Technology & Engineering

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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...

How to Booby-Trap Your Home or Bunker to Keep the Weirdos Out - Paperback

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by Billy-Bob Thompson (Author)Discover the ultimate guide to protecting your home or bunker from intruders with "How to Booby-Trap Your Home or Bunker to Keep the Weirdos Out" by Billy-Bob Thompson. From assessing defense needs to creating DIY traps and incorporating advanced technology, this comprehensive handbook covers everything you need to know to ensure your safety. But remember to consider the legal and ethical considerations along the way. Get ready to defend your fortress! Number of ...

Mountain Battery: The Alps, Water, and Power in the Fossil Fuel Age - Paperback

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by Marc Landry (Author)By the end of the nineteenth century, Europeans had come to see the Alps as the ideal place to fashion an alternative to the era's dominant energy source: coal. After 1850, Alpine water increasingly became "white coal" a power source with the revolutionary economic potential of fossil fuel. In this book, Marc Landry shows how dam-building in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries transformed the Alps into Europe's "battery"--an energy landscape designed to store and pro...

Mountain Battery: The Alps, Water, and Power in the Fossil Fuel Age - Hardcover

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Common Circuits: Hacking Alternative Technological Futures - Hardcover

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by Luis Felipe R. Murillo (Author)How hackers facilitate community technology projects that counter the monoculture of "big tech" and point us to brighter, innovative horizons. A digital world in relentless movement-from artificial intelligence to ubiquitous computing-has been captured and reinvented as a monoculture by Silicon Valley "big tech" and venture capital firms. Yet very little is discussed in the public sphere about existing alternatives. Based on long-term field research across Sa...

Common Circuits: Hacking Alternative Technological Futures - Paperback

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A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence: What It Is, Where We Are, and Where We Are Going - Hardcover

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by Michael Wooldridge (Author)From Oxford's leading AI researcher comes a fun and accessible tour through the history and future of one of the most cutting edge and misunderstood field in science: Artificial IntelligenceThe somewhat ill-defined long-term aim of AI is to build machines that are conscious, self-aware, and sentient; machines capable of the kind of intelligent autonomous action that currently only people are capable of. As an AI researcher with 25 years of experience, professor M...

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by Robert G. Piper (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 preserved, rep...

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by Erik Larson (Author)A true story of love, murder, and the end of the world's "great hush."In Thunderstruck, Erik Larson tells the interwoven stories of two men--Hawley Crippen, a very unlikely murderer, and Guglielmo Marconi, the obsessive creator of a seemingly supernatural means of communication--whose lives intersect during one of the greatest criminal chases of all time. Set in Edwardian London and on the stormy coasts of Cornwall, Cape Cod, and Nova Scotia, Thunderstruck evokes the dy...

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by Jacques Ellul (Author)As insightful and wise today as it was when originally published in 1954, Jacques Ellul's The Technological Society has become a classic in its field, laying the groundwork for all other studies of technology and society that have followed. Ellul offers a penetrating analysis of our technological civilization, showing how technology--which began innocuously enough as a servant of humankind--threatens to overthrow humanity itself in its ongoing creation of an environm...

The Opt-Out Family: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can't - Paperback

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by Erin Loechner (Author)Discover a new and hopeful path forward as you consider your family's approach to social media, screen time, and technology.We've all heard the mind-boggling statistics about technology and social media use. The numbers don't lie; our obsession with smartphones and social media is slowly eroding the very essence of our homes and families. We see it. We feel it. We know it.So what do we do about it?Spoiler alert: Forget parental control apps, time limits, or reward cha...

The Code: Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America - Paperback

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by Margaret O'Mara (Author)One of New York Magazine's best books on Silicon Valley The true, behind-the-scenes history of the people who built Silicon Valley and shaped Big Tech in America Long before Margaret O'Mara became one of our most consequential historians of the American-led digital revolution, she worked in the White House of Bill Clinton and Al Gore in the earliest days of the commercial Internet. There she saw firsthand how deeply intertwined Silicon Valley was with the federal ...

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by David S. Kim (Author)Engineering Data Analytics introduces students to foundational concepts within the discipline, the centrality of models in analysis methodologies, and the significance of probability in dealing with uncertain quantities. The textbook provides engineering students with the skillsets necessary to evaluate complex systems-whether physical or operational-when closed form or simulation approaches are unavailable or inadequate, as is often the case.The book sheds light on th...

