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Thirst: The Global Quest to Solve the Water Crisis

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Report copyright infringementby Filippo Menga (Author)A groundbreaking account of the worsening global water crisis corporations and non-profits have failed to address Two billion people worldwide are without access to safe water. But solutions are hard to come by when causes are not clearly defined. In a whirlwind tour of global water insecurity, one of the world's leading experts on water politics chronicles the massive impact of climate change; insatiable water demands from industry and ag...

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens: Backyard Chicken Keeping Made Easy-Raise Happy Hens and Enjoy Fresh Eggs Even If You're a Total Beg

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Report copyright infringementby Avery Sage (Author)Raise your dream flock and enjoy fresh eggs in no time - even if you've never set foot in a henhouse before!Are you eager to embark on the rewarding journey of backyard chicken keeping? Do you wish to enjoy the bounty of fresh eggs and the satisfaction of self-sufficiency, but feel overwhelmed by the details? Are you curious about how to nurture happy hens without the stress of conflicting advice?If you answered "yes" to any of these question...

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Report copyright infringementby Graham Stoakes (Author), Graham Stoakes (Illustrator)Automotive Oscilloscopes Setup and UseUnderstanding how to interpret a waveform is essential but first, you need to capture it. A proper oscilloscope setup is where every great diagnostic story beginsThis companion to Automotive Oscilloscopes Waveform Analysis strips away the intimidation factor and shows you, step by step, how to get your oscilloscope out of the case, onto the car, and delivering results wit...

PLC Controls with Structured Text (ST), V4: IEC 61131-3 and best practice ST programming

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Report copyright infringementby Tom Mejer Antonsen (Author)This book gives an introduction to the programming language Structured Text (ST) which is used in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). The book can be used for all types of PLC brands including Siemens Structured Control Language (SCL) and Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC). This 4th edition has been updated, revised, and improved, incorporating feedback and suggestions from readers and students. Bugs have been fixed, addition...

Fire in a Wire: Electricity Empowers Human Evolution Beyond Homo Sapiens

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Report copyright infringementby Steven Reed Nelson (Author)If you read SAPIENS by Juval Noah Harari, then you must read FIRE IN A WIRE.Fire tells the story Sapiens missed, about the most momentous development in recent human history: using electricity. Just as fire enabled the evolution of our prehistoric ancestors, electricity is enabling our ongoing evolution now. Electricity is the new fire. Fire in a wire.Many archaic humans arose and went extinct, like the Neanderthals. Conventional wisd...

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Report copyright infringementby Ray Baxter (Author) Number of Pages: 202 Dimensions: 0.55 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Publication Date: June 16, 2025

Modern Classical Optical System Design: Fundamentals, techniques, tips, and tricks

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Report copyright infringementby Ronian Siew (Author)Modern Classical Optical System Design (MCOSD) shares the author's "bag of tricks", knowledge, experience, and interpretation of optical design fundamentals to the development of optical systems in a modern fast-paced product development context. Topics include imaging principles, elements of lens design, illumination, modelling, analysis, tolerancing of optical systems, and detection. Number of Pages: 534 Dimension...

The Warrior's Garden: Tools for Guarding Your Mind Against Big Tech

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Ryan (Author)In a world dominated by screens and algorithms, who is truly in control? Every time you pick up the phone, you're being manipulated. With every site you visit and post you make, your behavior is being tracked. Your habits are sold to the highest bidder-and you've probably provided them with your uninformed consent.Richard Ryan, a seasoned tech insider, unveils the hidden dynamics between you and Big Tech in The Warrior's Garden. Rather than...

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Report copyright infringementby Saul Griffith (Author), Laura Fraser (With)All you need to know to electrify your life.We all know that renewable energy is the future, but how can we ditch coal and gas in our own lives and homes? Plug In! is full of pro tips and essential information for your electrification journey by the bestselling author of The Big Switch.Energy expert Saul Griffith, with help from some of his electrifying friends, covers the five big decisions: 1. Where you get your elec...

Signals, Systems, and Signal Processing: A Computational Approach

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Report copyright infringementby Mariusz Jankowski (Author) Number of Pages: 410 Dimensions: 0.84 x 10 x 7 IN Publication Date: June 11, 2025

The Idea of Waste: On the Limits of Human Life

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Report copyright infringementby John Scanlan (Author)A compelling rumination on detritus as an essential, meaningful, yet often problematic facet of human existence. This book starts with the premise that waste is inevitable in human society--and ends with a meditation on its inevitability. The Idea of Waste explores how we have grappled with both the material reality and the specter of this shapeshifting phenomenon throughout history--utilizing it, dreaming of overcoming it, yet never escap...

Systems Thinking. Principles and Applications

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Report copyright infringementby Jamie P. Monat (Author), Matthew Amissah (Author)Why did the 2009 economic bailout fail to have the intended impact on the U. S. economy? Why did the widespread use of DDT in the 1960s have a devastating effect on our environment? Why have our commercial fishing policies wiped out the fishing industry? Why do companies like Research in Motion, Bank of America, and Netflix so badly misjudge their customers? Why do our foreign policy decisions often do more harm ...

