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The Boiling Moat: Urgent Steps to Defend Taiwan - Paperback

$25.95

by Matt Pottinger (Editor)Chinese leader Xi Jinping has openly expressed his intention to annex Taiwan to mainland China, even threatening the use of force. An invasion or blockade of Taiwan by Chinese forces would be catastrophic, with severe consequences for democracies worldwide. In The Boiling Moat, Matt Pottinger and a team of scholars and distinguished military and political leaders urgently outline practical steps for deterrence. The authors stress that preventing a war is more afforda...

Replayed: Essential Writings on Software Preservation and Game Histories - Hardcover

$85.50

by Henry Lowood (Author), Raiford Guins (Editor), Matthew G. Kirschenbaum (Foreword by)A leading voice in technology studies shares a collection of essential essays on the preservation of software and history of games.Since the early 2000s, Henry Lowood has led or had a key role in numerous initiatives devoted to the preservation and documentation of virtual worlds, digital games, and interactive simulations, establishing himself as a major scholar in the field of game studies. His voluminous...

Artificial Intelligence Applied to Satellite-Based Remote Sensing Data for Earth Observation - Hardcover

$189.00

by Maria Pia del Rosso (Editor), Alessandro Sebastianelli (Editor), Silvia Liberata Ullo (Editor)Earth observation (EO) involves the collection, analysis, and presentation of data in order to monitor and assess the status and changes in natural and built environments. This technology has many applications including weather forecasting, tracking biodiversity, measuring land-use change, monitoring and responding to natural disasters, managing natural resources, monitoring emerging diseases and ...

Bird's Electrical and Electronic Principles and Technology - Paperback

$92.32

by John Bird (Author)Now in its seventh edition, Bird's Electrical and Electronic Principles and Technology introduces and covers theory through detailed examples and laboratory experiments, enabling students to gain knowledge required by technicians in fields such as engineering, electronics, and telecommunications. This edition includes several new sections, including glass batteries, climate change, the future of electricity production, and discussions concerning everyday aspects of electr...

The Invisible Rainbow: A History of Electricity and Life - Paperback

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by Arthur Firstenberg (Author)5g is being rolled out across the country, despite growing evidence that it is disruptive to our health, our safety, and the environment. The Invisible Rainbow is the groundbreaking story of electricity as it's never been told before--exposing its very real impact on the biosphere and human health. 100,000 copies sold! Over the last 220 years, society has evolved a universal belief that electricity is 'safe' for humanity and the planet. Scientist and journalist A...

Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, Volume 1, 3rd Edition: Guiding Principles to Welcome Rain Into Your Life and Landscape - Paperback

$39.95

by Brad Lancaster (Author)2020 Independent Press Award Winner--Home & Garden Category Turn water scarcity into water abundance Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, Volume 1, 3rd Edition is the best-selling, award-winning guide on how to conceptualize, design, and implement life-enhancing water-, sun-, wind-, and shade-harvesting systems for your home, landscape, and community. This book enables you to assess your on-site resources, gives you a diverse array of strategies to maxi...

Innovation in Isolation: The Story of Ukrainian It from the 1940s to the Present - Hardcover

$43.18

by Volodymyr Nevzorov (Author), Victoria Ugryumova (Author), Macpaw (Created by)Innovation in Isolation: The Story of Ukrainian IT from the 1940s to the Present offers an in-depth exploration of Ukraine's most influential innovators. Spanning from the early developments of computer technologies during the Soviet era to the rise of modern IT companies, the book traces Ukraine's evolution into a global tech hub.Rich with primary sources, including exclusive interviews, detailed illustrations, a...

The Wheel: Inventions and Reinventions - Hardcover

$27.95

by Richard Bulliet (Author)In this book, Richard W. Bulliet focuses on three major phases in the evolution of the wheel and their relationship to the needs and ambitions of human society. He begins in 4000 B.C.E. with the first wheels affixed to axles. He then follows with the innovation of wheels turning independently on their axles and concludes five thousand years later with the caster, a single rotating and pivoting wheel. Bulliet's most interesting finding is that a simple desire to move...

Mastercam 2025 Black Book: (Colored) - Hardcover

$151.18

by Gaurav Verma (Author), Matt Weber (Author)The Mastercam 2025 Black Book, the new, updated edition! is the 5th edition of our series on Mastercam. You can maximize your CNC programming potential with the "Mastercam 2025 Black Book." This all-encompassing guide is tailored to help you master the latest features and functionalities of Mastercam 2025, providing essential knowledge and practical insights.Why the Mastercam 2025 Black Book Stands Out: Detailed Tutorials: Follow step-by-step ins...

Hooked - 30 Minute Expert Guide: Official Summary to NIR Eyal's Hooked - Paperback

$8.99

by Novato Press (Author)Learn how to create habit-forming products people love ... in 30 minutes. The official summary of Hooked is your essential guide to understanding how to drive customer engagement and innovate with confidence and clarity. In his bestselling book Hooked, author Nir Eyal distills years of research, consulting, and practical experience and provides a how-to guide for product development-a blueprint he searched for as start-up founder but never found. An essential tool for ...

