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Hot Water from the Sun: A Consumer Guide to Solar Water Heating - Paperback

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by The Franklin Research Center (Author), Dept of Housing and Urban Development (Author), U. S. Department of Energy (Author)This guide has been written by experts in the field to provide you, a consumer, with information about the use of solar energy to heat the water you use in your home. It is no secret that energy costs have been rising rapidly in the past several years, and that conventional sources of energy are in short supply. As more and more people feel the impact of the rising cost...

Applied Physics for Airplane Mechanics - Paperback

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by U. S. Department of War (Author)CONTENTS Applied Mechanics Force Force of Gravity Laws of Motion Work Efficiency Pulleys Levers Gears Friction Heat General Definition of Heat Measurement of Heat Units of Heat Mechanical Equivalent of Heat Heat Conductivity Transfer of Heat Conditions of Heat Transfer Changes of State Elements of Fluids General Liquids Pressure Production and Transmission in Liquids Gases Pressure Production and Transmission in Gases Changes of State Atmosphere Elementary A...

Drainage Manual: A Guide to Integrating Plant, Soil, and Water Relationships for Drainage of Irrigated Lands - Paperback

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by Bureau of Reclamation (Author), U. S. Department of the Interior (Author)This manual contains the engineering tools and concepts that have proven useful in planning, constructing, and maintaining drainage systems for successful long-term irrigation projects. The manual is not a textbook. Mathematical and experimental development of the engineering tools has generally not been included. Indeed, not even all the innovative ways to use the tools are included. The manual provides drainage engi...

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by U. S. Marine Corps (Author)The most important responsibility in our Corps is leading Marines. If we expect Marines to lead and if we expect Marines to follow, we must provide the education of the heart and of the mind to win on the battlefield and in the barracks, in war and in peace. Traditionally, that education has taken many forms, often handed down from Marine to Marine, by word of mouth and by example. Our actions as Marines every day must embody the legacy of those who went before u...

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by U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (Author)This manual was prepared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and provides technical criteria and guidance for the planning, design, and construction of tunnels and shafts in rock for civil works projects. Specific areas covered include geological and geotechnical explorations required, construction of tunnels and shafts, design considerations, geomechanical analysis, design of linings, and instrumentation and monitoring. The manual emphasizes design, c...

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by United States Army (Author)This manual describes the guidelines to be followed in selecting a process capable of producing potable water supplies from brackish and sea water sources. Prepared by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers for military water needs, the technical information is equally applicable to many civilian needs. Number of Pages: 128 Dimensions: 0.27 x 11 x 8.25 IN Publication Date: March 18, 2005

Space Control and the Role of Antisatellite Weapons - Paperback

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by Steven R. Petersen (Author)As terrestrial weapons systems are reduced, space systems increase in numbers and applications. Maj Steven R. Petersen's study represents the first effort to tie together in one document US doctrine, policy, and implementation planning for the use of offensive weapons in space. Structured around the concept of space control, he creates a picture of offensive space operations that are quite similar to traditional air superiority operations. Major Petersen's study ...

Concrete, Cements, Mortars, Artificial Marbles, Plasters and Stucco: How to Use and How to Prepare Them - Paperback

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by Fred T. Hodgson (Editor)Originally published in 1916, this book covers all the methods of mixing, proportioning, and application of plaster, mortar, stucco, lime, mastic and cement "in as simple and plain a manner as possible." The book includes much interesting history, and working drawings, ceiling designs and examples of ornamental stucco work. Fred T. Hodgson was an architect, editor of the National Builder, and author of other books on construction techniques. Number of Pages: 552 Dim...

Engineers and Irrigation: Report of the Board of Commissioners on the Irrigation of the San Joaquin, Tulare, and Sacramento Valleys of the State - Paperback

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by Office of History (Author), U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (Author)The role of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in opening the West is not as well known as the Corps' work on nationwide flood control and navigation projects. Yet, in the 19th century the surveys, explorations, scientific studies, and reports of Army engineer and topographical officers were major contributions to our understanding of the undeveloped arid regions of the United States. The following report illustrates the skill...

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by Charles Andrew Willoughby (Author)An excellent study on the theory of maneuver with many historical illustrations, it is as applicable today as it was when published in 1939. Number of Pages: 300 Dimensions: 0.63 x 10 x 7 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: April 21, 2005

Handbook for Remediation of Petroleum Contaminated Sites (A Risk-Based Strategy) - Paperback

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by U. S. Air Force (Author)The Air Force is responsible for thousands of sites throughout the United States and abroad that are contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons such as jet fuel, diesel fuel, gasoline, and heating oil. Despite significant improvements in fuels management over the past 20 years, equipment failures and human error will continue to create new spills which may require remediation. The purpose of this handbook is to provide Air Force environmental managers and their suppor...

