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Report copyright infringementby Edna Walker Chandler (Author), Jack Merryweather (Illustrator)Cowboy Sam and Dandy is a children's book written by Edna Walker Chandler. The story follows the adventures of a cowboy named Sam and his trusty horse, Dandy. Sam and Dandy are inseparable, and they work together to round up cattle and explore the vast open plains of the Wild West. The book is filled with colorful illustrations that bring the characters and the setting to life. It is a fun and engagi...

Re-Design Of The Transmission System Of The Edison Electric Company Of Southern California (1908)

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Report copyright infringementby Frank Kellogg Brainard (Author)""Re-Design Of The Transmission System Of The Edison Electric Company Of Southern California"" is a technical book written by Frank Kellogg Brainard in 1908. The book provides a detailed description of the redesign of the transmission system of the Edison Electric Company of Southern California. Brainard, who was an electrical engineer and a consultant for the company, discusses the challenges faced by the company's transmission s...

A Plan Of Mr. Pope's Garden: As It Was Left At His Death: With A Plan And Perspective View Of The Grotto (1745)

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Report copyright infringementby John Serle (Author)""A Plan of Mr. Pope's Garden: As It Was Left at His Death: With a Plan and Perspective View of the Grotto"" is a book written by John Serle and published in 1745. It describes the garden of Alexander Pope, a famous poet and landscape designer of the 18th century. The book includes a detailed plan of the garden as it was at the time of Pope's death, including the layout of the various features such as the grotto, the temple, and the groves. T...

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Report copyright infringementby Joseph Henry Maiden (Author)The Dorrigo Forest Reserve is a book written by Joseph Henry Maiden in 1894. It is a comprehensive guide to the flora and fauna of the Dorrigo Forest Reserve, which is located in New South Wales, Australia. The book provides detailed descriptions of the various plant and animal species found in the reserve, including their characteristics, habitats, and uses. It also contains information on the history of the reserve, its management,...

The Province Of New Brunswick: Its Soil, Climate, Resources, Institutions, Free Grant Lands, Etc. (1872)

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Report copyright infringementby Providence of New Brunswick (Author)""The Province of New Brunswick: Its Soil, Climate, Resources, Institutions, Free Grant Lands, Etc."" is a book written by the Providence of New Brunswick in 1872. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the province of New Brunswick, covering topics such as the soil, climate, resources, institutions, and free grant lands available in the area. The author provides detailed descriptions of the province's natural resource...

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Report copyright infringementby Jeffries Wyman (Author)""Notes On The Cells Of The Bee"" is a scientific book written by Jeffries Wyman in 1866. The book is a detailed study of the anatomy and physiology of the honeybee's cells. The author explores the intricate structure of the bee's cells, including their size, shape, and arrangement. He also examines the different types of cells found in a bee colony, such as brood cells, honeycomb cells, and pollen cells. The book includes numerous illust...

An Improbable Astronaut: How a Georgia farmboy wound up flying the space shuttle

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Report copyright infringementby Roy D. Bridges (Author)Astronaut Roy Bridges intentionally pursued a life of adventure. From fearlessly hunting bears in the woods with his cap pistol at age five, to piloting a fighter jet in Vietnam in his twenties, to rocketing into space at forty-two, he quietly, diligently, and relentlessly made his dream a reality. Fueled by ambition and hard work, fed by the support of family, and formed by the wisdom and character of their example, he made his way from ...

Design Driven Innovation: Changing the Rules of Competition by Radically Innovating What Things Mean

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Report copyright infringementby Roberto Verganti (Author)Until now, the literature on innovation has focused either on radical innovation pushed by technology or incremental innovation pulled by the market. In Design-Driven Innovation: How to Compete by Radically Innovating the Meaning of Products, Roberto Verganti introduces a third strategy, a radical shift in perspective that introduces a bold new way of competing. Design-driven innovations do not come from the market; they create new mark...

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by Jameel M. Al-Khayri (Editor), Shri Mohan Jain (Editor), Dennis V. Johnson (Editor)Date palm, (Phoenix dactylifera), tree of the palm family (Arecaceae) is cultivated for its sweet edible fruits. Over the past century, it has become a major commercial fruit crop and a key component of agricultural production in the world's subtropical arid and semiarid regions. A crop suited both to the low-input small farmer and the modern high-input commercial plantation, the date palm provides livelihood...

The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History Behind Ordinary Objects

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Report copyright infringementby Emily Prokop (Author)Discover the Surprising History of Ordinary Things"Emily magically weaves a vibrant history of simple everyday objects we often take for granted. The Story Behind will surprise and delight..." ─Deana Marie, Creator & Host of the Twisted Philly podcast#1 Best Seller in Trivia & Fun Facts, Art History, Design History & Criticism, Reference, Decorative Arts & Design, and History of TechnologyLearn the fascinating history and tr...

