Text and numerous detailed illustrations introduce and explain the scientific principles and workings of hundreds of machines.

Text and numerous detailed ill. intro,. and explain the scientific principles and workings of hundreds of machines. Incl. new material about digital technology.

"...Readers learn classic, tried-and-true techniques from the shop class of yore--how to use a metal lathe, or pick the perfect drill bit or saw--and get introduced to a whole new world of modern manufacturing technologies, like using CAD software, printing circuits, and more. Step-by-step illustrations, helpful diagrams, and exceptional photography make this book an easy-to-follow and easy-on-the-eyes guide to getting your project done."--Amazon.com....

""Describes the development and potential impacts of robot soldiers, laser weapons, mechanical exoskeletons, stealth technology, missile defense, and space warfare."--Provided by publisher"--

"How Technology Works demystifies the machinery that keeps the modern world going, from simple objects such as zip fasteners and can openers to the latest, most sophisticated devices of the information age, including smartwatches, personal digital assistants, and driverless cars. It includes inventions that have changed the course of history, like the internal combustion engine, as well as technologies that might hold the key to our future survival,...

An illuminating look at the monumental inventions of the Middle Ages, by the authors of Life in a Medieval Castle.

"Experts are constantly telling us what we need to be doing to improve our businesses. There are hundreds of books in the market filled with advice from these experts, each of which insisting that its ideas are the best, and that we need to be implementing them now. But how can you filter out all of the bad advice, misinformation, and misuse of business tools that is out there? None of us needs another list of what we should be doing. This is a book...

"Did you know that you can dry out your wet cell phone by putting its parts in separate bowls of uncooked rice? That you can scroll through a website using only your spacebar? That if you type your airline and flight number in to Google, it tells you where your flight is, the gate, terminal, and how long until it lands? ... Pogue's tips have earned him 1.5 million followers on Twitter. And now that he writes his columns for Yahoo Tech, the audience...

The discoveries and inventions of today are poised to change the way you live in the near future. You might not think about it, but how people and things get from one place to another has changed greatly over the years. And, more innovation is on the way. How will you get where you need to go in the future? And who will be driving-or flying? Find out in Flying Cars and Other Transportation Tech!

"Finally! A restoration guide with the kind of detail needed for a first-class job.How to Restore Your Farm Tractor is packed with hundreds of helpful full-color photographs, proven tips and techniques, and money-saving advice from restorers who know what works. and what doesn't. Tharran Gaines' expert DIY guide will walk you step-by-step through the complete restoration of your tractor, from disassembly to engine rebuild, electrics, painting, and...