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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...

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Report copyright infringementby William Bankart Millar (Author), George Bankart Millar (Author)"Plastering Plain & Decorative" is an exhaustive and authoritative treatise on the art and craft of plastering, serving as a definitive resource for professionals and enthusiasts of architectural history. Covering both the practical aspects of construction and the intricate details of decorative ornamentation, this work explores the evolution of plasterwork from its ancient origins to its refine...

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Report copyright infringementby Vannevar Bush (Author), Ben Reinhardt (Foreword by)An inside account of one of the most innovative R&D ecosystems of the 20th century, from the man who was at the center of it all. Over a 60-year career in public affairs, Vannevar Bush--engineer, inventor, educator, and public face of government-funded science--sought to eliminate roadblocks to innovation in science and technology. In Pieces of the Action, a collection of memoir-essays, he reflects on his r...

Keeping a Family Cow: The Complete Guide for Home-Scale, Holistic Dairy Producers, 3rd Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Joann S. Grohman (Author)The cow is the most productive, efficient creature on earth. She will give you fresh milk, cream, butter, and cheese, build human health and happiness, and even turn a profit for homesteaders and small farmers who seek to offer her bounty to the local market or neighborhood. She will provide rich manure for your garden or land, and will enrich the quality of your life as you benefit from the resources of the natural world. Quite simply,...

The Invisible Rainbow: A History of Electricity and Life - Paperback

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by Arthur Firstenberg (Author)5g is being rolled out across the country, despite growing evidence that it is disruptive to our health, our safety, and the environment. The Invisible Rainbow is the groundbreaking story of electricity as it's never been told before--exposing its very real impact on the biosphere and human health. 100,000 copies sold! Over the last 220 years, society has evolved a universal belief that electricity is 'safe' for humanity and the planet. Scientist and journalist A...

The Pursuit of Power: Technology, Armed Force, and Society Since A.D. 1000 - Paperback

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by William H. McNeill (Author), David Winfield (Author)In this magnificent synthesis of military, technological, and social history, William H. McNeill explores a whole millennium of human upheaval and traces the path by which we have arrived at the frightening dilemmas that now confront us. McNeill moves with equal mastery from the crossbow--banned by the Church in 1139 as too lethal for Christians to use against one another--to the nuclear missile, from the sociological consequences of dril...

The Silver Magnet: Fifty Years in a Mexican Silver Mine - Paperback

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by Grant Shepherd (Author) Number of Pages: 316 Dimensions: 0.66 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: November 07, 2008

The Complete Guide to AI in Education: Harness Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Student Engagement, Build AI Literacy, Face Ethical Challenges, and

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Report copyright infringementby Gloria Lembo (Author)The Complete Guide to AI in Education is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in the transformative role of artificial intelligence in learning. Whether you're an educator looking to enhance your teaching methods, a school administrator exploring AI-driven solutions, a student curious about its impact, or a parent seeking to understand how AI can support your child's education, this guide provides the knowledge and tools you need ...

Energy Systems and Sustainability Third Edition - Paperback

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by Bob Everett (Author), Stephen Peake (Author), James Warren (Author)Energy Systems and Sustainability provides an exploration of the economic, social, environmental, and policy issues raised by current systems of energy use, as well as describing their key physical and engineering features.From an overview of the historical evolution of the world's energy systems, through the principles underlying their use, to future prospects and sustainability, this comprehensive text provides thorough c...

The Forest Unseen: A Year's Watch in Nature

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Report copyright infringementby David George Haskell (Author)Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award"Injects much-needed vibrancy into the stuffy world of nature writing." --Outside, "The Outdoor Books That Shaped the Last Decade"The biologist and author of Sounds Wild and Broken combines elegant writing with scientific expertise to reveal the secret world hidden in a single square meter of old-growth forest In this wholly original book, biologis...

The Complete Book of Porsche 911 4th Edition: Every Model Since 1964

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Report copyright infringementby Randy Leffingwell (Author)Get the complete, up-to-date story of Porsche's most important model, year by year, in behind-the-scenes insights and over 500 stunning images. For more than six decades, Porsche's ever-evolving 911 has served as the company's ultimate expression of Ferdinand Porsche's sports-car vision. Its unique form defines excellence in automotive design and engineering while providing an unrivaled driving experience. In The Complete Book of Porsc...

