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by John W. Nicholson (Author)Back JacketThe Chemistry of Polymers, 5th Edition, is fully updated with the latest developments in polymer science providing a highly readable textbook for those requiring a broad overview of the subject. Like previous editions, the book continues to explore the subject from an applications point of view, providing a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of polymer science including synthesis, structure, properties, degradation and dendrimers. Recent advances...

Fighting in the Electromagnetic Spectrum: U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Electronic Warfare Aircraft, Operations, and Equipment - Hardcover

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by Thomas Wildenberg (Author)Naval warfare was confined for centuries to surface combat, or undersea clashes. In the twentieth century aerial warfare became the third domain and shortly thereafter, the electromagnetic spectrum also appeared. Until now, little has been written about this important aspect of military conflict on the high seas. In Fighting in the Electromagnetic Spectrum author Thomas Wildenberg provides the first book covering these aircraft, their missions, and the methodology...

Untethered: How Visionaries Think about the Mobile-First Future - Paperback

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by Shawn Borsky (Author)People are untethered-connected but no longer plugged in, living within their information."Mobile" is more than what's in your pocket. Today's users expect to be immersed in their digital experience, their information moving fluidly with them and adapting to various devices-smartphones, smart watches, cars, and even refrigerators-and levels of attention.This atmosphere creates multiple opportunities for brands to enhance their relationships with customers. In Untethere...

The Great River: The Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi - Hardcover

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by Boyce Upholt (Author)The Mississippi River lies at the heart of America, an undeniable life force that is intertwined with the nation's culture and history. Its watershed spans almost half the country, Mark Twain's travels on the river inspired our first national literature, and jazz and blues were born in its floodplains and carried upstream.In this landmark work of natural history, Boyce Upholt tells the epic story of this wild and unruly river, and the centuries of efforts to control it...

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by Peter J. Bowler (Author) Number of Pages: 308 Dimensions: 0.75 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: November 28, 2024

Intelligent Electric Vehicles - Paperback

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by Shaoshan Liu (Author)Embark on a journey into the future of transportation with Intelligent Electric Vehicles. This comprehensive guide demystifies complex concepts, offering a roadmap to harness the monetization opportunities within the thriving IEV ecosystem.From management strategies to cutting-edge technology, this book provides a holistic perspective on the IEV industry. Explore real-world case studies, learn about emerging trends like cockpit intelligence and connected vehicles, and ...

AUTOSAR Fundamentals and Applications: Establishing a solid foundation for automotive software design with AUTOSAR - Paperback

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by Hossam Soffar (Author)Gain a holistic understanding of AUTOSAR concepts, from BSW and RTE integration to communication, security, and diagnostics, and learn to design high-performance automotive software solutions through real-world use casesKey Features: - Grasp core AUTOSAR concepts, such as layered architecture and methodology, through simplified explanations and practical examples- Understand the role and integration of OS, communication stack, and security stack within electronic cont...

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by Jm Laird (Author)In 1838 when Mary Bumby's brother John decided to travel from England to be a missionary in New Zealand, she went with him. And she took two hives of live bees on their arduous six-month sea voyage.This story tells, in her own words, how both Mary and her skeps of bees survived this incredible adventure. When they landed in the Hokianga, she became New Zealand's first beekeeper. Based on Mary's actual diary and accounts by others, this novel shows near-forgotten skep-keepi...

LibreCAD Step by Step: Learn to Make Technical Drawings for Architecture, Engineering, and DIY with Free 2D CAD Software - Paperback

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by M. Eng Johannes Wild (Author)Are you interested in using CAD software to create technical drawings (DXF, SVG, PDF) of mechanical components, floor plans, electrical engineering schematics and other 2D drawings, as well as 3D isometric views? Then you've come to the right place! I'm an engineer and I want to teach you how to use the free software LibreCAD in a simple and easy to understand way. In this course, you will learn everything you need to know to create technical drawings for vario...

Making Miniatures With 3D Printers: Designing for dollhouse, book nooks and dioramas - Paperback

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by Frank Fisher (Author), Angie Scarr (Author)Do you have a 3D printer but no idea how to start making your own unique designs instead of simply downloading files from the internet?Do you want to be able to make the things you can sketch and imagine?Start here and: Go from simple shapes right through to complex builds. Learn to turn sketches into 3D models Work through small and large projects Understand slicing and printing Step-by-step this book leads you through how to make your own pots ...

This New Ocean: The Story of the First Space Age - Paperback

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by William E. Burrows (Author)It was all part of man's greatest adventure--landing men on the Moon and sending a rover to Mars, finally seeing the edge of the universe and the birth of stars, and launching planetary explorers across the solar system to Neptune and beyond. The ancient dream of breaking gravity's hold and taking to space became a reality only because of the intense cold-war rivalry between the superpowers, with towering geniuses like Wernher von Braun and Sergei Korolyov shelvi...