Advanced Autocad(r) 2022 Exercise Workbook: For Windows(r)

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Report copyright infringementby Cheryl R. Shrock (Author), Steve Heather (Author)Looking to take your AutoCAD skills to the next level, but don't know where to turn? Your search is over. AutoCAD(R) gurus Cheryl Shrock and Steve Heather have created the perfect learning system, packed with lessons, exercises, projects, and practical inside tips.Refreshed screenshots and step-by-step exercises, frequently asked questions, and updated industry-specific projects highlight this edition covering th...

SIFT Study Guide: SIFT Test Study Guide and Practice Exam Questions for the Military Flight Aptitude Test [5th Edition]

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Report copyright infringementby Tpb Publishing (Author)Test Prep Books' SIFT Study Guide: SIFT Test Study Guide and Practice Exam Questions for the Military Flight Aptitude Test [5th Edition] Taking the SIFT test? Want to get a good score? Written by Test Prep Books, this comprehensive study guide includes: Quick Overview Test-Taking Strategies Introduction Simple Drawings Hidden Figures Army Aviation Spatial Apperception Reading Comprehension Math Skills Test Mechanical Comprehensi...

Essentials of Technical Communication - Paperback

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by Elizabeth Tebeaux (Author), Sam Dragga (Author)In today's complex workplace, no one wants to read what you write. The Essentials of Technical Communication, Fifth Edition, was developed with this principle in mind. The respected author team continues to provide students with accessible and comprehensive instructions for planning, drafting, and revising technical documents that are clear and concise. Divided into two flexible parts--Principles and Applications--the text lays a strong founda...

The Beekeeper's Bible: Bees, Honey, Recipes & Other Home Uses

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Report copyright infringementby Richard a. Jones (Author), Sharon Sweeney-Lynch (Author)This ultimate guide to the practical essentials of beekeeping is also a beautiful volume to display, share, and gift.The Beekeeper's Bible is part handbook, part history book, and part cookbook--a comprehensive and beautifully designed volume that explores every facet of beekeeping and the world of bees. From the biology and behavior of honeybees to the practicalities of hive management, this book offers e...

An Incipient Mutiny: The Story of the U.S. Army Signal Corps Pilot Revolt

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Report copyright infringementby Dwight R. Messimer (Author)An Incipient Mutiny traces the creation of the U.S. Army Signal Corps Aeronautical Division in 1907 up to the establishment of the Air Service of the National Army in 1918. It is a shocking account of shortsightedness, mismanagement, criminal fraud, and cover-up that led ultimately to a pilot revolt against the military establishment. Dwight R. Messimer focuses on the personalities of the pilots who initiated the rebellion and on the ...

Maphead: Charting the Wide, Weird World of Geography Wonks

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Report copyright infringementby Ken Jennings (Author)Record-setting Jeopardy! champion-turned-host and New York Times bestselling author of Planet Funny Ken Jennings explores the world of maps, geography, cartography, and map obsessives, "a literary gem" (The Atlantic). Ken Jennings takes readers on a world tour of geogeeks from the London Map Fair to the bowels of the Library of Congress, from the prepubescent geniuses at the National Geographic Bee to the computer programmers at Google Eart...

The Joy of Missing Out: Finding Balance in a Wired World

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Report copyright infringementby Christina Crook (Author) The art of finding balance in a wired world. There's no doubt that technology has overrun our lives. Over the past few decades, the world has embraced "progress" and we're living with the resultant clicking, beeping, anxiety-inducing frenzy. But a creative backlash is gathering steam, helping us cope with the avalanche of data that threatens to overwhelm us daily through our computers, tablets and smartphones. The Joy of Missing Out ...

The Indian Militia and Description of the Indies

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Report copyright infringementby Captain Bernardo De Vargas Machuca (Author), Kris Lane (Editor), Timothy F. Johnson (Translator)Sometimes referred to as the first published manual of guerrilla warfare, Bernardo de Vargas Machuca's Indian Militia and Description of the Indies is actually the first known manual of counterinsurgency, or anti-guerrilla warfare. Published in Madrid in 1599 by a Spanish-born soldier of fortune with long experience in the Americas, the book is a training manual for ...

The Shock of the Old: Technology and Global History Since 1900

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Report copyright infringementby David Edgerton (Author)From the books of H.G. Wells to the press releases of NASA, we are awash in clichéd claims about high technology's ability to change the course of history. Now, in The Shock of the Old, David Edgerton offers a startling new and fresh way of thinking about the history of technology, radically revising our ideas about the interaction of technology and society in the past and in the present. He challenges us to view the history of technology...