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Report copyright infringementby Matthew Eaton (Author)Start your journey into the exciting world of robotics! This accessible guide teaches how to design, build, and control robotic arms. Using simple, affordable parts, readers will learn how to build a robotic arm, control it with an Arduino, and add servos to add degrees of motion for increasingly complex movements. Readers will also learn inverse kinematics, a mathematical process that enables robots to move, lift, and draw with more preci...

The Conundrum: How Scientific Innovation, Increased Efficiency, and Good Intentions Can Make Our Energy and Climate Problems Worse

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Report copyright infringementby David Owen (Author) Look out for David Owen's next book, Where the Water Goes. The Conundrum is a mind-changing manifesto about the environment, efficiency and the real path to sustainability. Hybrid cars, fast trains, compact florescent light bulbs, solar panels, carbon offsets: Everything you've been told about living green is wrong. The quest for a breakthrough battery or a 100 mpg car are dangerous fantasies. We are consumers, and we like to consume green ...

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas Dowell (Author)The Fundamentals of Drone Photogrammetry, Mapping, and Survey is an essential resource for mastering the art and science of drone-based geospatial analysis. This comprehensive guide explores the transformative power of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), delving into their hardware-from consumer to enterprise models-and advanced payloads, including RGB cameras, multispectral sensors, thermal imagers, and LiDAR systems. Readers will gain an un...

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Report copyright infringementby Dan Romito (Author)Discover an approach to our global energy challenge that rejects extreme ideologies.Fossil fuels, far from being relics of the past, are a critical component of the energy transition in today's fast-paced, technology-driven world. Most people don't realize that energy demand is surging with the rise of big data and innovative tech-and it threatens our way of life and the USA's global standing. Instead of succumbing to polarized debate, The Ra...

Sustainable Market Farming, Second Edition: Intensive Vegetable Production on a Few Acres

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Report copyright infringementby Pam Dawling (Author)The complete year-round guide to organic vegetable production for market gardeners and small-scale farmers -- now fully revised and updated Sustainable Market Farming is the comprehensive, go-to reference for serious growers in every climate zone. Extensively revised and updated, this brand new, full-color edition is packed with detailed information on everything from planning to harvest, and features in-depth profiles of a full range of cr...

Python Maps: Geospatial Visualization with Python

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Report copyright infringementby Adam Symington (Author), Tyler Mitchell (Editor)Discover how to transform geospatial data into stunning, informative maps with Python-the ultimate programming language for GIS professionals and enthusiasts alike.Whether you're new to GIS or looking to enhance your Python skills, this book takes you on a journey through geospatial concepts, culminating in the creation of compelling, shareable visualizations.Maps are the heart of this book. From the very first ch...

The Harvesting Rainwater and Water Survival Guide: Essential Prepping Strategies for Water Abundance, Self-Sufficiency, and Survival Skills in a World

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Report copyright infringementby Dion Rosser (Author)Embrace the Rain: Unveil Nature's Lifesaving Secrets & Master the Art of Water SurvivalTwo manuscripts in one book: Harvesting Rainwater: A Sustainable Guide to Collecting, Storing, and Utilizing Nature's Gift for Water Conservation and Self-SufficiencyWater Survival Guide: Mastering the Art of Finding, Collecting, Treating, Storing, and Thriving Off the Grid with Water for Emergencies and Outdoor AdventuresIn the first part of this book...

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Report copyright infringementby C. Marina Marchese (Author)Like wine, cheese, coffee, and chocolate, honey has emerged as a culinary obsession.  Its popularity at farmers markets and specialty food stores has soared as beekeepers and retailers are capitalizing on the trend. The Honey Connoisseur teaches everything you need to know about how to taste, select, and use an assortment of honeys.Honey and beekeeping experts C. Marina Marchese and Kim Flottum explain how bees make honey and introduc...

Feel-Good Homes: How to Choose the Right Heat Pump for a Comfortable, Healthy, Sustainable Home

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Report copyright infringementby Drew Tozer (Author), Nate Adams (Foreword by)Does your house have a room thatʼs too hot in the summer and cold all winter? Do you battle moisture issues, stuffy air, or seasonal allergies? Houses are full of problems-but theyʼre all solvable.Feel-Good Homes is a practical guide to finding the right heat pump to transform your house into a comfortable, healthy, sustainable home. It shows you how to use the proven HAVEN method to assess, plan, and implement chang...

Vegetable Garden Tools: A Grower's Guide

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Report copyright infringementby Jean-Martin Fortier (Author), Pierre Nessmann (Editor), Flore Avram (Illustrator)Essential tools for successful vegetable growers Often overlooked by both home and market gardeners, the right farm and garden tools are essential for cultivating success. Vegetable Garden Tools: A Grower's Guide will help you select the appropriate equipment for your unique situation, drawing on "The Market Gardener Method." This method, developed by Jean-Martin Fortier, is a prov...