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Report copyright infringementby The Marquand House Collective (Author)How tech companies, journalists, and policymakers can prevent AI decision-making from going wrong. Our lives are increasingly governed by automated systems influencing everything from medical care to policing to employment opportunities, but researchers and investigative journalists have proven that AI systems regularly get things wrong. Auditing AI is a first-of-its-kind exploration of why and how to audit artificial intel...

Relationship of Vitamin E to Pituitary Gland Function

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Report copyright infringementby Milton Richard Snow (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 import...

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Report copyright infringementby Reuben 1902- Lee (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 important...

Studies on Wines and Fuel Alcohol Production

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Report copyright infringementby Nandita Gupta (Author)THESIS Submitted to the Punjab Agricultural University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MICROBIOLOGY.ABSTRACTSubstandard and waste mango (Mangifera indica) variety Dussehri was utilized for ethanol fermentation by Saccharomyces Cerevisiae var. ellipsoideus strain montrachet (@ 15% v/v).Ethanol 9.0% v/v was produced from the substrate with initial TSS of 20.0 B (pH 5.0). The optimum fermenta...

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Report copyright infringementby John Ruskin (Author)The Elements of Drawing by John Ruskin is a comprehensive guide to the fundamental principles of drawing. Originally published in 1857, it has since become a classic in the field of art education. The book is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different aspect of drawing. Part one focuses on the importance of observation and the use of the pencil as a tool for recording what is seen. Part two delves into the principles of compo...

Building Your Barndominium: A Step-by-Step Guide with Floor Plans, Cost-Saving Tips and Proven Strategies to Build an Affordable, Custom Barndominium

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Report copyright infringementby Wyatt Hartwell (Author)Tired of feeling overwhelmed by sky-high contractor quotes, confusing permits, and cookie-cutter designs that don't fit your lifestyle? Dreaming of building your own barndominium but don't know where to start-or how to avoid expensive mistakes? This book is your complete roadmap. Building Your Barndominium is a clear, actionable, and beginner-friendly guide that walks you through every phase of the building process-from initial plannin...

Shipping Container Homes: A Guide to Planning, Designing, and Building a Container Home

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Report copyright infringementby Mitchell Mills (Author) Number of Pages: 88 Dimensions: 0.18 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 17, 2022

Mastering Technical Sales: The Sales Engineer's Handbook, Fourth Edition

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Report copyright infringementby John Care (Author)This bestselling book-now in its fourth edition-has become the gold standard for sales engineers, who engage on the technical side of the sales and buying process and are the people who know how everything works. The book helps you navigate a complex and ever-changing technical sales environment and become an effective bridge-builder between the business/commercial interests and the technical details that support the sale. Written by one of th...

They Made America: From the Steam Engine to the Search Engine: Two Centuries of Innovators

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Report copyright infringementby Harold Evans (Author)An illustrated history of American innovators -- some well known, some unknown, and all fascinating -- by the author of the bestselling The American Century.Author BiographyHarold Evans is a British-born journalist and writer who was editor of the Sunday Times from 1967 to 1981. A graduate of Durham University, he has written a number of bestselling histories. He followed the late Alistair Cooke in commentaries on America for the BBC. An Am...

Never Panic Early: An Apollo 13 Astronaut's Journey - Hardcover

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by Fred Haise (Author), Bill Moore (Author), Gene Kranz (Foreword by)"The extraordinary autobiography of astronaut Fred Haise, one of only 24 men to fly to the moon"--Author BiographyFRED HAISE served as a backup Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 8 and Apollo 11 before serving as the Lunar Module Pilot for the Apollo 13 mission. He worked with NASA for nine years after Apollo 13, serving on the backup crew for Apollo 16, commanding free flight test missions for the Space Shuttle program, and was ...

The Complete Book of Spacecraft: Rockets, Shuttles, Satellites, and Space Stations

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Report copyright infringementby Michael H. Gorn (Author), Giuseppe de Chiara (Illustrator), Davide Sivolella (Author)Marvel at the history of space exploration through its daring vehicles, exhaustively chronicled in this authoritative volume featuring more than 250 artworks. In 1957, the world looked on with both uncertainty and amazement as the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first man-made orbiter. Sputnik 1 would spend three months circling Earth every 98 minutes and cover 71 million ...

