Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Science and Technology

A beginner's guide to astronomy features information about the solar system as well as star maps and a monthly guide to locating the planets in the sky.

Our enduring fascination in our solar system and the wonders of the universe is now being fed by images of breathtaking detail, whether from data sent back 7.5 billion kilometres to bring Pluto into focus, or our first direct encounter with a comet by the Philae lander. The very best images captu...

Do you know your fractions from your percentages? Your adjacent to your hypotenuse? And who really knows how to do long division, anyway? Puzzled already? Don't blame you... But fret not! You won't be At Sixes and Sevens for long. In this guide, Countdown's Rachel Riley will take you back to the ...

Aussie Classic Car Finds uncovers automotive treasure from across the nation, including Holdens, Fords, Chryslers and more. These sleeping beauties are often derelict, rare and valuable. Each discovery also unlocks a unique human interest story. Consequently, these dream machines are of great int...

LOOK AT THE auction results over recent times and there's no doubt Australian muscle cars have a wide and passionate following. With prices climbing to the million dollar mark, they're seen both as weekend toys and a serious investment. This new book celebrates the hero Holdens, Fords and Valiant...

Anyone studying for any kind of marine certificate, whether for recreational or commercial purposes, will undoubtedly find it to be exceptionally useful general reference. A commendable aspect of the book is the comprehension tests at the end of each chapter. The tests ensure that what you have j...

Since the publication of the first edition, a number of changes have taken place in the Australian locomotive fleet. Four completely new designs of locomotive have entered service, and new examples of existing types have appeared under new ownership, as well as to existing operators, and some loc...