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Turnaround Management for the Oil, Gas, and Process Industries: A Project Management Approach

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Bruce Hey (Author)Turnaround Management for the Oil, Gas, and Process Industries: A Project Management Approach helps readers understand the phases of development in preparation for a turnaround, with each relevant phase easily identified. Specific to the process industry, especially oil and gas, petrochemical and power plants, this reference simplifies the entire lifecycle of a turnaround and provides specific examples of both successful and unsuccessfu...

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Report copyright infringementby Subba Rao Chaganti (Author)Whispering to AI: Prompt Engineering for Pharma Brand Managers isn't just another marketing guide. It's your secret weapon to unlocking the power ofAI in pharma.Inside, you'll learn how to use AI to: - Craft messages that speak to yourpatients.Forget generic ads - let AI help you create personalized, connected experiences.- Unleash your creativity.AI isn't here to replace you;it's your partner for crafting amazing content that grabs a...

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Report copyright infringementby Ya Pamphlet Collection (Lib Atkinson (Author)"Cotton and Cotton Manufactures in the United States" by Edward Atkinson provides a detailed overview of the cotton industry in the late 19th century. Atkinson examines the cultivation, manufacturing, and trade of cotton, with particular attention to the United States' role in the global market. The book covers topics such as the impact of technology, labor conditions, and international competition from countries lik...

Analyzing a More Resilient National Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capability

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Mason (Author), James Bonomo (Author), Tim Conley (Author)Because of the widespread use of the Global Positioning System (GPS) for positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT), concerns have been expressed that a disruption of GPS might require a national investment in backup capabilities. The authors assess the costs associated with realistic threats to domestic, nonmilitary uses of GPS, and review possible additions to the PNT ecosystem in light of those...

Your Face Belongs to Us: A Tale of AI, a Secretive Startup, and the End of Privacy - Paperback

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by Kashmir Hill (Author)NATIONAL BESTSELLER - The story of a small AI company that gave facial recognition to law enforcement, billionaires, and businesses, threatening to end privacy as we know it"The dystopian future portrayed in some science-fiction movies is already upon us. Kashmir Hill's fascinating book brings home the scary implications of this new reality."--John Carreyrou, author of Bad Blood A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Financial Times, Los Angeles Times, Wired Winner of the Inc. Non-O...

The Fourth Phase of Water: Beyond Solid, Liquid, and Vapor - Paperback

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by Gerald H. Pollack (Author)Professor Pollack takes us on a fantastic voyage through water, showing us a hidden universe teeming with physical activity that provides answers so simple that any curious person can understand. In conversational prose, Pollack lays a simple foundation for understanding how changes in water's structure underlie most energetic transitions of form and motion on earth. Number of Pages: 357 Dimensions: 0.9 x 9.9 x 8.4 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: May 01, 2013

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Report copyright infringementby Follett L. (Follett Lamberton) Greeno (Author)"Obed Hussey: Who, of All Inventors, Made Bread Cheap" explores the life and contributions of Obed Hussey, a pivotal figure in the development of harvesting machinery during the 19th century. This meticulously prepared historical account delves into Hussey's role in revolutionizing agriculture and making food more accessible. Learn about the ingenuity and perseverance of this important inventor as his work shaped Am...

Agriculture: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Paul Brassley (Author), Richard Soffe (Author)Agriculture, one of the oldest human occupations, is practised all over the world, using techniques ranging from the profoundly traditional to the most scientifically advanced. Without it we would starve. Yet how many of us understand what is happening in the fields that we see as we drive through the countryside? How often do we think about the origins of the food in our trolley? In this Very Short Introduction Paul Brassley and Richard Soffe ...

Petrostate: Putin, Power, and the New Russia - Paperback

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by Marshall I. Goldman (Author)In the aftermath of the financial collapse of August 1998, it looked as if Russia's day as a superpower had come and gone. That it should recover and reassert itself after less than a decade is nothing short of an economic and political miracle. Based on extensive research, including several interviews with Vladimir Putin, this revealing book chronicles Russia's dramatic reemergence on the world stage, illuminating the key reason for its rebirth: the use of its ...

Essential Guide to Metals and Manufacturing

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Report copyright infringementby Krishan Katyal (Author)This book is intended for new owners, engineers, technicians, purchasing agents, chief operating officers, finance managers, quality control managers, sales managers, or other employees who want to learn and grow in metal manufacturing business. The book covers the following: 1. Basic metals, their selection, major producers, and suppliers' websites 2. Manufacturing processes such as forgings, castings, steel fabrication, sheet metal fabr...

