Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Science and Technology

Porsche 911, the latest in Motorbooks' Speed Read series, breaks this immortal rear-engined sports car down into fully illustrated, easy-to-digest portions that neophytes and experts alike will love.Strap yourself in, because Motorbooks' latest addition to the Speed Read series has arrived! Speed...

An engrossing history of the science of one of the four fundamental physical forces in the universe, electromagnetism, right up to the latest indications that the poles are soon to reverse and destroy the world's power grids and electronic communications.

The Spitfire Story is a fascinating anthology of first-hand stories from Spitfire heroes and heroines, as well as the people behind the scenes. The Spitfire is the world's most iconic aeroplane. Coming into its own during the Battle of Britain, it became famous during WWII as the only plane that ...

Bringing his cosmic perspective to civilization on Earth, Neil deGrasse Tyson shines new light on the crucial fault lines of our time: war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender, race, and tribalism in a way that stimulates a deeper sense of unity for us all. This book reveals just how human ...

The Ford Mustang GT Fastback which saves Steve McQueen's neck in Bullit, Bardot who lets herself be seduced by Palance in his Alfa-Romeo 2600 Spider in Le Mepris, John Lennon who decorates his Rolls-Royce Phantom with psychedelic shapes, Vin Diesel who defies the law of gravity in his Dodge Charg...

Data is everywhere. In the age of the internet and social media, were responsible for consuming, evaluating, and analyzing data on a daily basis. From understanding the percentage probability that it will rain later today, to evaluating your risk of a health problem, or the fluctuations in the st...

A history of the steam train in Australia.