Science and Engineering of Small Arms - Paperback

$100.42

by Prasanta Kumar Das (Author), Lalit Pratim Das (Author), Dev Pratim Das (Author)This book initiates with the story of the evolution of firearms to enable the reader to appreciate the sequence of the development of firearms. It discusses different classes of small arms, their mechanics, internal and external ballistics. Further, it covers the design idea of barrels and actions, various operating principles and relevant discussion on ammunition and propellants. The principle of quality in the...

Encyclopedia of Black Radio in the United States, 1921-1955 - Paperback

$71.91

by Ryan Ellett (Author) This volume profiles about 300 African American (and a few white) performers, organizations and series broadcast during radio's "Golden Age"--the years 1921 through 1955. Many of these personalities and programs are chronicled in more depth here than in any previous publication, while several are covered here for the first time. The entries reveal the rich diversity in radio programming created by black talent and intended for black audiences during a time that has oft...

Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future - Hardcover

$32.00

by Reid Hoffman (Author), Greg Beato (Author)Tech visionary Reid Hoffman shares his unique insider's perspective on an AI-powered future, making the case for its potential to unlock a world of possibilities. Superagency offers a roadmap for using AI inclusively and adaptively to improve our lives and create positive change. While acknowledging challenges like disinformation and potential job changes, the book focuses on AI's immense potential to increase individual agency and create better ou...

Biodesign: The Process of Innovating Medical Technologies - Hardcover

$162.18

by Paul G. Yock (Author), Stefanos Zenios (Author), Josh Makower (Author)This step-by-step guide to medical technology innovation, now in full color, has been rewritten to reflect recent trends of industry globalization and value-conscious healthcare. Written by a team of medical, engineering, and business experts, the authors provide a comprehensive resource that leads students, researchers, and entrepreneurs through a proven process for the identification, invention, and implementation of n...

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by George Dyson (Author)Named one of WIRED's "The Best Pop Culture That Got Us Through 2020" In Analogia, technology historian George Dyson presents a startling look back at the analog age and life before the digital revolution--and an unsettling vision of what comes next. In 1716, the philosopher and mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz spent eight days taking the cure with Peter the Great at Bad Pyrmont in Saxony, trying to persuade the tsar to launch a voyage of discovery from Russia to...

Electrical Installation Calculations: Basic - Paperback

$76.12

by Christopher Kitcher (Author)Now in its 10th edition, Electrical Installation Calculations: Basic has been updated to include any changes required to bring it in line with the 18th edition of the IET electrical wiring regulations (BS7671:2018). Electrical calculations required for exams can prove difficult to master, but for more than 40 years, this book series has proved very helpful to students and professional electrical engineers studying for electrical qualifications. It covers all the...

Tank: The Definitive Visual History of Armored Vehicles - Hardcover

$40.00

by DK (Author), Smithsonian Institution (Contribution by)Pivotal to modern warfare, tanks have dominated the battlefield for over a century. Get up close to more than 400 military colossuses with this definitive visual guide to armored vehicles. In 1916, the British built a vehicle that could pound the battlefield impervious to enemy fire, crushing obstacles and barbed wire in its path. The first tank, or "Mother" as it was known, had arrived. In Tank you can view it in detail, along with oth...

The Essential Guide to Passing the Structural Civil PE Exam Written in the form of Questions: 160 CBT Questions Every PE Candidate Must Answer - Paperback

$116.78

by Jacob Petro (Author)The main objective of this book is to provide a comprehensive and a thorough coverage for the Structural Civil PE exam topics with the use of questions. This book is written in accordance with the latest (2024) NCEES exam specifications and design standards with the use of structured and well thought out questions. Questions that serve as an overall guide to help the reader understand and remember all the knowledge areas presented in the 2024 exam specifications, along ...

Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental Illness - Hardcover

$27.00

by Gregg F. Martin (Author)Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin cut a striking figure in the Army: athletic, quick witted, devout, and studious, he was a natural leader. Thanks to his engineering and leadership knowhow, Martin was chosen to lead the thousands of combat engineers who paved the way for 100,000 Army troops to battle their way to Baghdad in 2003. Martin was astonishing to watch as he led this effort, his mind laser focused and body vibrating with energy. He made quick decisions, often anticipa...

A Man and His Ship: America's Greatest Naval Architect and His Quest to Build the SS United States - Paperback

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by Steven Ujifusa (Author)"A fascinating historical account...A snapshot of the American Dream culminating with this country's mid-century greatness" (The Wall Street Journal) as a man endeavors to build the finest, fastest, most beautiful ocean liner in history. The story of a great American Builder at the peak of his power, in the 1940s and 1950s, William Francis Gibbs was considered America's best naval architect. His quest to build the finest, fastest, most beautiful ocean liner of his ti...

