Marshall Brain's More How Stuff Works

If you’ ve ever wondered why X-ray machines can " see through" a body, how the espresso machine can make such a great cup of joe, or what information is contained in a UPC bar code, you’ re in great company! Marshall Brain is fascinated by the technology that surrounds us every day, and no one is better at explaining in simple-to-understand language the workings behind restaurant pagers, solar cells, yo-yos, and animal camouflage. As the founder of the immensely popular Web site HowStuffWorks.com, Marshall and his team of award-winning writers have enlightened millions of readers on thousands of topics. In this follow-up to the well-received How Stuff Works, Marshall reveals more of the magic behind everyday stuff with dozens of original articles covering everything from webcams to wildfires, solar eclipses to surge protectors, and rainforests to restaurant pagers. You won’ t be able to put down this full-color, lavishly illustrated guide! More How Stuff Works contains: Clear, concise explanations of more than 125 topics ranging from icemakers to instant messaging Hundreds of full-color photos and illustrations that bring the content to life " Cool Facts, " " And Another Thing..., " and " Did You Know?" sidebars that give you extra, insider information A special, timely chapter on " Police, Military, and Defense" that explains how stuff such as body armor, gas masks, and military camouflage works