A colossal compendium that explores the most stellar stadiums from around the world!From ancient Rome’s Colosseum to a floating soccer field in Singapore to the Astrodome in Houston (nicknamed the Eighth Wonder of the World), stadiums are an eyeful and so much more! But...

From the crude, unreliable tanks that first appeared on the Western Front during World War I to today’s high-tech machines, Tanks and Military Vehicles features 300 of the most important and influential tanks and AFVs from 1916 to the present day. With a page...

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Destroyer of Worlds tells the story of the development of nuclear science and the birth of the atomic age, beginning with Henry Becquerel's discovery of radioactivity in 1896. Frank Close traces the work of major scientists including Ernest Rutherford, Enrico Fermi, Otto Hahn, Lise...

How much technology have you taken for granted today?It is human nature to make things and to apply knowledge in ingenious ways to survive and to make life easier. From renewable energy to entertainment streaming and electric vehicles to gene-editing, technology shapes our world.The...

This groundbreaking 11,000 year history argues that empire was never just about weapons or ships - it was built on collecting information on us, to rule us. Perfect for readers of Nexus and The Age of Surveillance Capitalism.We live in an era when trading our information for...

‘A jaunty account of a monumental cock-up. Makes the unbelievable readable.’ Sir Michael Palin‘High-Speed 2’ was to be the crown jewel of British rail. The first intercity railway built north of London in over a century, it would connect London with Birmingham, Manchester and...

A gripping descent into the hidden psychology of AI, and the strange subcultures trying to control it before it destroys usWhen English mathematician Matthew Watkins went to San Francisco to study an early version of ChatGPT, he expected dry technical work. Instead, he uncovered...

It presented itself as a form of futurism. But the future envisioned by the architects of the Artificial State looked, chillingly, like the very worst of the past…We live in the age of data. Over the past century, rapidly evolving technologies have transformed every...

Organized alphabetically by type, Modern Civil Aircraft offers a highly-illustrated guide to the most important civil aircraft used across the world over the last 30 years. The book includes chapters on airliners, regional jets, turboprops and business aircraft. Discover the Airbus A380, the largest...

"The entire conversation took five minutes. When it was over, Bill and I looked at each other. It was one thing to talk about writing a language for a microprocessor and another to get the job done. . . . If we'd been older...

#1and New York Timesand Bestseller! Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource: sports, pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, business, and so much more.The World Almanac®and isand America's bestselling reference book of all time, with...

*THE INSTANTand NEW YORK TIMESand BESTSELLER AND WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM BOOK CLUB PICK*'A clear, compelling guide to some of the most pressing debates in technology today.'and Bill Gates'A colourful and insightful insiders' view of how technology is both empowering us and threatening us. From...

40 inspirational stories about what humans can achieve when we work as a team.From inventing vaccines in record time to dealing with climate change, the biggest challenges we face can only be overcome when teams of people work together towards a common goal. Together...

Aand balancedand and thought-provoking guide to all the big questions about AI and ethicsCan computers understand morality? Can they respect privacy? And what can we do to make AI safe and fair?The artificial intelligence revolution has begun. Today, there are self-driving cars on our...

'A big-picture forecast of how medicine stands on the threshold of a revolution that will radically change all of our lives' The TimesWelcome to a revolution in the science of you! This landmark new book from award-winning scientist Daniel M. Davis explores the future...

A biography of venture capitalist and entrepreneur Peter Thiel, the enigmatic, controversial and hugely influential power broker who sits at the dynamic intersection of tech, business and politicsSince the days of the dot-com bubble in the late 1990s, no industry has made a greater...

A brilliant page-turner by one of Holland's finest investigative journalists' Rutger Bregman, author ofand Humankind'Essential . . . What's revealed are networks of spies and criminals fighting an invisible war that involves us all' Eliot Higgins, bestselling author ofand We Are BellingcatSummer 2017: computer...

A brilliantly funny first chapter book featuring a winning combination of space, sci-fi and sport! Perfect for children learning to read.Nine-year-old Robbie Remus has just become Emperor of the Galaxy. But all he really wants to do is play blasterball! He finds all of...

A complete and thorough overview of different production and finishing techniques and how to make the most of them. Printing Design for Graphic Designers is a reference book that showcases design projects from all over the world and focuses on the processes that were...

A cracking tale of particle physics and cosmology . . .and Space Odditiesand is a rare joy - enlightening, thrilling and inspiring.' -and New Scientist'As fascinating as its title suggests . . . Cliff recounts with vivid clarity the stories of some of the...

A deeply reported business history of the chip-designer Nvidia-from its founding in 1993 to its recent emergence as one of the most valuable corporations in the world-explaining how the company's culture, overseen by co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang, has powered its incredible successNvidia is...

A dramatic business narrative about the new race for space, focusing on Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and the other major players and corporations who are all desperately competing to either colonize the moon, send civilians into space, or be the first to land a...

A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: 'The most important book I have read in quite some time' Daniel Kahneman; 'A must-read' Max Tegmark; 'The book we've all been waiting for' Sam HarrisHumans dream of super-intelligent machines. But what happens if we actually...

A future classic of popular science'and Mail on Sunday'A dazzling account'and Financial Times'Absorbing, surprising and at times profound. After reading this, reality will never be quite the same' Dave GoulsonOur senses are how we navigate the world: they help us recognise the expressions on...