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Report copyright infringementby Dave Hayes (Author)Unlock the Power of Off-Grid Communication with Meshtastic(R) Made SimpleImagine staying connected with local friends and family without relying on cell towers, WiFi, or expensive satellite services. Meshtastic(R) makes it possible-and this book shows you how. Whether you're an outdoor adventurer, a preparedness enthusiast, or a tech tinkerer, this book is your essential companion to understanding this revolutionary open-source mesh communica...

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Report copyright infringementby Jean-Martin Fortier (Author), Pierre Nessmann (Editor), Flore Avram (Illustrator)A complete guide to tomato cultivation from seed selection to harvest. Nutritious, versatile, and bursting with flavor, tomatoes are a perennial favorite of both home gardeners and market farmers. Beautifully illustrated and highly accessible, this succinct guide from renowned market gardener Jean-Martin Fortier brings you his pro tips and tricks, ensuring a plentiful and profitab...

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Report copyright infringementby Mika Lavaque-Manty (Author), Danielle Lavaque-Manty (Author)Writing in Political Science: A Brief Guide applies the key concepts of rhetoric and composition--audience, purpose, genre, and credibility--to examples based in political science. It is part of a series of brief, discipline-specific writing guides from Oxford University Press designed for today's writing-intensive college courses. The series is edited by Tom Deans (University of Connecticut) and Mya P...

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Report copyright infringementby U. S. Army (Author)This manual is organized as a reference for snipers and leads the trainer through the material needed to conduct sniper training. Subjects include equipment, weapon capabilities, fundamentals of marksmanship and ballistics, field skills, mission planning, and skill sustainment. Number of Pages: 340 Dimensions: 0.85 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: April 25, 2005

Learning the Art of Electronics: A Hands-On Lab Course

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas C. Hayes (Author), David Abrams (Author), Paul Horowitz (Author)The much-anticipated new edition of 'Learning the Art of Electronics' is here! It defines a hands-on course, inviting the reader to try out the many circuits that it describes. Several new labs (on amplifiers and automatic gain control) have been added to the analog part of the book, which also sees an expanded treatment of meters. Many labs now have online supplements. The digital sections ...

The Golden Age of Beer: A 52-Week Guide to the Perfect Beer for Every Week of the Year

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Report copyright infringementby Tom Acitelli (Author)A stunning beer lover's companion from one of today's leading beer experts distills what you need to know to select the ideal beer for every week of the year and enjoy like a pro.All hail the golden age of beer! Today there are nearly nine thousand breweries in the US alone, brewing an enormous range of styles from imperial stouts to double India pale ales, golden pilsners, briny melon goses, and much more. But while this breadth can deligh...

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Report copyright infringementby Caroline McManus (Author)ANAMNESIS is an experimental participatory endurance piece. ANAMNESIS is a multivocal screed. ANAMNESIS was channeled. ANAMNESIS was not "made."ANAMNESIS was co-created, as all things are.ANAMNESIS contains the voices of people from around the world. ANAMNESIS contains spirits from another world. ANAMNESIS exists as a book. ANAMNESIS is an object. ANAMNESIS is now made of paper. You can put ANAMNESIS on your shelf. You can give ANAMNESI...

The Ham Radio Bible: The Definitive Guide to Mastering Ham Radio in No Time, with In-Depth Explanations and Practice Questions to Get Ready

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Report copyright infringementby Frank Webb (Author)Master the World of Ham Radio with Ease and Confidence!BONUS: Includes 150 Technician Class Exam Questions and AnswersStep into the exciting world of ham radio with "Ham Radio Bible: The Definitive Guide to Mastering Ham Radio in No Time." This comprehensive resource is designed to guide you through every aspect of ham radio, from the basics to advanced topics, ensuring you have the knowledge and confidence to succeed. Whether you're setting ...

Survival Projects book for No Grid Living: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide to DIY Projects for Self-Sufficiency: Survive & Thrive Beyond Civilizati

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Report copyright infringementby James C. Howard (Author)Are you tired of living in fear during power outages? What if you could thrive without relying on the grid?Benefits: With "Survival Projects for No Grid Living" by James C. Howard, you'll learn practical DIY projects that will allow you to generate your own electricity, grow your own food, and ensure your family's safety without relying on the grid. Bullet point list: - Achieve true self-sufficiency and independence- Generate clean, rene...

The Ultimate Baofeng Radio Bible for Beginners: An Easy-to-Follow Guerrilla's Guide to Master Your Baofeng Radio and Protect Your Loved Ones

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Report copyright infringementby Chameleon Publications (Author), Joseph Maxwell (Author)A Simple Guide to Mastering Your Baofeng Radio - Your Communication Lifeline in Times of Emergency, Adventure, or CrisisIn a world where uncertainty looms, it's never been more critical to be in control of a line of communication you can count on... even if the power grid goes down.The survival of you and your loved ones may depend on it. That's where The Ultimate Baofeng Radio Bible for Beginners comes in...