Mechanical Engineering, for Undergraduate and Fresher Engineers

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Report copyright infringementby Muhammad Johirul Islam (Author)Mechanical Engineering for Undergraduate and Fresher Engineer is a comprehensive guide designed for students and young professionals stepping into the world of engineering. Written in a clear and approachable style, the book brings together the essential fundamentals of mechanical engineering in one practical volume.Covering a wide range of topics-from engineering materials, fluid power, and heat transfer to thermodynamics, mechan...

Imagine This: Rit's Innovation + Creativity Festival

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Report copyright infringementby Bruce a. Austin (Editor), Heather Cottone (Contribution by), Barry Culhane (Contribution by) Number of Pages: 180 Dimensions: 0.7 x 9.5 x 9.4 IN Publication Date: April 01, 2018

Programming and Computational Thinking in Technology Education: Swedish and International Perspectives

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Report copyright infringementby Jonas Hallström (Volume Editor), Marc J. de Vries (Volume Editor)In the last decade, programming and computational thinking (CT) have been introduced on a large scale in school curricula and standards all over the world. In countries such as the UK, a new school subject--computing--was created, whereas in countries such as Sweden, programming was included in existing subjects, notably mathematics and technology education. The introduction of programming and CT ...

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Report copyright infringementby Sophia Krzys Acord (Editor), Kevin S. Jones (Editor), Marsha Bryant (Editor)This textbook supports the Impact of Materials on Society course and teaching materials, developed with the Materials Research Society. The textbook, which is freely available online (https: //ufl.pb.unizin.org/imos/) and for purchase in print-on-demand format, offers an exploration into materials and the relationship with technologies and social structures. The textbook was developed b...

How to Speak Chicken: Why Your Chickens Do What They Do & Say What They Say

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Report copyright infringementby Melissa Caughey (Author)With contagious enthusiasm and fascination for her backyard chickens, best-selling author Melissa Caughey shares her unique observations of her flock--how they sense the world, communicate impending danger, and establish pecking order--along with scientific facts and entertaining tidbits. Best-selling author Melissa Caughey knows that backyard chickens are like any favorite pet -- fun to spend time with and fascinating to observe. Her h...

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Report copyright infringementby Jackson R. Richter (Author)The OFF Center Fed Antenna is the simplest antenna that anyone can install. It will allow you to operate on 7 to 8 different bands depending on the leg lengths. This antenna will outperform the standard center fed dipole when operating on its harmonics. You'll be amazed how well this antenna will work for you. This book explains the advantage of using this type antenna using a single wire and a balun transformer. This book also explai...

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Report copyright infringementby William H. (William Harrison) Varnum (Author)"Industrial Arts Design: A Textbook of Practical Methods for Students, Teachers, and Craftsmen" by William H. Varnum offers a comprehensive exploration of industrial arts, design education, and practical crafts. This meticulously prepared reprint presents timeless techniques and methods applicable across a range of skill levels. Serving as both a textbook and a valuable resource for craftsmen, it delves into the prin...

Sparkling Wines: The Equinox Guide for Wine Professionals and Connoisseurs

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Report copyright infringementby Piotr Nagorka (Author), Marta Ręgowska (Author)Sparkling Wines: The Equinox Guide for Wine Professionals and Connoisseurs is written for all those seeking to understand the sparkling wine industry in its entirety. It takes the reader on unique journeys, exploring the intricate history of the sparkling wine trade, from its seeds, sown in 17th-century England, and roots, reaching back to 18th-century France, to the most recent developments, which are taking plac...

Ultra-Realistic Imaging: Advanced Techniques in Analogue and Digital Colour Holography

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Report copyright infringementby Hans Bjelkhagen (Author), David Brotherton-Ratcliffe (Author)Ultra-high resolution holograms are now finding commercial and industrial applications in such areas as holographic maps, 3D medical imaging, and consumer devices. This handbook provides complete coverage of real-time colour holographic processes and applications. In addition to discussing the optics and theory behind these holographic systems,Author BiographyHans Bjelkhagen, David Brotherton-Ratcliff...

The Frankenstein Fix: Why Big Tech Goes Astray & What We Can Do About It

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Report copyright infringementby Gabriel Cohen (Author)Did you get any say in whether or not A.I. will radically transform your world? (Or autonomous weapons, or bioengineering, or many other radical new technologies?)At this very moment, a tiny number of Silicon Valley leaders are making risky decisions that will have a huge impact on the rest of the eight billion people on this planet. They don't mean to cause harm, but their new creations often bring dire unintended consequences: destructiv...