Agile and Lean Program Management: Scaling Collaboration Across the Organization

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Report copyright infringementby Johanna Rothman (Author)Scale collaboration, not process.If you're trying to use agile and lean at the program level, you've heard of several approaches, all about scaling processes. If you duplicate what one team does for several teams, you get bloat, not delivery. Instead of scaling the process, scale everyone's collaboration.With autonomy, collaboration, and exploration, teams and program level people can decide how to apply agile and lean to their work. Lea...

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Report copyright infringementby Ravi Rajamani (Author)This is a collection of essays on repeatable infrastructure of all sizes and types for software engineering projects. It brings together different perspectives on a discipline that avoids the lengthy manuals and distils the essence of some standards and best practices that serve the professionals in this field. Infrastructure-as-code has become just as treasured as any high value assets as software expands its reach into almost all aspects...

The Unaccountability Machine: Why Big Systems Make Terrible Decisions--And How the World Lost Its Mind

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Report copyright infringementby Dan Davies (Author)Longlisted for the 2024 Financial Times Book of the Year. How life and the economy became a black box--a collection of systems no one understands, producing outcomes no one likes. Passengers get bumped from flights. Phone menus disconnect. Automated financial trades produce market collapse. Of all the challenges in modern life, some of the most vexing come from our relationships with automation: a large system does us wrong, and there's noth...

Automating Empathy: Decoding Technologies That Gauge Intimate Life - Paperback

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by Andrew McStay (Author)This is an open access title. It is made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International license. It is available to read and download as a PDF version on the Oxford Academic platform. We live in a world where artificial intelligence and intensive use of personal data has become normalized. Companies across the world are developing and launching technologies to infer and interact with emotions, mental states, and human co...

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Report copyright infringementby Deborah Takiff Smith (Author)Discover a fascinating glimpse into the early days of agricultural technology with "USDA Farmers' Bulletin No. 2277, Computers on the Farm," by Deborah Takiff Smith. This meticulously reproduced bulletin offers a unique perspective on the introduction of computer technology into farming and agriculture. Explore the initial applications of information storage and retrieval systems designed to improve efficiency and productivity in ag...

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Report copyright infringementby Ammar Halloum (Author)The author of this book helped a US company save 185 Million Dollars in one year by applying cost reduction strategies and techniques. In this book the author is sharing his vision, strategies, and techniques to help manufacturing and service companies reduce their costs. This book is for those CEOs, managers, engineers, and business owners who are seeking success for their companies. Cost reduction strategies and lean thinking techniques ...

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Walter Bruère (Author)NEW PRINT WITH PROFESSIONAL TYPE-SET IN CONTRAST TO SCANNED PRINTS OFFERED BY OTHERS The Coming Of Coal This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout,...

Enterprise and Entrepreneurship for Agri-Business Management and Planning

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Report copyright infringementby Prof Manas Mohan Adhikary (Author)"The global agriculture is undergoing a faster transformation than ever before. Indian agriculture has got three distinctive phases of transformation a) inductive phase b) stimulative phase and c) simulative phase. While inductive phase of agricultural transformation in India (1960-1980), went on integrating seed - fertilizer - water in an inductive manner towards ushering a productivity change in the quickest possible time, th...

Statistics in Natural Resources: Applications with R

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Report copyright infringementby Matthew Russell (Author)This book focuses on the application of statistical analyses in the environmental, agricultural, and natural resources disciplines. Author BiographyMatthew Russell is a forest analytics consultant at Arbor Custom Analytics LLC where he uses data to solve natural resources problems. He is the author/co-author of more than 75 peer-reviewed publications focused on applied forestry research. He has conducted extensive research and teaching o...

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HowExpert Guide to Sustainability: The Ultimate Handbook for Eco-Friendly Tips, Green Lifestyle, and Sustainable Living

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Report copyright infringementby Howexpert (Author)If you're eager to embrace an eco-friendly lifestyle, adopt sustainable habits, and live in harmony with the planet, then "HowExpert Guide to Sustainability" is the resource for you. This handbook provides practical tips, inspiring ideas, and actionable strategies to help you reduce your environmental impact. Whether you're just starting or refining existing practices, this guide covers every key aspect of green living, empowering you to make ...

Strengthening Foundations for a Food-and Nutrition-Secure Future in the Lao People's Democratic Republic

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Report copyright infringementby Asian Development Bank (Author)This report shows how the Lao People's Democratic Republic can boost food security by strengthening agricultural value chains, supporting rural areas, and scaling up nutrition-centered food systems to improve health and eliminate hunger.The report looks at food security across six pillars-availability, accessibility, utilization, stability, agency, and sustainability-and highlights issues including low agricultural productivity, i...

