Technology General Issues books

This book provides a complete course for first-year engineering mathematics. Whichever field of engineering you are studying, you will be most likely to require knowledge of the mathematics presented in this textbook. Taking a thorough approach, the authors put the concepts into an engineering context, so you can understand the relevance of mathematical techniques presented and gain a fuller...

Ideal for classroom or independent study, this Revision Guide with ActiveBook is the smart choice for learners studying for the externally assessed units 1, 3, 5 and 7 of the new BTEC Nationals in Applied Science qualifications.

Is the Internet making us stupid? In this new book, as incendiary as it is important, Nicholas Carr argues that the Internet is changing dramatically how we think, remember and interact.

'This is the most important conversation of our time, and Tegmark's thought-provoking book will help you join it' Stephen Hawking...

A tried-and-trusted Student Book covers all core units and a wide range of optional units ensuring that learners are supported, no matter which size of qualification they're doing.

Updates to BTEC National Set Tasks for external assessment - April 2017...

A fully updated and expanded edition of Don Norman's classic and influential work, which pioneered the application of cognitive science to design.

Supporting the Edexcel specification, this title offers exam tips, practice questions and sample answers with comments that give students the confidence to tackle all the questions that come up in the exam. It includes classroom activities with structured guidance that helps save teachers time.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2018 Bestselling author Simon Winchester writes a magnificent history of the pioneering engineers who developed precision machinery to allow us to see as far as the moon and as close as the Higgs boson.

A comprehensive introduction to the milling machine, assuming no previous experience, by one of Model Engineers' Workshop magazine's leading authorities. Eight projects lead prospective model engineers through all of the techniques involved; each project is extensively illustrated with step-by-step photographs and workshop drawings.

5 stars

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURED DIRECTED BY AND STARRING CHIWETEL EJIOFOR - AVAILABLE ON NETFLIX

Written by an expert author team of BTEC teachers and professionals, this Student Book includes:...

BTEC's own Student Book for the 2010 specification BTEC Level 3 National Engineering, gives students a work-focused, approachable textbook, with all the assignment help learners need to achieve the best grade they can.

2 stars

Published in conjunction with TFL, this is a comprehensive guide to the London Underground, combining a historical overview, illustrations and newly commissioned photography.

Two visionary thinkers examine the defining issue of our time: how the nature of power has changed, and how this 'New Power' is already shaping our future.

Blending tourist information with cultural insights this travel guide provides information on ancient traditions like the tea ceremony and calligraphy and modern fascinations like J-Pop, anime and karaoke to help visitors make the most of their trip to Japan.

Ideal for classroom or independent study, this Revision Guide with ActiveBook is the smart choice for learners studying for the externally assessed units 1, 3 and 6 of the new BTEC Nationals in Engineering qualifications.

This Revision Workbook delivers hassle-free hands-on practice for the externally assessed units.

5 stars

A user guide and training manual written for Project Management Professionals who wish to learn how to plan and control projects in an established Primavera Enterprise environment with or without Resources and Roles.

Inspire your students to tackle the iterative design process with creativity and confidence, using a textbook that delivers the knowledge, understanding and skills they need for the 2017 OCR Design & Technology AS and A-level specifications.