Medical Problems in High Mountain Environments: A Handbook for Medical Officers - Paperback

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by United States Army (Author)High mountain environments are inherently dangerous. They can be very unforgiving for those without adequate knowledge, training and equipment. Commanders and medical support personnel must understand that the interaction of environmental conditions with mission responsibilities and individual and unit characteristics can have profound negative impacts on the outcome of the mission. Adequate planning and preparedness can reduce or prevent such impacts. Preparing ...

Cheese Varieties and Descriptions - Paperback

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by Agricultural Research Service (Author), U. S. Department of Agriculture (Author)Cheese is a highly nutritious and palatable food. It is of value in the diet because it contains in concentrated form almost all the protein and usually most of the fat, as well as essential minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients, of milk. Cheese is made wherever animals are milked and produce more milk than the people use in fluid form. Most cheese is made from cow's milk, simply because cows are milked more ...

Engineering for Land Drainage: A Manual for Laying Out and Constructing Drains for the Improvement of Agricultural Lands - Paperback

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by Charles G. Elliott (Author)Originally published in 1905, "this brief treatise on drainage engineering is intended for the use of those who are charged with the responsibility of making plans for and executing drainage improvements. It puts the experience and practice of years into a form which will be available to others who wish to quickly acquire the principles and practice of land drainage." Contents include: The Drainage Engineer - The Agriculturist and Soil Drainage Soils Land Drainag...

Molecular Dynamics and Structure of Solids - Paperback

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by R. S. Carter (Editor), J. J. Rush (Editor), National Bureau of Standards (Author)This volume is based on material presented at the Second Materials Research Symposium of the National Bureau of Standards, held October 16-19, 1967. It provides a review of the application of spectroscopic and diffraction techniques to the study of the structure and dynamics of molecular solids. Invited papers on the theory and practice of the major experimental methods, including neutron and x-ray diffraction...

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by Us Department of Agriculture (Author)The art of log construction is relatively simple, once a few basic principles are understood. The pioneers who opened the lands beyond the eastern seaboard did not have boards with which to build such shelter as they needed. Logs were so plentiful in the forested area of our country that, with their resourceful ingenuity, the settlers built their homes in conformity with those principles of log construction which prevailed in the countries from which th...

Trolling on the Edge - The Story of a Noyo Fisherman - Hardcover

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by Jeanne Duncan (Author)The true story of a young Mendocino Coast fisherman who tells us first-hand about the life and its terrors and charms. He takes us with him on small, wooden boats to fish for salmon and albacore, and into his worst Pacific storm. Number of Pages: 224 Dimensions: 0.63 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: July 19, 2001

Warmwater Fish Farming: The Status of Warmwater Fish Farming and Progress in Fish Farming Research - Paperback

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by Harry K. Dupree (Editor), Jay V. Huner (Editor), U S Fish and Wildlife Service (Author)Although this book provides information on warmwater aquaculture in the United States that should be useful to aquacultural suppliers, lending institutions, resource managers, interested citizens, and others, the principal purpose is to tell the fish farmer what is to be done, why it is to be done, and how to do it. The reader is provided with the essentials of successful warmwater fish farming. The emph...

Basic Rifle Marksmanship Trainer's Guide - Paperback

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by Us Army Infantry School (Author)The purpose of this Guide is to assist trainers involved with the teaching of basic rifle marksmanship in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to be a more effective instructor of basic shooting skills. Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.15 x 11.02 x 8.44 IN Publication Date: August 30, 2004

The Case for Mars: Concept Development for a Mars Research Station - Paperback

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by N. a. S. a. (Author)This document describes a program to establish a permanent scientific research base on Mars. We present a Mars base as the much needed long-term focus for the space program. A permanent base was chosen rather than the more conventional concept of a series of individual missions to different sites because the permanent base offers much greater scientific return plus greater crew safety and the potential for eventual growth into a settlement. The Mars base will strive for...

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by U. S. Department of Agriculture (Author)The publication Keys to Soil Taxonomy serves two purposes. It provides the taxonomic keys necessary for the classification of soils in a form that can be used easily in the field. It also acquaints users of the taxonomic system with recent changes in the system. The previous eight editions of the Keys to Soil Taxonomy included all revisions of the original keys in Soil Taxonomy: A Basic System of Soil Classification for Making and Interpreting Soil S...

Mining in the Outer Continental Shelf and in the Deep Ocean - Paperback

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by National Research Council (Author)As the worldwide demands for basic minerals increase and some resources on land show signs of rapid decrease, it is inevitable that the search for new sources will extend to the oceans - the largely unexplored 71 percent of the planet's surface. Of great importance is the rich reserve of hard minerals in the oceans - for example the so-called manganese nodules, which vary in size and shape from small pebbles to massive pavements, containing economically at...

