Steam-Powered Knowledge

With the overwhelming amount of new information that bombards us each day, it is perhaps difficult to imagine a time when the widespread availability of the printed word was a novelty. In early ninete

Steam trains may be what many children picture when they think of trains—the rhythmic chugga-chugga of the wheels, the toot-toot of the whistle, and the steam pouring from the smokestack on the train’

In nearly every medical-decision-making encounter, the physician is at the center of the discussion, with the patient the recipient of the physician's decisions. Dr. Robert Alan McNutt starts from an

Three of the world's most accomplished and deep thinkers come together to explore Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the way it is transforming human society--and what this technology means for us all.An AI learned to win chess by making moves human grand masters had never conceived. Another AI discovered a new antibiotic by analyzing molecular properties human scientists did not understand. Now, AI-powered jets are defeating experienced human pilots in simulated dogfights. AI is coming online in searching, streaming, medicine, education, and many other fields and, in so doing, transforming how humans are experiencing reality. In The Age of AI, three leading thinkers have come together to consider how AI will change our relationships with knowledge, politics, and the societies in which we live. The Age of AI is an essential roadmap to our present and our future, an era unlike any that has come before. A "Top Ten Tech Books Of 2021" (Forbes) Wall Street Journal bestseller One of Newsweek'

This book is a companion to Volume 8 - General Engineering Knowledge" in the "Reed's Marine Engineering Series", and is based on the DoT sylabus of Engineering Knowledge for

★ 社會歷史與娛樂文化的精彩交會★ 用最有趣的方式學懂力學與工程原理★ 從特許市集到主題樂園的創新進化史★ 色彩繽紛、設計感十足的典藏級知識圖文書遊樂園從來不只是玩樂。本書帶讀者回到英國中世紀的「特許市集」，看見最早的移動遊樂設施如何誕生；走進維多利亞時代蒸汽引擎轟鳴的年代；再到美國Coney Island的黃金歲月，以及Disneyland開創主題樂園新紀元的時刻。作者 Andrew Smith 以機械工程專業背景，深入淺出說明蒸汽機如何運作、離心力如何影響摩天輪運行、重力與位能如何讓雲霄飛車飛馳。科學不再抽象，而是化為真實可感的刺激體驗。插畫家 Anne Roos Kleiss（Roozeboos）以明亮飽滿的色彩與充滿動感的線條，重現遊樂園的熱鬧氛圍。這不只是一本歷史書或科學書，而是一張全票通行證——帶孩子理解人類如何用創意與工程，把夢想變成尖叫聲。Hold on tight and enjoy the thrills and spills of fairgrounds through the ages!Step right up for an all-access pass to the past, present, and pulse-pounding mechanics of the fairground! This book uncovers the rich history behind theme parks – from the Charter fairs of medieval England to the grand spectacles of Victorian steam-powered rides, through to the wild days of Coney Island and the opening of Disneyland. Meet the inventors and dreamers who applied the forces of physics to create heart-stopping thrills.The science of fairground rides is illuminated with clear explanations of how a steam engine works, fo

a creative science picture book that combines STEAM education with the concept of “Creative Transformation”, turning everyday objects and waste into innovative, useful products. Through four real-life cases—transforming plastic waste into sustainable concrete, trash into solar-powered cars, hair into oil spill mats, and poop into energy—it shows how creativity paired with science can turn trash into treasure. The book also includes fun activities like "Science Showdown" (e.g. solar car VS fossil fuel car) and "DIY Science Experiments" (e.g. testing oil adsorption with human hair). These activities not only enrich knowledge and foster parent-child interaction but also inspire children to uncover the endless possibilities hidden in everyday life!

紐伯瑞獎得主泰・凱勒首部圖畫書，以詩意文字與繽紛畫面，帶領孩子認識人類與太陽的緊密關係。從遠古面朝太陽的村落說起，穿越蒸氣時代與現代科技，描繪人類如何仰賴陽光生存、發電、改變世界。Newbery Medallist Tae Keller’s debut picture book is a resplendent account of humankind’s relationship with our most precious resource: the sunFrom the first human settlements to today’s modern metropolises, we have always relied on the sun for light, energy and sustenance. We Carry the Suntraces the history of solar power from ancient south-facing villages to the Industrial Age and modern innovators; and from solar-powered steam engines to silicon solar panels.Lyrical and informed, Tae Keller’s debut picture book is also a timely call to action that asks young readers to imagine a brighter, cleaner future. Illuminated by Rachel Wada’s radiant, eye-catching illustrations, We Carry the Sun is a tribute to pioneering thinkers, a celebration of humankind’s relationships with the natural world and a shimmering ode to the resource that sustains us.

