Most Popular Books by Steve Parker

Illustrations and text present information about various types of aircraft: hot-air balloons, airships, gliders, helicopters, cargo planes, and airliners.

Science buffs will find the topics that pique their curiosity in this book that spans the science spectrum, including simple machines, elements, computers, and sound, electrical, and light energy. Fun, easy projects demonstrate key concepts, while quizzes test reading comprehension. Bright diagrams, photographs, and illustrations offer support for each fact and contribute to the appeal of this wide-ranging reference.

A compendium of shell scripting recipes that can immediately be used, adjusted, and applied The shell is the primary way of communicating with the Unix and Linux systems, providing a direct way to program by automating simple-to-intermediate tasks. With this book, Linux expert Steve Parker shares a collection of shell scripting recipes that can be used as is or easily modified for a variety of environments or situations. The book covers shell programming, with a focus on Linux and the Bash shell; it provides credible, real-world relevance, as well as providing the flexible tools to get started immediately. Shares a collection of helpful shell scripting recipes that can immediately be used for various of real-world challenges Features recipes for system tools, shell features, and systems administration Provides a host of plug and play recipes for to immediately apply and easily modify so the wheel doesn''t have to be reinvented with each challenge faced Come out of your shell and dive into this collection of tried and tested shell scripting recipes that you can start using right away!

Text and illustrations present information on the parts of the body and how they work.

Readers will learn how science is at work all around them, as demonstrated through everyday items. Each spread is dedicated to one concept and features a series of vignettes demonstrating the concept in action in everday circumstances. Fact boxes present strange-but-true facts while practical projects demonstrate concepts.

"This leveled text is a version of Freestyle: Body talk: Move your body"--T.p. verso.

The brain is the control center of the body, the site of our thoughts, feelings, and memories. The brain also regulates hundreds of body parts and processes. We will look at the network of nerves that branches from the brain and spinal cord and carries messages all over the body. We will discuss the effects of damage to the brain and nervous system and examine the importance of sleep in maintaining a healthy body and mind.

Depicts the anatomy and internal structure of twenty-one animals and explains the intricate workings of each.

World in Newton''s time.

Investigates the internal workings of animals, with drawings of dissections and cartoons illustrating how the animals'' bodies work, including chapters on invertebrates, insects, fish, amphibians, birds, and mammals.

Birds, mammals and waterlife are portrayed in their habitats, such as the Arctic, a European woodland, and American desert, African grasslands, South American tropical rainforest, Australian outback, and polar seas.

Facinating facts about the world of Dinosaurs.

Discusses the use of nuclear energy, including the production of power, advantages and disadvantages, and the future of nuclear power as a major resource.

Encyclopedia of Life is an incredible encyclopedia, encompassing everything kids aged 9+ need to know about the variety of life on our planet. Detailed, concise information presented in eight themed sections Visual factfiles, bulleted facts, charts and diagrams to engage readers Leading features on main subjects to aid understanding

Describes the characteristics and behavior of sharks, marlin, tuna, catfish, piranhas, rays, monkfish, pufferfish, and anglerfish

Four amazing chapters in The Animal Book: In Prehistoric Giants, meet the mega monsters that have ruled our planet throughout history. Awesome Animals shows how many creatures go to extremes to rise above the rest in the fight for survival. Find out which animals are prepared to fight tooth and claw when it comes to the crunch, with weapons ranging from lethal toxins to electro-senses in Deadly Nature. Finally, Amazing Nature takes a look at the breathtaking drama of nature''s spectacular events, such as elephant processions.