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Pottery in the Making, a Handbook for Teachers and Individual Workers

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Report copyright infringementby Dora Lunn (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 important enough...

Busting the Myth of the Communication Metaphor: How Technical Writing Conventions Perpetuate Injustice

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Report copyright infringementby Sarah Read (Author)Traces the linguistic, rhetorical, historical, cultural, and economic origins of our most basic beliefs and practices for successful technical writing to initiate a reckoning about who they serve and who they harm.Busting the Myth of the Communication Metaphor is a transdisciplinary approach to making visible and explaining the multiple origins of why our most basic beliefs about what makes scientific and technical writing successful are wron...

The Magic of the Farm: Seven Farm Stories

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Report copyright infringementby Philip Alexander Urie (Author), Roderick Alexander Wells (Illustrator)The Magic of the Farm combines the rural flavor of James Rebanks' Pastoral Song: A Farmer's Journey, (Custom House 2021, UK: English Pastoral) and the farm world of James Herriot, with the dry humor of northern Vermonters. The Magic of the Farm gives presence and face to this region like Jim Sterba's Frankie's Place (Grove Press 2003) does for Maine's Acadia. Seven related stories contain se...

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Report copyright infringementby Jason Lee (Author)This book reveals that the way we perceive sex robots is how we perceive ourselves, overcoming the false human/non-human binary. From Greek myths, to the film Ex Machina, to Japanese technology, non-human sexuality has been at the heart of culture. In Sex Robots, the history of this culture is explored. This text sheds new light on what the sex robot represents and signifies, examining its philosophical implications within the context of today...

C Programming and Numerical Analysis: An Introduction

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Report copyright infringementby Seiichi Nomura (Author)This book is aimed at those in engineering/scientific fields who have never learned programming before but are eager to master the C language quickly so as to immediately apply it to problem solving in numerical analysis. The book skips unnecessary formality but explains all the important aspects of C essential for numerical analysis. Topics covered in numerical analysis include single and simultaneous equations, differential equations, n...

Autodesk Inventor 2025: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users

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Report copyright infringementby Cadartifex (Author), John Willis (Author), Sandeep Dogra (Author)Autodesk Inventor 2025: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users has been designed for both instructor-led courses and self-paced learning. This textbook aims to assist engineers and designers interested in learning Autodesk Inventor to create 3D mechanical designs. It is an excellent guide for new Inventor users and a valuable teaching aid for classroom training.The textbook consists of...

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Report copyright infringementby Alberto Leva (Author), Martina Maggio (Author), Alessandro Vittorio Papadopoulos (Author)Control-Based Operating System Design describes the application of system- and control-theoretical methods to the design of computer operating system components. It argues that computer operating system components should not be first 'designed' and then 'endowed with control', but rather when possible conceived from the outset as controllers, synthesised and assessed in the...

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Report copyright infringementby Pethuru Raj (Author), Jeeva K. S. Chelladhurai (Author), Vinod Singh (Author) Number of Pages: 240 Dimensions: 0.51 x 9.25 x 7.5 IN Publication Date: June 19, 2015

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Report copyright infringementby Marco Schwartz (Author), Stefan Buttigieg (Author) Number of Pages: 250 Dimensions: 0.53 x 9.25 x 7.5 IN Publication Date: December 22, 2014

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Report copyright infringementby Jon Fancey (Author), Karthik Bharathy (Author) Number of Pages: 180 Dimensions: 0.38 x 9.25 x 7.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: March 17, 2014

Strategies and Technologies for Developing Online Computer Labs for Technology-Based Courses

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Report copyright infringementby Lee Chao (Author)This title discusses design strategies, implementation difficulties, and the effectiveness of online labs. It provides scholars, researchers, and practitioners support for lab-based e-learning, gives guidance on the selection of technologies for various projects, and illustrates Web-based teaching with case studies. Number of Pages: 376 Dimensions: 0.96 x 10.35 x 7.12 IN Illustrated: Yes Publi...

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Report copyright infringementby Norbert Wiener (Author)""Cybernetics Or Control And Communication In The Animal And The Machine"" is a seminal work by Norbert Wiener, first published in 1948. The book explores the concept of cybernetics, which is the study of control and communication in both living beings and machines. Wiener argues that there are fundamental similarities between the ways that biological organisms and machines process information, and that these similarities can be harnessed...

