Metal Detecting - A Beginner's Guide: to Mastering the Greatest Hobby In the World

There is an entire world of buried treasure right under our feet. This book shows you how to claim your share. Over 200 pages of valuable metal detecting information designed to get you out there finding treasure on your very first outing.

Shipping Container Homes - The Complete Guide To Shipping Container Homes, Tiny Houses, and Container Home Plans!

Inside this book, you will discover exactly what shipping container homes are, what the benefits are, what permits you need to build one, and how to get started.

The Big Book of Makerspace Projects - Inspiring Makers to Experiment, Create, and Learn

This easy-to-follow guide features dozens of DIY, low-cost projects that will arm you with the skills necessary to dream up and build your own creations. The Big Book of Makerspace Projects: Inspiring Makers to Experiment, Create, and Learn offers practical tips for beginners and open-ended challenges for advanced makers.

WTF? - What's the Future and Why It's Up to Us

WTF? can be an expression of amazement or an expression of dismay. In today’s economy, we have far too much dismay along with our amazement, and technology bears some of the blame. In this combination of memoir, business strategy guide, and call to action, Tim O'Reilly, Silicon Valley’s leading intellectual and the founder of O’Reilly Media, explores the upside and the potential downsides of today's WTF? technologies. 

How Cars Work

How Cars Work is a completely illustrated primer describing the 250 most important car parts and how they work. This mini test book includes wonderfully simple line drawings and clear language to describe all the automotive systems as well as a glossary, index, and a test after each chapter.

The Complete Book of Mustang - Every Model Since 1964-1/2 (Complete Book Series)

Ford’s Mustang is America’s most iconic pony car. This lavishly illustrated work walks readers through Mustang’s forty-plus years of continuous production a rich and varied history nearly unmatched in the automotive world.

Getting Started with littleBits - Prototyping and Inventing with Modular Electronics

littleBits are electronic building blocks with over 60 modules and trillions of combinations. With littleBits, anyone can harness the power of electronics, microcontrollers, and the cloud--regardless of age, gender, technical ability, or educational background.

Apollo 8 - The Thrilling Story of the First Mission to the Moon

The untold story of the historic voyage to the moon that closed out one of our darkest years with a nearly unimaginable triumph

In August 1968, NASA made a bold decision: in just sixteen weeks, the United States would launch humankind’s first flight to the moon. Only the year before, three astronauts had burned to death in their spacecraft, and since then the Apollo program had suffered one setback after another.

The Sky Below - A True Story of Summits, Space, and Speed

“Scott Parazynski’s drive, curiosity, inventiveness, and great humor shine through the pages of The Sky Below and will certainly inspire future generations to pursue their dreams with every fiber in their being.” - John Glenn, NASA astronaut

An epic memoir from a man whose life is defined by exploration and innovation, The Sky Below re-creates some of the most unforgettable adventures of our time. From dramatic, high-risk spacewalks to author Scott Parazynski’s death-defying quest to summit Mount Everest his body ravaged by a career in space readers will experience the life of an elite athlete, physician, and explorer.

DIY Drones for the Evil Genius - Design, Build, and Customize Your Own Drones

Design, build, and pilot custom drones no prior experience necessary!

This fun guide shows, step-by-step, how to construct powerful drones from inexpensive parts, add personalized features, and become a full-fledged pilot. DIY Drones for the Evil Genius: Design, Build, and Customize Your Own Drones not only covers safety, mechanics, drone design, and assembly, but also teaches the basics of Aerospace Engineering.

Book Publishing for Authors - How to Write, Publish and Market Your Book to a #1 Bestseller in the Next 90 Days (Paul G. Brodie Publishing Series Book 2) (Volume 1)

Become a bestselling author and change your life. What if new habits could dramatically improve your author journey? What if you could grow your business and increase your revenue with a few simple steps? Imagine becoming a bestselling author and having the opportunity to be your own boss, set your own hours, and achieve your life-long goals. Amazon bestselling author, Paul G. Brodie, in his tenth book, covers how to write, publish and market your book to bestselling status in the next 90 days. Here is an inside peek at what you will get out of Book Publishing for Authors. 

Rocket Science for Babies (Baby University)

Simple explanations of complex ideas for your future genius!

Written by an expert, Rocket Science for Babies is a colorfully simple introduction to aerospace engineering. Babies (and grownups!) will learn about the basics of how lift and thrust make things fly. With a tongue-in-cheek approach that adults will love, this installment of the Baby University board book series is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest scientists. After all, it's never too early to become a rocket scientist!

FAR/AIM 2018 - Federal Aviation Regulations / Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR/AIM Series)

ASA has built a reputation for providing the aviation community with the most accurate and reliable FAR/AIM products available. The 2017 FAR/AIM book continues this tradition, containing complete and up-to-date information from Titles 14 and 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 and 49 CFR) pertinent to General Aviation, Sport Pilots and Flight Instructors, combined with the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and a free email subscription service for you to receive updated information as it is released by the FAA. Convenient handbook-sized 6" x 9" format; see backcover copy and table of contents for more details.

Soonish - Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything

From a top scientist and the creator of the hugely popular web comic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal, a hilariously illustrated investigation into future technologies from how to fling a ship into deep space on the cheap to 3D organ printing

 

What will the world of tomorrow be like? How does progress happen? And why do we not have a lunar colony already? What is the hold-up?

The Taking of K-129 - How the CIA Used Howard Hughes to Steal a Russian Sub in the Most Daring Covert Operation in History

An incredible true tale of espionage and engineering set at the height of the Cold War a mix between The Hunt for Red October and Argo about how the CIA, the U.S. Navy, and America’s most eccentric mogul spent six years and nearly a billion dollars to steal the nuclear-armed Soviet submarine K-129 after it had sunk to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean; all while the Russians were watching.

Code Girls - The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II

"Code Girls reveals a hidden army of female cryptographers, whose work played a crucial role in ending World War II.... Mundy has rescued a piece of forgotten history, and given these American heroes the recognition they deserve." - Nathalia Holt, bestselling author of Rise of the Rocket Girls

Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry

Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry is the #1 bestseller for the introductory biochemistry course because it brings clarity and coherence to an often unwieldy discipline, offering a thoroughly updated survey of biochemistry’s enduring principles, definitive discoveries, and groundbreaking new advances with each edition.

The Elements of Style Fourth Edition

You know the authors' names. You recognize the title. You've probably used this book yourself. This is The Elements of Style, the classic style manual, now in a fourth edition. A new Foreword by Roger Angell reminds readers that the advice of Strunk & White is as valuable today as when it was first offered.This book's unique tone, wit and charm have conveyed the principles of English style to millions of readers. Use the fourth edition of "the little book" to make a big impact with writing.