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How to Keep Laying Hens and to Rear Chickens

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Report copyright infringementby W. M. Elkington (Author)This vintage book contains a detailed guide to breeding and rearing chickens, with information on different systems, construction of accommodation, feeding, breeding, rearing, and many other related aspects. Although old, the information contained within this book is timeless and will be of considerable utility to the modern reader with an interest in raising laying hens. Contents include: "Accommodation", "Breed and Strain", "Feeding an...

A Treatise on Textile Calculations and the Structure of Fabrics

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas R. Ashenhurst (Author)TEXTILE CALCULATIONS AND THE STRUCTURE OF FABRICS. PREFACE The great diversity which exists of the systems of indicating the weights, or as they are termed the counts of yarn, of what are known as the sett systems, and generally of the modes of calculating yarns and fabrics, have made this one of the most difficult subjects with which the manufacturer has had to deal. There can be no doubt but it would be beneficial to the trade gen...

The A B C Of Wireless Telegraphy - A Plain Treatise On Hertzian Wave Signaling

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Report copyright infringementby Edward Trevert (Author)Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Number of Pages: 152 Dimensions: 0.35 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: June 30, 2008

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Report copyright infringementby U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (Author)This manual provides information of interest to planners and designers of small water systems. Such systems generally cannot benefit from economies of scale, and proper management and operation are critical to produce satisfactory finished water quality. Therefore, the major emphasis of the manual is on the design of systems that will be effective and reliable, but that require a level of operation and management activity c...

Marine Minerals: Exploring Our New Ocean Frontier

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Report copyright infringementby Office of Technology Assessment (Author)Throughout history, man has been fascinated by the mysteries that lay hidden below the ocean surface. Jules Verne, the 19th century novelist, author of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, captured the imagination and curiosity of the public with his fictional -but nonetheless farsighted- accounts of undersea exploration and adventure. Since his classic portrayal of life beneath the ocean, technology has enabled us to bridge the...

China's Strategic Modernization: Implications for the United States

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Report copyright infringementby Mark a. Stokes (Author)CONTENTS Foreword Introduction Foundations of Strategic Modernization China's Quest for Information Dominance Dawn of a New Age: China's Long-Range Precision Strike Capabilities In Defense of its Own: China's Aerospace Defense Conclusion Appendix I. China Aerospace Corporation Organization Appendix II. The Legend of Qian Xuesen Appendix III. Space Support for Strategic Modernization Appendix IV. China's Directed Energy Weapons Appendix V....

Coastal Groins and Nearshore Breakwaters

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Report copyright infringementby U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (Author)This manual provides guidance for the design and placement of beach stabilization structures, specifically groins, nearshore breakwaters, and submerged sills. Design of beach stabilization structures is complex. It requires analyses of the wave, current, and longshore transport environments and the coastal processes at a project site. It requires knowledge of the functional performance of the various shore stabilization sch...

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Report copyright infringementby William C. Sherman (Author)The long-awaited release of Air Warfare finally has arrived. Since this study was published initially in 1926, designers, engineers, pilots, and students of aviation have had an opportunity to discern its merits and to analyze its shortcomings. Still, in that historic year, with the public reeling from the outcome of the Scopes Monkey Trial, Charles Lindbergh's solo transcontinental flight, and the Billy Mitchell trail and verdict, Wi...

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Report copyright infringementby U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (Author)The purpose of this manual is to provide guidelines for calculation of the bearing capacity of soil under shallow and deep foundations supporting various types of structures and embankments. This manual is intended as a guide for determining allowable and ultimate bearing capacity. It is not intended to replace the judgment of the design engineer on a particular project. Principles for evaluating bearing capacity presented ...

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Report copyright infringementby Douglas T. Hamilton (Author)Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Number of Pages: 356 Dimensions: 0.79 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: June 30, 2008

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Report copyright infringementby Reginald Gamble (Author)Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Number of Pages: 52 Dimensions: 0.12 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: July 30, 2008

The Smell of Kerosene: A Test Pilot's Odyssey

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Report copyright infringementby Donald L. Mallick (Author), Peter W. Merlin (Author)The Smell of Kerosene tells the dramatic story of a NASA research pilot who logged over 11,000 flight hours in more than 125 types of aircraft. Donald Mallick gives the reader fascinating first- hand descriptions of his early naval flight training, carrier operations, and his research flying career with NASA and its predecessor agency, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). Mallick joined the ...

