Books with author Steve Parker

Star Parker is a firm believer in the American dream. But nowadays, the worldviews of liberals and conservatives, Democrats and Republicans, and secular humanists and Christians on what America is about and what life is about are so different that all common ground seems lost. We can't talk to one another, let alone respect one another. In this collection of syndicated columns from 2018, Parker speaks her mind on a range of controversial issues—from Christian persecution to the importance of school choice, from repealing Obamacare to the collapse of the American family—and calls attention to the civil discourse that’s essential for our country to function as intended.

Almost nowhere is perfectly silent, except outer space ... sounds and noises are a vital part of our daily lives. Imagine not talking for a day! We hear laughter and sighs, music and clapping, roaring traffic, warning sirens and pattering raindrops. Sounds bring our world to life, and with today’s technology we can make, alter, store and replay them in so many ways.

In this mind-bogglingly hysterical and brain-meltingly informative book, the body's most vital muscle gets a thorough probing. A friendly blob of grey (or in this case, blue) matter, Brainy, guides you through the many functions of the human brain, from involuntary actions like breathing, to vast and complex mechanisms that govern emotions and the senses. It's all explained with detailed but informal introductions and captions, accompanied by simple, colourful and comical illustrations which will engage even the most reluctant.

Illus. with full-color art and diagrams. "Capitalizing on humankind's innate curiosity, Parker examines over 300 everyday machines, mechanisms, and processes through visually appealing illustrations and diagrams. This colorful work concisely details how individual machines and processes, from zippers and helicopters to gas pumps and mobile phones, operate. An instructive, entertaining book that will enrich science and technology study."--Booklist. "A must for every science class."--Appraisal.