Item category 1: Science & Technology

Written and designed for the beginner, this book describes and illustrates the most common and interesting rocks and minerals, from simple sandstone to exotic gems. Illustrated with dozens of beautiful color photographs, it tells how these rocks and minerals formed and how to identify them -- and...

In this groundbreaking and very accessible book, Daniel C. Dennett, the acclaimed author of Consciousness Explained, demonstrates the power of the theory of natural selection and shows how Darwin's great idea transforms and illuminates our traditional view of our place in the universe. Following ...

Helps readers develop a user-friendly relationship with the machine closet to their hearts, and wallets, with tips on how to buy needed parts, getting the best mileage, preventing wear and tear, troubleshooting and so forth.

Inside this manual you will find: Routine Maintenance, tune-up procedures, engine repair, cooling and heating, air-conditioning, fuel and exhaust, emissions control, ignition, brakes, suspension and steering, electrical systems and wiring diagrams. Haynes repair manuals can save you money on main...

A Handbook to Australian Seashells will help you to identify most of the shells you find, no matter where you are on the Australian coast. It includes over 375 species of the most common seashells found along our seashores. Each one is illustrated with a beautiful colour photograph showing its co...

APPLIED PHYSICS & SPECIAL TOPICS. Confusing textbooks? Missed lectures? Not enough time? Fortunately for you, there's "Schaum's Outlines". Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds of examples, solved problems, an...

In a single, informative reference, Jupiter and Saturn discusses what is known and still unknown about Jupiter 400 years later in the development of telescopes and astronomy, as well as Saturn's interior structure, heat production, and magnetic field. This volume also explores the orbital movemen...

AUTOMOTIVE (MOTOR MECHANIC) SKILLS. Covering all Super Beetle models manufactured in Volkswagen's glory years of 1971-1974, this indispensable resource for Beetle enthusiasts details the ground-up restoration-from the chassis and engine to the drivetrain and interior-of the most popular vehicle V...

"Classic Hot Rod Style", O'Toole' s latest foray into the worldwide phenomenon of traditional hot rodding brings the reader a feast of photographic images that capture the mysterious, intangible ingredient that defines a stand-out hot rod. Even the most die-hard of hot rod fans will struggle to d...

The view of the heavens has fascinated humankind for as long as we have looked up with a sense of curiosity. And while the life-giving Sun dazzles, and the stars draw constellations in the sky, it is the ever-changing, enigmatic Moon that has captured our imagination. Through history, the Moon ha...

Packed with fascinating facts and insight, this book will fuel dinner party debate, and provide readers with the science and politics behind the world's most controversial resource. Without oil, there would be no globalisation, no plastic, little transport, and a global political landscape that f...

Schaum's is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills. This Schaum's Outline ...

The Toyota Prius Repair and Maintenance Manual: 2004-2008 contains the essential information and know-how you need to take the mystery out of servicing the Toyota Prius with Hybrid Synergy Drive. You'll find step-by-step directions from safely disabling the high voltage system to real-world pract...

Presents a review of technological innovations and inventions, from the ancient world to the present day.

MOTOR CARS: GENERAL INTEREST. Everything around us is designed. Design has the ability to transform environments, bring about social change, improve our quality of life. It can be exciting or frivolous, bold or subtle, daring or loud. The car is no exception. For more than a century, the car has ...

MOTORCYCLES: GENERAL INTEREST. You want to be on your motorcycle on the open road-but if you can't, then the next best place is the garage. Open the workshop doors to where old Triumphs, Hondas, and Ducatis are restored; wild customs and Harleys come to life; and friendships are built on beer and...

BOATING. The first edition of "Outboard Engines" set the standard for a clear, easy-to-follow primer on engine basics, troubleshooting, care, and repair. This new edition, significantly expanded, brings the subject up to date, with full coverage of the new four-stroke engines, conventional electr...

Engineering transformed the world completely between the 17th and 21st centuries. Remarkable Engineers tells the stories of 51 of the key pioneers in this transformation, from the designers and builders of the world's railways, bridges and aeroplanes, to the founders of them odern electronics and...

This is the most comprehensive volume on tropical plants available. Over 3000 species from all the major plant groups of the tropics are included accompanied by over 3000 colour photographs that help to illustrate the major features of these plants.

More than 1,500 fully solved problems. Hundred more practice problems. Support for all major textbooks for physics.

POPULAR SCIENCE. HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'How fleeting are the wishes and efforts of man! how short his time! and consequently how poor will his products be, compared with those accumulated by nature during whole geological periods.' St...

CARAVAN & CAMP-SITE GUIDES. AUSTRALIAN. Travelling by caravan is a fantastic way to experience Australia's diverse landscapes and whether you are planning a short trip or a long journey Gregory's Caravan Survival Guide will provide all the knowledge you need to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip. ...

In this book, Dr Karl places the food industry under the microscope, gives an insight into your insides, reveals how hamburgers can kill, and puts his palate on the line - all in the name of flavoursome entertainment.

This book teaches you how to repair your bike with minimal investment in specialized tools. Written for the do-it-yourselfer, not the professional mechanic, each repair includes step-by-step instructions and photo sequences, making the book an accessible and essential resource for any cyclist.

Offering a sweeping tour of fantastic physics and cosmic history, Gravity's Engines provides a view of the most fearsome places in the universe, and finally asks what it will take to see the event horizon of a black hole.