Tom Jackson

Kendrick Lamar draws influences from many areas in his life when it comes to music, but his biggest inspiration is Tupac Shakur. Discover both performers' history in the music industry, their lives offstage, and more with the help of captivating photos and accessible text.

Which is the densest element? Which has the largest atoms? And why are some elements radioactive? From the little-known uses of gold in medicine to the development of the hydrogen bomb, this is a fresh new look at the Periodic Table. Combining cutting edge science with fascinating facts and stunning infographics, this book looks at the extraordinary stories of discovery, amazing properties and surprising uses of each elements, whether solid, liquid...

Born out of a tiny London kitchen, where a couple of guys, Tom and Harry, started making recipe videos with a GoPro, to 30 million online followers across the globe, Twisted has changed the way we look at food for the better. People have fallen for their indulgent creations and unpretentious, clever twists and takes on cooking. Through its world-famous recipe videos, delivery-only restaurants all over London and now with Twisted: A Cookbook, they...

How do chameleons change color to match their surroundings? How do geckos climb up walls? This book answers these questions and more as readers delve into the world of reptiles. Each chapter investigates the mechanics behind a certain animal, from the freaky frilled lizard to the deadly Komodo dragon. Color photographs take readers around the world to visit fascinating reptiles from constricting pythons to giant tortoises. Fun facts abound as the...

In 1971 a man hijacked a plane and demanded parachutes and money. Then he jumped out of the plane and was never seen again. Discover the strange, unexplained story of D. B. Cooper.

Even the most reluctant readers will be fascinated to read about how twin astronauts Scott and Mark Kelly are a different age because Scott spent a year living on the International Space Station. This book looks at how time travel has been thought of from ancient times to modern day. It even discusses what humans might do if they could travel in time. From string theory to Einstein's theory of relativity, Heisenberg's uncertainty principle to the...

What are hackers? Are they good? Bad? What can we do to protect ourselves, businesses, and society against hackers? How can we control them? And should we try? Get the facts and make up your own mind on these and more questions with Hackers, part of the new What's the Issue? series. Should states be allowed access to all communications? What level of privacy should an individual expect? Who owns the Internet? In this fascinating starting point...

From black holes and dark matter to multiple theories of time, scientists have discovered many mysterious forces in the universe. Learn how the universe began, why planets orbit stars, and how gravity can make things move faster or slower. Meet the great thinkers and scientists who have studied where our universe came from and where it's going. Extraordinary photos and real-world examples invite readers to discover the world of physics, while final...

Light and energy moves throughout our universe in waves. Those waves can be used to heat our food, send messages across great distances, and even learn about the distant past of our universe. Uncover the secrets of radios, lasers, telescopes, and light, and meet the great thinkers who made these discoveries possible. Extraordinary photos and real-world examples invite readers to discover the world of physics, while final comprehension questions engage...

From the nuclear forces holding atoms together to the electricity that powers our homes, everything in our universe is buzzing with energy. Where does that energy come from, and how do people harness it? Discover the secrets of atoms, radiation, electricity, and circuits, and meet the great thinkers who made these discoveries possible. Extraordinary photos and real-world examples invite readers to discover the world of physics, while final comprehension...