Nuclear Power: A Very Short Introduction

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Report copyright infringementby Maxwell Irvine (Author)With the world desperate to find energy sources that do not emit carbon gases--a desire compounded by the sky-rocketing cost of fossil fuels--nuclear power is back on the agenda and in the news. Yet nuclear power sparks anxiety in many people who are unclear about the nature and extent of the associated risks. In this Very Short Introduction, Maxwell Irvine provides an informative and balanced overview of the entire subject. He presents a...

A Field Guide for Science Writers: The Official Guide of the National Association of Science Writers

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Report copyright infringementby Deborah Blum (Editor), Mary Knudson (Editor), Robin Marantz Henig (Editor)This is the official text for the National Association of Science Writers. In the eight years since the publication of the first edition of A Field Guide for Science Writing, much about the world has changed. Some of the leading issues in today's political marketplace - embryonic stem cell research, global warming, health care reform, space exploration, genetic privacy, germ warfare - ar...

Technology and the Virtues: A Philosophical Guide to a Future Worth Wanting

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Report copyright infringementby Shannon Vallor (Author)The 21st century offers a dizzying array of new technological developments: robots smart enough to take white collar jobs, social media tools that manage our most important relationships, ordinary objects that track, record, analyze and share every detail of our daily lives, and biomedical techniques with the potential to transform and enhance human minds and bodies to an unprecedented degree. Emerging technologies are reshaping our habit...

Innovation and Its Enemies: Why People Resist New Technologies - Paperback

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by Calestous Juma (Author)It is a curious situation that technologies we now take for granted have, when first introduced, so often stoked public controversy and concern for public welfare. At the root of this tension is the perception that the benefits of new technologies will accrue only to small sections of society, while the risks will be more widely distributed. Drawing from nearly 600 years of technology history, Calestous Juma identifies the tension between the need for innovation and ...

Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--And How to Think Deeply Again

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Report copyright infringementby Johann Hari (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Our ability to pay attention is collapsing. From the author of Chasing the Scream and Lost Connections comes a groundbreaking examination of why this is happening--and how to get our attention back. "The book the world needs in order to win the war on distraction."--Adam Grant, author of Think Again "Read this book to save your mind."--Susan Cain, author of Quiet WINNER OF THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD - ONE ...

Theory And Calculation Of Transient Electric Phenomena And Oscillations

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Proteus Steinmetz (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 i...

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Report copyright infringementby G. O. Turner (Author), Eleanor Laing (Editor)What secrets lie hidden in the patterns of crop circles? The truth might be more confounding than you think.Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of crop circles and uncover the science behind this enduring mystery? From stunning geometric designs to unexplained physical anomalies, this book takes a rigorous, data-driven approach to one of the most enigmatic phenomena of our time.Inside, you will discover ...

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Report copyright infringementby Paul Hynek (Joint Author), Lamont Wood (Author) Number of Pages: 192 Dimensions: 0.41 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August 24, 2021

Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines

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Report copyright infringementby Joy Buolamwini (Author)NATIONAL BESTSELLER - "The conscience of the AI revolution" (Fortune) explains how we've arrived at an era of AI harms and oppression, and what we can do to avoid its pitfalls. "AI is not coming, it's here. If we answer the beautiful call inside these pages, we can decide who we are going to be and how we're going to use technology in service of what it means to be fully human."--Brené Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dare t...

Numerology, Its Facts and Secrets; Vocations, Personality Keys

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Report copyright infringementby Ariel Yvon Taylor (Author), Warren William 1879- Joint Settles (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 b...

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Report copyright infringementby Lochlainn Seabrook (Author)UFOs and Aliens: The Complete Guidebook, by award-winning author-historian Colonel Lochlainn Seabrook, is the ultimate primer for beginners, an invaluable resource for veteran ufologists, and a one-of-a-kind work that's packed with just about everything you'll ever want to know about extraterrestrials and their out-of-this-world craft.Colonel Seabrook writes knowledgeably, with verve and clarity, making the journey through this comple...

Bright Colours from the Past: The History, Chemistry, Characterisation and Application of Synthetic Dyes Between 1856 and 1914

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Report copyright infringementby Maarten R. Van Bommel (Author), Matthijs De Keijzer (Author)The invention of Mauveine by Perkin in 1856 led to a revolution in the world of textile dyeing. In the second half of the 19th century, natural dyes were quickly replaced by newly developed synthetic dyes which resulted in a bright palette of colours. The synthetic dyes were not only cheaper to produce, but also easier to apply on textiles due to new dyeing mechanisms. As a result, production costs dec...

A Few Remarks Concerning Makers of Singing Bird Boxes of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries

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Report copyright infringementby Georges Pélissier (Author)Delve into the intricate world of horology and mechanical music with "A few remarks concerning makers of Singing Bird boxes of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries" by Georges Constantin Pélissier. This meticulously prepared historical text explores the fascinating craftsmanship behind singing bird boxes, automata, clocks, and watches during a golden age of Swiss ingenuity. Discover the secrets of these captivating mechanical marvel...