Release Dates for new Technology & applied sciences Books

This is a practical guide for primary school practitioners and leaders who want to embed ICT in their schools to engage students and improve efficiency. The monumental growth in technology has affected children's attention, motivation and the way they learn developmentally forever. This book explore...

This year, millions of beginner-to-intermediate-level PC users will be searching for the easiest possible way to master their new Windows 8 computers - and, with Easy Computer Basics, Windows 8 Edition, they'll find exactly what they're looking for. This full-color, utterly simple, step-by-step book...

This title comes with 15 projects and more than 260 pictures. It is a fascinating fact file and learn-it-yourself book on weather and climate: what they are and how they happen. You can discover where wind comes from, what a rainbow is, and why there are deserts in some parts of the world but rainfo...

Cyberterrorism has been identified as a significant threat to the United States' economy, public works, communication systems, and computer networks. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines, Does Cyberterrorism Threaten National Security? How Sh...

The next generation of high-speed Internet services are expected to greatly enhance careers, education, and quality of life, yet millions of people around the world may be left behind as they are still offline completely or can only afford slow dial-up or wireless smartphone connections. Through obj...

Mental health professionals who specialize in online addiction define it as uncontrollable, compulsive, heavy use of the Internet that results in a significant negative impact on one's life.

Social networking sites are an essential part of everyday life. But whether they are good for relationships and society as a whole is debatable. Through objective discussion, numerous direct quotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines What Are the Origins of the Social Networking Debate...

Experts say computer hackers that illegally broke into business and government technology systems in America accessed 3.7 million documents in one year, and the an Internet crime complaint center run by the Federal Bureau of Investigation has received 25,000 complaints per month. Through objective o...

Identity theft is one of the most common crimes in the world today, in large part because it's so easy to do. Through objective discussion, numerous direct quotes and full-color illustrations, this title examines What are the roots of the identity theft problem? How serious a problem is identity the...

Experts disagree on just how likely it is for individuals to be victimized by sexual or financial predators online. Through objective discussion, numerous direct quotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines What Are the Origins of the Online Predator Problem? Who Is Most at Risk from Onl...

Trouble at Sea is an innovative, informative and amusing introduction to terrible things that happen at sea, from the first and only voyage of the ill-fated RMS Titanic to the pilgrims blown dangerously off course in their quest for the colonies in America. Fascinating and bizarre facts are supporte...

Trouble with Science is an innovative, informative and amusing introduction to scientific and technological subjects. Fascinating and bizarre facts are supported by simple explanations and diagrams. Humorous illustrations and step-by-step guides and instructions take the reader through the who, how,...

You can't build a bridge, bake a cake or even do your shopping without maths, but many children (and adults) are put off it at school because it can seem pretty tricky and, dare we say it, boring 50 Amazing Things Kids Need to Know About Maths will help you over your maths hurdles once and for all. ...

Science doesn't have to just be about periodic tables and test tubes. For those kids (and adults) who are put off reading or learning about science because they think it's too hard, too boring, or just has nothing to do with them, think again 50 Amazing Things Kids Need to Know About Science will he...

These are the books that show you what others only tell you. From the man whose children helped him to invent the telescope, to the incredible connection between Earth's seas and the Moon: let your child learn all about planets and stars and discover the history of the world's oldest science. Then u...

Plenty of businesses are already blogging, and millions more are considering creating blogs. This no-nonsense, how-to guide shows how to go beyond "one-size-fits-all" business blogging to get the job done right. Readers will learn how to define clear goals, create the right formats and content, and ...

This fact-packed series gives creative young people all the advice they need to enter into in exciting, aspirational fields like film and music production.Table of ContentsFind your talent! Welcome to the blogosphere! Blogging for beginners What's the plan? Start it up What's it all about? Get...

Start your engines and strap yourselves in for a breathtaking tour through the mechanical marvels of the world. This title is ideal for all petrol heads in training and is certain to be a hit with little boys. Bursting with more mean machines than you could shake a wrench at, it features impossibly ...