Books by Thomas Canavan

Q. What kind of person makes a great doctor, architect, astronaut, or engineer?A. Someone just like you.This hands-on activity book is packed with 40 exciting exercises which show that S.T.E.M.-science, technology, engineering, and maths-is for everyone. Each spread sets out some of the fun facts and key ideas involved in a real job, and then builds on those principles with an engaging activity-such a search-and-find puzzle, creative drawing exercise, guessing game, or an easy, step-by-step building project.With the principles of inclusion and diversity at its heart, this book features people from a wide variety of different backgrounds engaging in exciting, aspirational careers. It''s a great way to broaden young readers'' horizons and show them that they can dream big.Watch your kid''s eyes light up as they discover the joy of S.T.E.M.! Ideal for curious young readers aged 7+.

Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to become a vet, a computer coder, a forensic scientist, or a surgeon? Packed with more than 50 practical exercises, this hands-on S.T.E.M activity book shows that anyone who puts their mind to it has what it takes to pursue these careers and many more!Each career is set out with some of the fun facts and key skills involved in a real job, and then builds on those principles with an engaging building, making, or drawing project.With the principles of inclusion and diversity at its heart, this book features girls from a wide variety of different backgrounds engaging in exciting, aspirational careers. It''s a great way to broaden young girls'' horizons and show them that they can dream big.Watch your kid''s eyes light up as they discover the joy of S.T.E.M.!Ideal for curious young girls aged 7+.

Features hands-on experiments designed to show kids how to hypothesize, experiment, and then record their findings.

Clear, engaging text allows kids to get the low-down on science in an accessible and entertaining way.

Don't let technical problems rob you of time and revenue! Dodging the Bullets is your one-stop resource for preparing your Joomla! Web site for unexpected emergencies. From software or hardware failures all the way to attacks by malcontents on the Internet, this invaluable guide is perfect for the small- to medium-sized business that depends on its Web sites for sales and customer support. Written in an easy-to-read format, Dodging the Bullets offers a multitude of solutions to assist you in planning for unforeseen events, including: · Forms and processes to use in your specific environment· Instructions on backups and restores for your Joomla! Site· Protection techniques for your site to keep it as fortified as possible· Directions on how to conduct a mock disaster drill Drawing on his extensive experience in the information technology industry, author Tom Canavan gives you a complete set of instructions for building your own disaster preparedness handbook and shows you the process of maintaining, documenting, upgrading, and patching your site. Canavan's comprehensive forms help you test and deploy new components, modules, and much more. Don't get caught unaware-be prepared for the worst with Dodging the Bullets!