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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...

Flood Money: The Guide to Moving Your Property from the Flood Line

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Report copyright infringementby Brad Hubbard (Author), Eli Gonzalez (Editor)How much do you pay in Flood Insurance? The average homeowner can pay over $100 a month. Which of course is $1200 a year. On a thirty-year loan, that equates to $36,000. That's a lot of money! Wouldn't it be great if you could get your Flood Insurance rate reduced? Better yet, what if you didn't have to pay for ANY Flood Insurance? In his book, Flood Money, author Brad Hubbard shares how he has saved residential clien...

Sandusky Tool Co. 1877 Catalog - Paperback

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by Sandusky Tool Company (Author)One of the most important of the 19th century wooden plane manufacturers. This catalog includes the rosewood and ebony classic centerwheel plow and the Morris patent, among others. Many illustrations and molding profiles. Number of Pages: 67 Dimensions: 0.16 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: April 03, 1995

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Report copyright infringementby Andy Herring (Author)This textbook provides an integrated view of beef cattle production with a systems based approach, discussing the interrelationships of a broad range of aspects with the overall goal of optimising cattle production. This book provides the background to allow cattle producers to match their production environments with genetic, management, and marketing opportunities for sustainable beef production globally. This logic and resulting consider...

Drones Turning a Side Hustle Into a Profitable Business

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Report copyright infringementby Mahmood Hussein (Author)Unleash the Skies: Transform Your Passion for Drones into a Thriving BusinessAre you ready to elevate your entrepreneurial journey to new heights? In a world where drones are reshaping industries and capturing imaginations, there's never been a better time to turn your drone hobby into a profitable enterprise.Drones: Turning a Side Hustle into a Profitable Business is your ultimate guide to soaring success in the booming drone industry. ...

Workplace Safety and Health Practices: Current and Evolving Trends

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Report copyright infringementby Frances Alston (Author), Onwuka Okorie (Author)Safety and health concerns in workplaces across the globe continue to be of concern for leaders as they seek to discover novel ways to provide a workplace that preserves the health and safety of workers. To achieve world-class health and safety in any organization, the health and safety of workers must be integrated with technological innovations that monitor, track, and provide feedback on worker performance and s...

Home Pork Making; a Complete Guide ... in all That Pertains to hog Slaughtering, Curing, Preserving, and Storing Pork Product--from Scalding vat to Ki

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Report copyright infringementby Albert Watson Fulton (Author)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 imp...

Energy Diversity for Carbon Neutrality: A Sustainable Strategy for Net- Zero

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Report copyright infringementby Alaa Kafafi (Author)We are currently experiencing the greatest change in the economy since the industrial revolution: the transition to net-zero emissions.The book aims to educate professionals, industries and consumers on the diverse energy mix needed for power generation. This mix must meet the growing demand for energy, protect the climate and promote economic growth by making energy affordable for both households and businesses. Kafafi discusses three main ...

Welcome to the Metaverse: Unlocking the Potential of Virtual Worlds

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Report copyright infringementby David L. Shrier (Author)A clear-eyed guide to the metaverse and how this powerful technology--along with advances in spatial computing, VR, and AR--will impact our economy, our lives, and our world.The metaverse. That term elicits a wide range of ideas and opinions. For many, it represents the next evolutionary phase of the internet--a fully immersive, digital universe where people can interact, work, and play in virtual environments. For others, it's yet anoth...

Whatsapp in the World: Disinformation, Encryption, and Extreme Speech

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Report copyright infringementby Sahana Udupa (Editor), Herman Wasserman (Editor)A global analysis of the vastly popular instant messaging service Known by the popular nickname "ZapZap" in Brazil and synonymous with the Internet across Africa and South Asia, WhatsApp has emerged as a major means of communication for millions of people around the world. Unlike social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook, WhatsApp offers a closed, encrypted communication architecture that ostensibly limi...

Turnaround Management for the Oil, Gas, and Process Industries: A Project Management Approach

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Bruce Hey (Author)Turnaround Management for the Oil, Gas, and Process Industries: A Project Management Approach helps readers understand the phases of development in preparation for a turnaround, with each relevant phase easily identified. Specific to the process industry, especially oil and gas, petrochemical and power plants, this reference simplifies the entire lifecycle of a turnaround and provides specific examples of both successful and unsuccessfu...

