Exploring everything from thermo-dynamics to sold state physics, and relating the physics in comic books to such real-world applications as microwave ovens and drivers' air bags, this book shows how comic books have often been ahead of science in explaining cutting-edge physics.
A visionary exploration of the global future of work and an essential framework for work/life growth in the era of the remote professional. In Invisible Work, John Howkins explores how to discover purpose, autonomy and opportunity in this new isolated, yet connected, world.
How can we comprehend and restrain the negative impact of the internet on politics, the economy, the environment and humanity? Reset is a fast-paced, compelling expose and a rallying call for clear change by the founder of Citizen Lab.
An extraordinary photographic exploration of North Korea, from a Westerner who lived in Pyongyang and explored the country beyond for nearly two years.
When Dover vanishes from Scotland Yard, along comes an ultimatum from a gang of kidnappers. Not only do they want a stout ransom for his return, but also the release of two prisoners. What will become of our doubtful detective?
Scotland Yard sends Detective Chief Inspector Dover and his woeful assistant MacGregor off on the Stately Home circuit to look into murder - and the victim couldn't be a drearier sort: "the wettest thing since nappies."
Dover is in for more than his usual share of the bother. The town's only hotel is unlicensed and there's not a drop of booze to be had. But almost as alarming are the unmistakable signs that someone is actually out to kill him.
Detective Chief Inspector Wilfred Dover is the most idle and avaricious hero in all of crime fiction. Why should he even be bothered to solve the case? When a local business magnate's daughter is murdered, the call goes out for Scotland Yard's finest.
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