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Physics, Fun, and Beyond
Pearson Education 2005; US$ 19.99?The best magic is that which involves absolutely no sleight-of-hand, only the unexpected yet natural workings of nature. Physics, Fun, and Beyond is chock full of just this kind of magic?simple yet fascinating experiments, easy to follow and colorful drawings, and fun facts. Simply wonderful!? ? Roald Hoffmann , 1981 Nobel Prize Laureate... more...
Fallen Dragon
Grand Central Publishing 2008; US$ 9.99In the distant future, corporations have become sustainable communities with their own militaries, and corporate goals have essentially replaced political ideology. On a youthful, rebellious impulse, Lawrence joined the military of a corporation that he now recognizes to be ruthless and exploitative. His only hope for escape is to earn enough money... more...
Jetpack Dreams
Da Capo Press 2008; US$ 25.00Jetpack Dreams chronicles the colorful pop history and science of that most amazing and mysterious of machines: the jetpack. Fueled by a fascination and lifelong obsession with the power of flight, journalist Mac Montandon goes on a vastly entertaining search of the elusive invention. He examines the jetpack?s inspiration from the first shoulder-mounted... more...
Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction 2
Chicago Review Press 2011; US$ 13.95Culling common household items to create an uncommon arsenal of miniature gadgets and sidearms, this guidebook provides do-it-yourself spy enthusiasts with 35 different surveillance tools and weapons. From a mini-catapult in a breath-mint tin to milk-jug cap blow-dart wristwatches, this handbook details how to achieve clandestine ends practically... more...
Electrified Sheep
St. Martin's Press 2012; US$ 26.99"Perfect summertime reading?preferably with a friend nearby who can be constantly interrupted with unsettling facts.? ? Daily Mail (UK ) Benjamin Franklin was a pioneering scientist, leader of the Enlightenment, and a founding father of the United States. But perhaps less well known is that he was also the first person to use mouth-to-mouth... more...
Breaking the Time Barrier
Pocket Books 2005; Not AvailableIT WAS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME.... Once widely considered an impossibility--the stuff of science fiction novels--time travel may finally be achieved in the twenty-first century. In Breaking the Time Barrier, bestselling author Jenny Randles reveals the nature of recent, breakthrough experiments that are turning this fantasy into reality. The... more...
Breaking the Time Barrier
Pocket Books 2005; Not AvailableIT WAS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME.... Once widely considered an impossibility--the stuff of science fiction novels--time travel may finally be achieved in the twenty-first century. In Breaking the Time Barrier, bestselling author Jenny Randles reveals the nature of recent, breakthrough experiments that are turning this fantasy into reality. The... more...
The Ultimate Book of Saturday Science
Princeton University Press 2012; US$ 29.95The Ultimate Book of Saturday Science is Neil Downie's biggest and most astounding compendium yet of science experiments you can do in your own kitchen or backyard using common household items. It may be the only book that encourages hands-on science learning through the use of high-velocity, air-driven carrots. Downie, the undisputed maestro of... more...
The Flying Machine Book
Chicago Review Press 2012; US$ 11.99Calling all future Amelia Earharts and Chuck Yeagers?there?s more than one way to get off the ground. Author and physics teacher Bobby Mercer will show readers 35 easy-to-build and fun-to-fly contraptions that can be used indoors or out. Better still, each of these rockets, gliders, boomerangs, launchers, and helicopters are constructed for little... more...
Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments
O'Reilly Media 2012; US$ 27.99Experience the magic of biology in your own home lab. This hands-on introduction includes more than 30 educational (and fun) experiments that help you explore this fascinating field on your own. Perfect for middle- and high-school students and DIY enthusiasts, this full-color guide teaches you the basics of biology lab work and shows you how to set... more...