Woodworking Joinery by Hand: Innovative Techniques Using Japanese Saws and Jigs - Paperback

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by Toyohisa Sugita (Author)Woodworking Joinery by Hand is a ground-breaking woodworking book that introduces a new twist on the traditional hand-cut methods of joint making. With Sugita's unique method of guiding and controlling the saw blade using jigs and magnetic sheets, even a complete beginner can learn advanced joint-making techniques with hand tools alone. Making it easy to produce straight and square cuts, this pioneering technique is a game-changer for producing high-precision, beaut...

Replayed: Essential Writings on Software Preservation and Game Histories - Hardcover

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by Henry Lowood (Author), Raiford Guins (Editor), Matthew G. Kirschenbaum (Foreword by)A leading voice in technology studies shares a collection of essential essays on the preservation of software and history of games.Since the early 2000s, Henry Lowood has led or had a key role in numerous initiatives devoted to the preservation and documentation of virtual worlds, digital games, and interactive simulations, establishing himself as a major scholar in the field of game studies. His voluminous...

Engineering in Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment - Hardcover

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by Grady Hillhouse (Author)Engineering in Plain Sight is a beautifully illustrated field guide with accessible explanations to nearly every part of the constructed world around us. Author Grady Hillhouse is the creator behind the popular YouTube channel Practical Engineering (over 3 million subscribers!) and this book is essentially 50 new episodes crammed between two covers. Engineering in Plain Sight extends the field guide genre from natural phenomena to human-made structures, making them ...

The Biochar Handbook: A Practical Guide to Making and Using Bioactivated Charcoal - Paperback

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by Kelpie Wilson (Author)With extensive research, real-world examples, and hands-on applications, this go-to guide offers a comprehensive look at the principles and practices of biochar--and all of its world-changing uses. Like many human discoveries, biochar has likely been invented, lost, and reinvented multiple times. It can be found in the rich terra preta soils of the Amazon and in the ancient "dark earths" dotting Africa, Asia, and Europe. However, biochar isn't just an archeological cu...

Artificial Intelligence Applied to Satellite-Based Remote Sensing Data for Earth Observation - Hardcover

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by Maria Pia del Rosso (Editor), Alessandro Sebastianelli (Editor), Silvia Liberata Ullo (Editor)Earth observation (EO) involves the collection, analysis, and presentation of data in order to monitor and assess the status and changes in natural and built environments. This technology has many applications including weather forecasting, tracking biodiversity, measuring land-use change, monitoring and responding to natural disasters, managing natural resources, monitoring emerging diseases and ...

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by Alexis de Tocqueville (Author), Bruce Frohnen (Editor)This classic analysis of America's unique political character is quoted heavily by politicians and perennially pops up on history professors' reading lists. The enduring appeal of Democracy in America lies in the eloquent, prophetic voice of Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859), a French aristocrat who visited the United States in 1831. A thoughtful young man in a still-young country, he succeeded in penning this penetrating study of Amer...

Genius Makers: The Mavericks Who Brought AI to Google, Facebook, and the World - Paperback

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by Cade Metz (Author)"This colorful page-turner puts artificial intelligence into a human perspective. Through the lives of Geoff Hinton and other major players, Metz explains this transformative technology and makes the quest thrilling."--Walter Isaacson, author of The Code Breaker "Entertaining and valuable... essential."--Los Angeles TimesTHE UNTOLD TECH STORY OF OUR TIME What does it mean to be smart? To be human? What do we really want from life and the intelligence we have, or might cr...

Your Successful Farm Business: Production, Profit, Pleasure - Paperback

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by Joel Salatin (Author)Twenty years ago Joel Salatin wrote You Can Farm, which has launched thousands of farm entrepreneurs around the world. With another 20 years of experience under his belt, bringing him to the half-century mark as a full-time farmer, he decided to build on that foundation with a sequel, a graduate level curriculum. Everyone who reads and enjoys that previous work will benefit from this additional information. In those 20 years, Polyface Farm progressed from a small famil...

Rafter Layout with the Framing Square for School and Home Workshop - Paperback

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by Forrest W. Bear (Author), Thomas Hoerner (Author)This manual includes framing square terminology, brace layout, and complete procedures for common rafter (with and without a tail), hip and valley rafter, and jack rafter layout. Roof types, board foot measure, stair layout, and other framing square applications are presented. Exercises are provided throughout the manual plus an appendix containing popular rafter tables. Number of Pages: 48 Dimensions: 0.11 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: Ja...

