Friday, September 28, 2018

Bad Blood - Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup


The full inside story of the breathtaking rise and shocking collapse of Theranos, the multibillion-dollar biotech startup, by the prize-winning journalist who first broke the story and pursued it to the end, despite pressure from its charismatic CEO and threats by her lawyers.

Friday, April 13, 2018

Car - The Definitive Visual History of the Automobile


Tracing the history of the automobile, from the first prototypes to the super cars of today, Car covers the technological developments and manufacture of cars, the cultural backdrop against which the various models arose, and the enduring impact the car has had on society as an object of curiosity, symbol of luxury, and item of necessity.

Sunday, April 8, 2018

AutoCAD For Dummies


It takes some practice to get handy with AutoCAD and it doesn't hurt to have a good guide by your side to help get you through the rough spots. Updated to cover AutoCAD releases through the 2017 version, this new edition of AutoCAD For Dummies is an ideal companion when you're learning the basics of the popular software.

Friday, February 23, 2018

Soviet Bus Stops


Photographer Christopher Herwig first noticed the unusual architecture of Soviet-era bus stops during a 2002 long-distance bike ride from London to St. Petersburg. Challenging himself to take one good photograph every hour, Herwig began to notice surprisingly designed bus stops on otherwise deserted stretches of road.

Sunday, February 18, 2018

Dirty Genes - A Breakthrough Program to Treat the Root Cause of Illness and Optimize Your Health


After suffering for years with unexplainable health issues, Dr. Ben Lynch discovered the root cause “dirty” genes. Genes can be “born dirty” or merely “act dirty” in response to your environment, diet, or lifestyle causing lifelong, life-threatening, and chronic health problems, including cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disorders, anxiety, depression, digestive issues, obesity, cancer, and diabetes.

Friday, February 16, 2018

Canoecraft - An Illustrated Guide to Fine Woodstrip Construction


A Woodworking Magazine Top 40 Book

Now revised and expanded with 32 pages of color and an updated resources section, this 70,000-copy international bestseller, known as the 'Bible of canoe building' is back, bigger and better than ever.

Friday, February 9, 2018

How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive - A Manual of Step-by-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot 19th Edition


First published in 1969, this classic manual of automotive repair equips VW owners with the knowledge to handle every situation they will come across with any air-cooled Volkswagen built through 1978, including Bugs, Karmann Ghias, vans, and campers.

Friday, January 5, 2018

Design of Machinery with Student Resource DVD (McGraw-Hill Series in Mechanical Engineering)


Robert L. Norton's fifth edition of DESIGN OF MACHINERY continues the tradition of this best-selling book through its balanced coverage of analysis and design and outstanding use of realistic engineering examples.

Friday, December 15, 2017

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.

Sunday, December 10, 2017

Friday, December 8, 2017

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.

Sunday, December 3, 2017

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. 

Friday, December 1, 2017

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.

Friday, November 24, 2017

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.

Sunday, November 19, 2017

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.

Friday, November 17, 2017

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.

Sunday, November 12, 2017

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.

Friday, November 10, 2017

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.

Sunday, October 29, 2017

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. 

Friday, October 27, 2017

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!