Put the pedal to the metal! Discover all the foul facts behind the story of cars and automobiles across the world with history’s most horrible headlines: motor edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the road. From scalding steam engines to preposterous propellor powered vehicles, awful accidents to rebellious road raiders, cursed cars and risky racers, it’s all in Horrible Histories: On the Road :fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits includedwith a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative readHorrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019’s brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie – Rotten Romans.Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Suffering heavy damage in the wake of Hurricane Maria in 2017, Puerto Rican communities lacked access to clean water and electricity. Salvador G鏔ez-Col鏮 couldn't ignore the basic needs of his homeland, and knew that nongovernmental organizations and larger foreign philanthropies could only do so much. With unstoppable energy and a deep knowledge of local culture, Salvador founded Light and Hope for Puerto Rico and raised more than $100,000 to purchase and distribute solar-powered lamps and hand-powered washing machines to households in need.With a voice that is both accessible and engaging, Salvador recalls living through the catastrophic storm and grappling with the destruction it left behind. Hurricane brings forward a captivating first-person account of strength, resilience, and determination, and heralds the start of a new series of compelling narrative nonfiction by young people, for young people.

How engineered materials and machines powered by living biological cells can tackle technological challenges in medicine, agriculture, and global security.You are a biological machine whose movement is powered by skeletal muscle, just as a car is a machine whose movement is powered by an engine. If you can be built from the bottom up with biological materials, other machines can be as well. This is the conceptual starting point for biofabrication, the act of building with living cells--building with biology in the same way we build with synthetic materials. In this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, Ritu Raman offers an accessible introduction to biofabrication, arguing that it can address some of our greatest technological challenges. After presenting the background information needed to understand the emergence and evolution of biofabrication and describing the fundamental technology that enables building with biology, Raman takes deep dives into four biofabrication

Take your scientific exploration to the next level with real experiments for kids ages 8 to 12Here's a hypothesis you can prove: science is a ton of fun! These science experiments for kids give you the opportunity to test this theory using 40 exciting activities that teach you all about science, technology, engineering, art, and math―the full STEAM package!From microscopes and candle-powered boats to insect mind control and hydroponics, these science experiments for kids offer a hands-on approach to scientific discovery. Each of these engaging and repeatable experiments give you the chance to get up-close, personal, and creative with all kinds of amazing ideas that will show you how to be a real scientist.This collection of science experiments for kids includes:STEAM for you―Take STEAM learning into your own hands with awesome, easy-to-do science experiments for kids that are perfect for doing at home.Science made simple―From hypothesis to observation to results, learn all about the po

Have you ever wondered why and how the car was invented? From steam cars and trains to experiments with rocket powered and flying cars, It'll Never Work: Cars, Trucks and Trains explores the history a

Eckert's COMPTIA LINUX+ GUIDE TO LINUX CERTIFICATION, 5th Edition, empowers you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed on CompTIA's Linux+ (Powered by LPI) Certification exam--as well as in

Take a nostalgic steam-powered jouney back in time on the long-closed line between the north and west of Brecon. Includes an essay on the history of the line and photographs of its locomotives, trains

Authors Paul Lawton and David Southern continue this series of pocket books exploring Wales' railway heritage, each revealing a 'lost line' of Wales. In this edition, take a nostalgic steam-powered journey back in time on the long-closed service between Bangor and Afon Wen, cut as part of the Beeching Axe in 1964. Fully illustrated with black... -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

Clearly explained engineering concepts and fun, simple projects give kids ages 7-9 the chance to put their STEAM knowledge to the test!Teach kids to think like an engineer! The engaging projects in th

4M- 展現STEAM教育的理念：Science、Technology、Engineering、Art、Math。 4M的產品注重於親手操作，不論是組裝機械、自製小飾品、收集材料進行實驗，從操作中獲得跨領域的知識，培養面對問題的勇氣，讓知識得以被實踐。 4M產品設計的基礎，就是要帶給孩子們四種不同心智體驗，激發創造力，引導想像力，啟發知識，感受學習的樂趣。 【4M】Water-powered Cl

This book examines how the expansion of a steam-powered Royal Navy from the second half of the nineteenth century had wider ramifications across the British Empire. In particular, it considers how ste

To a samurai wonderland comes a young man exiled from the all-conquering steam-powered Empire of Albion. This is Emmanuel, 'Man' to friends and enemies alike. But the cold inhuman power called 'the Lo

4M-展現STEAM教育的理念：Science、Technology、Engineering、Art、Math。4M的產品注重於親手操作，不論是組裝機械、自製小飾品、收集材料進行實驗，從操作中獲得跨領域的知識，培養面對問題的勇氣，讓知識得以被實踐。4M產品設計的基礎，就是要帶給孩子們四種不同心智體驗，激發創造力，引導想像力，啟發知識，感受學習的樂趣。Balloon Powered Hover Je