How might the world as we know it end? In this illustrated guide, How Stuff Works author Marshall Brain explores myriad doomsday scenarios and the science behind them.What if the unimaginable happens? A nuclear bomb detonates over a major city, for example, or a deadly virus infects millions around the world. There are other disasters we don’t even have to imagine because they’ve already occurred, like violent hurricanes or cataclysmic tsunamis that have c...

Does God exist? Using an intellectually rigorous, scientific approach, Marshall Brain—the founder of HowStuffWorks.com and author of the How Stuff Works series—sets out to resolve the eternal debate once and for all. With a compelling sense of curiosity, he breaks down mankind's search for a higher power, tackling such quandaries as: Who is God? What are his attributes? What is God doing and why? How does God interact with humanity? And ultimately, *how can humans know wi...

Engineering is where human knowledge meets real-world problems—and solves them. It's the source of some of our greatest inventions, from the catapult to the jet engine. Marshall Brain, creator of the How Stuff Works series and a professor at the Engineering Entrepreneurs Program at NCSU, provides a detailed look at 250 milestones in the discipline. He covers the various areas, including chemical, aerospace, and computer engineering, from ancient history to the present. The topics include a...

史上最強系列第7集《工程之書》從拋石器到好奇號火星車250則趣味故事＋詳解歷史＋精采圖片從閱讀中學習工程知識的百科圖文並茂的豐富百科．博古通今的中外歷史趣味橫生的常識故事．條理分明的資料寶典____________________________________________「我希望你能從本書找到250個令人驚歎、可讓你看清全貌的工程典範，這樣就能領會工程師為我們所做的一切。」──馬歇爾．布雷恩【本書特色】‧豐富條目：250則工程史上重大里程碑一次收錄。‧編年百科：條目依年代排序，清楚掌握工程發展演變；相關條目隨頁交叉索引，知識脈絡立體化。‧濃縮文字：每篇約700字，快速閱讀、吸收重要工程觀念和大師傑作。

An Esquire Essential Book on Climate ChangeFrom the founder of the Climate Outreach and Information Network, a groundbreaking take on the most urgent question of our time: Why, despite overwhelming scientific evidence, do we still ignore climate change?"Please read this book, and think about it." --Bill NyeMost of us recognize that climate change is real, and yet we do nothing to stop it. What is this psycho...

This book is a must read for anyone in close proximity to middle schoolers. Using actual events from the lives of real teenagers, the authors (a middle school principal and a child neuropsychologist) combine perspectives to provide an engaging, light-hearted journey into the adventures and misadventures of newly-minted teens. First, the authors put to rest some long-standing misconceptions about teenage behavior. However bizarre they appear to adults, teenagers’ emotional reactions and the...

Bloomsbury presents Don't Even Think About It by George Marshall, read by John Lee.An Esquire Essential Book on Climate ChangeFrom the founder of the Climate Outreach and Information Network, a groundbreaking take on the most urgent question of our time: Why, despite overwhelming scientific evidence, do we still ignore climate change?“Please read this book, and think about it.” —Bill NyeMost of us recognize that climate change is real yet we do nothing to st...

Why is it that in a world demanding constant connectedness, we somehow feel lonelier, more burned out, and more disengaged? Busy Idiots explores how and why we find ourselves constantly busy—but getting nothing done. This book will show you how to break free from unhealthy habits and focus on what counts. You'll discover strategies to help you manage technology, navigate daily demands, and collaborate more effectively. You'll learn how to boost efficiency, foster real connections,...

Discover a Perfect Toolbox Filled With Proven Methods to Boost Your Child's Memory and Intelligence!If your little one struggles to remember things or seems uninterested and absent while learning new things, there is no reason for panic.There are so many distractions around them in today's world, and naturally, their minds continuously drift towards the nearest distraction.Would you like for your child to focus easily?

Discover a Perfect Toolbox Filled With Proven Methods to Boost Your Child's Memory and Intelligence!If your little one struggles to remember things or seems uninterested and absent while learning new things, there is no reason for panic.There are so many distractions around them in today's world, and naturally, their minds continuously drift towards the nearest distraction.Would you like for your child to focus easily? Would you like to improve their m...

A transformative guide to breaking free from unproductive busynessWhy is it that in a world demanding constant connectedness, we somehow feel lonelier, more burned out and more disengaged than ever before? Busy Idiots explores how and why we find ourselves constantly busy — but getting nothing done. Through revealing anecdotes and insightful analysis, this book will show you how to break free from unhealthy habits and focus on what counts. You’ll discover ...

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