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The Dancing Bees: An Account of the Life and Senses of the Honey Bee

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Report copyright infringementby Karl Frisch (Author) Number of Pages: 232 Dimensions: 0.53 x 8 x 5.25 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: January 01, 1954

Bifacial Photovoltaics: Technology, Applications and Economics

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Report copyright infringementby Joris Libal (Editor), Radovan Kopecek (Editor)Bifacial photovoltaic (PV) modules are able to utilize light from both sides and can therefore significantly increase the electric yield of PV power plants, thus reducing the cost and improving profitability. Bifacial PV technology has a huge potential to reach a major market share, in particular when considering utility scale PV plants. Accordingly, bifacial PV is currently attracting increasing attention from invo...

Lean Product Development: A Manager's Guide

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Report copyright infringementby Colin Mynott (Author)Lean product development (LPD) is the application of lean principles to product development, aiming to develop new or improved products that are successful in the market. It is a cross-functional activity that seeks to uncover product knowledge hidden within the end-to-end production flow, typically in the hand-over points between functional units. LPD deals with the complete process from gathering and generating ideas, through assessing po...

Scaife Company and the Scaife Family, 1802-1952; a History of the Oldest Manufacturing Company West of the Alleghenies Under Five Generations

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Report copyright infringementby William T. 1908- Schoyer (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 ...

Broadband for Africa: Developing Backbone Communications Networks

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Report copyright infringementby Mark D. J. Williams (Author)Many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa see broadband ICT as an essential part of their long-term economic development strategy. Backbone networks are the high-capacity networks that lie at the heart of communications systems and allow the delivery of the high volumes of data needed for broadband. What high-capacity backbone networks that do exist in the region are typically limited to major urban areas and some inter-city routes. Compe...

Capturing Wealth from Tuna: Case Studies from the Pacific

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Report copyright infringementby Kate Barclay (Author), Ian Cartwright (Author)The Western and Central Pacific Ocean is home to the largest tuna fishery in the world - around half of the world's tuna supply - and is a vital economic resource for Pacific island countries. The potential of the Pacific tuna fishery to contribute to economic development in the Pacific island countries is enormous, but will require a cooperative regional strategy to maximise access fees from distant water fishing n...

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Report copyright infringementby Jiju Antony (Editor), Ashok Kumar (Editor), Ricardo Banuelas (Editor) World Class Applications shows what real organisations have done to implement Six Sigma, the methodology used, and the results delivered. The book provides details of how these organisations overcame issues with the statistical tools of Six Sigma and provides valuable lessons by explaining what went wrong when implementation failed. Cases cover topics including: Six Sigma in HR; Implementing...

Statistical Process Monitoring and Optimization

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Report copyright infringementby Geoffrey Vining (Editor)Demonstrates ways to track industrial processes and performance, integrating related areas such as engineering process control, statistical reasoning in TQM, robust parameter design, control charts, multivariate process monitoring, capability indices, experimental design, empirical model building, and process optimization. The book covers a range o Number of Pages: 504 Dimensions: 1.03 x 9 x 6 IN Pu...

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Report copyright infringementby Alan Turner (Author)This second edition of Building Procurement has been revised to take into account recent developments in procurement, such as the Private Finance initiative, as well as some of the recommendations in the Latham Report and its working groups. The author sets out the basics of the building process, the principal players, along with general conventions and background information on building contracts and conditions of appointment for consultant...

Liquid: How CEOs & CTOs Unlock Flow and Momentum in Complex Systems

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Report copyright infringementby Kathy Keating (Author), Etienne de Bruin (Author), Scott Graves (Author)Discover the secret system quietly driving your business forward-or holding it back.At first, everything clicks. The product is taking off. The team is humming. Decisions are fast, execution is smooth, and growth feels effortless.Then, slowly, or sometimes all at once, progress stalls. Teams get tangled. Priorities blur. Work that used to flow now feels stuck. You try to fix it: more people...

Principles of Emergency Planning and Management

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Report copyright infringementby David Alexander (Author)As interest in planning for emergencies and disasters burgeons, and educational and training programs proliferate, Principles of emergency planning and management is the first book to meet the need for a concise yet comprehensive and systematic primer on how to prepare for a disaster. Providing readers with a comprehensive, systematic, yet concise introduction to effective preparation for disasters, it provides a unified starting point e...

The Production Of Iron Ores In Various Parts Of The World

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Report copyright infringementby John Birkinbine (Author), Geological Survey (U S ) (Created by)"The Production Of Iron Ores In Various Parts Of The World" provides a detailed overview of iron ore production and resources. This book examines the geological formations, mining techniques, and industrial processes involved in extracting and utilizing iron ore across different regions. Offering insights into the economic and technological aspects of iron ore production, this work is valuable for g...