The Singularity Is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology - Paperback

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by Ray Kurzweil (Author)"Startling in scope and bravado." --Janet Maslin, The New York Times "Artfully envisions a breathtakingly better world." --Los Angeles Times "Elaborate, smart and persuasive." --The Boston Globe "A pleasure to read." --The Wall Street Journal One of CBS News's Best Fall Books of 2005 - Among St Louis Post-Dispatch's Best Nonfiction Books of 2005 - One of Amazon.com's Best Science Books of 2005 A radical and optimistic view of the future course of human development from...

Getting to Know Arcgis Pro 2.8 - Paperback

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by Michael Law (Author), Amy Collins (Author)Learn the latest version of ArcGIS Pro with the newest edition of this bestselling series. Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.8 introduces the tools and functions of ArcGIS Pro, the powerful desktop GIS application. Geographic information system (GIS) software is making a huge impact in businesses and organizations with mapping and analytic capabilities. Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.8 uses practical project workflows to teach best practices to readers of...

Numerical Methods: Theory and Engineering Applications - Paperback

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by Amiya K. Jana (Author)Numerical methods are a cornerstone of modern engineering. This lucid textbook strikes a balance between theory and analysis of numerical methods and their practical applications in engineering. Each chapter starts with the formulation and graphical representation of the numerical method. This is followed by the algorithms required to create computer assisted solutions and simulations, which are then applied on real-world examples and case studies to show how exactly ...

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by Philip Parker (Author)The city: a concept nearly as old as history itself, it is a paradox of human innovation and intervention, order and conflict. From ancient civilizations to modern-day metropolises, maps have played a crucial role in urban progress. This book explores the development of cities through more than 70 captivating maps.Each map in this beautifully designed volume gives a unique visual representation of and historical context to the city it surveys. Spanning more than 9,000...

Kombucha: Technology, Traceability, and Health-Promoting Effects - Paperback

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by Nuria Elizabeth Rocha-Guzm?n (Volume Editor), Rub?n Francisco Gonz?lez-Laredo (Volume Editor), Jos? Alberto Gallegos-Infante (Volume Editor)Kombucha: Technology, Traceability, and Health-Promoting Effects covers both conventional and unconventional sources for the development of kombucha analogues, along with their sensory, functional, and nutritional aspects. Topics include process conditions, their escalation and impact on the chemical composition, the biochemistry to produce scoby, and ...

Bird's Electrical and Electronic Principles and Technology - Paperback

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by John Bird (Author)Now in its seventh edition, Bird's Electrical and Electronic Principles and Technology introduces and covers theory through detailed examples and laboratory experiments, enabling students to gain knowledge required by technicians in fields such as engineering, electronics, and telecommunications. This edition includes several new sections, including glass batteries, climate change, the future of electricity production, and discussions concerning everyday aspects of electr...

Valuing Place and Purpose: GIS for Land Administration - Paperback

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by Brent Jones (Editor), Keith Mann (Editor)Modern land administration applies geospatial thinking to better understand and plan the proper use, conservation, and equitable use of land and property. Location intelligence is changing the way land administration works to protect and maintain appropriate land use and achieve better economic, environmental, and social benefits. The real-life stories in Valuing Place and Purpose: GIS for Land Administration show how communities, government agencie...

Managing Our World: GIS for Natural Resources - Paperback

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by Geoff Wade (Editor), Matt Artz (Editor)Discover The Geographic Approach to managing natural resources for efficiency and sustainability. Managing Our World: GIS for Natural Resources explores a collection of real-life stories about agriculture, forestry, mining, energy, pipeline, and renewable energy organizations successfully using GIS to streamline workflows, gain competitive insight, improve sustainability efforts, and more. Learn how natural resource organizations are finding an equita...

How We Got to the Moon: The People, Technology, and Daring Feats of Science Behind Humanity's Greatest Adventure - Hardcover

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by John Rocco (Author)LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD - YALSA EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTION FINALIST - A ROBERT F. SIBERT HONOR BOOK This beautifully illustrated, oversized guide to the people and technology of the moon landing by award-winning author/illustrator John Rocco (illustrator of the Percy Jackson series) is a must-have for space fans, classrooms, and tech geeks. Everyone knows of Neil Armstrong's famous first steps on the moon. But what did it really take to get us there? The Moo...

Fieldwork Handbook: A Practical Guide on the Go - Paperback

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by Marika Vertzonis (Author)Fieldwork Handbook gives you tips, best practices and activities for using location intelligence in the field to make your work more productive and successful.Back JacketNo matter what electronic tools you take into the field, everyone takes a notebook or a guidebook. Along with all your equipment, be sure to include this fieldwork guide. Fieldwork Handbook gives you tips, best practices, and activities that make your work in the field more productive and successfu...