Heat Transfer Virtual Lab for Students and Engineers: Theory and Guide for Setting Up

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Report copyright infringementby Ella Fridman (Author), Harshad Mahajan (Author)Laboratory experiments are a vital part of engineering education, which historically were considered impractical for distance learning. This book presents a guide for the practical employment of a heat transfer virtual lab for students and engineers. Inside, the authors have detailed this virtual lab which is designed and can implement a real-time, robust, and scalable software system that provides easy access to l...

Internet of Things: Integration and Security Challenges

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Report copyright infringementby S. Velliangiri (Editor), Sathish A. P. Kumar (Editor), P. Karthikeyan (Editor)IoT is empowered by various technologies used to detect, gather, store, act, process, transmit, oversee, and examine information. The combination of emergent technologies for information processing and distributed security, such as Cloud computing, Artificial intelligence, and Blockchain, brings new challenges in addressing distributed security methods that form the foundation of impr...

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Report copyright infringementby Ralph Defrangesco (Author), Stephanie Defrangesco (Author)Drones are taking the world by storm. The technology and laws governing them change faster than we can keep up with. The Big Book of Drones covers everything from drone law to laws on privacy, discussing the history and evolution of drones to where we are today. If you are new to piloting, it also covers how to fly a drone including a pre-flight checklist.For those who are interested in taking drones to ...

Manual of Engineering Drawing: British and International Standards

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Report copyright infringementby Colin H. Simmons (Author), Dennis E. Maguire (Author), Neil Phelps (Author)Manual of Engineering Drawing: British and International Standards, Fifth Edition, chronicles ISO and British Standards in engineering drawings, providing many examples that will help readers understand how to translate engineering specifications into a visual medium. The book includes 6 introductory chapters which provide foundational theory and contextual information regarding the bro...

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Report copyright infringementby Rahul Kala (Author)On-Road Intelligent Vehicles: Motion Planning for Intelligent Transportation Systems deals with the technology of autonomous vehicles, with a special focus on the navigation and planning aspects, presenting the information in three parts. Part One deals with the use of different sensors to perceive the environment, thereafter mapping the multi-domain senses to make a map of the operational scenario, including topics such as proximity sensors ...

Emanuel Goldberg and His Knowledge Machine: Information, Invention, and Political Forces

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Buckland (Author)This book tells the story of Emanuel Goldberg, a chemist, inventor, and industrialist who contributed to almost every aspect of imaging technology in the first half of the 20th century. Despite his accomplishments, history has not been kind to Goldberg, a name all but erased from the annals of information science. An incredible story emerges as Michael Buckland unearths forgotten documents and rogue citations to show that, contrary to p...

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Report copyright infringementby Manuel Matos Fernandes (Author)Analysis and design of geotechnical structures combines, in a single endeavor, a textbook to assist students in understanding the behavior of the main geotechnical works and a guide for practising geotechnical engineers, designers, and consultants. The subjects are treated in line with limit state design, which underpins the Eurocodes and most North America design codes.Instructors and students will value innovative approaches to ...

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Report copyright infringementby Gilbert Held (Author)Network manager's practical introduction to optical networkingWith cheaper bandwidth and greater robustness, optical networking components are looking increasingly tempting--perhaps even mandatory for maintaining your network's competitiveness. In "Deploying Optical Networking Components, veteran communications consultant Gil Held utilizes language and terms already familiar to network managers -- without overwhelming you with optical scien...

Motorsport Engineering: Race Car Suspension Volume 1

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Report copyright infringementby Rex Keen (Author)Rex grew up in a motorsport family. His Father drove Rally Cars and his Uncle was the Australian Hill climb Champion and also raced Formula 5000's. Rex raced motocross from 10 years of age racing in America and Australia. He then went on to race in karts, Formula Fords and Sports cars before becoming a Data Engineer in V8 Supercars.Rex progressed to become a Race Engineer and eventually Chief Engineer of several race teams.In 2008 Rex moved to ...

Project Management Mastery: A Comprehensive Guide for the Modern Professional

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Report copyright infringementby Sanjeeva Rao a. Rao (Author)"Project Management Mastery" is an exhaustive resource that aims to demystify the complex world of project management. It is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of project management fundamentals, including its definition, importance, evolution, and phases. The book covers the entire project management lifecycle, from initiation to closure, and provides practical insights and knowledge that can be readily applied in day...

