Examines the history of robots, from early automata to today's artificial intelligence, and looks at some of the places where robots make life easier.

Updated for the 2014 World Cup, a definitive guide to soccer explores every aspect of the sport, from the legacy of Pelé to the lifestyles of professional players, incorporating action photography and practical advice for young athletes.

Draws on myriad disciplines to counsel readers on how to develop a healthy sense of skepticism about misleading facts posted online, sharing entries debunking a wide range of conspiracy theories, popular trivia, and urban myths.

A lift-the-flap book provides information about airports and air travel, explaining where luggage goes after check-in, how planes fly, and what happens in the control tower.