Denny, Mark

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The science of navigation

from dead reckoning to GPS
2012
Examines the history and science of navigation from coastal piloting to GPS.
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Super structures

the science of bridges, buildings, dams, and other feats of engineering
2010
Examines the physics behind the design and construction of tall buildings, long bridges, and big dams, and discusses why they sometimes collapse or burst.

How the ocean works

an introduction to oceanography
2008
An introduction to oceanography that explains the principles that underlie marine biology and physical and chemical oceanography, highlighting key concepts in the field and what they reveal about the world's oceans.
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