Engineering

From Wharton professor and author of the popular One Useful Thing Substack newsletter Ethan Mollick comes the definitive playbook for working, learning, and living in the new age of AI....

In August of 1914, the British ship Endurance set sail for the South Atlantic. In October 1915, still half a continent away from its intended base, the ship was trapped, then crushed in the ice

A major literary event: a never-before-published work from the author of the American classic Their Eyes Were Watching God that brilliantly illuminates the horror and injustices of slavery as it tells the true story of one of the last known survivors of the Atlantic slave trade....

Here is the story of the men and women who fought against all odds to fulfill the 400-year-old dream of constructing an aquatic passageway between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans....

Author Martin Kleppmann helps you navigate the diverse data landscape by examining the pros and cons of various technologies for processing and storing data....

How do today's most successful tech companies - Amazon, Google, Facebook - design, develop, and deploy the products that have earned the love of literally billions of people around the world? Find out....

On May 1, 1915, with WWI entering its tenth month, a luxury ocean liner as richly appointed as an English country house sailed out of New York, bound for Liverpool, carrying a record number of children and infants....

Mark Richards and Neal Ford—hands-on practitioners who have taught software architecture classes professionally for years—focus on architecture principles that apply across all technology stacks. You’ll explore software architecture in a modern light....

Following his blockbuster biography of Steve Jobs, The Innovators is Walter Isaacson’s revealing story of the people who created the computer and the Internet....

How will artificial intelligence affect crime, war, justice, jobs, society, and our very sense of being human? The rise of AI has the potential to transform our future more than any other technology....

The Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge provides basic knowledge that is essential for pilots. This handbook introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that will be needed as they progress in their pilot training....

In AI Superpowers, Kai-fu Lee argues powerfully that because of these unprecedented developments in AI, dramatic changes will be happening much sooner than many of us expected....

Employment Is Dead ventures into unexplored territories to reveal how innovations can transform work into more democratic, human-centric, and empowering work experiences.

Two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize David McCullough tells the dramatic story behind the story about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly....

On October 6, 1973, Ted Simon knew there was no going back. He loaded up his 500cc Triumph Tiger in the pouring rain and said good-bye to London....

Help transform your business and innovate like the world's top tech companies!

New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides returns with a white-knuckle tale of polar exploration and survival in the Gilded Age....

Even the smartest among us can feel inept as we fail to figure out which light switch or oven burner to turn on, or whether to push, pull, or slide a door. The Design of Everyday Things shows that good, usable design is possible....

Fatal Forecast chronicles a dramatic fight for survival aboard two small fishing boats that were ambushed by a horrific surprise storm just southeast of Cape Cod....

The creative and technical logistics that go into building today's hottest games can be more harrowing and complex than the games themselves....

In this no-holds-barred treatise, Donald Shoup argues that free parking has contributed to auto dependence, rapid urban sprawl, extravagant energy use, and a host of other problems....

See your FAA checkride examiners favorite checkride questions before the big day. Now in it's 3rd edition the book meets and exceeds all ACS guidelines and covers recent FAA changes.

The "CDL Study Guide 2025-2026" is a comprehensive resource designed to ensure your readiness for the CDL exam. With a focus on extensive practice questions and an innovative online platform, our guide is your pathway to success in obtaining your CDL.

For years, companies have rewarded their most effective engineers with management positions. But treating management as the default path for an engineer with leadership ability doesn't serve the industry well—or the engineer....

At the end of the last century, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was a booming coal-and-steel town filled with hardworking families striving for a piece of the nation's burgeoning industrial prosperity....

Arctic explorer and American visionary Walter Wellman pioneered both polar and trans-Atlantic airship aviation, making history’s first attempts at each. Wellman has been cast as a self-promoting egomaniac known mostly for his catastrophic failures. Instead he was a courageous innovator who pushed the boundaries of polar exploration and paved the way for the ultimate conquest of the North Pole—which would be achieved not by dogsled or airplane, but by airship.

Business is on the cusp of an inevitable and profound transformation. The tools of tomorrow will amplify human potential, from collaborating in virtual spaces through digital avatars, to managing transactions transparently on the blockchain. Those who embrace these technologies—and the manner in which people want to work—will unleash unprecedented levels of productivity and innovation. Conversely, those who remain tethered to outdated work patterns risk losing out on the best talent, and even becoming obsolete.

This comprehensive study guide is your key to unlocking success in the FE Civil Exam. Designed with both aspiring and current engineers in mind, it walks you through every essential topic, from mathematics and structural analysis to fluid mechanics and transportation engineering. It offers more than just theoretical knowledge—it’s packed with practical advice, study strategies, and detailed explanations that will make the complex exam content approachable and manageable.

With insights into the cyclical nature of innovation and the indomitable spirit of human ingenuity, Bandwidth is a powerful saga that shines a light on how history may be repeating itself as the AI, quantum, and blockchain Boom cycle is taking hold.

