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Facts about Honey;What Honey is, How it's Taken from the Bee, It's Value as Food, Honey Recipes - Paperback

$23.02

by Camille Pierre Dadant (Author)"Facts about Honey" is a simple guide to honey, exploring what honey is, how it is taken from bees, its nutritional value, and more. Written in plain language and profusely illustrated, this handbook is perfect for novices with an interest in honey, its production, and what can be done with it. Also included are a number of honey-based recipes. Contents include: "What Honey Is", "Where Honey is Gathered", "Different Flavors of Honey", "Principal Kinds of Honey...

Motors for Makers: A Guide to Steppers, Servos, and Other Electrical Machines - Paperback

$34.99

by Matthew Scarpino (Author)The First Maker-Friendly Guide to Electric Motors Makers can do amazing things with motors. Yes, they're more complicated than some other circuit elements, but with this book, you can completely master them. Once you do, incredible new projects become possible. Unlike other books, Motors for Makers is 100% focused on what you can do. Not theory. Making. First, Matthew Scarpino explains how electric motors work and what you need to know about each major type: stepp...

Aircraft Carriers: A History of Carrier Aviation and Its Influence on World Events, Volume I: 1909-1945 - Hardcover

$54.95

by Norman Polmar (Author)Aircraft Carriers is the definitive history of world aircraft carrier development and operations. Norman Polmar's revised and updated, two-volume classic describes the political and technological factors that influenced aircraft carrier design and construction, meticulously records their operations, and explains their impact on modern warfare. Volume I provides a comprehensive analysis of carrier developments and warfare in the first half of the twentieth century, and...

Attack from the Sea: A History of the U.S. Navy's Seaplane Striking Force - Paperback

$30.19

by William F. Trimble (Author)An award-winning aviation historian chronicles the Navy's efforts to develop a powerful sea-based strike force through the use of long-range attack seaplanes supported by surface ships and submarines. William Trimble traces the concept back to the early 1930s when American strategic planners sought ways to mount an assault across the Pacific with minimum air support. But it was not until 1950, when the Navy was threatened with losing its big carriers and long-ran...

The Pollination of Fruit Crops - Paperback

$26.64

by The Horticultural Education Association (Author) Number of Pages: 74 Dimensions: 0.15 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: January 24, 2018

Hacking Electronics: Learning Electronics with Arduino and Raspberry Pi, Second Edition - Paperback

$33.00

by Simon Monk (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Up-to-date hacks that will breathe life into your Arduino and Raspberry Pi creations This intuitive DIY guide shows how to wire, disassemble, tweak, and re-purpose household devices and integrate them with your Raspberry Pi and Arduino inventions. Packed with full-color illustrations, p...

Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement - Paperback

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by Ashley Shew (Author)When bioethicist and professor Ashley Shew became a self-described "hard-of-hearing chemobrained amputee with Crohn's disease and tinnitus," there was no returning to "normal." Suddenly well-meaning people called her an "inspiration" while grocery shopping or viewed her as a needy recipient of technological wizardry. Most disabled people don't want what the abled assume they want--nor are they generally asked. Almost everyone will experience disability at some point in ...

Baofeng for Beginners: Your Easy Radio Guide - Paperback

$18.88

by Russell Clarence (Author)"Baofeng for Beginners: Your Easy Radio Guide" is the perfect introduction to using Baofeng radios for communication. Whether you're a novice or just starting with these versatile radios, this guide provides clear and accessible instructions to help you get started. You'll learn how to program your Baofeng radio, understand its features, and make the most of its capabilities. With step-by-step explanations and practical tips, this book is your essential companion f...

The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing, Seventh Edition - Paperback

$44.00

by Bill Phillips (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The most current and comprehensive resource available on locksmithing - fully updated to reflect the latest technologiesThe Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing, Seventh Edition, offers complete, up-to-date information on locks and keys--from old-fashioned designs to modern elect...

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by Warington Wilkinson Smyth (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be pres...

The History of Large Federal Dams: Planning, Design, and Construction - Paperback

$32.38

by National Park Service (Author), David P. Billington (Author), Donald C. Jackson (Author)The history of federal involvement in dam construction goes back at least to the 1820s, when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built wing dams to improve navigation on the Ohio River. The work expanded after the Civil War, when Congress authorized the Corps to build storage dams on the upper Mississippi River and regulatory dams to aid navigation on the Ohio River. In 1902, when Congress established the ...

