace is a world devoid of the things we need to live and thrive: air, gravity, hot showers, fresh produce, privacy, beer. Space exploration is in some ways an exploration of what it means to be human. How much can a person give up?...
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Apollo Mission Control: The Making of a National Historic LandmarkAuthor: Manfred Dutch Von EhrenfriedPublisher: SpringerPublished: 07/04/2018Pages: 285Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.28lbsSize: 9.48h x 6.70w x 0.61dISBN: 9783319766836Review Citation(s): Choice 02/01/2019About the AuthorDutch Von Ehrenfried has worked in both the spaceflight and aviation fields for about 25 years. He was a NASA Flight Controller in...
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Smart Rivals: How Innovative Companies Play Games That Tech Giants Can't WinA fresh, research-based look at how companies can better compete, on their own terms, with tech giants--from a Harvard Business School professor and a former Bloomberg journalist.Companies are fighting the wrong battle. The consensus has been to learn the best practices from tech giants...
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Mr. Smarty Pants: Aww Nuts!Benjamin Carver III, aka Mr. Smarty Pants, is basically a kid genius, comes from a lineage of Black inventors, and his family owns the local peanut factory, Carver Nuts. One minor problem--he's extremely allergic to peanuts! So he invents tech solutions for his allergy...
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Rewiring Democracy: How AI Will Transform Our Politics, Government, and CitizenshipFrom the New York Times-bestselling author of The Hacker's Mind and Data & Goliath, an informative and wide-ranging exploration of how AI will alter every facet of democracy, and how to harness the technology to distribute rather than concentrate power. AI is changing democracy....
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Radical Farm: Animals, Food and Our FutureAs a species, we have perhaps never been so confused about what to eat. The ethical, environmental, and health-related impacts of our diets are hot topics of discussion, with plant-based lifestyles often touted as the best way forward. But what if the opposite is...
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Barefoot Books Solar System Sticker BookBlast off on an interplanetary adventure with STICKERS! Guide children on a fact-packed journey through stickers! With 350+ reusable stickers, this interactive companion to Barefoot Books Solar System includes 24 pages of information and activities about our solar system. Learn about the planets, stars,...
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AI and the Art of Being Human: A practical guide to thriving with AI while rediscovering yourself in the processHow do you rediscover what makes you you in a world where AI can replicate everything you do?A profoundly human book on one of the defining questions of our time.-Thupten Jinpa, Translator to the Dalai LamaA visionary framework for a future where technology serves...
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Fall Harvest FunCritical thinking and comprehension questions, fun facts, and engaging text and illustrations help readers learn and understand how people grow, harvest, and celebrate food in fall.Author: Martha E. H. RustadPublisher: Lerner ClassroomPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 8.70h x 8.50w x 0.20dISBN: 9781541527195Audience: Ages...
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The Experiment (the Factory Book 2)Welcome back to the Factory in The Experiment, the highly anticipated sequel to The Factory that Kirkus called a "thrilling and complex beginning to what will surely be a sought-after series"!It's been only moments since Asher Doyle made an impossible decision -- a matter...
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The Chemistry Between Art and ScienceAn inspiring look at how observation, patience, and creativity fuel our discoveries in art and science. Art and science are often treated as two completely different fields, but if we look closer we might discover that artists and scientists have a lot in common....
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Maps, Annotated: The World's 300 Greatest Maps ExplainedThis fascinating history of cartography includes more than 300 maps, from the ancient world to the present day. Combining stunning reproductions with clear annotations and pull-out details, it is an expertly curated selection of the finest examples ever created. Delve into Maps, Annotated and...
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Make Tracks: Great OutdoorsExplore the outdoors in this chunky new Make Tracks board book, and trace each adventurer's path through different types of terrain. In this interactive series with easy-to-use, durable sliders, your toddler can ride a bike or pony, steer a canoe, or climb a mountain!...
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Spark: Jim West's Electrifying Adventures in Creating the MicrophoneIn this first picture book in the Black Innovators series, meet the insatiably curious Jim West, who invented a vital piece of the device we all carry in our pockets--transforming how the world communicates today. Young Jim West loves to pull apart whatever electronics...
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Science Comics: Computers: How Digital Hardware WorksBoot Up! Science Comics: Computers is a new volume in First Second's middle grade nonfiction STEM series!The whole world now runs on computers. They're everywhere, from your pocket phone to your microwave oven. But, what exactly is a computer? How could you possibly build...
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