You're going to be a dad!Suddenly, after all the waiting - juggling excitement, fear, pride and trepidation - the big word arrives. It is possibly the biggest news you'll ever receive. Most of us drop our chins to our chests and think, What do I do now?The truth is that there are so many things you can do now that you are a dad! This little book is packed with fun, creative and practical Things to do now that you're a Dad, whether you're a...

The word “robot” was coined a little over a century ago, but humankind has always told stories of constructed lifeforms. From the earliest myths to the latest blockbuster, stories of artificial life have always held our attention. But what do the stories we tell about the machines we make reveal about how we see ourselves?One person risks everything for one good shot. Absolution is dispensed at the push of a button. A brother and sister disagree about a strange benefactor’s true mo...

An overview of car culture, addressing questions such as: what is Carhenge? Is the A13 Britain's Route 66? And why are we addicted to fast cars?Whether you are passionate about classic cars, suffer from road rage, know a boy racer or protested against the Newbury bypass, this book is for you. Focusing on the driving forces behind car culture - freedom, speed and the political clout of the motor lobby - it asks the million dollar question: if driving is so much fun,...