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Solution Manual: Fundamentals of Dynamics and Control of Space Systems

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Report copyright infringementby Krishna Dev Kumar (Author)This Solution Manual is prepared to accompany and supplement the author's text Fundamentals of Dynamics and Control of Space Systems'' by K. D. Kumar. It contains detailed solutions for most problems in the textbook.Author BiographyDr. Krishna Dev Kumar is presently a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Space Systems, Director of Space Systems Dynamics and Control (SSDC) Laboratory and Space Electronics Test and Integration (SETI)...

Geese - Breeding, Rearing and Management

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Report copyright infringementby Reginald Appleyard (Author)This vintage book contains a detailed guide to keeping geese. Originally intended or the beginner, general farmer and smallholder, it presents a brief outline of the different varieties of geese and the purposes they serve. It also includes helpful photographs, and practical suggestions as to rearing, breeding, selection, incubation, management, and more. Contents include: "Making a Start", "The Mating and Selection of Stock Birds", "...

Rockets and People Volume IV: The Moon Race

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Report copyright infringementby Boris Chertok (Author)In this last volume of his four-volume set of memoirs, the famous Russian spacecraft designer Boris Chertok, who worked under the legendary Sergey Korolev, continues his fascinating narrative on the history of the Soviet space program, this time covering 1968 to 1974, the peak years of the Soviet human lunar program. Number of Pages: 708 Dimensions: 1.42 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Publication Date: February 09,...

The RobotBASIC Robot Operating System (RROS) User's Guide

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Report copyright infringementby John Blankenship (Author)In order to intelligently handle a wide variety of generic tasks, a robot's hardware configuration must include a diverse selection of sensors and I/O capabilities. In the past, building such a robot has been a daunting task reserved for only those with significant knowledge and skill of both electronics and low-level microcontroller programming. Now, for the price of an interface board alone, hobbyists can have a complete hardware/soft...

On the Cultivation and Application of Grasses, Pulse, and Roots - A Guide to the Methods and Equipment of Farming

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Report copyright infringementby William Youatt (Author)This volume comprises a guide to the methods and equipment of livestock keeping, with information on the cultivation and application of grasses, pulses, and roots. This thorough treatise offers a wealth of useful and interesting information, and will be of considerable value to modern farmers. Although old, much of the information is timeless, making it a great addition to agricultural libraries - and one not to be missed by the discernin...

Anticipations - Of the Reaction of Mechanical and Scientific Progress upon Human life and Thought

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Report copyright infringementby H. G. Wells (Author)First published in 1904, "Anticipations" is an attempt by H. G. Wells in 1901 to make predictions about the future, especially concerning technological and scientific progress. It offers an interesting look at the technological achievements of the 20th century, with Wells reflecting on some of the less attractive characteristics of a world we have grown beyond, as well as offering a keen insight into social dynamics and the progress it direc...

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Report copyright infringementby Raymond Wang (Illustrator), Marc-Andre R. Chimonas (Author)This manual provides step-by-step instructions for the construction of a classic style lugged bicycle fork.Author BiographyMarc--Andre R. Chimonas learned the fundamentals of technical writing as a student at Georgia Tech and as an officer in the U.S. Epidemic Intelligence Service. He is the author of "Lugged Bicycle Frame Construction" and the electronic pulp novel "Magic Sky Daddy." He has published a...

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Report copyright infringementby H. G. Wells (Author)"World Brain" is an article written by H. G. Wells and first contributed to the new "Encyclopédie Française" in 1937. It explores the idea of a "permanent world encyclopaedia" that would contain "the whole human memory" and that would be "a world synthesis of bibliography and documentation with the indexed archives of the world." Fascinating and arguably prophetic reading, "World Brain" will appeal to fan Wells' work. Herbert George Wells (1...

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Report copyright infringementby R. John Rutten (Author)In March of 1972, Dr. R. John Rutten was practicing family medicine in Santa Barbara, California, when he was contacted by the United States Central Intelligence Agency. Before taking up a public sector career, Dr. Rutten had obtained specialized training and experience in diving medicine while operating decompression chambers for the US Navy. It was that expertise that won him the attention of the CIA. The plan was to secretly raise the ...

Vehicle Dynamics and Damping: First Revised Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Jan Zuijdijk (Author)This book explains the influence of damping on the ride and handling of race and sports cars. The author deals with the myths about damping, explaining the correllation between laws of physics and damping design, showing that there is nothing myterious about the way dampers work or damping forces can be manipulated. If the tire is the most important part transmitting engine power to the pavement, an integrated damping/suspension system is t...

CCT-The Eye of the Storm: Volume II - The GWOT Years

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Report copyright infringementby Gene Adcock (Author)Almost as soon as the second hijacked 767 struck the south tower of the world trade center, Air Force Combat Controllers began to report to their bases and pack their gear. Spread around the world in special tactics squadrons, these airmen would provide the lightly armed U.S. Army Special Forces teams with a number of capabilities that would turn them into world-class killing machines." John D. GreshamAuthor, "Air Force Combat Controllers at...

