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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

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

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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

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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 ...

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

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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...

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

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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 ...

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

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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...

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

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

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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...

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

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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...

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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 ...

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

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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 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

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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...

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by Ernesto Che Guevara (Author)Written immediately after the Cuban Revolution and first published in 1961, Guerrilla Warfare soon became a how-to manual for legions of guerrilla fighters around the world-from Latin America to Africa and Asia. In this revolutionary primer, Che focuses on the general principles of guerrilla warfare, the guerrilla "band," the organization of the guerrilla front, and strategies for preserving and defending power once it has been won. The book covers broad topics-...

The Practical Beekeeper Volume I Beginning Beekeeping Naturally - Paperback

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by Michael Bush (Author)This book is about how to keep bees in a natural and practical system where they do not require treatments for pests and diseases and only minimal interventions. It is also about simple practical beekeeping. It is about reducing your work. It is not a main-stream beekeeping book. Many of the concepts are contrary to "conventional" beekeeping. The techniques presented here are streamlined through decades of experimentation, adjustments and simplification. The content wa...

The Pollination of Fruit Crops - Paperback

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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

micro: bit in Wonderland: Coding & Craft with the BBC micro: bit (microbit) - Paperback

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by Elbrie de Kock (Author), Tracy Gardner (Author), Tech Age Kids (Author)**SECOND EDITION UPDATED FOR THE NEW MAKECODE EDITOR**Are you ready for an adventure with the BBC micro: bit in Wonderland?"Why," said the Dodo, "the best way to explain it is to do it." Come down the rabbit hole and modernise the White Rabbit's pocket watch, program the Lobster Quadrille dance, create an anger monitor for the Queen of Hearts and lots more Create 12 interactive projects, inspired by Lewis Carroll's clas...

Homegrown Humus: Cover Crops in a No-Till Garden - Paperback

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by Anna Hess (Author)Homegrown humus is easy with cover crops!Cover crops are a simple, cheap way to boost your soil's organic matter, to fight weeds, to prevent erosion, to attract pollinators, and to keep the ecosystem in balance. Unfortunately, most information on growing cover crops is written for people who plow their soil every year and are willing to spray herbicides. You can get all of the same benefits in a no-till garden, though, if you're clever.Homegrown Humus details five no-till...

Real Estate Management Course: The Fundamentals of Real Estate Management - Paperback

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by Maureen Green (Author)Are interested in embarking on a rewarding career in the dynamic world of real estate management? Look no further! The fundamentals of real estate management are your comprehensive guide to mastering the essential principles and practices that govern the successful management of real estate assets. This authoritative and practical book provides aspiring real estate professionals, property owners, and managers with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in the com...

Charles Goodyear, Connecticut Yankee And Rubber Pioneer: A Biography - Paperback

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by P. W. Barker (Author)""Charles Goodyear, Connecticut Yankee And Rubber Pioneer: A Biography"" is a comprehensive account of the life and work of Charles Goodyear, a pioneering figure in the rubber industry. Written by P.W. Barker, the book chronicles Goodyear's early life and career, including his experiments with rubber and his development of the vulcanization process. The book also explores Goodyear's personal life, including his family relationships and his struggles with financial diff...

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Report copyright infringementby Ismael Chivite (Editor), Nicholas Giner (Editor), Matt Artz (Editor)Discover how organizations are powering greater automation, prediction, and optimization with GeoAI. Back JacketDiscover how organizations are powering greater automation, prediction, and optimization with GeoAI.AI is transforming GIS, allowing organizations to create, enrich, and analyze geospatial data like never before--with more flexibility, at larger scale, faster, and more accurately....

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Report copyright infringementby Nathan Rose (Author), Neal Carter (Author) Number of Pages: 224 Dimensions: 0.58 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: October 30, 2025

Traveling Salesman Problem for Surveillance Mission Using Particle Swarm Optimization

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Report copyright infringementby Barry Secrest (Author)The surveillance mission requires aircraft to fly from a starting point through defended terrain to targets and return to a safe destination (usually the starting point). The process of selecting such a flight path is known as the Mission Route Planning (MRP) Problem and is a three-dimensional, multi-criteria (fuel expenditure, time required, risk taken, priority targeting, goals met, etc.) path search. Planning aircraft routes involves an...

Applications of Computer Vision in Automation and Robotics

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Report copyright infringementby Krzysztof Okarma (Guest Editor)This book presents recent research results related to various applications of computer vision methods in the widely understood contexts of automation and robotics. As the current progress of image analysis applications may be easily observed in various areas of everyday life, it becomes one of the most essential elements of development of Industry 4.0 solutions. Some of the examples, partially discussed in individual chapters, may...

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Report copyright infringementby Muhammad Atique (Author)Algorithmic Saga: Understanding Media, Culture, and Transformation in the AI AgeWe're no longer just living with technology-we're living through it. Driverless cars ferry passengers, drones deliver packages, robots serve guests in hotels, and even our most intimate choices-like finding a life partner-are now influenced by artificial intelligence. Welcome to the Algorithmic Saga-a world where media, machines, and algorithms don't just ref...

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Report copyright infringementby Xuemin Jin (Author)Data Mining: Methodologies and Applications presents a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to data mining-a key area of artificial intelligence focused on uncovering patterns and insights from datasets using machine learning techniques. This textbook addresses a gap in existing literature by offering a clear, balanced approach that integrates theoretical foundations with real-world applications.Core topics include essential data mining ...

Creo Parametric 12.0: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users

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Report copyright infringementby Cadartifex (Author), John Willis (Author), Sandeep Dogra (Author)Creo Parametric 12.0: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users is a comprehensive textbook designed for both instructor-led courses and self-paced learning. It is ideal for engineers, designers, and students who want to master parametric 3D mechanical design using Creo Parametric.With 12 detailed chapters spanning 736 pages, this book covers all major functionalities of Creo Parametric, ...

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Report copyright infringementby Idelfonso Tafur Monroy (Author), Eduward Tangdiongga (Author)Optical communications networks are an essential part of the world wide te- communication infrastructure . The number of users of present and future telecommunication services like Internet, web browsing and tele-education is expected to increase dramatically . As a consequence there is an imminent - mand for high broadband and high capacity communication systems. A prom- ing solution is found in the ...

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iPhone 16 Pro User Guide for Beginners and Seniors: The Simple, Step-by-Step Visual Guide to Master Calling, Texting, Photos, and Essential Apps with

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Report copyright infringementby Colaine Jobs (Author)The simplest way to learn your new iPhone 16 Pro, with clear steps and full-color visuals on every page. The iPhone 16 Pro User Guide for Beginners and Seniors is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to stop feeling confused and start feeling confident with their phone. Whether you're brand new to Apple devices or upgrading from an older iPhone, this guide walks you through each essential feature in plain English, with large text and ...

Intelligent Inclusion: Designing accessible future with AI

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Report copyright infringementby Deepali Bhavale (Author)Intelligent Inclusion: Designing Accessible Futures with AI explores how artificial intelligence can revolutionize accessibility and create more inclusive environments for people with disabilities. This book delves into the intersection of cutting-edge AI technologies and human-centered design principles to develop solutions that break down barriers in education, communication, and daily living.Focusing on practical applications like Ind...