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Report copyright infringementby Subba Rao Chaganti (Author)Whispering to AI: Prompt Engineering for Pharma Brand Managers isn't just another marketing guide. It's your secret weapon to unlocking the power ofAI in pharma.Inside, you'll learn how to use AI to: - Craft messages that speak to yourpatients.Forget generic ads - let AI help you create personalized, connected experiences.- Unleash your creativity.AI isn't here to replace you;it's your partner for crafting amazing content that grabs a...

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Report copyright infringementby Ya Pamphlet Collection (Lib Atkinson (Author)"Cotton and Cotton Manufactures in the United States" by Edward Atkinson provides a detailed overview of the cotton industry in the late 19th century. Atkinson examines the cultivation, manufacturing, and trade of cotton, with particular attention to the United States' role in the global market. The book covers topics such as the impact of technology, labor conditions, and international competition from countries lik...

Your Face Belongs to Us: A Tale of AI, a Secretive Startup, and the End of Privacy - Paperback

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by Kashmir Hill (Author)NATIONAL BESTSELLER - The story of a small AI company that gave facial recognition to law enforcement, billionaires, and businesses, threatening to end privacy as we know it"The dystopian future portrayed in some science-fiction movies is already upon us. Kashmir Hill's fascinating book brings home the scary implications of this new reality."--John Carreyrou, author of Bad Blood A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Financial Times, Los Angeles Times, Wired Winner of the Inc. Non-O...

The Fourth Phase of Water: Beyond Solid, Liquid, and Vapor - Paperback

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by Gerald H. Pollack (Author)Professor Pollack takes us on a fantastic voyage through water, showing us a hidden universe teeming with physical activity that provides answers so simple that any curious person can understand. In conversational prose, Pollack lays a simple foundation for understanding how changes in water's structure underlie most energetic transitions of form and motion on earth. Number of Pages: 357 Dimensions: 0.9 x 9.9 x 8.4 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: May 01, 2013

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Report copyright infringementby Follett L. (Follett Lamberton) Greeno (Author)"Obed Hussey: Who, of All Inventors, Made Bread Cheap" explores the life and contributions of Obed Hussey, a pivotal figure in the development of harvesting machinery during the 19th century. This meticulously prepared historical account delves into Hussey's role in revolutionizing agriculture and making food more accessible. Learn about the ingenuity and perseverance of this important inventor as his work shaped Am...

Agriculture: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Paul Brassley (Author), Richard Soffe (Author)Agriculture, one of the oldest human occupations, is practised all over the world, using techniques ranging from the profoundly traditional to the most scientifically advanced. Without it we would starve. Yet how many of us understand what is happening in the fields that we see as we drive through the countryside? How often do we think about the origins of the food in our trolley? In this Very Short Introduction Paul Brassley and Richard Soffe ...

Petrostate: Putin, Power, and the New Russia - Paperback

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by Marshall I. Goldman (Author)In the aftermath of the financial collapse of August 1998, it looked as if Russia's day as a superpower had come and gone. That it should recover and reassert itself after less than a decade is nothing short of an economic and political miracle. Based on extensive research, including several interviews with Vladimir Putin, this revealing book chronicles Russia's dramatic reemergence on the world stage, illuminating the key reason for its rebirth: the use of its ...

Essential Guide to Metals and Manufacturing

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Report copyright infringementby Krishan Katyal (Author)This book is intended for new owners, engineers, technicians, purchasing agents, chief operating officers, finance managers, quality control managers, sales managers, or other employees who want to learn and grow in metal manufacturing business. The book covers the following: 1. Basic metals, their selection, major producers, and suppliers' websites 2. Manufacturing processes such as forgings, castings, steel fabrication, sheet metal fabr...

Agile and Lean Program Management: Scaling Collaboration Across the Organization

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Report copyright infringementby Johanna Rothman (Author)Scale collaboration, not process.If you're trying to use agile and lean at the program level, you've heard of several approaches, all about scaling processes. If you duplicate what one team does for several teams, you get bloat, not delivery. Instead of scaling the process, scale everyone's collaboration.With autonomy, collaboration, and exploration, teams and program level people can decide how to apply agile and lean to their work. Lea...

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Report copyright infringementby Ravi Rajamani (Author)This is a collection of essays on repeatable infrastructure of all sizes and types for software engineering projects. It brings together different perspectives on a discipline that avoids the lengthy manuals and distils the essence of some standards and best practices that serve the professionals in this field. Infrastructure-as-code has become just as treasured as any high value assets as software expands its reach into almost all aspects...

