Títulos em Ciências e Engenharia

For half a century, Bob Brown has been standing up to the powerful interests who would put profit before planet. In Defiance, he draws on this experience to inspire a new generation of individual and collective action. He reflects on the people and places that have shaped him, celebrates the irreplaceable beauty and value of nature and shares what motivates him to keep fighting.

What begins as a faint smudge in the night sky becomes, through science, imagination, and reflection, a vast spiral galaxy with billions of stars and a future intimately entwined with our own. Andromeda: Meeting Our Galactic Neighbor is a sweeping exploration of M31—not only as an astronomical object, but as a mirror to human curiosity, time, and destiny. From its mythic naming in ancient lore to its place in cutting-edge cosmology, this book traces how Andromeda has shaped and reshaped our understanding of the universe.

From New York Times bestselling author Sarah Wilson comes a deeply moving, wise guide to finding joy and meaning in a world that seems to be falling apart It’s hard to escape the feeling that something is deeply wrong . . . that life has become precariously off-balance. We are hit hourly with...

The Magellanic Clouds drift across the southern sky like luminous islands—near enough to be seen with the naked eye, yet vast enough to hold billions of stars. For millennia they have been woven into the stories of Indigenous peoples, guiding navigators across oceans and inspiring myths of creation. For modern science, they are living laboratories, revealing how galaxies are born, shaped, and ultimately transformed.

A química não é um assunto abstrato que só acontece em laboratórios: ela está em toda parte. E, se você quer entender como o mundo funciona, o segredo está na tabela periódica — é o que Elementar nos mostra. À primeira vista, essa tabela aparentemente hermética, originária do sonho de um grande gênio exausto e ávido por tentar organizar a então recente ciência da química, pode parecer intimidadora. Mas ela nada mais é do que uma lista de ingredientes, na qual se encontram as substâncias mais puras que constituem tudo: da beterraba às bicicletas.

脳はどう心を生み出すのか?数学、物理学、脳科学を横断しながら、脳と心の仕組みを解き明かす過程でたどり着いたのは「カオス理論」だった。

Factories create massive amounts of data from IoT sensors, MES, SCADA, quality systems, supply chain, maintenance, and others. Yet most organizations can’t turn it into decisions fast enough. The result is reactive firefighting and AI pilots that stall. The Unified Manufacturing Data Architecture (UMDA) is a practical framework built for industry, not adapted from IT. It shows you how to handle real-time streams, integrate legacy systems, enforce security, and scale AI across sites.

This book introduces the Anthropic-Independent Reality Index, a conceptual framework designed to assess the degree to which ideas are shaped — or distorted — by evolved cognitive structures. Drawing on insights from evolutionary epistemology, cognitive neuroscience, and the philosophy of science, the index offers a non-utilitarian scale for measuring the ontological independence of a concept from the adaptive biases of the human mind.

Brought to you by Penguin. So, you’ve seen a documentary, a video or a post online. Or maybe you have a vegan friend or family member who has inspired you. Perhaps you were raised vegetarian, or maybe something just clicked one day. Whatever the reason, you’ve come to the conclusion that you...

What rules will guide us when the sky is no longer the limit? As humanity prepares to settle the Moon, mine asteroids, and build cities on Mars, the question of how we govern ourselves beyond Earth has never been more urgent. Law in the Stars explores the fragile, fascinating evolution of space law—from Cold War treaties to private mining ambitions, from orbital debris to philosophical questions of ownership, justice, and meaning in the cosmos.

Step into the quiet mystery of the night with Henry David Thoreau’s Night and Moonlight, a luminous essay that transforms a simple moonlit walk into a meditation on nature, philosophy, and the rhythms of the cosmos.

Wrap Your Future is your comprehensive guide to launching a successful car wrapping business. Dive into the essentials of building a solid business foundation, from understanding the financial requirements and necessary tools, to acquiring the skills needed to deliver high-quality wraps. This book addresses the real-world issues new business owners face, including tight budgets, finding reliable suppliers, and attracting your first customers.

Step into the life and times of George Forster, the young naturalist and revolutionary who journeyed to the far reaches of the known world and whose radical ideas about humanity and freedom made waves in eighteenth-century Europe—from the bestselling author of The Invention of Nature and...

Dein Reim-basierter Einstieg in Zellen, Gewebe, Haut, Muskeln, Knochen, Nerven und mehr. Willst du endlich verstehen, wie der Körper funktioniert – ohne stundenlang zu pauken?

An evocative, uplifting, and thoughtfully illustrated collection of poems steeped in the natural world, examining life and healing in the aftermath of trauma See how the eagles lift now, bound by surviving together. We only get one shot at this. Save what you can. Love even what you can’t save...

Do you dream of turning your passion for cycling into a profitable business? Pedal to Profit is your comprehensive guide to transforming this dream into reality, taking you step-by-step through the process, from initial planning to day-to-day operations. Gain insights from industry experts and successful business owners, examine real-world case studies, and learn about startup costs, funding, marketing, legal considerations, and operations management.

Are you passionate about vehicles and eager to launch your own mobile car wash business? How to Start a Mobile Car Wash Business provides an easy-to-follow roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs to kickstart and manage a successful mobile car wash enterprise. This comprehensive guide explores everything from initial planning and legal requirements to marketing strategies and operational efficiency. With practical advice, industry insights, and actionable steps, this book is a valuable resource for building a profitable and sustainable mobile car wash business.

How to Start a Home-Based Car Wrapping Business is your comprehensive guide to transforming your passion for design and automobiles into a successful venture. This book provides practical advice and insights for starting and growing your car wrapping business, including tips on equipment, marketing strategies, and client acquisition. Learn how to set up your workspace, develop your brand, and become part of this booming industry. Perfect for entrepreneurs with a flair for design and a love for cars, this guide will help you wrap up success from the comfort of your home.

A transformative exploration of the animal kingdom that will fill you with wonder, revealing Earth's wild civilizations as you've never seen them before In The Hidden Nations of Animals, Ryan Huling takes us on an odyssey to places most people don’t even know exist. From far-flung forest...

From one of our leading chroniclers of the intersection of innovation and capitalism, a landmark reckoning—based on unprecedented access—with one of the world’s most brilliant and driven tech visionaries, and his game-changing company Even by the standard of a tech industry stacked with...