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Graphene 101 An Inventor's Guide to Making Graphene    by Robert Murray-Smith
Price: $4.99 USD. 33600 words. Language: English. Published on April 9, 2013. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Research & Methodology.

(5.00 from 1 review)
Being such a fascinating material lots of people are interested in it and it has become something of a mystery that is generally thought of as being something only an expensive lab can produce. This is far from the truth. This book grew out of a series of youtube videos i created to show how graphene could be made in your own home with a minimum of materials and tools.
Supercapacitors 101 - A home Inventors Handbook    by Robert Murray-Smith
Price: $2.99 USD. 18660 words. Language: English. Published on April 14, 2013. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Energy.

The supercapacitor is an emerging technology that promises to play an important role in meeting the demands of electronic devices and systems both now and in the future. This book traces the history of the development of the technology, and explores the principles and theory of operation as well as giving some guidance on the methods for producing the materials required to construct one
The Alaskan Klee Kai    by James Adams
Price: $5.99 USD. 16450 words. Language: English. Published on November 16, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Handbooks and Manuals.

How to find, raise and enjoy the Alaskan Klee Kai: a compact, miniature version of the Alaskan and Siberian Huskies. Alicia and James Adams share their knowledge and path of discovery with this new rare breed of dog!
Beyond The Fusor - A New Design For A Table Top Fusion Reactor And How To Build It    by Robert Murray-Smith
Price: $0.99 USD. 32420 words. Language: English. Published on February 24, 2013. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Physics / Nuclear.

The world is desperate for power and fusion is the best approache. This book is all about that and is practical in its approach and gives a brief outline of the history and development of inertial electrostatic confinement (IEC) machines as well as some guidance on how to go about building such a device. The book then outlines the new IEC device and encourages you to go out and build one.
Learning From Bees: a philosophy of natural beekeeping    by Phil Chandler
Price: $5.99 USD. 22730 words. Language: British English. Published on December 13, 2012. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Nature.

(5.00 from 3 reviews)
A collection of short essays on bees and beekeeping by the author of The Barefoot Beekeeper.
Bioplastics - A Home Inventors Handbook    by Robert Murray-Smith
Price: $0.99 USD. 23840 words. Language: English. Published on February 4, 2013. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Chemistry / Organic.

Bioplastics is one of those areas that the home inventor has the advantage. The raw materials are cheap, readily available and easy to work with. There has been relatively little study done so far as the field is still quite new and there are a significant amount of discoveries to be made. This book is to help you get there with lots of recipes, starting points and where to go from there
Why is the IQ of Ashkenazi Jews so High?    by Hank Pellissier
Price: $4.99 USD. 28230 words. Language: English. Published by Wilcox Publishing  on December 22, 2011. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Genetics.

This is a compelling, meticulous discussion of 150+ situations and substances that heighten or cripple the brain. Applying these elements to three disparate cultures (Ashkenazi Jew, Confucian East Asian, and Sub-Saharan African), the author reveals how the factors critically impact cognitive development. The book provides mental health guidance to individuals, families, and policy-makers.
Biochemistry Dictionary for Health Professionals    by Graham Shaw
Price: $4.99 USD. 39780 words. Language: English. Published on June 13, 2012. Nonfiction » Reference » Dictionaries.

(5.00 from 1 review)
This dictionary is a perfect companion to any biochemistry textbook. It contains 'high-impact' biochemistry terms that overlap with physiology, pharmacology and the clinical sciences. It is ideal for students studying for board examinations allowing them to optimize their precious study time.
Monsanto vs. the World: The Monsanto Protection Act, GMOs and Our Genetically Modified Future    by Jason Louv
Price: $2.99 USD. 11360 words. Language: English. Published on April 4, 2013. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Industries / agribusiness.

Monsanto is considered by many to be the world's most evil corporation—with plans to dominate the world with GMOs and genetically engineered seeds, which may slowly be poisoning everybody, it's hard to argue. This meticulously researched, short book strips away the myths and reveals the shocking reality—and provides you with the information you need to keep GMOs off of you and your family's plates
The Barefoot Beekeeper    by Phil Chandler
Price: $5.99 USD. 32920 words. Language: English. Published on March 29, 2010. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Animal husbandry.

(5.00 from 6 reviews)
Thinking about keeping bees and wondering why it is so expensive and complicated? This is the book for you! The author shows how beekeeping can be simple, enjoyable and low cost, using hives that you can build at home - and you don't need to be a weight-lifter to harvest honey! This book is the most widely-recommended book on 'natural beekeeping' - now in a text-only edition for ebook readers.