Information Operations: Facts Fakes Conspiracists - Hardcover

$93.60

by Steve Tatham (Author) Number of Pages: 272 Dimensions: 0.88 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN Publication Date: May 13, 2024

Information Operations: Facts Fakes Conspiracists - Paperback

$43.18

by Steve Tatham (Author) Number of Pages: 272 Dimensions: 0.74 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN Publication Date: May 10, 2024

Handbook of Cannabis Production in Controlled Environments - Paperback

$124.72

by Youbin Zheng (Editor)For thousands of years, Cannabis sativa, commonly called cannabis or marijuana, has been used for many different purposes. Due to its enormous medicinal values, increasing numbers of countries and regions have started to legalise the cultivation of this plant. When grown commercially, cannabis is most often produced in controlled environments including greenhouse and indoor growing rooms, to ensure consistent growth and high quality. Even for field production, propaga...

Salesforce End-to-End Implementation Handbook: A practitioner's guide for setting up programs and projects to deliver superior business outcomes - Paperback

$64.78

by Kristian Margaryan Jørgensen (Author)Packed with practical examples, case studies, and proven recommendations, this handbook helps you manage enterprise-grade Salesforce programsKey Features: Explore the end-to-end Salesforce implementation lifecycle with templates and practical examples Discover common issues and strategies for mitigation and prevention Work with checklists to assess the state of your Salesforce implementation in each phase Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a...

Genetics of the Fowl: The Classic Guide to Poultry Breeding and Chicken Genetics - Paperback

$85.41

by Frederick B. Hutt (Author)Genetics of the Fowl is still the most useful work on poultry genetics. Just the last chapter, "Genetics in Practice," provides the best introduction to successful poultry breeding ever written, covering the difference between breeding for dominant vs. recessive characteristics, individual selection vs. progeny testing, inbreeding vs. crossing, and much more. Professor Hutt was sympathetic to the needs of practical farmers, show breeders, and researchers, so this ...

Communications: An International History of the Formative Years - Paperback

$170.10

by Russell W. Burns (Author)Communications: An international history of the formative years traces the evolution of communications from 500 BC, when fire beacons were used for signalling, to the 1940s, when high definition television systems were developed for the entertainment, education and enlightenment of society. The book does not simply provide a chronicle of dates and events, nor is it a descriptive catalogue of devices and systems. Rather, it discusses the essential factors - technica...

Bim and 3D GIS Integration for Digital Twins: An Introduction - Hardcover

$162.00

by Mohsen Kalantari (Author), Christian Clemen (Author), Mojgan Jadidi (Author)Building information modelling (BIM) uses a combination of technologies and resources to capture, manage, analyse, and display a digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a facility. A Geographic Information System (GIS) offers tools for visualising and analysing built and natural environments and their impacts on infrastructure systems, such as land use, transportation, etc. This boo...

Advanced Mechanical Vibration: Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation - Hardcover

$153.00

by Bingen Yang (Author)Modeling, analysis, and simulation--everything vibration engineering students need to succeed, including late-breaking advances in this ever-changing fieldAdvanced Mechanical Vibration covers modeling and analysis of vibrating systems with damping and gyroscopic effects, dynamics of combined distributed-lumped systems, and approximate methods for solutions of complex vibration problems, which are often overlooked in other such textbooks. Case studies and pre-coded MATLA...

FinFET Devices for VLSI Circuits and Systems - Paperback

$105.28

by Samar K. Saha (Author)To surmount the continuous scaling challenges of MOSFET devices, FinFETs have emerged as the real alternative for use as the next generation device for IC fabrication technology. The objective of this book is to provide the basic theory and operating principles of FinFET devices and technology, an overview of FinFET device architecture and manufacturing processes, and detailed formulation of FinFET electrostatic and dynamic device characteristics for IC design and man...

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by Tutorial Books (Author)Creo Parametric 11.0 Basics is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide designed for beginners and those looking to expand their knowledge in 3D design and modeling using Creo Parametric. With clear explanations and practical exercises, this book helps learners grasp essential skills in CAD (Computer-Aided Design) from the ground up. Each chapter covers a key area of Creo Parametric, with topics that build on each other for a step-by-step learning journey. Starting wi...

Fundamentals of Laser Spectroscopy for Atoms and Diatomic Molecules - Hardcover

$168.30

by Robert P. Lucht (Author) Number of Pages: 430 Dimensions: 0.94 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Publication Date: December 19, 2024

The Profession and Practice of Horticultural Therapy - Paperback

$102.04

by Rebecca L. Haller (Author), Karen L. Kennedy (Author), Christine L. Capra (Author)The Profession and Practice of Horticultural Therapy is a comprehensive guide to the theories that horticultural therapists use as a foundation for their practice and provides wide-ranging illustrative models of programming. This book aims to enhance understanding and provide insight into the profession for both new and experienced practitioners. It is directed to students in the field, along with health care...