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The U.S. National Academies Press has put their various publications on-line for free.
(The National Academies Press (NAP) was created by the National Academies to publish the reports issued by the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council, all operating under a charter granted by the Congress of the United States. The NAP publishes more than 200 books a year on a wide range of topics in science, engineering, and health, capturing the most authoritative views on important issues in science and health policy.)
Documents can be viewed on screen, downloaded PDFs ( Requires free registration) or ordered as (expensive) hard copies.
Publications cover a broad range of topics:
- Agriculture
- Behavioral and Social Sciences
- Biography and Autobiography
- Biology and Life Sciences
- Computers and Information Technology
- Conflict and Security Issues
- Earth Sciences
- Education
- Energy and Energy Conservation
- Engineering and Technology
- Environment and Environmental Studies
- Food & Nutrition
- Health and Medicine
- Industry and Labor
- Math, Chemistry and Physics
- Policy for Science and Technology
- Space and Aeronautics
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Nutrient Requirements of Small Ruminants: Sheep, Goats, Cervids, and New World Camelids
- Preparedness and Response to a Rural Mass Casualty Incident: Workshop Summary
- Mineral Requirements for Military Personnel: Levels Needed for Cognitive and Physical Performance During Garrison Training
There is some interesting reading on many topics that is worth downloading and saving.
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