Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Science and Technology

"Every apartment, house, garage, and office has one. The drawer, shoe box, or closet full of old discarded tech taking up space and gathering dust. Most of us don't even know how to properly dispose of them. Daniel Davis, IT Professional and mind behind the popular YouTube channel Tinkernut pres...

Scientists have been participants in the best reality show of all time, with all the highs, lows, bust-ups, and strange personalities of any show on telly today. This hugely accessible history of science reveals the human stories behind the biggest discoveries. For example, we meet Charles Darwin...

"This illustrated narrative explains the universe from the solar system to the farthest reaches of space"-- Provided by publisher.

"For centuries, oceans were the chessboard on which empires battled for dominance. But in the nuclear age, air power and missile systems dominated our worries about security, and for the United States, the economy was largely driven by domestic production, with trucking and railways that crisscro...

By the year 2050, Earth's population will double. If we continue with current farming practices, vast amounts of wilderness will be lost, millions of birds and billions of insects will die, and the public will lose billions of dollars as a consequence of environmental degradation. ""Tomorrow's Ta...

Ton Up! A Century of Cafe Racer Speed and Style focuses on the story of the ton-up boys and their cafe racers. But it's much more than just that. Illustrated with historic and modern photos and featuring a text by one of the world's motorcycle historians, it's really the story of motorcycle speed...

A must-read for makers, tinkerers, fixers and creators, The Repair Shop's Dominic Chinea shares his knowledge and enthusiasm for the history and practical uses of tools. With each entry accompanied by a stunning illustration, this book will become a trusted reference for all creators and craftspe...

Supercars are the purest and most extreme expression of automotive performance there is - and no one knows the territory better than the TopGear team. With ever-increasing power outputs, radical new designs, and eye-popping price tags, this book is a celebration of the supercar in all its fabulou...

Is Tasmanian salmon one big lie? What are we eating when we eat Tasmanian salmon? In a triumph of marketing, the Tasmanian salmon industry has for decades succeeded in presenting itself as world's best practice and its product as healthy and clean, grown in environmentally pristine conditions. Wh...