Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Science and Technology

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.

A delightfully warm exploration of a very British obsession. After the Beeching cuts of the 1960s, many railways were 'rationalised' and gradually shut down. Rural communities were isolated without ready access to the main lines and steam trains slowly gave way to diesel and electric traction. Bu...

Tea is the world's most popular beverage. Dive into a cup of tea with a chemist and discover the rich molecular brew that can be extracted from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Tea contains over a hundred different chemical compounds which contribute to its colour, taste and scent - and...

A science writer explains the significance of Stephen Hawking's work--in terms all of us can understand.

With every step you take, air molecules cling to you and slow you down; the effect is harder to ignore in water. When you hit the road, whether powered by pedal or engine, you rely on grip to keep you safe. The Post-it note and glue in your desk drawer. The non-stick pan on your stove. The finger...