... a chill-cabinet of curiosities: hot stuff, and deeply cool ...'Heat and fire have been at humanity's command for at least 100,000 years, but we've been in control of the cold for barely one hundre
A visual encyclopedia of amphibians, reptiles and mammals in the United States, Canada and South America, with over 350 illustrations. It features a natural history guide section that focuses on anato
Describes the physical characteristics and physiology of the great white shark, explaining how its teeth, ability to feel electric currents emitted by living bodies in water, and senses of smell and s
What are hackers? Are they good? Bad? What can we do to protect ourselves, businesses and society against hackers? How can we control them? And should we try? Get the facts and make up your own mind o
Amphibians are masters of their environment, both on land and underwater. Readers will love this technological twist on the anatomy and skills of amphibians from all over the world. This book provides
What is transhumanism? What is AI? Are these good developments or bad ones? How might immortality be possible? And should we even want to live forever? Get the facts and make up your own mind on these
Basher Science Mini: Pandemic is an all-encompassing pocket guide to worldwide diseases, It features specific epidemics and pandemics, including coronavirus (COVID-19), where they generated, symptoms,
Some animals have developed astonishing parenting techniques which ensure the survival of their species, even in the harshest of conditions. From emperor penguins, who share parenting duties and manag
Much technology described in the other four books is to assists in the conservation of animal species. Getting information on numbers, behavior, and movements helps identify environmental problems tha
Counting animals is a challenging exercise. Many animals only come out at night. Others are very shy, and have become adept at avoiding people. Some live in remote places where it is difficult for peo