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The Vegetable Producer's Manual: A Practical guide for cultivating vegetables profitably

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Report copyright infringementby Piet Stork (Author)This manual with more than 400 pages includes 38 chapters and over 340 photographs. It's a user-friendly yet comprehensive manual, which will educate and inspire producers to produce higher yields and better quality vegetables, naturally resulting in higher profit margins and greater business sustainability. Number of Pages: 432 Dimensions: 0.88 x 11.69 x 8.27 IN Illustrated: Yes Publicatio...

The Prepper's Water Manual: A Resource Guide For Smart Preppers And Owners Of Self-Sufficient And Off-The-Grid Homesteads

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Report copyright infringementby Abel D. Schoeman (Author)Finally, a comprehensive, illustrated resource guide to help you through any water-related emergency. The aim of this guide is to empower the reader with the tools to create a self-sustained, thriving environment with living water in abundance. Topics covered include: well digging by hand, digging with an auger, drilling with a homemade PVC drill, driving a well point, how to harvest rainwater, which pump system to use, water treatment ...

Science, Technology, and Society: A Sociological Approach

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Report copyright infringementby Wenda K. Bauchspies (Author), Jennifer Croissant (Author), Sal Restivo (Author)Science, Technology and Society: A Sociological Approach is a comprehensive guide to the emergent field of science, technology, and society (STS) studies and its implications for today's culture and society. Discusses current STS topics, research tools, and theories Tackles some of the most urgent issues in current STS studies, including power and culture, race, gender, colonialis...

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Report copyright infringementby Shan W. Raffel (Author), Benjamin A. Walker (Author)The art of tactical decision-making under stress. Making a rapid and accurate incident size up would be one of the most challenging decision making processes faced by any profession. Fireground time frames are measured in seconds, and the review process in minutes. The stakes are high as making correct decisions can mean the difference between life and death. Every fire sends out signals that can assist the f...

Architectural Conservation: Principles and Practice

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Report copyright infringementby Aylin Orbasli (Author)This book provides an introductory text for students in built environment disciplines, as well as those who manage or own historic properties, and those embarking upon architectural conservation professionally. It is designed to give an understanding of the main principles, materials and problems in the field of conservation and it features a number of case studies.Back JacketThis book provides a comprehensive introduction to the principle...

Essential Soil Science: A Clear and Concise Introduction to Soil Science

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Ashman (Author), Geeta Puri (Author)This textbook is aimed at the majority of students, who need to quickly acquire a concise overview of soil science. Many current soil science textbooks still cater for a traditional student market where students embark on three years study in a narrow discipline. The growth in modular degree schemes has meant that soil science is now often taught as self-standing unit as part of broad based degree program. Students pursu...

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Report copyright infringementby Ian Walker (Author), Robert Wilkie (Author)This handbook covers all the practices and procedures the quantity surveyor working in a contractor's office needs to know - from budgets and forecasts to cost-value comparisons and partnering. By giving a thorough account of the commercial aspects of the work of the contractor's QS, the book offers a useful insight into their day-to-day work, with plenty of sample documents, worked examples and extracts from the stand...

Human Performance and Limitations in Aviation

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Report copyright infringementby R. D. Campbell (Author), Michael Bagshaw (Author)Human error is cited as a major cause in over 70% of accidents, and it is widely agreed that a better understanding of human capabilities and limitations - both physical and psychological - would help reduce human error and improve flight safety. This book was first published when the UK Civil Aviation Authority introduced an examination in human performance and limitations for all private and professional pilot ...

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Report copyright infringementby Peter Bellwood (Author)First Farmers: the Origins of Agricultural Societies offers readers an understanding of the origins and histories of early agricultural populations in all parts of the world. Uses data from archaeology, comparative linguistics, and biological anthropology to cover developments over the past 12,000 years Examines the reasons for the multiple primary origins of agriculture Focuses on agricultural origins in and dispersals out of the Middle...

