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The Relevance of Kahneman and Tversky's Concept of Framing to Organization Behavior

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Report copyright infringementby Max H. Bazerman (Author), Sloan School of Management (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 believe, ...

Wheat and the Flour Mill: A Handbook for Practical Flour Millers

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Report copyright infringementby Edward Bradfield (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 importa...

Suspension Bridges, Arch Ribs and Cantilevers

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Report copyright infringementby William Hubert Burr (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 impo...

Paint & Colour Mixing: A Practical Handbook For Painters, Decorators And All Who Have To Mix Colours, Containing Many Samples Of Oil And Wate

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Report copyright infringementby Arthur Seymour Jennings (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 ...

The Architect's and Builder's Pocket-Book

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Report copyright infringementby Frank Eugene Kidder (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 impo...

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew Keen (Author)Former Internet entrepreneur Andrew Keen was among the earliest to write about the dangers that the Internet poses to our culture and society. His 2007 book The Cult of the Amateur was critical in helping advance the conversation around the Internet, which has now morphed from a tool providing efficiencies and opportunities for consumers and business to an elemental force that is profoundly reshaping our societies and our world. In his new ...

The Ancient Engineers: An Astonishing Look Back at the Ancient Wonders of the World and Their Creators

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Report copyright infringementby L. Sprague de Camp (Author)"Mr. de Camp has the trick of being able to show technology engaging in feats as full of derring-do as those of Hannibal's army. History as it should be told."--Isaac Asimov, The New York Times Book Review The Pyramids of Giza, the Parthenon of Greece, the Great Wall of China, the Colosseum of Rome. Today, we stand in awe before these wonders of the ancient world. They hold our history and the deepest secrets of our past in their hidd...

Personal Satellite Services: Third International Icst Conference, Psats 2011, Malaga, Spain, Februrary 17-18, 2011, Revised Selected Papers

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Report copyright infringementby Giovanni Giambene (Editor), Claudio Sacchi (Editor)Back JacketThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Third International ICST Conference on Personal Satellite Services, PSATS 2011, held in Malaga, Spain, in February 2011. The 33 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected and cover a wide range of topics such as multimedia IP, next generation satellite networks, bandwidth allocation, aeronautic co...

What Every Engineer Should Know about the Internet of Things

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Report copyright infringementby Joanna F. Defranco (Author), Mohamad Kassab (Author)This practical text provides an introduction to IoT that can be understood by every engineering discipline and discusses detailed applications of IoT.Author BiographyDr. Joanna F. DeFranco is an associate professor of software engineering and a member of the graduate faculty at Penn State University. Before her academic career, she spent many years as a software engineer for government and industry. Notable en...

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Report copyright infringementby Bonnie Shrewsbury (Author), Barry Waite (Author)Top 20 Essential Skills for ArcGIS(R) Pro introduces the most important skills you need to get up and running with geographic information systems (GIS).With its location data advantage, geographic information system (GIS) software is a tool to help with key projects, decisions, and problems. But how do you start using GIS in your projects? If you need a fast track to using this valuable tool, learn and get experie...

Military Applications of Internet of Things: Architectures, Security, Reliability, and Interoperability for Miot

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Report copyright infringementby Niranjan Suri (Editor), Konrad Wrona (Editor), Zbigniew Zieliński (Editor)This open-access book examines the military applications of the Internet of Things in three main parts: (I) Motivation and Use Cases, (II) Challenges and Solutions, and (III) Experimental Results and Recommendations. The first part describes the motivation and selected Military IoT (MIoT) application areas. The second part provides an overview of the specific requirements that MIoT applic...

AI Brain-Computer Interfaces & Neurotech: How Technology Connects Directly to the Human Mind

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Report copyright infringementby Joe Correa (Author)AI Brain-Computer Interfaces & Neurotech explores the most profound frontier of artificial intelligence: direct connection to the human mind.Once the domain of science fiction, brain-computer interfaces are now restoring movement, preserving memory, regulating emotion, and expanding cognitive performance in real people. This book reveals how artificial intelligence decodes neural signals, creates adaptive feedback loops, and partners with...

Immersive Sound Volume II: The Design and Practice of Binaural and Multi-Channel Experiences

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Report copyright infringementby Agnieszka Roginska (Editor), Paul Geluso (Editor)Immersive Sound Volume II: The Design and Practice of Binaural and Multi-Channel Experiences is a collection of interviews and essays providing a comprehensive guide to the history, theory, and creative applications of 3D and spatial audio across music, production, theatre, installations, and film.Author BiographyAgnieszka Roginska conducts research in the simulation and applications of immersive and 3D audio inc...