Pharmaceutics: Basic Principles and Formulations

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Report copyright infringementby Dulal Krishna Tripathi (Author)1. Historical Background Development of the Profession of Pharmacy2. Dosage Forms3. Prescription4. Posology5. Pharmaceutical Calculations6. Powders and Granules7. Liquid Dosage Forms8. Monophasic Liquids9. Biphasic Liquids: Suspensions10. Biphasic Liquids: Emulsions11. Suppositories12. Pharmaceutical Incompatibilities13. Semisolid Dosage Forms Number of Pages: 344 Dimensions: 0.81 x 9.25 x 7.5 IN ...

Design for Reliability: Developing Assets That Meet the Needs of Owners

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel Daley (Author)None of the few Design for Reliability (DFR) books currently available addresses the process from the owner's (or buyer's) perspective. Instead, they approach DFR strictly from the seller's (or manufacturer's) viewpoint. As a result, few assets are designed and developed with the intent to meet the future owner's specific needs for reliability, availability, and maintainability over the life of the asset. In this groundbreaking new book, Da...

Tongass Timber: A History of Logging & Timber Utilization in Southeast Alaska

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Report copyright infringementby James Mackovjak (Author), George Rogers (Foreword by)By the late 19th century, the forests of Southeast Alaska were being eyed for economic development and commercial interests had begun harvesting the high-quality Sitka spruce and other species in Alaska's panhandle. The arrival of high-intensity logging in the 20th century and the establishment of wood pulp mills beginning in 1954, and lasting more than four decades, exposed the environmental and economic lim...

Future Ready: Innovation, Abundance And The Global South

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Report copyright infringementby Uzair Younus (Author) Number of Pages: 242 Dimensions: 0.55 x 8 x 5.25 IN Publication Date: July 25, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Rogelio Beltran (Author)YouTube Video Mastery: A Beginner's Guide to Creating Engaging Educational Content provides a comprehensive roadmap for aspiring content creators eager to make a mark in the educational niche on YouTube. This guide demystifies the art and science of crafting compelling videos that captivate audiences while delivering valuable knowledge.The journey begins with Chapter 1, introducing the fundamentals of YouTube video creation and setting t...

Strategic Technology Management: Building Bridges Between Sciences, Engineering and Business Management

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Report copyright infringementby George Tesar (Editor), Sibdas Ghosh (Editor), Steven W. Anderson (Editor)This invaluable book attempts to bridge business management and scientific management practices so as to foster better understanding between the two entities. It focuses on commercialization of research outcomes. Using cases extensively to illustrate practical difficulties encountered in working across functional barriers, the book also provides guidelines on how these difficulties can be ...

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Skiba (Author)This book provides comprehensive coverage of the operation of a selective range of agricultural equipment, including tractors, cultivators, windrowers, disc harrows, seeders, sprayers, combine harvesters, grain carts, balers, mowers, slashers, spreaders, and quad bikes. It offers detailed insights into the uses, key components, operating principles, preparation for operations, operational practices, safe operation, and finalizing operation...

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew Ward (Author), Steve Ward (Other)Execute Your Tech Idea gives you everything you need to find, qualify, implement, and launch your tech idea. Discover your 'aha!' moment in this plain-speaking, easy-to-read guidebook suitable for non-technical readers.The advice in this book has helped hundreds of professionals, managers, and startup founders like you to execute their tech idea.Execute Your Tech Idea applies to all technology projects, including apps, po...

Business Fundamentals for Engineering Managers

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Report copyright infringementby C. M. Chang (Author)Engineering managers and professionals make a long and lasting impact in the industry by regularly developing technology-based projects, as related to new product development, new service innovation or efficiency-centered process improvement, or both-to create strategic differentiation and operational excellence for their employers. They need certain business fundamentals that enable them to make decisions, based on both technology and busin...

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Report copyright infringementby R. K. Singal (Author), Mehrzad Tabatabaian (Author)Written in clear language, illustrated by diagrams, mathematical analysis, and numerical examplesm this book covers the mathematics and physics of both current conversion--solar cells, fuel cells, MHD, thermoelectric, and thermionic power generation--and discusses emerging conversion technologies such as solar thermal, nuclear fusion, and hydrogen energy.Author BiographySingal R. K.: R. K. Singal, PhD is a univ...

