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Innovating for the Circular Economy: Driving Sustainable Transformation - Hardcover

$103.66

by Rachna Arora (Editor), Dieter Mutz (Editor), Pavithra Mohanraj (Editor)Systemic change is required to move to a circular economy (CE) model which can meet the demands of a growing population in a manner that is decoupled from resource use and waste generation. This book takes a deep dive into the innovation aspect of the circular economy (CE), with a specific focus on India as a geography, where the transformation to a circular economy is underway.How a developing country like India is tac...

A Safety Razor Compendium: The Book - Paperback

$71.75

by Robert K. Waits (Author)A Book for Safety Razor Collectors -- This book is a black and white version of a color digital edition, first published in 2005 as a limited edition CD-ROM. There are over 1300 entries including pictures of safety razors, advertisements, and patents. Alphabetical entries are organized by razor trademark or trade name. Separate sections cover the major manufacturers: AutoStrop, Durham-Duplex, Gillette, Kampfe Bros., Rolls, Schick, razors of the USSR, Wilkinson, plus...

Introduction to Laser Physics with Applications in Fiber Optics - Paperback

$28.94

by Steve Lee (Author)Introduction to Laser Physics is intended to be a "user-friendly" presentation on laser theory. The primary goal in developing this material was to make the mechanisms behind lasing accessible to as wide an audience as possible, ranging from those with no prior exposure to Quantum Physics, to those with some grasp of the subject. To that end, the material has been structured with the more basic concepts and analogous examples at the outset. These basics are then refined a...

DIY Solar Power for Beginners: The Simple Step-by-Step Practical Guide to Install Grid Tied and Off Grid Solar Power Systems for Your Home and Cut En - Paperback

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by Rupert Axford (Author)If you want to design and install your DIY solar power system, keep reading and escape the labor costs.High electricity bills caused by inflation and the current worldwide situation have increased the demand for solar power systems.Unfortunately, the information you can find online is often incomplete or too complicated for first-timers. This is why Rupert Axford has worked closely with experts in this field to provide you with an easy-to-understand guide that helps t...

Assessment and Selection for U.S. Air Force Special Warfare: Defining Attributes and Designing Rater Training - Paperback

$58.14

by Tracy C. Krueger (Author), Sean Robson (Author), Joshua Snoke (Author)Air Force Special Warfare operators conduct physically and mentally challenging missions. For this career field, specialized assessment and selection of future operators is required. The authors examine the programs for assessing and selecting personnel for AFSPECWAR, identify job-relevant attributes, consider how these attributes should be weighted for candidate selection, and improve the accuracy of raters' evaluations...

Designing Map Interfaces: Patterns for Building Effective Map Apps - Paperback

$44.99

by Michael Gaigg (Author)Create useful and usable map apps that your users will love. Turn your next map app project into a success with Designing Map Interfaces: Patterns for Building Effective Map Apps. Whether you're configuring an out-of-the-box solution, building an app using one of the readily available app builder tools, or working on a custom app project, this book will guide you toward developing more useful and usable apps. Current courses for application development focus on techno...

Active Matter and Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics: Lecture Notes of the Les Houches Summer School: Volume 112, September 2018 - Hardcover

$133.38

by Julien Tailleur (Editor), Gerhard Gompper (Editor), M. Cristina Marchetti (Editor)From molecular motors to bacteria, from crawling cells to large animals, active entities are found at all scales in the biological world. Active matter encompasses systems whose individual constituents irreversibly dissipate energy to exert self-propelling forces on their environment. Over the past twenty years, scientists have managed to engineer synthetic active particles in the lab, paving the way towards ...

Imagining Climate Engineering: Dreaming of the Designer Climate - Paperback

$89.08

by Jeroen Oomen (Author)This book highlights the increasing attention for climate engineering, a set of speculative technologies aimed to counter global warming. What is the future of the global climate? And who gets to decide-or even design-this future? Imagining Climate Engineering explores how and why climate engineering became a potential approach to anthropogenic climate change. Specifically, it showcases how views on the future of climate change and climate engineering evolved by addres...

How to trade the forex market: Step by step guide on how to master forex trading - Paperback

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by Joses Charles (Author)As the title demonstrates, this book is arranged toward giving beginners the fundamentals. The creator is a self-trained forex dealer who became interested by money trade and its benefits at a confidential social event for stock brokers. The text stands apart for charles clear, compact language that, without being stooping, never underestimates the peruser's information. A portion of the fundamentals covered are: The meanings of forex and forex marketsProcedures for p...

Power Electronics for Next-Generation Drives and Energy Systems: Clean Generation and Power Grids - Hardcover

$182.70

by Nayan Kumar (Editor), Josep M. Guerrero (Editor), Debaprasad Kastha (Editor)Power electronics converters are devices that change parameters of electric power, such as voltage and frequency, as well as between AC and DC. They are essential parts of both advanced drives, for machines and vehicles, and energy systems to meet required flexibility and efficiency criteria. In energy systems both stationary and mobile, control and converters help ensure reliability and quality of electric power s...

