Engineering

The story begins in 1629, when the pride of the Dutch East India Company, the Batavia, is on its maiden voyage en route from Amsterdam to the Dutch East Indies, laden down with the greatest treasure to leave Holland....

In August of 1914, the British ship Endurance set sail for the South Atlantic. In October 1915, still half a continent away from its intended base, the ship was trapped, then crushed in the ice

Author Martin Kleppmann helps you navigate the diverse data landscape by examining the pros and cons of various technologies for processing and storing data....

If you're looking for a new hobby that's tons of fun—and practical to boot—electronics might be right up your alley. And getting started has never been easier! In Electronics All-in-One for Dummies, you'll find a plethora of helpful information....

'A fascinating and unique insight from one of F1's most formidable reporters.' Toto Wolff This is the perfect Christmas gift for the car fanatic in your life. From Australia and Italy to China and the U.S, Ted Kravitz - hailed as an 'icon' and 'one of the most high-profile voices in F1' - is the...

As well as writing about his first love, cars, James has a go at political correctness, the rules and regulations of daily life, the internal combustion engine, and traffic wardens....

Welcome to Bernie Collins' world. Formula 1 drivers are the public face of Grand Prix racing but behind every driver is a team of several hundred people sharing the same passionate desire to win.

On October 6, 1973, Ted Simon knew there was no going back. He loaded up his 500cc Triumph Tiger in the pouring rain and said good-bye to London....

A “meticulously researched” (The New York Times Book Review) examination of energy transitions over time and an exploration of the current challenges presented by global warming, a surging world population, and renewable energy—from Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning author...

Now a major motion picture from Clint Eastwood, starring Tom Hanks—the inspirational autobiography by one of the most captivating American heroes of our time, Capt. ‘Sully’ Sullenberger—the pilot who miraculously landed a crippled US Airways Flight 1549 in New York’s Hudson River...

At age 19, pilot Dale Black survived an airplane crash that killed the other two pilots on board. Hovering between life and death, he had a breathtaking experience of heaven....

Developing video games—hero's journey or fool's errand? The creative and technical logistics that go into building today's hottest games can be more harrowing and complex than the games themselves, often seeming like an endless maze or a bottomless abyss. In Blood, Sweat, and Pixels, Jason...

Marc Márquez is the apex predator of the MotoGP world: arguably the greatest motorcycle racer who ever lived, he is an eight-time world champion. He is the man who dethroned Valentino Rossi, and who changed the sport of MotoGP forever.

What if the Internet goes dark? We think of the Internet as wireless, weightless, ever-present—but its true foundation lies in the ocean’s depths, where nearly 900,000 miles of fiber-optic cables quietly pulse with all the world’s information. In The Web Beneath the Waves, the acclaimed...

The gripping true story of one of the 19th century's bloodiest mutinies....

Few subjects are more fundamental to modern life than electrical power. The systems that generate, transport, and distribute electricity are among the most essential contributors to modern industry, development, and everyday living.

A four-star general pays tribute to a remarkable man in this biography. Believing that America owes a debt to a great character, a superb aviator, and a devoted citizen that was not paid, General Kenney tells the story of Paul Irvin "Pappy" Gunn....

Ready to master off-grid survival and achieve self-sufficiency? Even if you've never set foot off the grid! Does the idea of off-grid living excite you, yet feel overwhelming? Are you unsure where to start or worried about lacking critical survival skills? You're not alone.

For 13 years, 22 series and 175 shows, Richard Porter was script editor of Top Gear, from the first faltering pilot episode in 2002 until the very last show presented by Jeremy Clarkson.....

2015 Audie Award Finalist for Nonfiction Following his blockbuster biography of Steve Jobs, Walter Isaacson’s New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed The Innovators is a “riveting, propulsive, and at times deeply moving” (The Atlantic) story of the people who created the...

Clean Architecture is an essential book for every current or aspiring software architect, systems analyst, system designer, and software manager - and for every programmer who must execute someone else’s designs....

