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Empire of the Sum: The Rise and Reign of the Pocket Calculator

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Report copyright infringementby Keith Houston (Author)Starting with hands, abacus, and slide rule, humans have always reached for tools to simplify math. Pocket-sized calculators ushered in modern mathematics, helped build the atomic bomb, took us to the bottom of the ocean, and accompanied us to the moon. The pocket calculator changed our world, until it was supplanted by more modern devices that, in a cruel twist of irony, it helped to create. The calculator is dead; long live the calculato...

Simple Electronics with Gpio Zero: Take Control of the Real World with Your Raspberry Pi

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Report copyright infringementby Phil King (Author)There are many things that distinguish Raspberry Pi from other computers. The GPIO header might just be the most significant of them all -- it allows you to connect electronic components to your Raspberry Pi and control them with code you've written yourself.The most popular programming language for controlling electronics on a Raspberry Pi is Python, particularly the code in the GPIO Zero library, which you can use to control LEDs, sensors, m...

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Report copyright infringementby Eszter Hargittai (Author), John Palfrey (Author)A surprising window into the online lives of people sixty and over--offering essential insights, no matter your age. Many popular accounts say the older you are, the greater your tech struggles. And it's worrying to think of loved ones emailing cringe-worthy misinformation, falling for phishing attacks, or becoming lonelier with increasing time spent online. But in their eye-opening book on the internet's fast...

Technology for Good: How Nonprofit Leaders Are Using Software and Data to Solve Our Most Pressing Social Problems

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Report copyright infringementby Jim Fruchterman (Author), Vilas Dhar (Foreword by)A visionary guide to using technology for positive social change, from a MacArthur genius awardee, former rocket engineer, and passionate leader in the social enterprise movement. The accepted wisdom in big business is that the only worthy ideas are ones that make a lot of money, preferably billions. But Jim Fruchterman believes there is a different path for technology. What if tech returned to its roots and mad...

Worklab: Five Years That Shook the Business World and Sparked an AI-First Future

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Report copyright infringementby Colette Stallbaumer (Author)WorkLab is an essential guide to five of the most disruptive years in the history of work, revealing how a global crisis, a remote and hybrid revolution, and the rise of AI reshaped business--and what it takes to lead through what's next. WorkLab is the inside story of how work was reinvented--first by necessity, then by design. As the world's routines were upended in 2020, Microsoft's customers, researchers, and product-makers found...

Streaming Wars: How Getting Everything We Wanted Changed Entertainment Forever

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Report copyright infringementby Charlotte Henry (Author)Streaming broadcasters have given consumers all the content they could ever want. But at what cost? In Streaming Wars, journalist Charlotte Henry explores the seismic shifts behind the rise of platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Spotify, Amazon Prime, Paramount and more. From Hollywood's 2023 strikes to the race for sports rights, the growth of ad-supported tiers and the decline of traditional TV, she reveals how streaming has di...

A Practical Manual of Industrial Finishes: on Wood, Metal, and Other Surfaces

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Report copyright infringementby B. M. Letsky (Created by)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...

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Report copyright infringementby Nina Nikolaevna Selivanova (Author), Nicholas 1874-1947 Roerich (Author)This book is an exploration of the life and work of Russian painter Nicholas Roerich. Featuring reproductions of his artwork and commentary from those who knew Roerich personally, it is a fascinating account of one of the most influential artists of the early 20th century. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in art history and the Russian avant-garde.This work has been selected b...

The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History Behind Ordinary Objects - Paperback

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by Emily Prokop (Author)Discover the Surprising History of Ordinary Things"Emily magically weaves a vibrant history of simple everyday objects we often take for granted. The Story Behind will surprise and delight..." ─Deana Marie, Creator & Host of the Twisted Philly podcast#1 Best Seller in Trivia & Fun Facts, Art History, Design History & Criticism, Reference, Decorative Arts & Design, and History of TechnologyLearn the fascinating history and trivia you never knew about thi...

On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of Us Women Astronauts

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Report copyright infringementby Valerie Neal (Author)The definitive history of all 61 American women astronauts that's perfect for fans of The Six eager for more Sally Ride became a household name as the first American woman in space, but scores of equally impressive women have also left their mark in space. On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of US Women Astronauts spans 45 years and 61 astronauts to share the epic journeys of women who made space for themselves in a male-dominated field. ...

The Seven Rules of Trust: A Blueprint for Building Things That Last

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Report copyright infringementby Jimmy Wales (Author), Dan Gardner (With)From the founder of Wikipedia, a sweeping reflection on the global crisis of credibility and knowledge, revealing "the rules of trust" that transformed Wikipedia from a scrappy experiment into a global utility used by billions of people--and how those rules can help others build things that last "An important book . . . both hopeful and practical."--Yuval Noah Harari, bestselling author of Sapiens and 21 Lessons for the 2...