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by H. G. Wells (Author)World Brain is an article written by H. G. Wells and first contributed to the new "Encyclopédie Française" in 1937. It explores the idea of a "permanent world encyclopaedia" that would contain "the whole human memory" and that would be "a world synthesis of bibliography and documentation with the indexed archives of the world." Fascinating and arguably prophetic reading, "World Brain" will appeal to fan Wells' work. Herbert George Wells (1866 - 1946) was a prolific Engl...

Manual of Shoemaking and Leather and Rubber Products - Hardcover

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by W. H. Dooley (Author)This is a vintage textbook on shoemaking originally designed for industrial, trade, and commercial schools in the early twentieth century. From tanning hides to boot repair, this comprehensive volume contains a wealth of timeless information that will be of considerable utility to those with an interest in leather boot and shoe manufacturing. A Manual of Shoemaking and Leather and Rubber Products is written in clear, simple language, making it ideal for modern readers ...

How to Run a Lathe - Volume I (Edition 43) The Care and Operation of a Screw-Cutting Lathe - Hardcover

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by J. J. O'Brien (Author), M. W. O'Brien (Author)This is the first volume of "How to Run a Lathe" by J. J. O'Brien and M. W. O'Brien. This novice-friendly and profusely-illustrated handbook contains a wealth of practical information on all manner of lathe work, ranging from turning and boring to filing and polishing. Highly recommended for those with an interest in woodwork and not to be missed by collectors of allied literature. Contents include: "History and Development of the Lathe", "Sett...

Investigation of Forrestal Fire: Copy of findings, recommendations and opinions of investigation into fire on board USS Forrestal (CVA 59) - Paperback

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by Chief of Naval Operations (Author), Fred T. Jane (Author)A riveting account of one of the most deadly fires in naval history expressed in the stark terms of an after-accident report.On July 29, 1967, 134 sailors died when a fire aboard the USS Forrestal quickly spread throughout the ship. The cause was an electrical malfunction that created a series of explosions. The high ambient temperature made the fire even more dangerous, and the lack of effective firefighting measures made it all but...

Technology Innovation: Models, Dynamics, and Processes - Hardcover

$103.66

by Angelo Bonomi (Author)Technology Innovation discusses the fundamental aspects of processes and structures of technology innovation. It offers a new perspective concerning fundamentals aspects not directly involved in the complex relations existing between technology and the socio-economic system.By considering technology and its innovation from a scientific point of view, the book presents a novel definition of technology as a set of physical, chemical and biological phenomena, producing a...

Engineering as a Global Profession: Technical and Ethical Standards - Paperback

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by Michael Davis (Author)This book looks to establish worldwide technical and ethical standards of engineering as an occupation. The author is the most senior thinker in this field and has spent much of his career developing this thesis. Number of Pages: 324 Dimensions: 0.73 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: April 20, 2023

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by Bill Cadmore (Author)Bill Cadmore was born and raised in a tiny village on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. He moved to London for university studies and then on to post-graduate work at the University of Leeds. As a teacher of Biology and Physics he went onto become a senior leader in a large comprehensive school in Leeds. Working with other schools, colleges and workplaces he helped develop a vocational training scheme to complement the work he was doing with the academic students.While walki...

Mathematics and Python Programming - Paperback

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by J. C. Bautista (Author)This book contains 120 Python programs and more than 110 illustrations useful both to students of science of the first university courses, as well as high school students and teachers. All the programs and graphics of the book have been developed using free software, which you can obtain free and legally on the internet, so it is not necessary to buy any software. Python is currently the most popular language for teaching introductory computer science courses at top-...

Análisis de Series Temporales: Prácticas de Modelización y Predicción - Paperback

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by Juan Carlos García Díaz (Author)Los contenidos de este libro cubren pr cticas de laboratorio de un curso de An lisis de Series Temporales de nivel universitario en escuelas de Ingenier a y de Econom a. Se utiliza un software comercial muy intuitivo que permite el aprendizaje aut nomo del estudiante. Number of Pages: 116 Dimensions: 0.24 x 9.69 x 7.44 IN Publication Date: September 14, 2015

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by Lindsey P (Author)This book is perfect for those who want to make their own soap but do not know where to begin. Soap making is a fun and rewarding hobby that you can also turn into a business once you have successfully made your first batch of soap. In this book, you will get to know the different ingredients, tools and processes on how to create soap. Soon you will get to know the basic steps on how to process soap. There are mainly two basic processes, the Hot Process and Cold Process. ...