Rigged: The Misadventures of a Classic Wooden Sailboat

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Report copyright infringementby Tony Cond (Author)Rigged recounts a series of amusing and poignant descriptions of the owner's misadventures whilst attempting to rig, sail and restore his classic wooden sailboat Rufus. Like an ornery teenager, Rufus presents a series of challenges to her owner and ingrains herself, over a period of decades, as a close family member to the extent that she cannot be ignored, only doted upon, loved and enjoyed.The tale of Rufus in Rigged and her role in our fami...

The I-35w Bridge Collapse: A Survivor's Account of America's Crumbling Infrastructure

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Report copyright infringementby Kimberly J. Brown (Author)2019 Minnesota Book Award Finalist in Memoir & Creative Nonfiction "A bridge shouldn't just fall down," Senator Amy Klobuchar said after the August 1, 2007, collapse of the Minneapolis I-35W eight-lane steel truss bridge, which killed 13 motorists, injured 145, and left a collective wound on the city's psyche and infrastructure. On her way to a soccer game with a fellow teammate, Kimberly J. Brown experienced the collapse firstha...

Our Native Bees: North America's Endangered Pollinators and the Fight to Save Them

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Report copyright infringementby Paige Embry (Author)A New York Times 2018 Holiday Gift Selection Honey bees get all the press, but the fascinating story of North America's native bees--endangered species essential to our ecosystems and food supplies--is just as crucial. Through interviews with farmers, gardeners, scientists, and bee experts, Our Native Bees explores the importance of native bees and focuses on why they play a key role in gardening and agriculture. The people and stories are ...

The Survival Nexus: Science, Technology, and World Affairs - Hardcover

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by Charles Weiss (Author)Technology and science can enable us to create a richer, healthier, sustainable, and equitable world, but they can also lead to global disaster. After all, human technical, political, economic, business, and ethical decisions determine the impact of scientific discoveries and technological innovations... In this book, Charles Weiss explores the intertwining of science, technology, and world affairs that affects everything from climate change and global health to cybe...

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Report copyright infringementby Tom Wolfe (Author), Robin Sloan (Introduction by)"Tom Wolfe at his very best" (The New York Times Book Review), The Right Stuff is the basis for the 1983 Oscar-winning film of the same name and the eight-part Disney+ miniseries. Reissued for today's reader with a cover by the renowned artist Seymour Chwast and an introduction by the New York Times bestselling author Robin Sloan. What does it take to be an astronaut? First published in 1979, Tom Wolfe's astoundi...

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Report copyright infringementby Maude (Westerman) Russell (Created by)"Complete Sewing Instructions" is a comprehensive guide to the art of sewing, originally published in 1917. Authored by Mrs. Maude (Westerman) Russell, this book offers detailed instruction on various sewing techniques, making it an invaluable resource for both beginners and experienced seamstresses. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the selection of materials, basic stitches, pattern making, garment constru...

Lean Engineering Education: Driving Content and Competency Mastery

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Report copyright infringementby Shannon Flumerfelt (Author), Franz-Josef Kahlen (Author), Anabela Alves (Author)Recent studies by professional organizations devoted to engineering education, such as Vision 2030 (ASME) and Vision 2025 (ASCE), highlight the need for the restructuring of engineering education. Deficiencies of many engineering graduates include poor systems thinking and systems analysis skills, lack of sensitivity for sustainability issues, poorly developed problem solving skills...

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Report copyright infringementby Gaurav Verma (Author), Matt Weber (Author)The NX 2506 Black Book is a comprehensive guide to Siemens NX 2506, designed for beginners, students, and mechanical engineers. This CAD CAM CAE training book follows a step-by-step methodology with real-world design challenges to bridge academic learning and industrial applications. It covers sketching, parametric 3D modeling, advanced modeling, curve design, surfacing, assembly design, rendering, and drafting. With ha...

Emerging Standards for Enhanced Publications and Repository Technology: Survey on Technology

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Report copyright infringementby Marjan Vernooy-Gerritsen (Editor)Emerging Standards for Enhanced Publications and Repository Technology serves as a technology watch on the rapidly evolving world of digital publication. It provides an up-to-date overview of technical issues, underlying the development of universally accessible publications, their elemental components and linked information. More specifically it deals with questions as how to bring together the communities of the Current Resear...

