Air-conditioner, cellphones, guitars, cars, camera, washing machine etc., are items used by everyone around the world on a daily basis. Yet how many know what makes these devices function? Presenting "How it works", a collection of items, gadgets and tools with a detailed analysis on their origin, their use and of course, how they work.
This encyclopedic guide to robotics takes kids through the evolution of robotic technology: from the ancient Greek inventors, to the first robot at the World’s Fair, to nanotechnology already in use today, to D.I.Y. robotics, and even a peek into the robotic future as told by the scientists creating it. And keeping readers company along the way are many of our favorite robots from film and TV.
Embark on a fascinating journey through the inventions and discoveries that have changed the world we live in. Fully illustrated with archival photographs spanning nearly 200 years, this book covers the technological breakthroughs that have transformed transport, communications, medicine, information technology and daily life in general. From the combine harvester to the credit card, light bulb…
Fancy biting into a beetle burger? Or heating your home with poo? How about using slime moulds to find the quickest route to school? Or getting plants to light your bedroom? We all know the impact that climate change is having on our planet - but what we don't all know are some of the genius, yet often strange, ways scientists are working to find practical and imaginative answers to this …
In The Immunotype Breakthrough, Dr. Heather Moday explains that for most, immune system balance is key. Drawing on a wealth of cutting edge research and fascinating case studies, Dr. Moday explains that the immune system is fluid and significantly influenced by our behaviors, diet, habits, and environment. She identifies four primary Immunotypes—Smoldering, Weak, Hyperactive, and Misguided—…
Leadership is not about titles, status, and wielding power. A leader is anyone who takes responsibility for recognizing the potential in people and ideas, and has the courage to develop that potential. When we dare to lead, we don't pretend to have the right answers; we stay curious and ask the right questions. We don't see power as finite and hoard it; we know that power becomes infinite wh…
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