The Woody Plant Seed Manual Part I - Paperback

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by Franklin T. Bonner (Author), Robert P. Karrfalt (Author)The first comprehensive handbook on the seeds of trees and shrubs produced by the USDA Forest Service was USDA Misc. Pub. 654, Woody-Plant Seed Manual. The manuscript was ready for publication in 1941, but World War II delayed publication until 1948. The boom in tree planting in the 1950s and 1960s created a large demand for seeds and exposed the gaps in our knowledge concerning production and quality of seeds of woody plants in gener...

iPhone Operating System 16: The Tech Giant's Amazing Changes - Paperback

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by Jason B. Cox (Author)This book focuses on the new iPhone Operating System, version 16, released by the tech giant, called Apple on September 12th, 2022. This normally happens nearly every year. The changes in the iOS 16, bring a lot of conveniences, to a lot of iPhone users and lovers around the world. Below are some of the goodies, that came with the iOS 16. Updated Lockscreen Messages Undo Send Livetext in Video, etc. With this iOS 16, you have a lot of new features to enjoy, which make ...

Career in Engineering: A Guide for Engineering Students, Interns, and Professionals - Paperback

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by Calvine Odero (Author)The book guides students, interns, and professionals in the field of engineering on the top and most competitive engineering jobs. Number of Pages: 30 Dimensions: 0.06 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: September 06, 2022

A Treatise Upon Wireless Telegraphy and Telephony - Hardcover

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by C. I. Hoppough (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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public do...

Joseph Henry and the Magnetic Telegraph. an Address Delivered at Princeton College, June 16, 1885 - Hardcover

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by Edward Nicoll Dickerson (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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the ...

How Flying Bees Pilot, and other arthropod wonders - Paperback

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by Adrian Horridge (Author), Simon Paterson (Designed by)After publishing, with Ted Bullock, the two-volume work on Invertebrate Neurobiology, in 1962 Adrian selected a new topic, and built up a group at St Andrews (and later at the Australian National University), specializing in the optics, neuron anatomy and electrophysiology of the arthropod compound eye, which offered a wide variety of topics.Neuron anatomy of insect visual systems was a classical study in the early 20th century, but yie...

Practical Automated Machine Learning Using H2O.ai: Discover the power of automated machine learning, from experimentation through to deployment to pro - Paperback

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by Salil Ajgaonkar (Author)Accelerate the adoption of machine learning by automating away the complex parts of the ML pipeline using H2O.aiKey Features: Learn how to train the best models with a single click using H2O AutoML Get a simple explanation of model performance using H2O Explainability Easily deploy your trained models to production using H2O MOJO and POJO Book Description: With the huge amount of data being generated over the internet and the benefits that Machine Learning (ML) pre...

High Performance and Optimum Design of Structures and Materials V - Hardcover

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by S. Hernández (Editor), G. Schleyer (Editor)The use of novel materials and new structural concepts nowadays is not restricted to highly technical areas like aerospace, aeronautical applications or the automotive industry, but affects all engineering fields including those such as civil engineering and architecture. The included contributions highlight the latest developments in design and manufacturing.Most high-performance structures require the development of a generation of new materials...

Gas, Gasoline And Oil-engines, Including Producer-gas Plants: A New, Complete And Practical Work On Gas, Gasoline, Kerosene, And Crude Petroleum Oil-e - Hardcover

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by Gardner Dexter Hiscox (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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the pu...

Laser Inter-Satellite Links Technology - Hardcover

$194.40

by Jianjun Zhang (Author), Jing Li (Author)LASER INTER-SATELLITE LINKS TECHNOLOGY State of the art resource covering key technologies and related theories of inter-satellite links Laser Inter-Satellite Links Technology explores satellite networking as a growing topic in the field of communication technology, introducing the definition, types, and working frequency bands of inter-satellite links, discussing the number of orbital elements of the spacecraft motion state under two-body motion and...

Innovation in TBM Traffic Tunnels - Hardcover

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by Silvino Pompeu-Santos (Author)Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) constructed tunnels are widespread, and can deliver significant environmental and cost benefits. However, as noted in the noteworthy examples of TBM traffic tunnels presented in this book, there are still important challenges associated with them, linked in particular to structural safety in the event of earthquakes, as well as cost and safety issues during operation. To face these challenges, Innovation in TBM Traffic Tunnels pres...

Chasing Tales: A Different Kind of Travel Book - Paperback

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by Ken Hopley (Author)Chasing Tales is the first-hand account of a working man's travels round some of the world's hottest spots - literally and metaphorically. Written by Liverpool-born engineer, Ken Hopley, it spans his first sea-trip to Mexico in 1967 as a young Merchant Navy officer to being bombed in the Iran-Iraq War, from being awake during an appendicitis operation in a Syria hospital to an enforced retirement after suffering two strokes aged 65, giving a funny and uncompromising view...