Managing and Marketing Sheep - Tools and Techniques for Every Shepherd - Paperback

$9.43

by John Davidson (Author), Mendon Cottage Books (Editor), Darla Noble (Author)Managing and Marketing Sheep - Tools and Techniques for Every Shepherd Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 Getting Off to the Right Start Chapter 2 Feeding Ewes and Rams Chapter 3 Feeding Lambs Correctly Chapter 4 Let's Get Down to Business Chapter 5 Techniques and Tools for Marketing Conclusion Author Bio Introduction The keys to raising sheep for profit lie in management and marketing. Managing your flock to ...

A Guide To Arc Welding: Learn The Basics To Start Welding: How To Weld With Arc - Paperback

$12.13

by Lynell Marin (Author)Arc welding is one of the most popular types of welding methods. An electric arc is created between metal and an electrode, forming a puddle where additional welding filler material can be added. There are several kinds of arc welding that include Stick, MIG, Flux-cored Arc, Submerged Arc, and TIG. Welding methods such as MIG use a shielding gas in order to protect the weld, though a shielding gas is not mandatory for every kind of welding, as is the case with Stick we...

Beekeeping: How to Start a Beekeeping Hobby at Low Cost (A Complete Guide for Keeping Bees and Harvesting Honey) - Paperback

$21.55

by Theodore Wallace (Author)Have you ever thought about beekeeping? Have you ever thought about the different and the interesting things that you can do with regards to beekeeping? Well, you have come to the right place. This book will help you understand beekeeping on a whole new level. From the starting procedure to everything that you have to know, you will get it from here. Here Is A Preview Of What's Included...- The history of beekeeping- The different types of honeybee- The different r...

The Principles of Wine-making; B213 - Hardcover

$43.13

by Frederic T. (Frederic Theod Bioletti (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enou...

Ham Radio: Tips and Techniques for the Perfect Signal (The Ultimate Ham Radio Complete Guide the Easiest Way) - Paperback

$21.55

by David Shanklin (Author)This manual will give you a comprehensive overview of ham radio, including its origins, how to set it up, how to acquire a license in 2023, the mechanics of how it works, the various license categories, how to communicate with it and more. If you're looking to get a license for ham radio, this guide is the perfect choice for you since it will help you pass your ham radio licensing exams. In addition, this guide can help you build your own ham radio station, and you c...

The Nanticoke Community of Delaware - Paperback

$22.97

by Frank Gouldsmith 1881-1950 Speck (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be...

Covered in Honey: The Amazing Flavors of Varietal Honey - Paperback

$20.68

by Mani Niall (Author)Did you know that a mere one-twelfth of a teaspoon of honey equals the entire life's work of one bee? Or that a honey's color and flavor depend on which blossoms the bees visit? In Covered in Honey, chef Mani Niall reveals new culinary uses for honey and brings the story of nature's oldest sweetener to life, serving us food history and honey lore mixed with more than 100 delicious recipes to inspire and delight.Recognizing honey's power to balance and enhance the flavor ...

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by Marcia Southwick (Author)This practical guide to building adobe homes was written from the author's many years of experience with adobe, and it is refreshingly no-nonsense: "What can you spend?" "Where will you put it?" "Who is going to build it?" This new updated and enlarged edition includes hundreds of photographs, drawings and house plans as well as new information about passive solar heating and cooling, and specific details on construction.Back Jacketthis practical guide to buildin...

The Art of War in Italy, 1494-1529: the Transition From Mediaeval to Modern Warfare During the Renaissance - Paperback

$24.32

by F. L. Taylor (Author)The birth of 'New War' in Italy It is easy to consider the Renaissance as a time of enlightenment typified principally by the artistic and scientific genius of Leonardo da Vinci and his peers; but giant leaps forward are never confined to one aspect of society and the application of new ideas is always adapted to various purposes and the meeting of differing objectives. The creation of modern political science by Niccolo Machiavelli is a prime example of how new ways ...

Make Your Own PCBs with Eagle: From Schematic Designs to Finished Boards - Paperback

$37.00

by Simon Monk (Author), Duncan Amos (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Fully updated coverage of PCB design and construction with EAGLEThis thoroughly revised, easy-to-follow guide shows, step-by-step, how to create your own professional-quality PCBs using the latest versions of EAGLE. Make Your Own PCBs with EAGLE: From Schematic Des...

How to Trap and Snare - A Complete Manual for the Sportsman, Game Preserver and Amateur on the Art of Taking Animals and Birds in Traps, Snares and Ne - Hardcover

$43.18

by William Carnegie (Author)This vintage book contains a complete manual for the sportsman, game preserver, gamekeeper, and amateur on the art of taking animals and birds in traps, snares, and nets. Profusely illustrated and full of invaluable tips, this timeless handbook will be of considerable utility to modern readers, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Animal Trapping and Snaring", "The Dorset Trap and Its Varieties", "Humane Traps...