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Report copyright infringementby U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (Author)This manual provides information, foundation exploration and testing procedures, load test methods, analysis techniques, allowable criteria, design procedures, and construction consideration for the selection, design, and installation of pile foundations. The guidance is based on the present state of the technology for pile-soil-structure-foundation interaction behavior. This manual provides design guidance intended specifi...

Animal Genetics - The Science of Animal Breeding

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Report copyright infringementby F. A. Crew (Author)First published in 1925, "Animal Genetics" is a vintage treatise on breeding animals, including fowl, sheep, pig, dog, horses, and cattle. Animal breeding is a branch of animal science that deals with evaluating the genetic value of livestock. The ability to select animals with superior EBV in growth rate, meat, milk, egg, or wool production has revolutionised livestock farming around the world, and this handy volume aims to present the lives...

Broom-Corn and Brooms - A Treatise on Raising Broom-Corn and Making Brooms, on a Small or Large Scale, Written and Compiled by the Editors of the Amer

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Report copyright infringementby Various (Author)This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on harvesting broom-corn and making brooms on a small or large scale, written and compiled by the editors of "The American Agriculturalist". "Broom-Corn And Brooms" contains all the information needed to make a range of old-style brooms, and will appeal to both those interested in making brooms and collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: "Cultivation", "Harvesting", "Preparin...

Removal of Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)

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Report copyright infringementby U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (Author)The primary purpose of this manual is to provide practical guidance for removal of underground storage tanks. The manual addresses site evaluation, monitoring, testing, removal, and site restoration. A secondary purpose is to provide information relative to remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater. Number of Pages: 268 Dimensions: 0.56 x 11 x 8.25 IN Publication Date: February ...

Hot Water from the Sun: A Consumer Guide to Solar Water Heating

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Report copyright infringementby The Franklin Research Center (Author), Dept of Housing and Urban Development (Author), U. S. Department of Energy (Author)This guide has been written by experts in the field to provide you, a consumer, with information about the use of solar energy to heat the water you use in your home. It is no secret that energy costs have been rising rapidly in the past several years, and that conventional sources of energy are in short supply. As more and more people feel ...

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Report copyright infringementby U. S. Department of War (Author)CONTENTS Applied Mechanics Force Force of Gravity Laws of Motion Work Efficiency Pulleys Levers Gears Friction Heat General Definition of Heat Measurement of Heat Units of Heat Mechanical Equivalent of Heat Heat Conductivity Transfer of Heat Conditions of Heat Transfer Changes of State Elements of Fluids General Liquids Pressure Production and Transmission in Liquids Gases Pressure Production and Transmission in Gases Changes of ...

Drainage Manual: A Guide to Integrating Plant, Soil, and Water Relationships for Drainage of Irrigated Lands

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Report copyright infringementby Bureau of Reclamation (Author), U. S. Department of the Interior (Author)This manual contains the engineering tools and concepts that have proven useful in planning, constructing, and maintaining drainage systems for successful long-term irrigation projects. The manual is not a textbook. Mathematical and experimental development of the engineering tools has generally not been included. Indeed, not even all the innovative ways to use the tools are included. The ...

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Report copyright infringementby U. S. Marine Corps (Author)The most important responsibility in our Corps is leading Marines. If we expect Marines to lead and if we expect Marines to follow, we must provide the education of the heart and of the mind to win on the battlefield and in the barracks, in war and in peace. Traditionally, that education has taken many forms, often handed down from Marine to Marine, by word of mouth and by example. Our actions as Marines every day must embody the lega...

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Report copyright infringementby U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (Author)This manual was prepared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and provides technical criteria and guidance for the planning, design, and construction of tunnels and shafts in rock for civil works projects. Specific areas covered include geological and geotechnical explorations required, construction of tunnels and shafts, design considerations, geomechanical analysis, design of linings, and instrumentation and monitoring. Th...

