Most Popular Books by Paul Beck

Readers can enter the exciting world of electronics and learn about the history and current technology of talking machines, digital sound, time machines and robots. After reading about electricity and electric circuits kids get the chance to test their knowledge and skills by building a talking clock using the components provided. Full-color illustrations. Consumable.

Seven modern fables based on the seven deadly sins. Institutions intended to protect us often become instruments of oppression. Power wielded without sensitivity can wreck lives. East Enders - Gluttony Bully Boys - Anger The Man who Stole Bryce Canyon - Greed When Constabulary Duty''s to be Done - Sloth The Priest and the Altar Boy - Lust The Woman who would be King - Pride From the Geyser Ventilators - Envy

Introduces some of the most advanced humanoid robots being designed today-from battlefield ''bots to amazing androids. Explains the engineering that goes into creating life-like machines--page 4 of cover.

100 four line dialogues. Large easy to read text. Dialogues on facing pages for easy reference. Contains the 100 most important nouns and verbs.

Traces the development of rockets and the scientific principles behind them and discusses speed, the parts of a rocket, rockets from different countries, satellites, Saturn V and other rockets used in space exploration, and future steps.

Go on the prowl with a fierce predator-and discover what makes him tick! An amazing new book in the popular Uncover series, Uncover a Tiger features a fantastic 3-D layered model Bengal tiger. Tigers are the largest member of the cat family--in fact, some males grow more than 10 feet long. They can eat 100 pounds of meat in a single day. And like people''s fingerprints, no two tigers share the same stripe pattern. Wild, isn''t it? Kids can learn these and other amazing facts in Uncover a Tiger, while also examining how a Bengal tiger''s powerful body works, layer by layer. Bringing together the best elements of a traditional book with an incredible 3-D model, Uncover a Tiger takes kids on a fabulous adventure. The book is filled with intriguing facts, cool illustrations and colourful diagrams. At the same time, with every turn of the page, kids will see a tiger deconstructed before their very eyes!Ages 8 and up

Young space enthusiasts will love this rocket launcher kit that includes a two-piece rocket, launch pad and remote control launcher. The rocket is fueled by the classic combination of baking soda and vinegar, but then the launch is literally in kids'' hands! Count down from 10, press the ignition on the rocket launcher and watch the rocket head straight for the stars! Includes: two-piece rocket launch pad with attached remote control 32-page fully illustrated book

In Heroes of World War II, you''ll read about Allied freedom fighters, spies, invisible ink, code names, secret passages, and underground railroads. Discover how people, including schoolchildren, around the world took it upon themselves to thwart Hitler''s quest for world domination.

"Most of these poems present--and, in a sense, are--attempts to deal with the chaos of everyday life. Although the speakers in the poems of Parts One and Two are relatively unsuccessful in their attempts, those in the poems of Part Three seem to effect or experience, if only for a moment, some sense of order." -Abstract.

The SharePoint 2013 Handbook: An insight by the SharePoint community contains eight chapters about different aspects of SharePoint 2013. The book starts with a prologue by Seb Matthews about his views of the greatness of the SharePoint community. Danny Burlage, Office 365 MVP, shares his vision of the new SharePoint release. The first three chapters are written by Jasper Oosterveld and aimed at business/end-users. The first chapter provides an insight in an Extranet scenario with SharePoint Online 2013 and continues with an insight in building communities and the new and improved search engine in SharePoint 2013. René Modery, Office 365 MVP, explores hybrid environments with Office 365 and SharePoint 2013. John Timney, a long time SharePoint MVP, shares his vision in creating a SharePoint 2013 best practice. Paul Becks writes about DTAP best practices with useful installation and configuration tips. Mark Macrae, an BI expert, informs us about the Microsoft''s Business Intelligence strategy. Yvonne Green has the honour to write the last chapter about the new and improved User Profile Service.