A strikingly illustrated overview of the computing machines that have changed our world―from the abacus to the smartphone―and the people who made them, by the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Women in Science.Computers are everywhere and have impacted our lives in so many ways. But who created them, and why? How have they transformed the way we interact with our surroundings and each other?Packed with accessible information, fun facts, and discussion starters, this charming and art-filled book takes you from the ancient world to the modern day, focusing on important inventions from the earliest known counting systems to the sophisticated algorithms behind AI. The History of the Computer also profiles a diverse range of key players and creators―from An Wang and Margaret Hamilton to Steve Jobs and Tim Berners-Lee―and illuminates their goals, their intentions, and the impact of their inventions on our everyday lives.This entertaining and educational journey will help y
Move over zombies and adolescent vampires. ?There’s a new threat in town—and it’s only twelve inches tall. How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack is the only comprehensive survival guide that will help
From the expert behind the top-rated resource ChampagneGuide.net comes this groundbreaking guide to the modern wines of Champagne--housed in a luxurious box set that includes a pullout tray with the o
A stunning, wanderlust-inspiring collection of travel photography focused on water and coastlines from the premier online curator of travel photography, Tiny Atlas Quarterly. The world's coastlines and waterways are some of its most beautiful and beloved places, from tropical beaches and icy fjords to lush mangrove forests and hidden coves. Showcasing hundreds of gorgeous travel photos from around the world, Coastlines is a visual tour of these magical watery places and offers curated travel information. In addition to wanderlust-inspiring images, Coastlines also spotlights some of the issues that threaten the beauty and security of these precious habitats--and how you can help. The perfect gift for water and beach lovers, swimmers, surfers, boaters, and paddleboarders, Coastlines takes you on a journey to the planet's most special places.
World-renowned trainer and star of Animal Planet's It's Me or the Dog Victoria Stilwell reveals the secret language of dogs, allowing owners to recognize what their dogs are trying to say, then effect
A lushly photographed culinary travel book featuring profiles of the stewards of the world's oldest foodways--traditional farming, hunting, fishing, and foraging methods--along with 40 recipes.Food an
A gorgeously photographed new take on flower arranging using local and foraged plants and flowers to create beautiful arrangements, with ideas and inspiration for the whole year, from the founder ofRe
A collection of 100 quintessential German recipes for sweets and breads from the creator of The Wednesday Chef blog and author of the memoir, My Berlin Kitchen, including stories from the author's exp
From the James Beard and IACP award-winning author of Bitters--one of the bestselling cocktail books of the last 10 years--comes this exploration of the world of bitter liqueurs, ranging from familiar
"A sweet collection of 50 recipes for ice cream sandwiches from London's popular Buttercup Bake Shop. In this charming and prettily packaged book, the humble ice cream sandwich gets a modern makeover
The American flag has been raised high in wartime triumph and peacetime celebration; sewn lovingly onto quilts, caps, pillows, and bags; appropriated by popular culture; and faithfully honored every F
Celebrity culture in the 1970s and 1980s, through the lens of an award-winning photojournalist.As a young photographer working in Los Angeles in the 1970s and 1980s, George Rose had his shutter finger
The perfect treat for a hot summer day, homemade gelato and its fruit-based cousins, sorbetti and granite, are easy to make and richer than ordinary ice creams and sherbets, yet less fattening. Pamela
One of the country's top test-prep consultants presents her innovative core strategies for optimal results on the SAT.Outsmarting the SAT is the next best thing to having a private session with Elizab
From the fifteenth-century coffee houses of Constantinople to the twenty-first-century coffee bars across the United States and Europe, coffee's golden age stretches for more than six hundred years. A
A distinctly educational cooking primer for the whole family with more than 100 recipes that can be made by children.The latest addition to the best-selling RIVER COTTAGE cookbook series inspires the
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