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Report copyright infringementby Vikas Mittal (Editor)Applications of polymers in various aspects of oil and gas industry are targeted in the book. These applications include enhanced oil recovery, oil spill clean up, membranes, adsorbents and coatings, among others. The majority of the chapters review the current state of art of the polymer applications in these areas. In addition, ample fundamental insights have been provided to make the readers aware about the importance of polymers and pol...

CHOOKPONICS a guide for the urban farmer

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Report copyright infringementby Jeffrey Peter McGinniss (Author)Chookponics explains how to bring the benefits of chickens and vegetables into your small backyard. This book will guide you through the steps needed to allow you to grow your own organic vegetables and eggs in areas you may not have thought possible. With Chookponics, I merge chickens and vegetable production into a system similar to Aquaponics. No shoveling manure, no-bend gardening and precious little weeding, all in an area 5...

Billion Dollar Napkin: Proven Pathways for Commercialising your Intellectual Property

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel J. O'Connor (Author)This book is written for the amateur inventor who understands that the idea he or she has right now could be valuable or worthless, but unless they get a better understanding of the process of commercialisation, they might never be able to tell the difference. Sure, we can rely on others, such as Patent Attorneys and Accountants to give us an independent opinion, but in most cases, their opinions may be skewed towards them being able ...

Billion Dollar Napkin: Proven Pathways to Commercialise your Intellectual Property

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel J. O'Connor (Author)This book is written for the amateur inventor who understands that the idea he or she has right now could be valuable or worthless, but unless they get a better understanding of the process of commercialisation they might never be able to tell the difference. Sure, we can rely on others, such as Patent Attorneys and Accountants to give us an independent opinion, but in most cases, their opinions may be skewed towards them being able t...

Practical Academic: Managing Research Groups and Projects

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Report copyright infringementby Jennifer Rowland (Author)Practical Academic can help you to maintain a high level of efficiency now that you are running your own research group. You may be encountering challenges in managing people, projects, and balancing your time. This book provides solutions and strategies for dealing with these issues and more. By reading this no-nonsense review of the major problems encountered in running your own research group, you will discover how to: - Structure y...

Why Melbourne's Tram Network is the most SUCCESSFUL in the world: The world's BIGGEST & LONGEST SERVING tram network

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Report copyright infringementby Aymeric I. J. Perfrement (Author), Warren Doubleday (Engineer), Mal Rowe (Photographer)Official book website: www.melbournetramsuccess.comIn conjunction with: The Melbourne Tram MuseumSuperceeded by: Trams of Melbourne (2023)Tram networks have been in operation since the first horse-drawn examples were introduced in the early 1800s. They dipped in and out of fashion as other modes of transport became more fashionable, but have witnessed a resurgence in recent...

Beyond the Clinic: Transforming your practice with video consultations

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Report copyright infringementby Silvia Pfeiffer (Author) Beyond the Clinic meets the growing demand for simple, practical and step by step advice for healthcare practice owners that want to embrace digital technology and introduce a sustainable new business model around video consultations to their practice. It is very clear that digital is going to substantially disrupt the way healthcare works and telehealth is one substantial aspect of it. Telehealth projects have been run for many years...

Wooden Boatbuilding: The Sydney Wooden Boat School Manuals

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Report copyright infringementby Ian Hugh Smith (Author), Tricia Smith (Designed by)In an extensive career Ian Hugh Smith has built over 80 boats and taught hundreds of first-timers the skills they need to build their own boats through the Sydney Wooden Boat School. A series of manuals on different methods of construction grew out of the different courses in the School, and now in retirement Ian has combined these manuals into one edition as well as adding some new work. The manuals cover Buil...

A Short Social and Cultural Anthropology of the Northern Luo of South Sudan

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Report copyright infringementby Saturnino Onyala (Author)In this book, Saturnino Onyala describes the social values and social relationships of the Northern Luo of South Sudan. This is a culture and history that has not been studied in depth in the past -- there are very few written texts on the subject. Consequently, this is a must read for anthropologists, historians, sociologists, social workers and philosophers who are interested in the lives of the Northern Luo as well as for the Luo peo...

