Townsend, John

Takes a look at the sometimes frightening history of medicines, chronicling advances from ancient to modern times.

Traces the cases in recent history that have been solved using the latest forensic science of the time, such as the first case to use fingerprint evidence, hair matching, and DNA profiling.

Chronicles the events surrounding the 2004 tsunami that devastated parts of Southeast Asia, and contains a timeline and glossary.

Examines various crime scenes and reveals how forensic scientists can use even the smallest trace evidence to solve crimes.

Provides an overview of climate change, discussing evidence, causes, and effects, and examines what can be done to stop its progression.

Presents an examination of some of the world's greatest mysteries, and contains information on reports of ghosts, sightings, and hauntings, and includes a discussonof possible explanations for why they occur. Includes photographs.

Examines some of the world's greatest mysteries, looking at reports of people who have disappeared, many never to be seen again, including pilot Amelia Earhart, Australian prime minister Harold Holt, and others.

Examines some of the world's greatest mysteries, looking at unexplained behaviors and events related to the mind and body, including tales of incredible survival, psychic messages, strange coincidences, dreams, comas, spontaneous combustion, and other topics.

Presents an illustrated introduction to legends and stories surrounding the fictional creature, with a discussion of its origins and examples of its characteristics from artwork, literature, and movies.

Explains how science and technology influence the designs of cars and motorcycles, describes the forces that act on vehicles, how they are controlled, and what they are made of, and discusses intelligent cars, friction, hybrid cars, and other related topics.