The Fourth Intelligence Revolution: The Future of Espionage and the Battle to Save America

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Report copyright infringementby Anthony Vinci (Author)A former senior intelligence officer reveals how espionage is being transformed by a new global intelligence race, driven by AI and competition with China, and how this impacts all of our lives. The new global intelligence competition has brought espionage into our workplaces and our living rooms. Adversaries like China, Iran, and Russia have realized that the human element is the weakest link in our industrial and political infrastructure...

Ultimate Microsoft Power Automate Desktop: Leverage Microsoft's Robotic Process Automation Capabilities to Automate Routine Tasks for Enhanced Efficie - Paperback

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by Vijayendra Rao (Author)Automate tasks, streamline workflows, and maximize efficiency using Microsoft Power Automate Desktop. Book DescriptionUltimate Microsoft Power Automate Desktop delivers a comprehensive, hands-on guide, taking you from foundational concepts to advanced automation strategies that drive real impact in your organization. This book goes beyond the basics, offering an immersive learning experience that spans from RPA fundamentals to mastering Power Automate Desktop's most ...

The Information Animal: Humans, Technology and the Competition for Reality

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Report copyright infringementby Alicia Wanless (Author)Depending on the news you read, new tools like AI will either save or destroy us. But our response to emerging technology's 'unprecedented' threats actually follows a pattern as old as civilisation. From ancient Athens to COVID-19, social media to spam, Alicia Wanless shows how humans have always consumed information, whether accurate or not. First a new technology changes how information is shared, broadening its availability and acceler...

Home-Grown Mushrooms from Scratch: A Practical Guide to Cultivating Mushrooms Outside and Indoors

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Report copyright infringementby Magdalena Wurth (Author), Herbert Wurth (Author) Why grow mushrooms? Mushrooms are a joy to grow--for food, as a garden feature, or just for fun--and it's easier than you think! How to Grow Mushrooms from Scratch covers 19 varieties, from button (always versatile) to reishi (a medicinal powerhouse). Plus, here are delicious recipes, preserving methods, and more. Where can you grow mushrooms? Mushrooms will thrive in your garden, on your windowsill, and even in ...

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Report copyright infringementby Kiyosi Seike (Author)The classic text on Japanese joinery and carpentry, filled with detailed photographs and illustrative drawings.This beautifully redesigned edition of the acclaimed introduction to Japanese joinery examines the unique history and development of Japanese carpentry and illustrates the essential techniques of this historic form of woodworking. It includes: Explorations of the genesis and functions of Japanese joinery A curated selection of for...

Rad Future: The Untold Story of Nuclear Electricity and How It Will Save the World

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Report copyright infringementby Isabelle Boemeke (Author)We're running out of time. Fossil fuels are choking the planet and renewable energy isn't cutting it. The solution has been hiding in plain sight all along. Nuclear. When most people hear that word, they go to a very bad place: bombs, Chernobyl, hazmat suits, radioactive fallout... the stuff of nightmares. But what if everything you think you know about nuclear is wrong? In Rad Future, science influencer Isabelle Boemeke shatters the fe...

The Great River: The Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi

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Report copyright infringementby Boyce Upholt (Author)The Mississippi River lies at the heart of America, an undeniable life force that is intertwined with the nation's culture and history. Its watershed spans almost half the country, Mark Twain's travels on the river inspired our first national literature, and jazz and blues were born in its floodplains and carried upstream.In this landmark work of natural history, Boyce Upholt tells the epic story of this wild and unruly river, and the centu...

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Report copyright infringementby Tom McCarthy (Editor)Great American U.S. Marine Stories is a magnificent collection of gripping accounts of Marines in action.Author BiographyTom McCarthy is an award-winning editor and writer who lives in Guilford, Connecticut. Number of Pages: 320 Dimensions: 0.72 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: May 06, 2025

The Big Hop: The First Non-Stop Flight Across the Atlantic Ocean and Into the Future

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Report copyright infringementby David Rooney (Author)In 1919, in Newfoundland, four teams of aviators came from Britain to compete in "the Big Hop" an audacious race to be the first to fly, nonstop, across the Atlantic Ocean. One pair of competitors was forced to abandon the journey halfway, and two pairs never made it into the air. Only one team, after a death-defying sixteen-hour flight, made it to Ireland.Celebrated on both continents, the transatlantic contest offered a surge of inspirati...

Six Minutes to Winter: Nuclear War and How to Avoid It

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Lynas (Author)'Terrifying and timely, this is a book everyone should read and heed' - George Monbiot'Urgent, gripping and sobering, Six Minutes to Winter is a hair-raising wake-up call' - David Wallace-Wells'Powerful and insightful. Although many have forgotten about nuclear weapons, we shouldn't'- Charles Oppenheimer The world is currently closer to superpower conflict than at any time since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. World War III is a real possibili...