How To Generate Wealth In Surgery Centers: The Fine Art Of Profiting In Outpatient Surgery - Hardcover

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by Shakeel Ahmed M. D. (Author)Dr. Shakeel Ahmed is an internationally renowned expert and pioneering figure in the field of healthcare entrepreneurship and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). A gastroenterologist turned healthcare mogul, over the last two decades he has transformed his vision into the Midwest's leading network of Ambulatory Surgery Centers. His dual expertise in medical administration and surgical execution-gained from years of frontline experience-has been pivotal in masteri...

The Resilient Farm and Homestead, Revised and Expanded Edition: 20 Years of Permaculture and Whole Systems Design - Paperback

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by Ben Falk (Author)"This is one of the most practical, down-to-earth, dirt-under-the-fingernails, comprehensive explanations of all things homesteading and small farming. Whether you're just dreaming or an old hand, Ben Falk's longer experience horizon is invaluable."--Joel Salatin, cofounder, Polyface Farm; author of Everything I Want to Do Is Illegal Informed by twenty years of successful land management and the professional design experience of his pioneering firm Whole Systems Design, LL...

A Chorus of Stones: The Private Life of War - Paperback

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by Susan Griffin (Author)An acclaimed writer explores the interplay between the public tragedy of war and the daily struggles of our private lives--the conflicts between truth and falsehood, secrecy and revelation, testimony and denial. A brilliant philosophical inquiry into the nature of modern warfare. A National Book Critics Circle nominee.Front JacketWritten by one of America's most innovative and articulate feminists, this book illustrates how childhood experience, gender and sexuality, ...

War of the Flea: The Classic Study of Guerrilla Warfare - Paperback

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by Robert Taber (Author)"The guerrilla fights the war of the flea, and his military enemy suffers the dog's disadvantages: too much to defend; too small, ubiquitous, and agile an enemy to come to grips with." With these words, Robert Taber began a revolution in conventional military thought that has dramatically impacted the way armed conflicts have been fought since the book's initial publication in 1965.Whether ideological, nationalistic, or religious, all guerrilla insurgencies use similar...

How to Recognize a Hazardous Waste (Even If Its Wearing Dark Glasses) - Paperback

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by Gary Crouth (Author) According to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than 16,220 waste generators produced over 35.3 million tons of hazardous waste in 2009 in the United States. Every firm that generates hazardous waste must, by law, handle that waste in accordance with regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Failure to do so can harm the environment and human health and trigger civil and criminal and enforcement actions, resulting in huge monetary fi...

Techno-Economic Analysis and Optimization for Energy Systems - Hardcover

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by Konstantinos Aravossis (Guest Editor), Eleni Strantzali (Guest Editor)This reprint covers a wide range of articles related to techno-economic analysis and optimization approaches, especially for energy systems, and collates the latest research and advancements in their applications. Number of Pages: 338 Dimensions: 1.06 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Publication Date: April 22, 2024

Topographic Mapping: Covering the Wider Field of Geospatial Information Science & Technology (GIS&T) SECOND EDITION - Paperback

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by John N. Hatzopoulos (Author), Despina J. Hatzopoulos (Author)This book is addressed to students and professionals, and it is aimed to cover as much as possible the broader region of topographic mapping as it has evolved into a modern field called geospatial information science and technology. More emphasis is placed on using scientific methods and tools materialized in algorithms and software to produce practical results. For this reason, beyond the written material, there are also many ed...

Physics and Mechanics of New Materials and Their Application - Hardcover

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by Sanjay Kumar Yun-Hae Kim (Author)This book explores new materials, composites, and devices, examining the physics and mechanics behind them, as well as processing techniques and applications. The research presented in this book aims to enhance material characteristics through chemical, physical, and mechanical studies. Modern numerical approaches, mathematical modelling, and physical experiments are utilized to understand and evaluate the intricate technological processes and property tran...

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by Robert F. H. Fischer (Author), Johannes B. Huber (Author)Introducing the fundamentals of digital communication with a robust bottom-up approach, this textbook is designed to equip senior undergraduate and graduate students in communications engineering with the core skills they need to assess, compare, and design state-of-the-art digital communication systems. Delivering a fast, concise grounding in key algorithms, concepts, and mathematical principles, this textbook provides all the mathe...

Six Steps Back to the Land: Why We Need Small Mixed Farms and Millions More Farmers - Paperback

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by Colin Tudge (Author)An exploration into how we can have truly sustainable, resilient and productive farms. In the 1930s, nutritionists claimed that the increase in population size would soon make it challenging to eat enough protein, which they thought was only obtainable from meat. Mercifully, this is not true. Although meat does offer a nutritional bonus, we do not need vast amounts of it and could get all our protein from plants. The world has lots of food problems still - from issues s...

Mixed-Signal CMOS for Wireline Communication - Hardcover

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by Glenn Cowan (Author)Get up to speed with the fundamentals of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) for wireline communication with this practical introduction, from short-reach optical links to various electrical links. It presents practical coverage of the state of the art, equipping readers with all the tools needed to understand these circuits and then design their own. A comprehensive treatment of components, including details for front-end circuits, equalizers, oscillators, p...