Dream Chasing: My Four Decades of Success and Failure with Walt Disney Imagineering

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Report copyright infringementby Bob Weis (Author), Bob Iger (Foreword by)Disney experiences enthrall millions of guests around the world. How does it all become a reality? Find out in this action-packed narrative journey! Dream Chasing is a recounting by author Bob Weis of four decades of creating and seeing to completion challenging projects, leading teams from the top secret, high-tech corridors of Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) to the highest levels of The Walt Disney Company. Our author r...

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Report copyright infringementby John D. Kelleher (Author), Brendan Tierney (Author)A concise introduction to the emerging field of data science, explaining its evolution, relation to machine learning, current uses, data infrastructure issues, and ethical challenges.The goal of data science is to improve decision making through the analysis of data. Today data science determines the ads we see online, the books and movies that are recommended to us online, which emails are filtered into our sp...

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Report copyright infringementby Tim D'Ath (Author)The world of safety for professionals can often be unclear. In an industry that divides the safety world into one of two camps, either traditional or contemporary safety, the lack of knowledge propagates through books, publications, podcasts, social media, and conferences, leaving safety professionals feeling more muddled than informed.Author BiographyTim D'Ath is a senior safety executive and people leader in Melbourne, Australia. He has more...

Packed - The Food Entrepreneur's Guide: How to Get Noticed and How to be Loved

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Report copyright infringementby Tessa Stuart (Author)Are you a food producer entrepreneur?Then this book is for you!How did the founders of innocent drinks, G'NOSH and MOMA! beat thousands of other fabulous food entrepreneurs to win a space on supermarket shelves? And once they were there, how did they win the battle to convince sceptical, time-strapped shoppers to try them over more established brands?Tessa Stuart knows how, because she helped them do it. In this practical, inspirational boo...

The ASQ Certified Quality Engineer Study Guide, Second Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Scott A. Laman (Editor)This study guide is helpful for anyone planning to take the ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) exam. The book has been developed specifically to address the 2022 CQE Body of Knowledge (BoK). Every practice question includes an explanation of the correct answer along with the corresponding section of the BoK for further study, and over half of the 600+ questions have been revised and improved. New topics include data automation and datab...

Ultimate Guide: Decks, Updated 6th Edition: Plan, Design, Build - Paperback

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by Editors of Creative Homeowner (Author)Featuring 30 complete deck plans created by master deck builders, this easy-to-read guide will walk you through the entire process of designing, building, and repairing a deck. With step-by-step instructions for accomplishing all the included deck designs, coordinating photography, material lists, expert advice, and newly updated code-compliant information, build the deck of your dreams whether you do it yourself or hire a contractor. New edition inclu...

An Elegant Puzzle: Systems of Engineering Management

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Report copyright infringementby Will Larson (Author)A human-centric guide to solving complex problems in engineering management, from sizing teams to handling technical debt. There's a saying that people don't leave companies, they leave managers. Management is a key part of any organization, yet the discipline is often self-taught and unstructured. Getting to the good solutions for complex management challenges can make the difference between fulfillment and frustration for teams--and, ulti...

Wild Clay: Creating Ceramics and Glazes from Natural and Found Resources - Hardcover

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by Matt Levy (Author), Takuro Shibata (Author), Hitomi Shibata (Author)The ultimate illustrated guide for sourcing, processing and using wild clay. Potters around the world are taking to the local landscape to dig their own wild clay, discover its unique properties, and apply it to their craft. This guide is the ideal starting point for anyone - from novices, improvers and experts to educators and students - who wants to forge a closer bond between their art and their surroundings. Testing an...

Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

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Report copyright infringementby Max Tegmark (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - How will Artificial Intelligence affect crime, war, justice, jobs, society and our very sense of being human? The rise of AI has the potential to transform our future more than any other technology--and there's nobody better qualified or situated to explore that future than Max Tegmark, an MIT professor who's helped mainstream research on how to keep AI beneficial. How can we grow our prosperity through automatio...

How to Investigate Damp: Practical Site Inspection Skills and Remedial Options

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Report copyright infringementby Ralph Burkinshaw (Author)The aim of this book is to take the reader by the hand and show them exactly how to carry out various inspection techniques to identify the causes of damp in buildings. This is achieved by taking them through a variety of investigation methods using real-life case studies illustrated by dozens of sketches, drawings and photographs - and considerable insight into how investigations can be conducted on site - and also including most impor...