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Explores the origins and effects of those inventions that shape our modern world. "This humorous and upbeat science series show that history is filled with seemingly unrelated discoveries that are actually connected in the most surprising ways. Host James Burke continues to delight viewers as he explores the effects and origins of inventions and events that shape the modern world"--Container cover insert.

Media commentator Haney, a founding member of Delta Force, along with other noted military analysts, examines how our military must evolve to face changing times, technology, and adversaries. From limited wars to possible large scale invasions of Syria or Iran--or a major military stand-down with North Korea--this book is a look at America's army of the future. Includes articles on the weapons of future wars; such legal issues as pre-emptive attacks...

Traces the history of politics, looking at the beliefs of political thinkers, leaders, and activists from around the world, and investigates the role of such external factors as protest and the media in political decision-making. Whether you're studying politics or not, if you're not sure whether politics matters or why your vote counts, get your hands on this thought-provoking book--it defines the big ideas you need to know and provides inspiration...

Presents a commentary on the history of science that examines historic clashes and collaborations between science and the competing realms of religion, technology, poetry, mathematics, and philosophy.

"Skilled assassins and saboteurs have undermined the most powerful armies with secret tactics and weapons. Slip in among them to see -- Aztec eagle scouts infiltrating the Spanish conquistadores -- ghostly Japanese ninja poised to attack samurai -- shadowy Mamluks closing in on a Mongolian encampment. Energetic, lifelike illustrations capture ten stealthy warriors from different times and places on their dangerous missions. See how they developed...

Discusses the significance of fabric throughout human history, from the Stone Age to the 21st century--integrating craft, art, science, history, and anthropology and drawing on examples from around the globe. Covers topics such as the universality of textiles in human language and experience; their social role in bonding families and communities, from sewing bees to guerrilla knitting; the importance of textiles in world trade; the many spiritual...

Tracking through 12,000 years of history in the Middle East, Europe, and the United States, James Burke shows how past events and technologies led to modern inventions, such as the atomic bomb, engines, electric lamps, telecommunications, the computer, refrigeration, the production line, jets, plastics, rocketry, and movies.

A rare 15th-century manuscript in Denmark's Royal Library describes in detail the fighting techniques taught by master of arms Hans Talhoffer, including not only weapons techniques, but hand-fighting, defence and strategy. Also included are numerous illustrations of medieval inventions resembling armored tanks, explosives, and underwater breathing apparatus.

"Paris at the time of the French Revolution was the world capital of science. Its scholars laid the foundations of today's physics, chemistry and biology. They were true revolutionaries: agents of an upheaval both of understanding and of politics. The city was saturated in scientists; many had an astonishing breadth of talents. The Minister of Finance just before the upheaval did research on crystals and the spread of animal disease. After it, Paris's...

"Today's world can feel like a seriously confusing mess. Headlines and newscasters and posts are coming at us from all sides, each talking about the latest issues and injustices, and everyone with their own opinion on how to solve the problems of the day. It's enough to make anyone's mind melt. Right? Enter: Cramm This Book, your one-stop-shop for the scoop behind the scoop of the day." --Publisher.