Decision Analysis for Petroleum Exploration: 3.0 Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Paul D. Newendorp (Author), John R. Schuyler (Author)This is a major rework of Paul Newendorp's 1975 best-seller, which became the standard reference in the field. This book is now structured as a handbook of over 330 important concepts in risk and economic decision analysis. As the title suggests, well over half the examples apply to petroleum exploration investment decisions. Perhaps 80% of the topics are generally applicable to capital investment, project ma...

Project Development in the Solar Industry

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Report copyright infringementby Albie Fong (Editor), Jesse Tippett (Editor)This book provides an extensive overview of utility scale solar project development and the various tasks required to bring large solar power plants from plans to realities. The various topics have been organized and presented in a way to clearly define important development fundamentals including basic business and legal considerations. The reader is also guided through the more complex aspects of renewable energy dev...

The First Responder Advantage: Turn Your First Responder Skills Into a Thriving Business

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Report copyright infringementby Brad Newbury (Author)The First Responder Advantage is an essential roadmap for first responders who want to translate their hard-earned skills into entrepreneurial success. In this book, Brad Newbury-a seasoned firefighter, paramedic, and successful business owner-reveals how the leadership, decision-making, and adaptability you've mastered on the job are the very tools you need to build and grow a thriving business. Whether you're launching a side hustle or st...

Scaling Innovation: How Smart Companies Architect Profitable Growth

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Report copyright infringementby Madhavan Ramanujam (Author), Eddie Hartman (Author)You've built a great product--now what? The brutal truth: most startups and scale-ups don't fail because of bad products. They fail because they never figure out how to grow fast--and profitably. Some chase market share at all costs, burning cash on customers who won't pay enough to sustain the business. Others over-monetize too soon, pushing away the customers they need to reach scale. Still others obsess over...

Demystifying AI for Business Executives: Leveraging the power of AI for business and personal productivity

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Report copyright infringementby Henry Collins Collins (Author), Xavier Taylor (Author)Demystifying AI for Business Executives is an essential guide for leaders seeking to harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in their organizations. This comprehensive book breaks down complex AI concepts into accessible insights and actionable strategies, empowering executives to make informed decisions about AI adoption.The journey begins with Chapter 1, providing a foundational und...

Israel Valley: The Technology Shield of Innovation

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Report copyright infringementby Edouard Cukierman (Author), Daniel Rouach (Author), Ron Waldman (Author)A global leader in hi-tech, and one of the pioneers of unmanned aircraft, cyber security, medical imaging and drip irrigation, Israel is a country where start-ups and innovation flourish. Numerous multinationals, from Intel and IBM to Microsoft, HP, Nvidia, Cisco, Alphabet and Johnson & Johnson, have acquired Israeli companies and opened R&D centers in Israel.Is Israel's dynamism li...

International Project Management, Volume II: A Focus on Value Engineering and Project Value Improvement

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Report copyright infringementby Hamid Doost Mohammadian (Author)The book shows the most effective way of balancing the fundamental pillars, assisting the modern day manager by handling a dynamic, constantly adjusting workplace, which easily adapts to all challenges and changes. It was written by an international management professor and technology expert speaking directly to managers and engineers about the four dimensions of international project management; people, value engineering and mul...

Sam: One Robot, a Dozen Engineers, and the Race to Revolutionize the Way We Build

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Report copyright infringementby Jonathan Waldman (Author)A true story of innovation that "reads like a movie" (Seth Godin), centered on a scrappy team of engineers--far from the Silicon Valley limelight--and their quest to revolutionize the traditional trade of masonry by building a robot that can lay bricks. Humans have landed men on the moon, programmed cars to drive themselves, and put the knowledge of our entire civilization in your back pocket. But no one--from MIT nerds to Army Corps en...

Philosophy of Technology: An Introduction for Technology and Business Students

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Report copyright infringementby Maarten Verkerk (Author), Jan Hoogland (Author), Jan Van Der Stoep (Author)Philosophy of Technology is the first comprehensive introduction to this vibrant young sub-discipline in over 20 years, this is an ideal textbook for students of technology and engineering beginning a course or project in the philosophy of their subject. Author BiographyMaarten J. Verkerk is Affiliate Professor in Reformational Philosophy at Eindhoven University of Technology and Maastri...

Renaissance Vision from Spectacles to Telescopes: Memoirs, American Philosophical Society (Vol. 259)

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Report copyright infringementby Vincent Ilardi (Author)Deals with the history of eyeglasses from their invention in Italy ca. 1286 to the appearance of the telescope three cent. later. "By the end of the 16th cent. eyeglasses were as common in western and central Europe as desktop computers are in western developed countries today." Eyeglasses served an important technological function at both the intellectual and practical level, not only easing the textual studies of scholars but also easin...