Collection: Adult Non Fiction - STEM

As Space X works to reduce the barriers of access to space and Virgin Galactic forges a path to commercial spaceflight for the masses, we have begun to cross the realms of science fiction into the reality of humans viewing the cosmos with their own eyes. "30-Second Space Travel" sees a team of ex...

"Yes, the Universe is beautiful. And, despite all our scientific progress, it's still pretty mysterious. But you know what? The Universe is also kind of an asshole. Consider that you are just a group of atoms structured in a specific way that you can try to understand this thing we call existence...

Provides an introduction to the world of 4x4s, with advice on how to choose the most suitable vehicle, and what to expect when running a 4x4, as well as guidance on off-road driving techniques, towing and maintenance.

Chemistry is at the cutting edge of our lives. How does a silicon chip work? How can we harness natural elements to combat human disease? How did life begin--and can we make new, artifical life in the laboratory? With concise, illuminating explorations of these questions, this is an egaging guide...

MOTOR CARS: GENERAL INTEREST. 101 barn-find tales sure to entice any car collector. In recent years, the quest to find and restore forgotten automotive gems has generated a cult-like following-a very large cult-like following. So large, in fact, that the subject of automotive archaeology has insp...

This special edition explores the planets, stars, galaxies and nebulae observed from all over the southern hemisphere. Not only does this book demonstrate how to find things, it also shows what many of these objects look like through a small telescope! Just some of the items this book will help y...

We live in a world positively teeming with threats and apocalyptic scenarios. Many of them are familiar - terrorism, deadly viruses, global warming and war - but many others most of us can't even imagine: self-replicating nanobots that can devour an entire planet, high-energy experiments that thr...

Tyson and Lang examine how the methods and tools of astrophysics have been enlisted in the service of war. Calling it the 'curiously complict alliance', they argue that astrophysicists and military planners care about many of the same things: multi-spectral detection, ranging, tracking, imaging, ...

We may imagine that science is a process of breakthroughs and light bulb moments. But in reality, science goes wrong 99% of the time. Almost every idea a scientist comes up with is quickly disproved by a failed experiment or rival research. Science moves at a rate of inches per decade and we like...

Yottabytes, massive diamonds, the 1800s version of Fortnight - not to mention more pizza! These are just some of the marvels explained in Adam Spencer's Numberland. Yes folks, Australia's funniest and most-loved mathematician is back with a brand new book bursting with fascinating facts, perplexi...