Space Shuttle Stories: Firsthand Astronaut Accounts from All 135 Missions

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Report copyright infringementby Tom Jones (Author)Experience all 135 NASA space shuttle missions ever flown through the words of the astronauts themselves in this spectacularly illustrated volume With more than 600 photos from the NASA archives, this guide is perfect for fans of space history and spaceflight Winner of the American Astronautical Society's 2023 Eugene M. Emme Award and the International Academy of Astronautics' 2024 Social Sciences Book Award NASA's space shuttle was the worl...

Flight Paths: How a Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration

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Report copyright infringementby Rebecca Heisman (Author)"Illuminating. . . . Flight Paths does what only the best science books do: It adds to our knowledge of the world without diminishing its wonder."--Wall Street JournalThe captivating, little-known true story of a group of scientists and the methods and technology they developed to uncover the secrets of avian migration.For the past century, scientists and naturalists have been steadily unravelling the secrets of bird migration. How and w...

The New Age of Sexism: How AI and Emerging Technologies Are Reinventing Misogyny

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Report copyright infringementby Laura Bates (Author)Misogyny is being hardwired into our future. Can we stop it?We like to believe we're moving closer to equality, riding the wave of technological progress into a brighter, fairer future. But beneath the glossy surface of innovation lies a chilling truth: new technologies are not just failing to solve age-old inequalities--they're deepening them.In The New Age of Sexism, acclaimed author and activist Laura Bates exposes how misogyny is being c...

These Strange New Minds: How AI Learned to Talk and What It Means

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Report copyright infringementby Christopher Summerfield (Author)An insider look at the Large Language Models (LLMs) that are revolutionizing our relationship to technology, exploring their surprising history, what they can and should do for us today, and where they will go in the future--from an AI pioneer and neuroscientist In this accessible, up-to-date, and authoritative examination of the world's most radical technology, neuroscientist and AI researcher Christopher Summerfield explores wh...

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by Bart Wernaart (Editor), Bernd Van Der Meulen (Editor)"The food sciences cover a wide area from ethics to microbiology; from toxicology to law; from marketing to genetics. Professionals in the food sector may have to deal daily with issues related to another expertise than their own and with colleagues who have their expertise in any of these fields. The purpose of this book is to provide an introduction for (future) professionals, students, researchers, and teachers to all these different ...

What Is Edible?: A Journey Through the World of Food Taboos and Food Cultures - Paperback

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by Adel P. Den Hartog (Author)Adel den Hartog shows how complex the food choices of humans have been for millenia. Those who wonder why we eat what we eat, will find out practicalities, such as availability of products, transportation and costs, but also physiological, cultural, geological, and psychological factors matter. Den Hartog points out the importance of access to food for individuals and groups, and the influence of their socio-economical position. Can someone be convinced to eat so...

Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves

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Report copyright infringementby Nicola Twilley (Author)"Engrossing...hard to put down." -- The New York Times Book Review "Frostbite is a perfectly executed cold fusion of science, history, and literary verve . . . as a fellow nonfiction writer, I bow down. This is how it's done." -- Mary Roach, author of Fuzz and Stiff An engaging and far-reaching exploration of refrigeration, tracing its evolution from scientific mystery to globe-spanning infrastructure, and an essential investigation into ...

More and More and More: An All-Consuming History of Energy

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Report copyright infringementby Jean-Baptiste Fressoz (Author)The radical, paradigm-shifting international bestseller that destroys our delusions about energy consumption and will change the way we talk about climate change. We have long been taught that humanity's relationship with energy is one of progress, with wood superseded by coal, coal by oil, oil by nuclear--until at some future point everything will be replaced by "green" energy. But the long-held belief in transition and sustainabi...

Spycraft: The Secret History of the Cia's Spytechs, from Communism to Al-Qaeda - Paperback

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by Robert Wallace (Author), H. Keith Melton (Author), Henry R. Schlesinger (Author)An unprecedented history of the CIA's secret and amazing gadgetry behind the art of espionage In this look at the CIA's most secretive operations and the devices that made them possible, Spycraft tells gripping life-and-death stories about a group of spytechs--much of it never previously revealed and with images never before seen by the public. The CIA's Office of Technical Service is the ultrasecret department...

The Franklin Stove: An Unintended American Revolution

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Report copyright infringementby Joyce E. Chaplin (Author)"From Joyce Chaplin's engaging, wide-ranging pages a fresh Franklin emerges." --Stacy Schiff, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Revolutionary "[Chaplin's] expansive claims for the Franklin stove's importance click into place." --Dan Piepenbring, Harper's "A fascinating, innovative, inventive look at a fascinating, innovative man and his inventions." --Charles C. Mann, bestselling author of The Wizard and the Prophet and 1491The surpr...

Maps, Annotated: The World's 300 Greatest Maps Explained

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Report copyright infringementby DK (Author)This fascinating history of cartography includes more than 300 maps, from the ancient world to the present day. Combining stunning reproductions with clear annotations and pull-out details, it is an expertly curated selection of the finest examples ever created. Delve into Maps, Annotated and find out how the Polynesians used sticks to chart their way across the Pacific, what a meridian is, and where dragons were said to lurk. Discover ancient Chines...