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Experience aviation’s most tense emergencies from the flight deck and discover the crisis management that saves lives. Perfect for a gripping commute, this immersive narrative puts you right in the center of catastrophic structural failures, extreme weather, and split-second decisions at 30...

In these three travelogues, Andrew Sykes travels across Europe, along the Med, and from Spain to Norway on his trusty bike called Reggie. Making his way through tens of thousands of kilometres, he perspires his way through a hot and sticky mix of European mayhem and Mediterranean beauty.

The thrilling life of aviation pioneer Bert Hinkler, dubbed 'the most daring man in the world' Grantlee Kieza tells the thrilling story of Bert's life and with it the bigger story of how the world was changed forever by men like Hinkler. Fast paced and revealing, this is an overdue, full blooded...

In Private Power and Democracy's Decline, Mordecai Kurz explores the relationship between free-market capitalism and democracy. He shows that technology has made capitalism different from what was envisioned in the Age of Enlightenment. Technology creates centers of market power and monopoly concentration that result in a society in which some people are enriched immensely while many workers' livelihoods are often destroyed.

In Pierce the Design Fog, quality advocate and senior engineer Dianna Deeney reveals why 85% of companies struggle to get product development right—and how to fix it. Drawing from over 25 years in manufacturing, quality engineering, and cross-functional leadership, she shares practical methods for bridging the gap between concept development and engineering-ready designs. Using her ADEPT Team Framework and Concept Space Model, Deeney provides a repeatable process to unite diverse perspectives, surface hidden requirements, and define clear design inputs focused on user experience.

UMA TURNÊ DE ROCK VISTA PELO LADO DE DENTRO - O VOLUME 2 “Faça cada minuto virar dois; um para ter a experiência, outro para saboreá-la”. Neil Peart Durante a turnê de trigésimo aniversário do Rush, a R30, no verão de 2004, Neil Peart percorreu e viveu: 57 shows em 9 países...

A fascinating journey through the history of railways, packed with first-hand accounts of innovation, triumph, and tragedy. From the earliest steam engine to the high-speed bullet trains of today, A Short History of the Railway reveals the hidden stories of railway history across the world - the...

In this updated and expanded edition of Human + Machine—including a new chapter on gen AI—Daugherty and Wilson show that the essence of the AI paradigm shift is the transformation of all business processes within an organization, whether related to breakthrough innovation, everyday customer service, or personal productivity habits. As humans and smart machines collaborate ever more closely, work processes become more fluid and adaptive, enabling companies to change them on the fly—or completely reimagine them.

As AI becomes smarter and more humanlike, our societies, our economies, and our humanity will undergo the most dramatic changes we've seen since the Agricultural Revolution. Some of these changes will enhance our species. Others may dehumanize us and make us more machinelike in our interactions with others. It's up to us to adapt and determine how we want to live and work. Are you ready? In I, Human psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic offers a guide for reclaiming ourselves in a world in which most of our decisions will be made for us.

Companies like Netflix, Spotify, and Salesforce are just the tip of the iceberg for the subscription model. The real transformation--and the real opportunity--is just beginning. Subscription companies are growing nine times faster than the S&P 500. Why? Because unlike product companies...

As the data economy grows in power, Carissa Véliz exposes how our privacy is eroded by big tech and governments, why that matters and what we can do about it. The moment you check your phone in the morning you are giving away your data. Before you've even switched off your alarm, a whole host of organisations have been alerted to when you woke up, where you slept and with whom. As you check the weather, scroll through your 'suggested friends' on Facebook, you continually compromise your privacy.

Artificial Intelligence in Practice is a fascinating look into how companies use AI and machine learning to solve problems. Presenting 50 case studies of actual situations, this book demonstrates practical applications to issues faced by businesses around the globe. The rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence has expanded beyond research labs and computer science departments and made its way into the mainstream business environment. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are cited as the most important modern business trends to drive success.  

A “fascinating” (New York Times Book Review) investigation into the human and environmental cost of fast fashion and global supply chains—and what we can actually do to enact change “A glimpse into how consumerism, slowed to a less ferocious pace, might be reconciled with sustainability...

Drift into deep sleep with soothing maritime history and gentle tales of abandoned ghost ships lost to the ocean mist. If insomnia keeps you awake, let the rhythmic lullaby of calm seas and quiet nautical mysteries wash away your late-night anxiety. Leave the sharp scares behind and embark on a...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Your ultimate guide to unlocking the secrets of aviation! For millions of people, travel by air is a confounding, uncomfortable, and even frightening experience. When you go behind the scenes, however, you can see that the grand theater of air travel is actually...

Learning Electrical: Advice & Hacks for Amateur Electricians is your complete beginner’s guide to understanding, repairing, and improving your home’s electrical system—safely and confidently. Designed for homeowners, DIY enthusiasts, and aspiring electricians, this book simplifies complex electrical concepts and teaches you step-by-step how to install outlets, switches, and light fixtures, diagnose common problems, and navigate breaker panels like a pro.

Paul 'Piglet' Middleton's first book is a heartwarming and often hilarious collection of stories from his first thirty years working on the beautiful and historic North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Best known as the star of Channel 4's hit series Steam Train Diaries, Piglet brings readers into a...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. This is the official ⁠OpenStax Additive Manufacturing Essentials audiobook⁠, produced by ⁠Audileo⁠, a valued OpenStax Technology Partner. Additive Manufacturing Essentials is an introduction to the core principles, technologies, and methods in...

Creativity (Scienific, Artistic, General) and Risk Tolerance Among Engineering and Music Students

The in-flight explosion of TWA Flight 800 on July 17, 1996, was one of the deadliest air disasters in American history, triggering one of longest and most confounding investigations. Even today, many people still believe there was a government conspiracy to hide the real cause of the crash. If anyone was covering up the truth about the blast that brought down the jumbo jet as it departed New York for Paris, it was Boeing. For years, the company kept from investigators, vital information about a dangerous design flaw at the heart of the airplane.