Adobe Up Close: The Beauty of Buildings Made of Mud - Hardcover

$48.60

by Marcia Johnson (Author), Michael Gamer (Photographer)An adobe dwelling is a delight because all of its parts come together. The approach-the portal or the patio-has an appeal because the materials feel natural. The door welcomes one and the floor inside, the walls, the ceiling are compatible. The textures and materials make sense as expressions of a building that grew organically. Adobe Up Close invites you to take a good look at all the aspects of adobe buildings. There are so many variat...

The History of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Paperback

$39.60

by Office of History (Author), Us Army Corps of Engineers (Author)"This short, illustrated history of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers provides an overview of the many missions that engineers have performed in support of the Army and the nation since the early days of the American Revolution. A permanent institution since 1802, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers has effectively and proudly responded to changing defense requirements and has played an integral part in the development of the nat...

The Blacksmith's Craft - An Introduction to Smithing for Apprentices and Craftsmen - Paperback

$53.26

by Anon (Author), Various (Author)This early works is a fascinating and comprehensive look at blacksmithing with much of the information still useful and practical today. It was originally published by the Council for Small Industries in Rural Areas to meet the needs of craftsmen, technical schools and apprentices' training centres. The lack of such a book was a handicap to the teaching of the subject and particularly to young men who were receiving instructions from the Council in country wo...

The Gardener's Bug Book: 1000 Insect Pests and Their Control - Paperback

$69.10

by Cynthia Westcott (Author)This antiquarian volume comprises a comprehensive guide to the identification and control of a wide array of common insect pests. Written in clear, concise language and profusely illustrated, this book constitutes an invaluable handbook for the discerning gardener, and makes for a great addition to collections of allied literature. Although old, much of the information contained herein is timeless, and will be of as much use to modern readers as it was when this te...

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by Eugene Alvarez (Author), Leo Daugherty (With)Here, for the first time, author and former Parris Island drill-instructor Eugene Alvarez records the training and tough physical and mental challenges that have helped to churn thousands of Marines out of Parris Island, South Carolina for nearly a century. Drawn from first-hand accounts of recruits themselves, the memories and recollections in these pages are humorous, sad, profane and enlightening--describing a training program that, on first ...

How to build your solar generator - Paperback

$22.88

by Bill Brown (Author)This booklet is the result of 28 requests from people wanting to construct their own solar generator. It is a "how to" manual that will assist those who might be technically challenged to successfully put together a system that they can maintain and repair because they understand how it works and where the maintenance points are. Number of Pages: 26 Dimensions: 0.07 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: August 13, 2015

California Contractor General Building (B) Exam: A Complete Prep Guide - Paperback

$40.43

by Contractor Education Inc (Author)This book is the only one you will need to pass the 2023 California General Builder (B) Exam. We give you all of the knowledge necessary by spelling out the principles and concepts covered on the exam. In addition, and perhaps most importantly, the codes are translated into an easy-to-read format that does away with the long and often confusing wording found in the formal California Building Code. Whether you are a novice or possess a wealth of construction...

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by Robert Reed (Author)Once there were hundreds of 19th-century and very early 20th-century covered bridges in Indiana--so many in fact, that the state ranked third in the nation in the number of structures still standing. By the early 1930s and 1940s, a movement was afoot to preserve those magnificent structures that had not already disappeared due to desertion and deterioration. Some were saved, but many were not. What was saved and cherished, however, was an abundance of vintage black and ...

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by Eugene Alvarez (Author)Located near the Palmetto State's historic city of Beaufort, the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina is one of the world's most famous military bases. Having trained Marine recruits since World War I, the base is the oldest major post of the Marine Corps. It is also the first base commissioned exclusively to train United States Marines, and therefore may truly be called "The Cradle of the Corps." Parris Island takes the reader on a...

Parris Island: Once a Recruitlways a Marine - Hardcover

$35.62

by Eugene Alvarez (Author)Here, for the first time, author and former Parris Island drill-instructor Eugene Alvarez records the training and tough physical and mental challenges that have helped to churn thousands of Marines out of Parris Island, South Carolina for nearly a century. Drawn from first-hand accounts of recruits themselves, the memories and recollections in these pages are humorous, sad, profane and enlightening--describing a training program that, on first encounter, often appea...