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The Boiling Moat: Urgent Steps to Defend Taiwan

$25.95

Report copyright infringementby Matt Pottinger (Editor)Chinese leader Xi Jinping has openly expressed his intention to annex Taiwan to mainland China, even threatening the use of force. An invasion or blockade of Taiwan by Chinese forces would be catastrophic, with severe consequences for democracies worldwide. In The Boiling Moat, Matt Pottinger and a team of scholars and distinguished military and political leaders urgently outline practical steps for deterrence. The authors stress that pre...

Replayed: Essential Writings on Software Preservation and Game Histories

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Report copyright infringementby 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...

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

$189.00

Report copyright infringementby 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, moni...

Bird's Electrical and Electronic Principles and Technology

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Report copyright infringementby John Bird (Author)This practical Level 2 and 3, foundation degree and year 1 undergraduate textbook introduces essentials through detailed examples and laboratory experiments. Now with glass batteries, climate change and the future of electricity production. Its rich companion website includes multiple choice tests and 900 questions and solutions.Author BiographyJohn Bird, BSc (Hons), CEng, CMath, CSci, FIMA, FIET, FCollT, is the former Head of Applied Electron...

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Bulliet (Author)In this book, Richard W. Bulliet focuses on three major phases in the evolution of the wheel and their relationship to the needs and ambitions of human society. He begins in 4000 B.C.E. with the first wheels affixed to axles. He then follows with the innovation of wheels turning independently on their axles and concludes five thousand years later with the caster, a single rotating and pivoting wheel. Bulliet's most interesting finding is...

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Report copyright infringementby Gaurav Verma (Author), Matt Weber (Author)The Mastercam 2025 Black Book, the new, updated edition! is the 5th edition of our series on Mastercam. You can maximize your CNC programming potential with the "Mastercam 2025 Black Book." This all-encompassing guide is tailored to help you master the latest features and functionalities of Mastercam 2025, providing essential knowledge and practical insights.Why the Mastercam 2025 Black Book Stands Out: Detailed Tutori...

Hooked - 30 Minute Expert Guide: Official Summary to NIR Eyal's Hooked

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Report copyright infringementby Novato Press (Author)Learn how to create habit-forming products people love ... in 30 minutes. The official summary of Hooked is your essential guide to understanding how to drive customer engagement and innovate with confidence and clarity. In his bestselling book Hooked, author Nir Eyal distills years of research, consulting, and practical experience and provides a how-to guide for product development-a blueprint he searched for as start-up founder but never ...

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Report copyright infringementby Prasanta Kumar Das (Author), Lalit Pratim Das (Author), Dev Pratim Das (Author)This book initiates with the story of the evolution of firearms to enable the reader to appreciate the sequence of the development of firearms. It discusses different classes of small arms, their mechanics, internal and external ballistics. Further, it covers the design idea of barrels and actions, various operating principles and relevant discussion on ammunition and propellants. Th...

Encyclopedia of Black Radio in the United States, 1921-1955

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Report copyright infringementby Ryan Ellett (Author) This volume profiles about 300 African American (and a few white) performers, organizations and series broadcast during radio's "Golden Age"--the years 1921 through 1955. Many of these personalities and programs are chronicled in more depth here than in any previous publication, while several are covered here for the first time. The entries reveal the rich diversity in radio programming created by black talent and intended for black audienc...

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Report copyright infringementby Paul G. Yock (Author), Stefanos Zenios (Author), Joshua Makower (Author)This step-by-step guide to medical technology innovation, now in full color, has been rewritten to reflect recent trends of industry globalization and value-conscious healthcare. Written by a team of medical, engineering, and business experts, the authors provide a comprehensive resource that leads students, researchers, and entrepreneurs through a proven process for the identification, inv...

Analogia: The Emergence of Technology Beyond Programmable Control

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Report copyright infringementby George Dyson (Author)Named one of WIRED's "The Best Pop Culture That Got Us Through 2020" In Analogia, technology historian George Dyson presents a startling look back at the analog age and life before the digital revolution--and an unsettling vision of what comes next. In 1716, the philosopher and mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz spent eight days taking the cure with Peter the Great at Bad Pyrmont in Saxony, trying to persuade the tsar to launch a voyag...

Electrical Installation Calculations: Basic

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Report copyright infringementby Christopher Kitcher (Author)In line with the 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations, it now gives a worked example of resistivity and more on disconnection times for fuses and circuit breakers. For foundation level electrical installation courses, and essential calculations for professionals, with a glossary section, worked examples and questions and answers.Author BiographyChristopher Kitcher has been working in the electrical industry for 60 years, many of wh...

Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental Illness

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Report copyright infringementby Gregg F. Martin (Author)Recipient of a 2023 Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Award Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin cut a striking figure in the Army: athletic, quick witted, devout, and studious, he was a natural leader. Thanks to his engineering and leadership knowhow, Martin was chosen to lead the thousands of combat engineers who paved the way for 100,000 Army troops to battle their way to Baghdad in 2003. Martin was astonishing to watch as he led t...

A Man and His Ship: America's Greatest Naval Architect and His Quest to Build the SS United States

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Report copyright infringementby Steven Ujifusa (Author)"A fascinating historical account...A snapshot of the American Dream culminating with this country's mid-century greatness" (The Wall Street Journal) as a man endeavors to build the finest, fastest, most beautiful ocean liner in history. The story of a great American Builder at the peak of his power, in the 1940s and 1950s, William Francis Gibbs was considered America's best naval architect. His quest to build the finest, fastest, most be...

Information Operations: Facts Fakes Conspiracists

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Report copyright infringementby Steve Tatham (Author)Steve Tatham provides an insider's view of the truth and mythology of Information Operations and a very different perspective to one of the biggest international news stories of the decade - Cambridge Analytica, Trump and the Brexit referendum. Covering topics such as propaganda, disinformation, and psychological operations, with the rise of fake news this book is an invaluable resource for military personnel seeking to stay informed and vi...

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Handbook of Cannabis Production in Controlled Environments

$131.20

Report copyright infringementby Youbin Zheng (Editor)For thousands of years, Cannabis sativa, commonly called cannabis or marijuana, has been used for many different purposes. Due to its enormous medicinal values, increasing numbers of countries and regions have started to legalise the cultivation of this plant. When grown commercially, cannabis is most often produced in controlled environments including greenhouse and indoor growing rooms, to ensure consistent growth and high quality. Even ...

Salesforce End-to-End Implementation Handbook: A practitioner's guide for setting up programs and projects to deliver superior business outcomes

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Report copyright infringementby Kristian Margaryan Jørgensen (Author)Packed with practical examples, case studies, and proven recommendations, this handbook helps you manage enterprise-grade Salesforce programsKey Features: - Explore the end-to-end Salesforce implementation lifecycle with templates and practical examples- Discover common issues and strategies for mitigation and prevention- Work with checklists to assess the state of your Salesforce implementation in each phase- Purchase of th...

Genetics of the Fowl: The Classic Guide to Poultry Breeding and Chicken Genetics

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Report copyright infringementby Frederick B. Hutt (Author)Genetics of the Fowl is still the most useful work on poultry genetics. Just the last chapter, "Genetics in Practice," provides the best introduction to successful poultry breeding ever written, covering the difference between breeding for dominant vs. recessive characteristics, individual selection vs. progeny testing, inbreeding vs. crossing, and much more. Professor Hutt was sympathetic to the needs of practical farmers, show breede...

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Report copyright infringementby Russell W. Burns (Author)Communications: An international history of the formative years traces the evolution of communications from 500 BC, when fire beacons were used for signalling, to the 1940s, when high definition television systems were developed for the entertainment, education and enlightenment of society. The book does not simply provide a chronicle of dates and events, nor is it a descriptive catalogue of devices and systems. Rather, it discusses the...

BIM and 3D GIS Integration for Digital Twins: An Introduction

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Report copyright infringementby Mohsen Kalantari (Author), Christian Clemen (Author), Mojgan Jadidi (Author)This book offers a framework for how the geospatial and surveying industry can create and integrate BIM with GIS to capture, manage, analyze, and display the physical and functional characteristics of a facitility. Using practical implementation methods, readers will merge GIS data with BIM data to enable digital twins. Author BiographyMohsen Kalantari is an Associate Professor of Geos...

FinFET Devices for VLSI Circuits and Systems

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Report copyright infringementby Samar K. Saha (Author)To surmount the continuous scaling challenges of MOSFET devices, FinFETs have emerged as the real alternative for use as the next generation device for IC fabrication technology. The objective of this book is to provide the basic theory and operating principles of FinFET devices and technology, an overview of FinFET device architecture and manufacturing processes, and detailed formulation of FinFET electrostatic and dynamic device characte...