This Is Jerusalem Calling: State Radio in Mandate Palestine - Paperback

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by Andrea L. Stanton (Author)Modeled after the BBC, the Palestine Broadcasting Service was launched in 1936 to serve as the national radio station of Mandate Palestine, playing a pivotal role in shaping the culture of the emerging middle class in the region. Despite its significance, the PBS has become nearly forgotten by scholars of twentieth-century Middle Eastern studies. Drawn extensively from British and Israeli archival sources, "This Is Jerusalem Calling" traces the compelling history ...

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Report copyright infringementby Murray McLeod (Illustrator), Linda Ruth Brooks (Author), Murray McLeod (Author)From humble beginnings in 1907 to a last flash of glory in 1961 Norton was in the forefront of international Grand Prix racing. Rem Fowler's win at the inaugural 1907 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy was the precursor of a remarkable 34 victories at that challenging circuit. Their 'works' riders were the very best of that era; names such as Guthrie, Woods, Hunt and Simpson who left an inde...

Dynamometer: Theory and Application to Engine Testing

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Report copyright infringementby Jyotindra S. Killedar (Author) Number of Pages: 608 Dimensions: 1.5 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 25, 2012

The Easy Day Was Yesterday: The extreme life of an SAS soldier

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Report copyright infringementby Paul Jordan (Author)My SAS selection course instructor, was as hard as nails. At the start of each day's training, he would say, 'Men, the easy day was yesterday.' With that, we'd all let out a silent sigh contemplating the tortures that lay ahead of us. From his cage in a putrid, overcrowded Indian gaol, Paul Jordan reflects on a life lived on the edge and curses the miscalculation that robbed him of his freedom. His childhood, marred by the loss of his father...

Taming Liquid Hydrogen: The Centaur: Upper Stage Rocket, 1958-2002

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Report copyright infringementby Mark D. Bowles (Author), Virginia P. Dawson (Author)During its maiden voyage in May 1962, a Centaur upper stage rocket, mated to an At l a sb o o s t e r, exploded 54 seconds after launch, engulfing the rocket in a huge fireball. In ve s t i g a t i o nre vealed that Centaur's light, stainless-steel tank had split open, spilling its liquid-hyd rogen fueld own its sides, where the flame of the rocket exhaust immediately ignited it. Coming less thana year after P...

Air Warfare and Air Base Air Defense: 1914-1973

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Report copyright infringementby John F. Kreis (Author)In this book, Kreis examines the topic of air base defense from the perspective of different countries involved in combat. He goes through many wars and sheds light on the lessons that have been learned about air defense. It is suggested that there is still more to be learned. Number of Pages: 428 Dimensions: 0.87 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Publication Date: June 26, 2012

The Intuitive Engineer: Memoir of an aerospace-engineer/rocket -scientist

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Report copyright infringementby Julian H. Linder (Author)What does an engineer an engineer actually do? Julian Linder worked as an engineer/rocket-scientist for 35 years with several major missile and defense companies. During these years, he worked on missile and rocket guidance systems, satellite based location technology, missile tracking systems and many other related applications. Working primarily in missile guidance and tracking, he designed, simulated, analyzed and evaluated numerous ...

Living Aloft: Human Requirements for Extended Spaceflight

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Report copyright infringementby Albert a. Harrison (Author), Faren R. Akins (Author), Mary M. Connors (Author)Since the earliest days of spaceflight, substantial concern has been expressed regarding the physical needs of astronauts, including any biological damage that might result from exposure to radiation or from reduction in gravitational forces. Number of Pages: 432 Dimensions: 0.88 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: July 13, 2012

Cellular Networks: Design and Operation - A Real World Perspective - Paperback

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by Paul Bedell (Author)Suitable as both a professional trade reference and textbook for anyone interested in cellular technology, Cellular Networks: Design and Operation - A Real World Perspective is the author's continuation of the invaluable Wireless Crash Course series originally published by McGraw-Hill, written by author and telecom expert Paul Bedell. Cellular Networks includes comprehensive information about the design and operation of cellular networks. The information included in thi...

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Report copyright infringementby William a. Greenwald (Author)A Seven Year War covering the restoration of a highly modified Lotus Europa. A nut and bolt experience of a single-handed complete rebuilding of a classic sports car.Author BiographyAuthor is a member of Lotus Corps a Chicago area based group dedicated to the Lotus Marque. Bill has been a member for over 40 years owning and participating with the Lotus Automobiles in restoration, racing, and road trips using one of his 5 classic car...

