Louise Spilsbury: 14 books

Two hundred years from now, the Water Wars and subsequent pandemics have ravaged the populations of Earth. At great cost, gen-tech companies like Heredis Corporation have created Genetically Modified Humans - GMH - to use as tools in humanity's battle for survival. Jian is a Heredis GMH and...

This book offers a comprehensive look into the oil industry. While the business may get negative press, and with the politics of oil such a sensitive issue, this book offers a welcome investigation of the facts from all sides. Along with outlining the negative aspects of the oil industry, this book also provides a balanced view of the benefits this energy source provides.

Oil is one of Earth’s most coveted resources, and transporting massive quantities of this product requires mammoth machinery. This information-rich book introduces readers to the different types of oil tankers, from crude tankers to supertankers. Detailed photographs allow readers to explore gigantic...

The enigmatic depths of Earth’s oceans have long eluded humanity, but as our technology increases, so does our ability to explore these mysterious waters. This information-rich book introduces readers to the brilliant engineering behind submarines, the anatomy of these incredible machines, and their...

Readers with a need for speed will love this comprehensive look at speedboats! They’ll learn fascinating facts about the engineering behind these powerful machines, such as how a boat’s shape influences its speed and how engines operate. Readers will explore different types of crafts, from military...

From the time of Vikings to modern-day military, humans have long warred at sea. This book introduces readers to destroyers, the ultimate warships of today. Readers will learn how these monstrous machines are engineered, the weapons they carry, and how their radar systems function. Complex processes...

The realms of sky and sea collide on the decks of aircraft carriers. From landing to takeoff, it all happens on these incredible crafts. Readers will be amazed at detailed photographs of these massive machines, and will discover how these aquatic air bases are engineered and the materials they are...

Fósiles looks at how fossils can form, are preserved, and sometimes discovered.

Travel and tourism changed drastically with the introduction of air travel and increased safety with other modes of transportation. Economically, tourism is a good thing, but can it be bad for the environment. This book takes a look at some popular travel destinations and the effects the increased travel and tourism has on them.

Here’s an animal lover’s one-stop source for in-depth information on walruses! What do they eat? How do they behave? Are they at risk? This book also includes loads of fun and fascinating facts about walruses, as well as maps, charts, and wonderful photographs of these fascinating creatures.

El suelo looks at how different types of soil form, change, erode, and are used around the world.

Cristales looks at how crystals form, change, and are used in society around the world.

While large-scale dam projects can provide many benefits, such as preventing flooding, providing irrigation, and supplying hydropower, they can also cause human and environmental destruction. Millions of people in developing countries have been displaced and have lost their livelihoods as a result...

This book offers a balanced debate on the issue of same-sex marriage. With same-sex marriage being adopted in more states, this book will inform and educate readers about the changing nature of the institution of marriage.