Most Popular Books by Ian Graham

"Describes new technologies used in food production such as gene technology, farming technology and robots, nanotech, packaging, and discusses the implications of using these technologies"--Provided by publisher.

Many software developers often confuse requirements engineering with software specification and, as a result, build unusable systems, despite meeting specifications. Bringing together all the techniques needed by the modern software developer, here is a practical handbook to requirements engineering and systems specification for developers building systems within a service oriented architecture. It introduces the concepts of SOA and relevant standards and technology, such as Web services and ESBs, and then presents a range of modern requirements engineering techniques.

Trucks and Earthmovers have the ability to be the world''s greatest, if we want to build them in such a way. Find out why these machines are considered the greatest in the world. This title is filled with detailed facts and stunning color photography.

Scarlet Women tells the stories of the most notorious courtesans, concubines and royal mistresses. Its contents range from the ancient world to the present day, and from Europe and America to the Far East. The extraordinary women featured in the book include: Cora Pearl, who served herself naked on a platter at her legendary parties; Harriette Wilson, who blackmailed her clients; Clara Ward, an American woman who married a Belgian prince and then ran away with a gypsy violinist; Klondike Kate, queen of the Yukon during the Klondike gold rush; Veronica Franco, the leading sixteenth century Venetian courtesan; Mesdames de Pompadour and du Barry, two of Louis XV''s many mistresses; Nell Gwyn, the saucy orange-seller who captivated King Charles II; Marie Walewska, Napoleon Bonaparte''s reluctant mistress; Cixi, a concubine who rose from obscurity to rule China; La Belle Otero, the last of the great European courtesans."

Great Britain can be accused of many things; a proliferation of queuing, a fondness of the demon drink; but it''s not without more than its fair share of important historical and modern people. ''Great Britons: A Very Peculiar History'' looks at a myriad brillliant Britons and their influence on the world. The book features a short potted history of each person, detailing their acheivements, personalities and lifestyles in a quirky and memorable way. From kings and queens, pirates and politicians, actors and directors to sportsmen, explorers, scientists and inventors, ''Great Britons: A Very Peculiar History'' celebrates the men and women who have shaped Great Britain and made it what it is today.

Describes how various kinds of boats are designed and constructed for speed.

Learn how a rocket blasts off, see inside a spacesuit, read about a day in the life of an astronaut, and visit the rocky surface of Mars in a NASA exploration rover. e.guides Space Travel lets you do all this and more, with fantasic double-page spreads that go into each topic in depth. This brand new reference series reflects and enhances how today''s young researchers gather, assess, and present information. Part of DK and Google''s exciting family reference partnership, e.guides look at core topics from many angles, including facts, 3-D models, data boxes, charts, and more.

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An introduction to the geography, government, economy, culture, and people of New Zealand.

Explains how a computer works, some of its home and business applications, and current and future technological developments.

Describes important inventions in medicine, transportation, communications, and power, and the men and women responsible for them.