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High-profile new Doctor Who-inspired drama created by Russell T. Davies. The 21st century is when it all changes, and you've got to be ready. Separate from the government; outside the police, beyond the United Nations; Torchwood sets its own rules. A team of investigators, using alien technology to solve crime - both alien and human. This new British sci-fi crime thriller, created by Russell T. Davies, sees them delve into the unknown. A group of people fighting the impossible. A terror hides at the bottom of Cardiff Bay - waiting, feeding, controlling... this novel is a brand-new Torchwood adventure.
The Art of Star Wars, Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Packed with breathtaking visuals created by a team of world-class artists, The Art of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith charts the visual genesis of this epic saga’s climactic finale. For years, George Lucas’s handpicked group has created characters, costumes, droids, starships, planetary vistas, digi-matte paintings, and sculptures–every type of visual imaginable.
Packed with color illustrations and fascinating facts, this guide explores all aspects of technology, from ancient artifacts to the latest advances in computer-aided design. Photos and diagrams give an insight into the tools and systems that have shaped the modern world. See how the strength of materials is measured, what astronauts eat in space, and how milk bottles have changed shape. Learn which materials pull and which ones push, how an airplane flies, and how instant coffee is created. Discover why glass is a liquid, the difference between inventors and designers, how a CD player works, how science can help protect threatened plant species, and much, much more.