Humans vs. AI: An Executive Playbook for Successful AI Adoption

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Report copyright infringementby Aoife Roche (Author)80% of AI projects fail - not because the technology doesn't work, but because people don't adopt it.In Humans vs. AI: An Executive Playbook for Successful AI Adoption, transformation leader Aoife Roche, known as The AI Queen(TM), reveals why most organizations stall in their AI journey - and how to fix it before it's too late.Drawing on over a decade of AI transformation experience across Tier 1 global enterprises, Roche introduces the Q.U....

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen L. Hightower (Author)In FUELING: From Zero to $1 Billion, Stephen L. Hightower shares his extraordinary journey from cleaning baseboards in his family's janitorial business to building a billion-dollar petroleum empire. This inspiring memoir and business guide offers readers a front-row seat to Hightower's remarkable ascent in the competitive world of energy and entrepreneurship. Hightower's story begins in Middletown, Ohio, where he learned the value o...

Economic Warfare and Sanctions Since 1688

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Broadberry (Editor), Mark Harrison (Editor)How have economic warfare and sanctions been applied in modern history, with what success and with what unintended consequences? In this book, leading economic historians provide answers through case studies ranging from the eighteenth-century rivalry of Britain and France and the American Civil War to the two world wars and the Cold War. They show how countries faced with economic measures have responded by re...

Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer's

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Piller (Author)An Economist Best Book of 2025 So Far For readers of Empire of Pain and Dopesick, a "gripping story of medical groupthink and warped incentives" (The Economist) that follows how Alzheimer's disease treatment has been set back by corrupt researchers, negligent regulators, and the profit motives of Big Pharma. Nearly seven million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease, a tragedy that is already projected to grow into a $1 trillion crisis...

Digital Stimulation: Fascination, Familiarity, and Fantasy in Human Relationships with Robots

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Report copyright infringementby Mimi Marinucci (Author)Digital Stimulation explores the subject of intimacy, including romantic and sexual intimacy, between human and nonhuman entities, particularly technological entities. As relationships between humans and machines become increasingly prevalent, it is important to address the potential for such relationships to reflect, to reinforce, or to reinvent existing hierarchies. The distinction between man and machine, like the distinction between m...

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Skiba (Author)CRANE OPERATIONS offers a comprehensive guide on crane operation, spanning various crane types and their associated tasks for safe and efficient operation. Chapters delineate static cranes such as tower cranes, derrick and portal boom cranes, bridge and gantry cranes, and more, providing insights into their features and operational nuances. Mobile slewing and non-slewing cranes are also explored in depth. It addresses essential tasks like ...

Individual Competence Baseline Reference Guide ICB4 for PMO

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Report copyright infringementby Ipma (Author)IPMA ICB Reference Guide for PMO. This standard is dedicated to the structures that support projects, programmes and portfolios to run them effectively and efficiently. These structures are called PMO - Project Management Offices. A PMO is defined as an organisational unit responsible for the administrative and specialists' support of the responsible management in their management of a (set of) project(s), programme(s) or portfolio(s). PMO plays a ...

Major Business and Technology Trends Shaping the Contemporary World

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Report copyright infringementby K. H. Yeganeh (Author)This book builds upon a wide variety of academic and professional resources to offer an in-depth analysis of the nature, causes, and consequences of major business and technology trends of our time. First, prospects for energy, commodities, water, food, and healthcare services are explored. Then, leading business transformations such as the sharing economy, Fourth Industrial Revolution, gig economy, and recent developments in the global ec...

Cultural Influences in Engineering Projects

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Report copyright infringementby Morgan E. Henrie (Author)Culture can be a significant contributor to, or hindrance to, a team's success. Research has clearly established that failing to have a cohesive team culture creates a severe challenge to any team effort. Culture is also something that everyone brings with them to the team. Yet, developing an understanding of what the team culture is, what constitutes a cohesive team culture, and how to modify it such that it enhances the probability of...

Wireless Communications and Mobile Commerce

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Report copyright infringementby Nan Si Shi (Author), Nansi Shi (Editor)Mobile Commerce is an emerging phenomenon based on quickly growing applications of wireless technologies and mobile communications. Mobile communication is becoming as essential need for individuals and businesses in their daily actions. Using mobile commerce, organizations can offer customers services that are easily accessed by a mobile device anytime and anywhere. This collects holistic perspectives contributed by leadi...