Beyond Agile: How To Run Faster, Smarter and Less Wasteful Projects

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew Walker (Author), Paul Scott (Author), Grace O'Brien (With)On average, 50 per cent of software projects fail to deliver on time or on budget. At least 20 per cent are cancelled before completion or renounced as failures. Project failure costs the global economy nearly $200 billion a year.We're in the midst of a 'project failure crisis' and something needs to be done. Following the journey of software development through the 20th and 21st centuries, this b...

Traffic Engineering and Management, 7th Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Alexa Delbosc (Editor), William Young (Editor)A practical guide to the complex world of traffic engineering and managementTraffic Engineering and Management gives a comprehensive overview of traffic engineering and management practice. It provides guidance in the planning, design and operation of traffic systems in a single text, letting the reader gain a broad background understanding of the subject quickly and easily. It is written for students entering the t...

Backyard Dairy Goats: A natural approach to keeping goats in any yard

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Report copyright infringementby Kate Downham (Author)Work with nature to raise dairy goats in any yard... Backyard Dairy Goats is a book focusing on raising dairy goats in a way that respects their nature, on any amount of land. Backyard dairying is achievable for anyone. It doesn't have to be a dream that may happen one day in the distant future, it could happen now, and this book will show you how. Topics covered include: -Everything you need to know about goats - their behaviour, how ...

Basic Engineering Mechanics Explained, Volume 1: Principles and Static Forces

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Report copyright infringementby Gregory Pastoll (Author), Gregory Pastoll (Illustrator)Full DescriptionThis series of three volumes, 'Basic Engineering Mechanics Explained' aims to explain in a reader-friendly way, the essential principles of basic mechanics as used in engineering. It attempts to provide clarity, motivation and relevance, for any reader who wants to understand the principles of mechanics and be able to apply them to practical situations. These books should be found useful by ...

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Basic Engineering Mechanics Explained, Volume 2: Motion and Energy

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Report copyright infringementby Gregory Pastoll (Author), Gregory Pastoll (Illustrator)This series of three volumes, 'Basic Engineering Mechanics Explained' aims to explain in a reader-friendly way, the essential principles of basic mechanics as used in engineering. It attempts to provide clarity, motivation and relevance, for any reader who wants to understand the principles of mechanics and be able to apply them to practical situations. These books should be found useful by anyone studying,...

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Basic Engineering Mechanics Explained, Volume 3: Rotation and Inertia

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Report copyright infringementby Damien Kee (Author)Classroom Activities for the Busy Teacher: EV3 A 10 week curriculum package for implementing the LEGO Education EV3 Core Set (45544) in your class. Containing over 20 chapters that follow a planetary exploration storyline, you will be introducing students to the basics of the EV3 Core Set and gradually incorporating sensor and useful programming concepts. All challenges follow a similar structure with an overview project, equipment needed and...

Bogatins Practical Guide to Transmission

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Report copyright infringementby Eric Bogatin (Author)This practical book establishes a solid foundation for understanding the essential principles of how signals interact with transmission lines. These insights are the basis of the best design and best measurement practices for single-ended and differential transmission lines. Readers can confidently use these guidelines to avoid common mistakes. They will learn how to leverage rules of tumb, approximations, 2D filed solvers, and TDR measurem...

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Report copyright infringementby David McCullough (Author)A monumental tale of American ambition, told by Pulitzer Prize-winning author and master historian David McCullough. This gripping saga of the creation of the Brooklyn Bridge, one of the country's boldest engineering achievements, reveals not only the politics and personalities behind "America's Eiffel Tower," but charts New York's ascent as a thriving metropolis. Around 1870, during the Age of Optimism--a time when Americans believed a...

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Report copyright infringementby Terri Crisp (Author), Terry Crisp (Author), Samantha Glen (With)Out of Harm's Way chronicles the career of a woman who has dedicated her life to animal rescue, describing her participation in rescue efforts at the scene of such disaster as the Exxon-Valdez oil spill, and outlines ways to prepare pets for disaster situations. Number of Pages: 416 Dimensions: 1 x 8.5 x 5.56 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: ...