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Science and Technology

Amateur Radio By Gordon Stokes & Peter Bubb A comprehensive, illustrated guide to amateur radio, both for the general reader and for candidates for the Amateur Radio Licence. ISBN-13: 9780718824778

American Dreamer: Bucky Fuller and the Sacred Geometry of Nature By Scott Eastham A sympathetic and insightful study of the legacy of the scientist Buckmister Fuller, with particular emphasis on his synergetic approach to geometry. ISBN-13: 9780718830311

The Art of the Engineer By Ken Baynes & Francis Pugh Combining detailed research with extensive illustration, this monumental work of pioneering importance portrays the relationship that developed between design and engineering, from the Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution to the present day. ISBN-13: 9780718825065

Building and Designing Transistor Radios: A Beginner's Guide By R.H. Warring An accessible and practical account of the design and function of the main electronic elements in radios, showing how transistor radios work and providing an insight into circuit design. ISBN-13: 9780718822293

The Cult of Information: The Folklore of Computers and the True Art of Thinking By Theodore Roszak A thoughtful and balanced examination of the exaggerated claims made for computers and artificial intelligence. ISBN-13: 9780718826741

Guide to Comets By Patrick Moore An informative and engaging account of the history, structure and origins of comets and their place in the solar system, written by the well-known astronomer. ISBN-13: 9780718823153

Integrated Circuits: How to Make Them Work By R.H. Warring An attractively presented introduction to the various 'families' of integrated circuits, and how to include them in your electronics projects. ISBN-13: 9780718823436

The Language of Science: From the Vernacular to the Technical By Maurice Crosland A fascinating and highly accessible account of the development of scientific terminology, with particular emphasis on the systematic approach to classification and measurement that emerged during the 18th Century. ISBN-13: 9780718830601

Logic Made Easy By R.H. Warring An absorbing introductory treatment of logic, ranging from classic philosophy to the fundamental building blocks of modern electronics. ISBN-13: 9780718825805

Looking At Nature: A Beginners Guide By Derrick Knowlton Aimed at the nature lover and the budding naturalist, this is a clear, practical introduction to all aspects of observing the natural world, with advice on equipment and recording observations, and guides to understanding identification and ecology. ISBN-13: 9780718823283

Modern Transistor Radios By R.H. Warring A guide to making a transistor radio with clear step-by-step instructions. ISBN-13: 9780718821609

Roar's Circle By Henrik Juel The account of an ambitious two-year project to re-build a Viking ship using traditional Viking materials and methods, and to sail the vessel on the open seas. Translated by Rae Duxbury. ISBN-13: 9780718830458

Robots and Robotology By R.H. Warring A history of robots, from the earliest clockwork automata to modern 'intelligent' machines, with lucid accounts of how they operate. Written for the non-technical reader. ISBN-13: 9780718825515

The Shadow of the Telescope: A Biography of John Herschel By Gunther Buttman The first full-length biography of the son of the more famous William Herschel. Making use of John Herschel's own unpublished writings, this book brings to life a remarkable man and his considerable contributions to astronomy and many other sciences. ISBN-13: 9780718820879

Star Tales By Ian Ridpath The myths and legends associated with the stars and constellations, as told by a leading science author. Illustrated with engravings from two leading star atlases, this is a perfect reference book for anyone interested in classical mythology or astronomy. ISBN-13: 9780718826956

Such Silver Currents: the Story of William and Lucy Clifford 1845-1929 By M. Chisholm A lively and insightful biography of the Victorian mathematician and philosopher William Clifford and his wife Lucy, the influential journalist and novelist. With a personal reflection on Clifford's contribution to mathematics by Sir Roger Penrose. ISBN-13: 9780718830175

Time, Science and Philosophy By Hector C. Parr A guide to the philosophical implications of the latest developments in the physical sciences. Aimed at the general reader, this concise and elegant work will both inform and stimulate, as well as providing a basis for understanding more advanced works. ISBN-13: 9780718829643

Understanding Digital Electronics By R.H. Warring A highly accessible introduction to the workings of digital electronics, the components at the heart of modern computer technology. ISBN-13: 9780718825218

Understanding Energy By Michael Overman Written for the general reader, this is a clear and concise account of the nature of energy, how it can be harnessed and the problems of world energy reserves. ISBN-13: 9780718820824

Understanding Radio Waves By Peter Bubb A straightforward explanation of how radio works, covering from the scientific principles, the operation of radio equipment, to the legal and practical questions related to broadcasting. ISBN-13: 9780718825812