Easy Solution of Practical Transmission Line Problems: A Calculation Manual for Amateur Radio Operators

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Report copyright infringementby William Troy Cowan (Author)Does that transmission line, which connects your antenna and transmitter, seem like a mystery to you? Or perhaps your have other questions: Just how much of the transmitter's rated output power actually gets to the antenna? How much power is consumed by the line itself? Just what is the input impedance of the antenna? Or, what is the input impedance at the transmitter end of a transmission line when the antenna is connected to its oth...

Packaging Machinery Handbook: The complete guide to automated packaging machinery including packaging line design

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Report copyright infringementby John R. Henry Cpp (Author)Revolutionize Your Packaging Operation - The Ultimate Packaging Machinery HandbookMaster packaging machinery, packaging line design, and automated packaging systems with the #1 bestselling guide trusted by engineers, plant managers, and packaging buyers worldwide.Written by renowned industry expert John R. Henry, CPP - "The Changeover Wizard" - the Packaging Machinery Handbook is the definitive, all-in-one resource for anyone who desig...

Building Egyptian Pyramids: Achieving the Impossible -(Revised 2012)

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Report copyright infringementby Seamus Chapman (Author)Building Egyptian Pyramids - Achieving the Impossible This book provides a comprehensive description of all the design and building processes the Ancient Egyptians might have used to build their pyramids. Many of these are my original ideas and are the result of a search for practical and credible solutions to each of the problems presented. This is a book, not only about moving heavy blocks of stone, but a systematic and detailed sequent...

Quenching the Thirst: Sustainable Water Supply and Climate Change

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Report copyright infringementby George Annandale (Author)This book was conceived out of a deep concern about the impact of pending global water shortages. Increased demand for water by a rapidly growing world population, decreased water availability due to climate change and the ever-worsening condition of water supply infrastructure are great concerns. In the absence of decisive action water shortage will be the norm in both developed and developing nations. The author, during a life-long ca...

Focused Beam Methods: Measuring Microwave Materials in Free Space

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Report copyright infringementby John W. Schultz (Author)Determining the intrinsic microwave properties of materials is important for a variety of applications ranging from antenna and electronic circuit design to remote sensing to electromagnetic interference mitigation. A number of methods exist for characterizing intrinsic properties of materials at microwave frequencies, including transmission lines, resonant cavities, and impedance analysis. The use of free-space measurement methods has b...

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Report copyright infringementby Ken Burtwell (Author)A Fortune in Scrap - Secrets of the Scrap Metal IndustryA Fortune In Scrap is written by industry veteran, Ken Burtwell, and describes how reclamation is vital to the national economy and ranks high on the list of the nation's largest industries. We're not talking recycling plastic bottles and aluminum cans here - sure, that's something all of us can do, but what the average person doesn't know is the "hidden scrap" that's not obvious to th...

Sediment Transport Primer: Estimating Bed-Material Transport in Gravel-Bed Rivers

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Report copyright infringementby John Pitlick (Author), Yantao Cui (Author), U. S. Department of Agriculture (Author)This primer accompanies the release of BAGS, software developed to calculate sediment transport rate in gravel-bed rivers. BAGS and other programs facilitate calculation and can reduce some errors, but cannot ensure that calculations are accurate or relevant. This primer was written to help the software user define relevant and tractable problems, select appropriate input, and i...

Modernist Cooking Made Easy: Getting Started: An Introduction to the Techniques, Ingredients and Recipes of Molecular Gastronomy

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Report copyright infringementby Jason Logsdon (Author)Are you interested in molecular gastronomy and modernist cuisine but can't find any accessible information for getting started? Are you looking for an easy to understand introduction to the techniques, ingredients, and recipes of modernist cooking? If you nodded your head "Yes" then this book was written for you! Modernist cooking is quickly gaining popularity in high end restaurants and working its way into home kitchens. However, there ...

Using Social Science to Understand and Improve Wildland Fire Organizations

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Report copyright infringementby Vita Wright (Author), Cade Spaulding (Author), Kelly Rossetto (Author)The articles and books listed here are a distillation of hundreds of possible entries that could have been included. They were selected by students, professors, on the ground fire practitioners, and federal researchers as excellent jumping off points for fire managers who want to become more knowledgeable about fire and the social sciences and more mindful about how human beings interconnect ...

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Report copyright infringementby Russell J. Seears (Author)This book is both highly educational and a very interesting read for anyone interested in beef cattle breeding. It shines a light on the day-to-day workings and management of an Australian cattle-breeding herd under open range conditions. After forty years of hands-on rural experience in the Australian cattle industry, the Author has, in his words, compiled this book from a completely practical point of view. Cattle breeders living in ...

Supply Chain Risk Management: An Emerging Discipline

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Report copyright infringementby Gregory L. Schlegel (Author), Robert J. Trent (Author)You don't have to outrun the bear ... you just have to outrun the other guy. Often in business we only have to run a bit faster than our competitors to be successful. The same is true in risk management. While we would always like to anticipate and prevent risk from happening, when risk events do occur being faster, flexible, and more responsive than others can make a world of difference. Supply Chain Risk M...