Evaluation and Repair of Concrete Structures - Paperback

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by U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (Author)This manual provides guidance on evaluating the condition of the concrete in a structure, relating the condition of the concrete to the underlying cause or causes of that condition, selecting an appropriate repair material and method for any deficiency found, and using the selected materials and methods to repair or rehabilitate the structure. Guidance is also included on maintenance of concrete and on preparation of concrete investigation reports for ...

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by U. S. Marine Corps (Author)This reprint of the 1940 edition of the Small Wars Manual is an aid to education and training in the historical approach of Marine Corps units conducting operations in low-intensity conflicts. In the 1930s, such conflicts were referred to as "small wars." The Small Wars Manual is one of the best books on military operations in peacekeeping and counterinsurgency operations published before World War II. Number of Pages: 568 Dimensions: 1.15 x 10 x 7 IN Publication...

Marine Combat Water Survival - Paperback

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by U S Marine Corps (Author)Marine Combat Water Survival, provides Marine Corps combat water survival techniques, procedures, and training standards. This publication also teaches Marines to cross water obstacles and perform water rescues correctly and safely. This publication is the foundation for teaching Marines correct water survival techniques and procedures that are used throughout the Marine combat water survival program (MCWSP). CONTENTS Chapter 1. Survival at Sea Abandoning Ship Jett...

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by U. S. Forest Service (Author)Nearly every phase of range management is intimately associated with a knowledge of the range plants, their requirements, life history, and forage value. Proper grazing capacity of range lands, periods and degrees of use, and class of livestock to which a particular range is best suited are determined largely by the character and composition of the range vegetation and the life habits and values of the plants themselves. Indications of overgrazing cannot be pro...

Concrete and Masonry Repairs and Utilities - Paperback

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by U. S. Army (Author)CONTENTS Introduction Excavating, Preparing Bases, Filling, and Backfilling Forms and Reinforcement Preparing and Placing Concrete Precast Concrete Concrete Slabs and Floors Maintenance and Waterproofing of Concrete Walls Repair and Waterproofing of Underground Structures Brick and Concrete Masonry Glass Block Masonry Maintenance and Waterproofing of Masonry Walls Cleaning Safety Appendix References Specifications for Concrete Specification for Masonry Specification for ...

Handbook on Design of Piles and Drilled Shafts Under Lateral Load - Paperback

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by Lymon C. Reese (Author), Federal Highway Administration (Author)This book is specifically designed as a guide to highway engineers. It was used as a textbook for the FHWA training courses on the above title. Several methods of analysis and design of piles under lateral loading are in use. Two methods are presented: the method of Broms, and the method where nonlinear soil-response curves, p-y curves, are employed. The latter method is given prominence because of its versatility. A computer ...

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by U. S. Army Engineer School (Author)CONTENTS PREFACE CHAPTER 1. EMPLOYMENT OF ENGINEER DIVERS Command and Control Engineer Diving Support Priorities Diving Support Request Procedures CHAPTER 2. ENGINEER DIVING ORGANIZATIONS Control and Support Diving Detachment Lightweight Diving Team CHAPTER 3. ENGINEER DIVING MISSIONS Port Clearance Ship Husbandry Physical Security Logistics Over the Shore Operations Offshore Petroleum Distribution Systems River Crossing CHAPTER 4. CONSIDERATIONS Environm...

Handling Fishery Wastes and By-products: Fish Liquifaction - Paperback

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by U. S. Departments of Food Science (Author), Meat and Animal Science (Author)CONTENTS: Introduction Methods and Materials Procedures and Discussion Standardizing Liquid Fish Fertilizer Trace Element Content of Liquid Fish Summary of Costs Involved in Production of Liquid Fish Marketing Liquid Fish Fertilizer Farmers' Fertilizer Needs Professional Growers Home Uses of Fertilizers Marketing Strategies for Fish Processors Producing Liquid Fish Promotional Activities Targeting to Sub-markets Ma...

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by U S Marine Corps (Author), Mountain Warfare Training Center (Other)CONTENTS Mountain Safety Mountain Health Awareness Mountain Leadership Challenges Mountain Weather Summer Warfighting Load Requirements MAC Kit Nomenclature and Care of Mountaineering Equipment Rope Management Movement in Mountainous Terrain Mountain Casualty Evacuations Natural and Artificial Anchors Stream Crossing Mechanical Advantage One Rope Bridge A-Frames Vertical Hauling Lines Suspension Traverse Establishment of Ra...

Solid and Laminated Wood Bending - Paperback

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by W. C. Stevens (Author), N. Turner (Author), Forest Products Research Laboratory (Author)CONTENTS: Introduction. The Principles of Wood Bending SOLID BENDING The Selection and Preparation of Bending Material Quality - Species - Trees - Moisture content - Machining Softening Treatments Steaming - Other heating methods - Chemical treatments - Compressed wood Hand Bending Cold bending - Hot bending (unsupported) - Hot bending (supported) - Simple "U" bend - Two-plane bends - Re-entrant and "S"...