Cryptocurrency Investing: Wallet Technology

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Report copyright infringementby Szabolcs Juhasz (Author)All right, so you need a wallet, but which one is to choose from? Should you go for the one that's is free, or another, that you have to purchase? Should you keep your cryptocurrencies online? - or rehabs you need a cold storage? Thinking about the best way to secure your cryptocurrencies for long term? - or perhaps all you want is trading? You might consider to run a business where you wish to take cryptocurrency payments, but not ...

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies: 4 Books in 1

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Report copyright infringementby Keizer Söze (Author)In this book you will learn about: * Bitcoin mining process + Satoshi Nakamoto aka the inventor of Bitcoin + Bitcoin Market analysis + Why Bitcoin is capable of overtaking Fiat currencies * Digital Gold VS Traditional Gold explained + Bitcoin purchasing power in a grow + How to get ready for Bitcoin revolution + The future of recruitment and payroll * How to get paid in Bitcoin + Benefits of peer-to-peer economy - the future of business ...

Cryptocurrency Investing: 13 most successful Cryptocurrencies you should Invest

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Report copyright infringementby Keizer Söze (Author)WHY WOULD YOU READ THIS BOOK?Not all cryptocurrencies are useful neither good investments, in fact 90% of all cryptocurrencies are scam. Many fake cryptocurrencies are advertised parallel with well known names, and existing successful coins, to make you believe to invest. However, many people lose their hard earned savings, because of their lack of knowledge about the world of Crypto. Due to a free market, we also experience market manipulat...

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Investing: Bitcoin: Invest In Digital Gold, Anonymous Altcoins

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Report copyright infringementby Szabolcs Juhasz (Author)This book will teach you the following topics: Bitcoin mining process explained step-by-step Who is Satoshi Nakamoto aka the inventor of Bitcoin Bitcoin Market capitalization analysis VS Fiat currencies Difference between Digital Gold & Old-fashioned Gold How to get prepared for the Bitcoin revolution The forthcoming of recruitment, and payroll system Introducing multiple ways of how you can get paid in Bitcoin Why the value of Bi...

American Cotton Handbook: A Practical Reference Book for the Entire Cotton Industry

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Report copyright infringementby Gilbert R. Merrill (Author), Alfred R. Macormac (Author), Herbert R. Mauersberger (Author)The American Cotton Handbook is a comprehensive reference book that covers all aspects of the cotton industry. Written by Gilbert R. Merrill, this practical guide provides detailed information on the cultivation, harvesting, processing, and marketing of cotton. The book is designed to be a valuable resource for anyone involved in the cotton industry, including farmers, pro...

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Report copyright infringementby Imeson (Author), A. Imeson (Editor)1 Agar.- 1.1 Introduction.- 1.2 Raw Materials.- 1.3 Production.- 1.4 Agars Obtained from Various Agarophytes.- 1.5 Chemical Composition.- 1.5.1 Agarose.- 1.5.2 Agaropectin.- 1.6 Agar Gelation.- 1.7 Synergies and Incompatibilities of Agar.- 1.8 Applications.- 1.8.1 Food Applications.- 1.8.2 Regulations for Agar in Foods.- 1.8.3 Other Applications of Agar.- References.- 2 Alginates.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Manufacture.- 2.2.1 Ra...

The Global Engineer: How to Use the Essence of Engineering to be an Engineer of International Ability

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Report copyright infringementby Clint Steele (Author)In the ever-evolving landscape of engineering, the need for a global perspective is more crucial than ever. "The Global Engineer" by Clint Steele, a distinguished engineer and educator, is a groundbreaking book that aims to bridge this gap. This book is not just a guide; it is a transformational journey for engineers who aspire to excel on the international stage.International Engineering Acumen: Clint Steele delves deep into the essence o...

5 Steps to Success for the Digital Age and Beyond: Studies in the Application of Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

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Report copyright infringementby Dr Georg J Schlueter (Author)A healthy economy depends on the society's productive implementation of new technologies and their applications. In contrast, innovation failures have far-reaching devastating consequences on the economy and the society's wellbeing. As the digital transitions face the society with complex challenges and great benefits and risks, a structured approach is needed to maximize success and minimize risk.The author makes a fundamental cont...

HowExpert Guide to Clean Water: The Ultimate Handbook for Providing Clean Water, Improving Sanitation, and Advancing Sustainable Development

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Report copyright infringementby Howexpert (Author)If you want to understand how to provide clean water, improve sanitation, and support sustainable development, then HowExpert Guide to Clean Water is your ultimate resource. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the global clean water crisis, practical solutions, and how you can play a part in shaping a better, sustainable future.Whether you're an environmental enthusiast, an advocate for global change, or simply cu...

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