Automating Empathy: Decoding Technologies That Gauge Intimate Life - Paperback

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by Andrew McStay (Author)This is an open access title. It is made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International license. It is available to read and download as a PDF version on the Oxford Academic platform. We live in a world where artificial intelligence and intensive use of personal data has become normalized. Companies across the world are developing and launching technologies to infer and interact with emotions, mental states, and human co...

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Report copyright infringementby Deborah Takiff Smith (Author)Discover a fascinating glimpse into the early days of agricultural technology with "USDA Farmers' Bulletin No. 2277, Computers on the Farm," by Deborah Takiff Smith. This meticulously reproduced bulletin offers a unique perspective on the introduction of computer technology into farming and agriculture. Explore the initial applications of information storage and retrieval systems designed to improve efficiency and productivity in ag...

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Report copyright infringementby Ammar Halloum (Author)The author of this book helped a US company save 185 Million Dollars in one year by applying cost reduction strategies and techniques. In this book the author is sharing his vision, strategies, and techniques to help manufacturing and service companies reduce their costs. This book is for those CEOs, managers, engineers, and business owners who are seeking success for their companies. Cost reduction strategies and lean thinking techniques ...

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Walter Bruère (Author)NEW PRINT WITH PROFESSIONAL TYPE-SET IN CONTRAST TO SCANNED PRINTS OFFERED BY OTHERS The Coming Of Coal This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout,...

Enterprise and Entrepreneurship for Agri-Business Management and Planning

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Report copyright infringementby Prof Manas Mohan Adhikary (Author)"The global agriculture is undergoing a faster transformation than ever before. Indian agriculture has got three distinctive phases of transformation a) inductive phase b) stimulative phase and c) simulative phase. While inductive phase of agricultural transformation in India (1960-1980), went on integrating seed - fertilizer - water in an inductive manner towards ushering a productivity change in the quickest possible time, th...

Statistics in Natural Resources: Applications with R

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Report copyright infringementby Matthew Russell (Author)This book focuses on the application of statistical analyses in the environmental, agricultural, and natural resources disciplines. Author BiographyMatthew Russell is a forest analytics consultant at Arbor Custom Analytics LLC where he uses data to solve natural resources problems. He is the author/co-author of more than 75 peer-reviewed publications focused on applied forestry research. He has conducted extensive research and teaching o...

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HowExpert Guide to Sustainability: The Ultimate Handbook for Eco-Friendly Tips, Green Lifestyle, and Sustainable Living

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Report copyright infringementby Howexpert (Author)If you're eager to embrace an eco-friendly lifestyle, adopt sustainable habits, and live in harmony with the planet, then "HowExpert Guide to Sustainability" is the resource for you. This handbook provides practical tips, inspiring ideas, and actionable strategies to help you reduce your environmental impact. Whether you're just starting or refining existing practices, this guide covers every key aspect of green living, empowering you to make ...

Strengthening Foundations for a Food-and Nutrition-Secure Future in the Lao People's Democratic Republic

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Report copyright infringementby Asian Development Bank (Author)This report shows how the Lao People's Democratic Republic can boost food security by strengthening agricultural value chains, supporting rural areas, and scaling up nutrition-centered food systems to improve health and eliminate hunger.The report looks at food security across six pillars-availability, accessibility, utilization, stability, agency, and sustainability-and highlights issues including low agricultural productivity, i...

Cryptocurrency Investing: Wallet Technology

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Report copyright infringementby Szabolcs Juhasz (Author)All right, so you need a wallet, but which one is to choose from? Should you go for the one that's is free, or another, that you have to purchase? Should you keep your cryptocurrencies online? - or rehabs you need a cold storage? Thinking about the best way to secure your cryptocurrencies for long term? - or perhaps all you want is trading? You might consider to run a business where you wish to take cryptocurrency payments, but not ...

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies: 4 Books in 1

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Report copyright infringementby Keizer Söze (Author)In this book you will learn about: * Bitcoin mining process + Satoshi Nakamoto aka the inventor of Bitcoin + Bitcoin Market analysis + Why Bitcoin is capable of overtaking Fiat currencies * Digital Gold VS Traditional Gold explained + Bitcoin purchasing power in a grow + How to get ready for Bitcoin revolution + The future of recruitment and payroll * How to get paid in Bitcoin + Benefits of peer-to-peer economy - the future of business ...