You will overcome fear and anxiety around flying when you listen to this superb high quality hypnosis title by Glenn Harrold....

Master the complexities of project management with "PMP PMBOK 7 Edition" from Davidson's Audiobooks.

Come and ride with the outlaw bikers in California in the glory days of the '60s and '70s. During the wild times of choppers and gang brawls, action and violence that seemed to know no end. Times that cannot be recreated today. Girls, guys, guns, and bikes. Living a life like no other....

Random House presents the audiobook edition of The Mechanic written and read by Marc 'Elvis' Priestley....

What if the Internet goes dark? We think of the Internet as wireless, weightless, ever-present—but its true foundation lies in the ocean’s depths, where nearly 900,000 miles of fiber-optic cables quietly pulse with all the world’s information. In The Web Beneath the Waves, the acclaimed...

A powerful investigation into plastic’s impact on human health and the environment, and how we can fight back.

Maintaining Mission Critical Systems in a 24/7 Environment provides in-depth coverage of operating, managing, and maintaining power quality and emergency power systems in mission critical facilities. This extensively revised third edition provides invaluable insight into the mission critical environment, helping professionals and students alike understand how to sustain continuous functionality, minimize the occurrence of costly unexpected downtime, and guard against power disturbances.

The Fast-Track CDL Study Guide & Exam Prep (2026-2027) is built for busy adults who want to pass the CDL exam quickly and the first time. It gives you a clear, step-by-step plan that adapts to your schedule, whether you have a few days or a few weeks. Whether you’re after local routes, long-haul runs, or the freedom of being your own boss with the right plan, you can get there faster than you think.

Budget blowups, fuzzy plans, tough clients—those aren’t the root cause. Jobs go sideways when nobody takes the helm. In The Hard Hat Truth, builder, estimator, and consultant Mark Zitting cuts through the noise and names the real culprits: Owners hooked on “low bid” who pay for it later. Architects and engineers drawing in theory, not in reality. GCs who manage calendars instead of leading people. Subs who win on price and lose on performance. The blame game is loud. Results are quiet. This is a field manual, not a TED Talk.

Like it or not, you’re a leader now. Better step away from your computer and figure out how to deal with people! There are few leadership books tailored specifically to the needs of technical-minded people who like hard evidence, plain language, and industry-specific guidance.

In the summer of 2023, the entire world fixated on a single news story that captured every headline on every media outlet: the search and rescue operation for OceanGate's Titan research submersible and the ultimate tragic fate of its five crew members. The media frenzy was fueled by many captivating storylines, but its primary focus was the villain at the center of it all, Stockton Rush: cofounder and CEO of OceanGate, and the ill-fated vessel's pilot and designer.

Car-is the off and away-experience of life... ... It's the public and private-opportunities, joys, joinings, judgments and justifications of driving... Where the car's century-old monolith and expounded-reverence. That with it, we've joined the many and the few; in advancing, advantaging and achieving-life across, within and through life-expectations... That a "central-theme" of values, virtues and validities... That we are from the ground-up and building-onward... That we've lived adventures, attainments, accountings and associations-by the vehicle of resigning-"choice"... Listen to: Car.

This is for those who wish to continue the journey we started in part 1. Now we are going to learn how to use the knowledge to streamline product development and manufacturing processes. The approach is simple and repeatable. We know that the most streamlined processes are the ones that comply with the behavioral model that we uncovered in part 1. We simply compare real implementations to the model, look for the gaps, and when we find gaps, we fix them. This is a repeatable approach for all products and everywhere within the product development process.

The bestselling introduction to the field, updated and expanded Construction Management Jumpstart is the definitive introduction to the field, providing a detailed walkthrough of each stage of a project from the construction manager’s perspective. Authoritative coverage of fundamental concepts and practices clearly delineates the manager’s role, while step-by-step guidance provides valuable instruction for essential management duties.