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Report copyright infringementby United States Army (Author)This manual describes the guidelines to be followed in selecting a process capable of producing potable water supplies from brackish and sea water sources. Prepared by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers for military water needs, the technical information is equally applicable to many civilian needs. Number of Pages: 128 Dimensions: 0.27 x 11 x 8.25 IN Publication Date: March 18, 2005

Space Control and the Role of Antisatellite Weapons

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Report copyright infringementby Steven R. Petersen (Author)As terrestrial weapons systems are reduced, space systems increase in numbers and applications. Maj Steven R. Petersen's study represents the first effort to tie together in one document US doctrine, policy, and implementation planning for the use of offensive weapons in space. Structured around the concept of space control, he creates a picture of offensive space operations that are quite similar to traditional air superiority operat...

Concrete, Cements, Mortars, Artificial Marbles, Plasters and Stucco: How to Use and How to Prepare Them

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Report copyright infringementby Fred T. Hodgson (Editor)Originally published in 1916, this book covers all the methods of mixing, proportioning, and application of plaster, mortar, stucco, lime, mastic and cement "in as simple and plain a manner as possible." The book includes much interesting history, and working drawings, ceiling designs and examples of ornamental stucco work. Fred T. Hodgson was an architect, editor of the National Builder, and author of other books on construction techniq...

Engineers and Irrigation: Report of the Board of Commissioners on the Irrigation of the San Joaquin, Tulare, and Sacramento Valleys of the State

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Report copyright infringementby Office of History (Author), U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (Author)The role of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in opening the West is not as well known as the Corps' work on nationwide flood control and navigation projects. Yet, in the 19th century the surveys, explorations, scientific studies, and reports of Army engineer and topographical officers were major contributions to our understanding of the undeveloped arid regions of the United States. The following...

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Andrew Willoughby (Author)An excellent study on the theory of maneuver with many historical illustrations, it is as applicable today as it was when published in 1939. Number of Pages: 300 Dimensions: 0.63 x 10 x 7 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: April 21, 2005

Handbook for Remediation of Petroleum Contaminated Sites (A Risk-Based Strategy)

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Report copyright infringementby U. S. Air Force (Author)The Air Force is responsible for thousands of sites throughout the United States and abroad that are contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons such as jet fuel, diesel fuel, gasoline, and heating oil. Despite significant improvements in fuels management over the past 20 years, equipment failures and human error will continue to create new spills which may require remediation. The purpose of this handbook is to provide Air Force environmen...

Medical Problems in High Mountain Environments: A Handbook for Medical Officers

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Report copyright infringementby United States Army (Author)High mountain environments are inherently dangerous. They can be very unforgiving for those without adequate knowledge, training and equipment. Commanders and medical support personnel must understand that the interaction of environmental conditions with mission responsibilities and individual and unit characteristics can have profound negative impacts on the outcome of the mission. Adequate planning and preparedness can reduce or pre...

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Report copyright infringementby Agricultural Research Service (Author), U. S. Department of Agriculture (Author)Cheese is a highly nutritious and palatable food. It is of value in the diet because it contains in concentrated form almost all the protein and usually most of the fat, as well as essential minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients, of milk. Cheese is made wherever animals are milked and produce more milk than the people use in fluid form. Most cheese is made from cow's milk, simply ...

Engineering for Land Drainage: A Manual for Laying Out and Constructing Drains for the Improvement of Agricultural Lands

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Report copyright infringementby Charles G. Elliott (Author)Originally published in 1905, "this brief treatise on drainage engineering is intended for the use of those who are charged with the responsibility of making plans for and executing drainage improvements. It puts the experience and practice of years into a form which will be available to others who wish to quickly acquire the principles and practice of land drainage." Contents include: The Drainage Engineer - The Agriculturist and Soi...

Molecular Dynamics and Structure of Solids

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Report copyright infringementby R. S. Carter (Editor), J. J. Rush (Editor), National Bureau of Standards (Author)This volume is based on material presented at the Second Materials Research Symposium of the National Bureau of Standards, held October 16-19, 1967. It provides a review of the application of spectroscopic and diffraction techniques to the study of the structure and dynamics of molecular solids. Invited papers on the theory and practice of the major experimental methods, including ...

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Report copyright infringementby Us Department of Agriculture (Author)The art of log construction is relatively simple, once a few basic principles are understood. The pioneers who opened the lands beyond the eastern seaboard did not have boards with which to build such shelter as they needed. Logs were so plentiful in the forested area of our country that, with their resourceful ingenuity, the settlers built their homes in conformity with those principles of log construction which prevailed i...