Culinary Reactions: The Everyday Chemistry of Cooking - Paperback

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by Simon Quellen Field (Author)When you're cooking, you're a chemist! Every time you follow or modify a recipe, you are experimenting with acids and bases, emulsions and suspensions, gels and foams. In your kitchen you denature proteins, crystallize compounds, react enzymes with substrates, and nurture desired microbial life while suppressing harmful bacteria and fungi. And unlike in a laboratory, you can eat your experiments to verify your hypotheses. In Culinary Reactions, author Simon Quel...

Aerial Guardians: Drones in the Fight Against Weapons of Mass Destruction - Paperback

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by William Burns (Author)In Aerial Guardians, William Burns provides a compelling and detailed examination of how drones have become an indispensable tool in modern warfare and counterterrorism efforts. Focusing on their pivotal role in detecting and combating weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), Burns takes readers on a journey through the technological advancements and strategic applications of these aerial marvels.From their ability to surveil hostile territories with pinpoint accuracy to t...

Quantum Fermentation: Microbial Dynamics in Wine Production - Paperback

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by Zera Norman (Author)UNLOCK THE HIDDEN QUANTUM REALM OF WINEMAKING AND REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR FERMENTATION PROCESS.Are you fascinated by the intersection of quantum science and traditional winemaking? Do you seek to understand the complex microbial interactions that define exceptional wines? Want to stay ahead of cutting-edge developments in enology?If you answered yes to any of these questions, continue reading.This groundbreaking work merges cutting-edge quantum physics with traditional winem...

Drafting Fundamentals for the Entertainment Classroom: A Process-Based Introduction Integrating Hand Drafting, Vectorworks, and SketchUp - Paperback

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by Eric Appleton (Author)Drafting Fundamentals for the Entertainment Classroom: A Process-Based Introduction to Hand Drafting, Vectorworks, and SketchUp guides students through a syllabus-formatted semester of integrated drafting concepts and skills.Author BiographyEric Appleton is an associate professor of scenic and lighting design at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He has been a freelance lighting and scenic designer since 1994. Number of Pages: 386 Dimensions: 1 x 11 x 8.3 IN Illu...

Molecular Gastronomy: Exploring the Science of Flavor - Paperback

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by Hervé This (Author)Hervé This (pronounced "Teess") is an internationally renowned chemist, a popular French television personality, a bestselling cookbook author, a longtime collaborator with the famed French chef Pierre Gagnaire, and the only person to hold a doctorate in molecular gastronomy, a cutting-edge field he pioneered. Bringing the instruments and experimental techniques of the laboratory into the kitchen, This uses recent research in the chemistry, physics, and biology of food t...

Pink Cars and Pocketbooks: How American Women Bought Their Way Into the Driver's Seat - Paperback

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by Jessica A. Brockmole (Author)A fascinating history of how the automotive industry and consumers battled to define what women wanted in a car.Since the commercial introduction of the automobile, US automakers have always sought women as customers and advertised accordingly. How, then, did car culture become so masculine? In Pink Cars and Pocketbooks, Jessica Brockmole shares the untold history of women's relationship with automobiles: a journey marked by struggle, empowerment, and the relen...

Nuts and Bolts: Seven Small Inventions That Changed the World in a Big Way - Paperback

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by Roma Agrawal (Author)Some of humanity's mightiest engineering achievements are small in scale--and, without them, the complex machinery on which our modern world runs would not exist. In Nuts and Bolts, structural engineer Roma Agrawal examines seven of these extraordinary elements: the nail, the wheel, the spring, the magnet, the lens, the string, and the pump.Tracing the evolution from Egyptian nails to modern skyscrapers, and Neanderthal string to musical instruments, Agrawal shows us h...

Digital Humanities: Knowledge and Critique in a Digital Age - Paperback

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by David M. Berry (Author), Anders Fagerjord (Author)As the twenty-first century unfolds, computers challenge the way in which we think about culture, society and what it is to be human: areas traditionally explored by the humanities. In a world of automation, Big Data, algorithms, Google searches, digital archives, real-time streams and social networks, our use of culture has been changing dramatically. The digital humanities give us powerful theories, methods and tools for exploring new way...

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by Nikola Tesla (Author)Nikola Tesla dreamed of a wireless future. In this volume we have collected thirteen of his essays having to do with wireless. These include the "True Wireless " "Tesla's Wireless Light " "The Transmission of Electrical Energy Without Wires " "The Future of the Wireless Art " "Nikola Tesla Sees A Wireless Vision " and many others. Nikola Tesla has been called the most important man of the 20th Century. Without Tesla's ground-breaking work we'd all be sitting in the dar...

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by Anthony L. Rantz (Author)The "Great White Fleet" sent around the world by President Theodore Roosevelt from 16 December 1907 to 22 February 1909 consisted of sixteen new battleships of the Atlantic Fleet. The battleships were painted white except for gilded scrollwork on their bows. The Atlantic Fleet battleships only later came to be known as the "Great White Fleet." The fourteen-month long voyage was a grand pageant of American sea power. The squadrons were manned by 14,000 sailors. They...