Most Popular Books by Ian Graham

How does soil form? What can soil tell us about the past? What is peat? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and more. Each book in the Managing Our Resources series examines a valuable natural resource, explaining where the resource is found, how it is extracted and processed, what it is used to make, and how the resource can be used sustainably.

Warplanes have the ability to be the world''s greatest, if we want to build them in such a way. Find out why these machines are considered the greatest in the world. This title is filled with detailed facts and stunning color photography.

Examines air, a valuable natural resource, explaining where it is found, what it is used for, and how it can be used sustainably.

Explains why computers and other technologies are revolutionizing communications and covers fibre-optics, cable and satellite TV, videotex, facsimilie transmission, and electronic mail.

"Ballas is a drunk and a vagrant. In his heart there is only greed, and in his eyes only bitterness. Such a man is not suited to legend. He is fit only for an unmarked grave. And there are people who seek to hasten his journey there." "When a young priest saves him from a beating in the street, Ballas does not know how to react to such an act of kindness. So instead he betrays his rescuer, by stealing from those who have offered him hope. But although what Ballas chooses to take can easily be hidden under a cloak, it is no trinket to be sold in the market for a bowl of soup. It is an artifact that will lead an army to hunt him down - and bring the world to the edge of chaos."--Jacket.

Marie Curie would become one of the world''s most famous scientists. In a time when women rarely studied science, she made trailblazing discoveries that opened up a completely new branch of science that advanced our understanding of atoms.

Motorbikes have the ability to be the world''s greatest, if we want to build them in such a way. Find out why these machines are considered the greatest in the world. This title is filled with detailed facts and stunning color photography.

Text and drawings explain the workings of certain everyday items including bicycles, traffic lights, and computers.

Bursting with hundreds of facts and the highest quality photography and artwork, these books enthrall and stimulate the minds of struggling readers. Nonfiction titles cover core subjects in a consistent format. Each book, written by an expert in the field, guides the reader methodically through the topic. Difficult terms are spelled phonetically. With over 100 color images per title, readers gain multiple access points to truly engage text. Nonfiction titles are ideal for research, and perfect for a thrilling, fact-filled read. A comprehensive, informative, and highly readable introduction to the topic of genetics. Written by Ian Graham, an expert in the field, this book is based on the very latest research.

An introduction to books and newspapers, this book shows how the print media has developed into a fast moving, technology-led industry. Supported with colour photographs and diagrams, the text provides information with pertinent facts and unusual words highlighted and explained throughout.

Feeling spaced out? Maintain your center of gravity with this exciting new kit.Build the Rocket will take you out of this world to discover the thrilling science of rocket building. Have fun while learning and examine this spacecraft like you never have before, with colorful illustrations, fascinating facts about rockets, and finally building your very own model from the ground up. Everything you need to build a rocket is right here, ready to assemble at home or to take on the go. * This unique set includes a 32-page book full of colorful illustrations and intriguing facts about rockets, plus 88 slotted pieces to build a three-dimensional rocket. * Launch yourself into the world of space exploration and learn everything you need to know about these shuttles. Build the Rocketoffers a unique building and learning experience as you build this spacecraft, section-by-section.

"Describes new technologies used in food production such as gene technology, farming technology and robots, nanotech, packaging, and discusses the implications of using these technologies"--Provided by publisher.

Discover the inner workings of eight of the most incredible flying machines of all time in this lift-the-flap book by the best-selling, award-winning illustrator Stephen Biesty. With amazingly detailed drawings and more than forty flaps, young readers can meet some of the early aviators and their pioneering aircraft, peek inside a luxury flying boat, and see the technology of a rocket space plane. Packed with fun facts, this is the perfect introduction to planes and helicopters from all over the world.

Trucks and Earthmovers have the ability to be the world''s greatest, if we want to build them in such a way. Find out why these machines are considered the greatest in the world. This title is filled with detailed facts and stunning color photography.

The invention of plastics was one of the most important discoveries of the past century, revolutionising the way things are made, stored, and packaged. This book tells the story of plastics, from the science behind their creation, to their use across all aspects of society. You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Plastic! is part of a brand-new science and technology strand within the internationally acclaimed You Wouldn’t Want to Be series. The clear, engaging text and humorous illustrations bring the subject to life and stimulate young readers'' curiosity about the world around them. Specially commissioned cartoon-style illustrations in full colour make these books attractive and accessible even to reluctant readers. Information is conveyed through captions, labels and humorous speech bubbles in addition to the main text. Illustrated sidebars headed ‘How It Works’, ‘Top Tip’ or ‘You Can Do It’ supply more facts, describe simple, safe experiments, or steps that readers can take to help make the world a better place. Each volume includes a timeline and a list of ‘Did You Know?’ facts.

