Simon Rose

Andrew Mitchell was one of the leading experts in highly advanced technology in Silicon Valley, until he vanished following a car accident, which also injured his son, Alex.When a mysterious app later appears on Alex's phone, he and and his friend Stephanie embark on a terrifying journey involving secret technology, corporate espionage, kidnapping, and murder in a desperate bid to save the future from the sinister Veronica Castlewood.

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the most important place of worship for Muslims in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Located in Abu Dhabi, it was constructed between 1996 and 2007. The mosque's soaring towers, magnificent domes, and pure white coloring attract visitors from around the world. Discover more in Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the titles in the Houses of Worship series.

The president is the top leader, or head of state, of the United States of America. He or she is in charge of the entire executive branch of the federal government. The U.S. Constitution outlines a president's role and powers. Learn more in Office of the President, a title from the Our Federal Government series.

The Army is the oldest and largest branch of the U.S. military. On the battlefield, the Army is in charge of all ground activities. Discover more in Army, one of the titles in the U.S. Military Forces series.

Travelling back in time, a boy fights for his life in the terrifying London of 1483.

The Senate has 100 senators, two from each of the 50 states. Senators are elected officials that make up part of the legislative branch of the U.S. government, which is the part of government that passes laws. Learn more in Senate, a title from the Our Federal Government series.

Did you know that the human brain consumes about 20 percent of all energy used by the body? An adult brain weighs approximately 3 pounds (1.4 kilograms). Discover more fascinating facts in Nervous System, a title in the Body Systems series. Each title in Body Systems guides readers through the fascinating inner workings of the human body. The human body contains several complex systems that work closely together to support life and allow the body...

The Underground, the Metro, the Tube, the subway - whatever you call it, underground transit is a mark of a modern city public transportation system. Packed with historic and contemporary photographs, this compelling book will grab readers with an interest in subways and railways. Also included are underground escape routes and abandoned underground tunnel systems.

We cannot prevent tsunamis, but we can try to minimize their impact on humans. This interesting book examines what scientists know about tsunamis, how we can predict them, and how we learn from each event. By studying the destruction they cause, scientists and engineers continue to come up with new and improved technologies to predict catastrophic waves and better protect cities, buildings, and people. Case studies and brief bios of key scientists...

Does bottled water do more harm than good? Should clear-cutting for agriculture be allowed? Every day, we hear arguments about environmental issues in the media. This book gives readers the tools to make sense of and evaluate some of these arguments. Using relatable and accessible environment-related examples, this book introduces readers to the parts of an effective argument and prompts them to use the knowledge they have gained to evaluate the effectiveness...