A graphic novel, story-based approach to learning all about our solar system through the fun adventures of the Space Station Academy students and their teacher, Dr Bott.Join the Space Station Academy students on their expedition to Jupiter where they'll cruise moon craters on skateboards...

A graphic novel, story-based approach to learning all about our solar system through the fun adventures of the Space Station Academy students and their teacher, Dr Bott.Join the Space Station Academy students on their expedition to Saturn where they'll learn about the planet's stormy...

A guide to help leaders understand the role that different technologies play in creating shareholder value in their businesses. Creating Value Through Technology will instill in the reader a new-found confidence to challenge and steer their technical colleagues to implement a technology strategy that...

A look deep inside the new Silicon Valley, from theand New York Timesand bestselling author ofand The Everything Store.Ten years ago, the idea of getting into a stranger's car, or a walking into a stranger's home, would have seemed bizarre and dangerous, but today...

A majestic story' David Bodanis,and Financial TimesFrom the international bestselling author ofand Physics of the Impossibleand andand Physics of the FutureThis is the story of a quest: to find a Theory of Everything. Einstein dedicated his life to seeking this elusive Holy Grail, a...

A philosopher calls for a revolution in ethics, suggesting we expand our “moral circle to include insects, AI systems and even microbesToday, human exceptionalism is the norm. Despite occasional nods to animal welfare, we prioritise humanity, often neglecting the welfare of a vast number...

A riotous, rousing celebration of self‑belief starring the one and only Gail the Snail!A 'Watch Out For' pick in The Sunday Times: 'A rallying cry for believing in your goals and sticking to them. It makes you laugh and makes everything seem possible.' Nicolette...

A spy story like no other.Private spies are the invisible force that shapes our modern world: they influence our elections, effect government policies and shape the fortunes of companies. More deviously, they are also peering into our personal lives as never before, using off-the shelf technology...

A stark and urgent warning on the unprecedented risks that a wave of fast-developing technologies poses to global order, and how we might contain them while we have the chance-from a cofounder of the pioneering AI company DeepMindWe are about to cross a critical...

A stunning visual celebration of the world's aircraft and the pioneers who made a dream become reality.Introducing Flight - a historical and visual exploration of awe-inspiring aviation over a period of one hundred years, from the earliest aeroplane prototypes to today's supersonic jets, this all-encompassing book...

'A terrific book - essential reading for everyone seeking to make sense of Artificial Intelligence' Professor Sir Adrian Smith, Director and Chief Executive of the Alan Turing InstituteIn this myth-busting guide to AI past and present, one of the world's leading researchers shows why...

Aand THE TIMESand BEST SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR'AN IMPORTANT READ FOR ANYONE IN NEED OF OPTIMISM' BILL GATES'DAZZLING AND DEEPLY REPORTED' DAVID WALLACE-WELLS'HIGHLY READABLE . . . ENGAGING STORIES OF PEOPLE BEHIND SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ADVANCES IN RECENT DECADES'...

Aand Timesand book of the yearAand Guardianand book of the year Magnificent'The Times Dazzling'and New Statesman It filled me with hope'and Zadie SmithWhat happens to our behaviour when we live most of our lives online? What does it mean to always be optimising'? And...

A compelling vision of where the internet should go and how to get there.' Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI_A potent exploration of the power of blockchains to reshape the future of the internet - and how that affects us all - from technology entrepreneur and...

A wonderful book'and -and GuardianTruth, murder and the birth of the lie detectorHenry Wilkens burst through the doors of the emergency room covered in his wife's blood. But was he a grieving husband, or a ruthless killer who'd conspired with bandits to have her...

AI has the potential to help us create a more peaceful, just, sustainable, healthy and joyful world.and Digital Dharmaand shows you a path.'and -and Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAIIn a world captivated yet bewildered by artificial intelligence, spiritual icon Deepak Chopra explores AI's untapped...

Deeply researched and highly entertaining.'and The Times Vivid reporting and electric story-telling.'and Ashlee Vance, author ofand Elon Musk Clear-eyed and objective.'and New York TimesThe extraordinary inside story of how Instagram became the world's most successful appIn just ten years, Instagram has gone from being...

The clarity, authority, wit and insight Lawrence brings to bear are like torches shining into the turbulent darkness of a subject we all wonder at, but which we mostly feel unable to even to think or talk about with any confidence. Hugely recommended' Stephen...

“A gripping fly-on-the-wall story of the rise of this unique and important industry based on extensive interviews with some of the most successful venture capitalists. - Daniel Rasmussen,and Wall Street Journal“A must-read for anyone seeking to understand modern-day Silicon Valley and even our economy...

“It's sensibly written and beautifully illustrated. - The Telegraph Hit the road with writer and broadcaster JAMES MAY to discover incredible human-powered vehicles - from bicycles and submarines to amphibious vehicles and even a helicopter. Yes, really! Packed with fun, facts and challenges -...

Adrian Tchaikovksy's critically acclaimed noveland Children of Time, is the epic story of humanity's battle for survival on a terraformed planet.Who will inherit this new Earth? The last remnants of the human race left a dying Earth, desperate to find a new home among...

Ah, the internet - a daunting place for the uninitiated and veteran alike. Whether you're stuck trying to perfect a suitable Zoom call background or frustrated with the old Tinder bio; whether you're building the courage to finally leave that annoying WhatsApp group or...

AI is the future - but what will that future look like? Will superhuman intelligence be our slave, or become our god?Taking us to the heart of the latest thinking about AI, Max Tegmark, the MIT professor whose work has helped mainstream research on...