Illustrations and text describe how humans have tried to learn more about space and some of the equipment and vehicles used to do this.

Text, illustrations, and diagrams examine different kinds of boats and how they work. Includes simple experiments and activities.

"This is a beautiful book, replete with illustrations, photos, diagrams, and maps. The text balances technicality with storytelling, scholarly analysis with entertainment. It''s a sweeping, fascinating look at barges, battleships, caravels, dhows, submarines, and more, placing them all in context with the battles, countries, discoveries, inventions, and people that surrounded them. Readers interested in history of any kind will enjoy this highly accessible book." -- Publishers Weekly From an ancient funeral ship to the Rainbow Warrior -- war, trade, science and pleasure on the open seas. Fifty Ships that Changed the Course of History is a beautiful guide to 50 water vessels that played a key role in world history and had a great impact on human civilization. The book presents the ships chronologically, beginning with Pharaoh Khufu''s solar barge from about 2566 BCE. The chapter includes a photograph of the reconstructed ship, discovered in 1954 near the Great Pyramid. Religious beliefs held that in the afterlife the pharaoh would need a ship to sail the cosmic waters of the sky with the sun god, Ra. The book closes with another sun-seeking ship 4,000 years later. The epitome of an ocean cruise ship, the MS Allure of the Seas is the biggest passenger ship ever built. An Oasis-class cruise ship, it is a destination in itself, complete with a Central Park-like oasis, 18 decks, 5,492 passengers, and a crew of 2,384. Between these landmark vessels is a variety of ships used for all of mankind''s needs, from hunters searching for food, traders with goods to barter and warriors bent on conquest, to explorers longing to see what lay beyond the horizon. Over time, the first small primitive watercraft evolved into bigger seagoing vessels, shaping our history, culture and civilization along the way. This attractive reference provides an innovative perspective on maritime and world history. It is an excellent selection for all collections.

Presents a practical object-oriented modelling approach that provides software developers with a single technique with which to model all aspects of the modern business, from the organizational mission right through to user performance and business objectives.

Scarlet Women tells the stories of the most notorious courtesans, concubines and royal mistresses. Its contents range from the ancient world to the present day, and from Europe and America to the Far East. The extraordinary women featured in the book include: Cora Pearl, who served herself naked on a platter at her legendary parties; Harriette Wilson, who blackmailed her clients; Clara Ward, an American woman who married a Belgian prince and then ran away with a gypsy violinist; Klondike Kate, queen of the Yukon during the Klondike gold rush; Veronica Franco, the leading sixteenth century Venetian courtesan; Mesdames de Pompadour and du Barry, two of Louis XV''s many mistresses; Nell Gwyn, the saucy orange-seller who captivated King Charles II; Marie Walewska, Napoleon Bonaparte''s reluctant mistress; Cixi, a concubine who rose from obscurity to rule China; La Belle Otero, the last of the great European courtesans."

Radio - TV - Digital sound - Computer music - CS''s.

A former Soviet-trained IRA soldier turned businessman finds himself catapulted into his old life when he accidentally witnesses a murder as well as the murderer.

Red arrow pointers highlight high-interestsubjects.

These exciting hands-on experiments, from creating balloon rockets or glow-in-the-dark jelly to making metal detectors, will help your child get to grips with science. The book covers all areas of science, from life on Earth to physical science.

Describes what it was like to be an astronaut on the "unlucky" 1970 Apollo 13 mission to the moon.

Tells the story of how Wilbur and Orville Wright came to invent the airplane, from their childhood play with a toy helicopter, to the unveiling of their flying machine to the world in 1908.

Many commercial organizations are deciding to adopt object technology. To make the transition successfully, it is essential to work out a migration strategy covering technical, managerial, and educational issues. This book--for software team managers, project leaders, software engineers, and others--presents such a strategy, and includes a fully enabled CASE tool that automates the process.

An introduction to the characteristics and uses of different types of helicopters.

An introduction to the geography, government, economy, culture, and people of New Zealand.

Describes important inventions in medicine, transportation, communications, and power, and the men and women responsible for them.

Explores the development of telecommunication satellites, describes how they work, and discusses their many uses and possible future developments.