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Report copyright infringementby Tutorial Books (Author)Creo Parametric 11.0 Basics is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide designed for beginners and those looking to expand their knowledge in 3D design and modeling using Creo Parametric. With clear explanations and practical exercises, this book helps learners grasp essential skills in CAD (Computer-Aided Design) from the ground up. Each chapter covers a key area of Creo Parametric, with topics that build on each other for a step-by-step ...

Fundamentals of Laser Spectroscopy for Atoms and Diatomic Molecules

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Report copyright infringementby Robert P. Lucht (Author)For the engineer or scientist using spectroscopic laser diagnostics to investigate gas-phase media or plasmas, this book is an excellent resource for gaining a deeper understanding of the physics of radiative transitions. While a background in quantum mechanics is beneficial, the book presents a comprehensive review of the relevant aspects, extensively covering atomic and molecular structure alongside radiative transitions. The author em...

The Profession and Practice of Horticultural Therapy

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Report copyright infringementby Rebecca L. Haller (Author), Karen L. Kennedy (Author), Christine L. Capra (Author)The Profession and Practice of Horticultural Therapy is a comprehensive guide to the theories that horticultural therapists use as a foundation for their practice and provides wide-ranging illustrative models of programming. This book aims to enhance understanding and provide insight into the profession for both new and experienced practitioners. It is directed to students in the ...

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Report copyright infringementby Oswald Campesato (Author)This book begins with an overview of the Generative AI landscape, distinguishing it from conversational AI and shedding light on the roles of key players like DeepMind and OpenAI. It then reviews the intricacies of ChatGPT, GPT-4, and Gemini, examining their capabilities, strengths, and competitors. Readers will also gain insights into the BERT family of LLMs, including ALBERT, DistilBERT, and XLNet, and how these models have revolution...

A Revolution in Music: The History of the Groupe de Recherches Musicales

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Report copyright infringementby Évelyne Gayou (Author), David Vaughn (Translator)Established in the 1950s by musician and engineer Pierre Schaeffer, the Groupe de Recherches Musicales would become the nerve center for avant-garde artists experimenting with sound and acoustics, as well as the birthplace of a genre of music-making enabled by new recording technologies and sound pioneers: musique concrète. Évelyne Gayou--herself a researcher, composer, and producer at the GRM--tells the history ...

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Report copyright infringementby Pat Coleby (Author)Natural Farming carries a simple but widely overlooked message: healthy soil makes healthy plants, which in turn make healthy animals and healthy people. The book explores the consequences in the soil of applications of superphosphate and other artificial fertilizers over decades, and explains soil chemistry in terms that every farmer can understand. It describes the exact role of each mineral and vitamin, both in the soil and in the body. An...

Environmental Issues in Automotive Industry - Paperback

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by Paulina Golinska (Editor)Sustainability in automotive industry.- Environmental friendly practices in the automotive industry.- A declarative approach to new product development in the automotive industry.- What is influencing the sustainable attitude of the automobile industry.- Sustainability Issues for Vehicles and Fleet Vehicles Using Hybrid and Assistive Technologies.- Tools and methods for greener decision making.- Diagnostics systems as a tool to reduce and monitor gas emissions from...

The Observant Beekeeper: Treatment free, low intervention

$100.80

Report copyright infringementby Paul Honigmann (Author)How can you inspect a hive without opening it? When you do open it, how do you interpret what you see? And how do unmanaged bees survive without our help?Truly seeing and understanding what is happening in a bee colony is the core skill for all beekeepers. In this comprehensive book you will learn how to 'read' bees' behaviour, interpret comb clues, diagnose and deal with diseases, manage multiple hive types from framed to logs, recognise...

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Report copyright infringementby Lawrence Cappello (Author)A small book with a big message: privacy matters. In an age of constant connectivity, privacy can feel like a relic of the past. "On Privacy" challenges that notion with twenty sharp, practical lessons that show why privacy matters, why it's vital for free societies, and why it's essential for a fulfilling life. Written for those who care about their privacy but aren't about to ditch their devices, this guide cuts through the noise wi...

World Eaters: How Venture Capital Is Cannibalizing the Economy

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Report copyright infringementby Catherine Bracy (Author)Longlisted for the Porchlight Business Book Award for Current Events & Public AffairsLonglisted for the Non-Obvious Book Award 2025A Next Big Idea Book Club March 2025 Must-Read An urgent and illuminating perspective that offers a window into how the most pernicious aspects of the venture capital ethos is reaching all areas of our lives, into everything from healthcare to food to entertainment to the labor market and leaving a trail ...