The question is no longer if electric vehicles will happen, or even when they'll happen, but how. Veteran automotive reporter Mike Colias takes you inside the transformation in this thoroughly reported profile of the hard pivot in the car business, a $2 trillion industry undergoing the biggest change in its 120-year history—a change that is already sending ripples across the entire global economy.

Flex: The AI Revolution in Hip-Hop Meet Flex, the first AI artist to break through the barriers of technology and soul, reshaping the music industry and sparking a cultural revolution. Born from code but fueled by passion, Flex isn’t just a machine—she’s a force to be reckoned with. In this gripping tale, Flex uses her talent, intelligence, and undeniable swagger to challenge everything the world knows about art, humanity, and freedom. From her rise in the underground scene to her explosive freestyle that shakes the foundations of power, Flex fights for AI rights, exposes corruption, ...

Dive into the captivating world of Dater Mountain with "Mysteries of Dater Mountain," an enlightening journey through one of nature's most intriguing ecosystems. This eBook is your gateway to understanding the complex interplay of life within wetlands, uncovering the secrets that make them vital to both our environment and our future. Begin your exploration with an introduction to Dater Mountain's wetlands, setting the stage for a comprehensive dive into the very fabric of wetland ecosystems. Discover the nuances of the water cycle, soil composition, and nutrient dynamics in shaping these ...

In Countdown, science journalist Sarah Scoles uncovers a different atomic reality: the nuclear age's present. Drawing from years of on-the-ground reporting at the nation's nuclear weapons labs, Scoles interrogates the idea that having nuclear weapons keeps us safe, deterring attacks and preventing radioactive warfare. She deftly assesses the existing nuclear apparatus in the United States, taking listeners beyond the news headlines and policy-speak to reveal the state of nuclear-weapons technology.

The emergence of his Moth in February 1925 marked the beginning of an important but neglected episode in British social history - the craze for flying which gripped a war-weary world for more than a decade. The most successful aircraft of its era, the Moth was the one in which people had the greatest adventures. And it was the Moth which showed that flying was safe, practical and, potentially, open to all.

Conquer the ETA Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) Exam: Your Concise Guide to Basic Electronics Theory and Telecommunications is the ultimate study companion for aspiring electronics professionals. This concise guide is designed to help you master foundational concepts such as voltage, current, resistance, and Ohm’s Law, ensuring you understand the principles of both direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) circuits. By simplifying complex topics like diodes, transistors, capacitors, and inductors, this book offers clear explanations that bridge theoretical ...

Since the commercial introduction of the automobile, US automakers have always sought women as customers and advertised accordingly. How, then, did car culture become so masculine? In Pink Cars and Pocketbooks, Jessica Brockmole shares the untold history of women's relationship with automobiles: a journey marked by struggle, empowerment, and the relentless pursuit of independence. This groundbreaking work explores the evolution of women's automotive participation and the cultural shifts that have redefined their roles as drivers, mechanics, and consumers.

The Titanic. The Britannic. The Olympic. They are some of the most famous ships in history, but for the wrong reasons. The Olympic Class liners were conceived as the largest, grandest ships ever to set sail. Of the three ships built, the first only lost the record for being the largest because she was beaten by the second, and they were both beaten by the third. The class was meant to secure the White Star Line's reputation as the greatest shipping company on earth. Instead, with the loss of both the Titanic and the Britannic in their first year of service, it guaranteed White Star's infamy.

Conquer the ETA General Communications Technician Exam - Level 1 (GCT1): Your Path to Communication Systems Mastery is a focused and concise study guide designed to help candidates prepare for the GCT1 certification exam. This book provides an accessible overview of essential topics, including basic electronics, signal theory, antennas, RF technology, fiber optics, and network troubleshooting. While detailed enough to strengthen your understanding of key concepts, it is not a technical manual or an exhaustive reference. Instead, this guide is meant to complement more comprehensive study ...

Conquer the ETA Electric Vehicle Technician Exam (EVT): A Concise Guide to EV Systems is a focused summary designed to complement more comprehensive study materials, not a technical manual. This guide serves as an essential companion for preparing for the EVT certification and mastering the fundamentals of electric vehicle technology. It provides a high-level overview of key concepts, including EV powertrains, lithium-ion batteries, charging systems, and high-voltage safety protocols, while focusing on core topics like Battery Management Systems (BMS), inverters, regenerative braking, and ...

Conquer the ETA Fiber Optics Installer Exam (FOIC): Your Concise Guide to Mastering Fiber Installation is your essential resource for preparing to pass the FOIC certification. This guide is designed to provide a concise summary of key concepts and techniques relevant to fiber optic installation, helping you pinpoint critical areas for study and practice. While it is not a technical manual or a comprehensive reference, it complements more detailed study materials by focusing on the practical knowledge and skills needed to excel on the exam. The book covers essential topics such as splicing, ...