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The Downsized Warrior: America's Army in Transition - Hardcover

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by David H. McCormick (Author)Downsizing has become one of the defining phenomena of the post-Cold War era, a trend affecting few sectors of American life more than the armed forces. Between 1989 and 1996, the active duty Army was cut back by more than a third, from 770,000 soldiers to fewer than half a million. Additional cuts are virtually certain to follow. How has the Army implemented this mandate to downsize? What common threads exist between past post-war cutbacks and today's redistribu...

OLED Fundamentals: Materials, Devices, and Processing of Organic Light-Emitting Diodes - Paperback

$161.98

by Daniel J. Gaspar (Editor), Evgueni Polikarpov (Editor)A Comprehensive Source for Taking on the Next Stage of OLED R&D OLED Fundamentals: Materials, Devices, and Processing of Organic Light-Emitting Diodes brings together key topics across the field of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), from fundamental chemistry and physics to practical materials science and engineering aspects to design and manufacturing factors. Experts from top academic institutions, industry, and national labor...

Agriculture V1: Soils, Formation, Physical And Chemical Characteristics And Methods Of Improvement, Including Tillage, Drainage And Irrigation (1911) - Paperback

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by William Penn Brooks (Author)""Agriculture V1: Soils, Formation, Physical And Chemical Characteristics And Methods Of Improvement, Including Tillage, Drainage And Irrigation"" is a comprehensive book written by William Penn Brooks in 1911. The book delves into the science of soils, exploring their formation and physical and chemical characteristics. It also provides readers with methods of improving soil quality, including techniques such as tillage, drainage, and irrigation. The book is a ...

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by Gershon Joseph Wheeler (Author), Irving Lionel Kosow (Editor)Introduction to Microwaves is a comprehensive textbook written by Gershon Joseph Wheeler, which provides a detailed introduction to the field of microwave engineering. The book covers the fundamental concepts of microwaves, including electromagnetic theory, transmission lines, waveguides, and microwave components. It also covers the design and analysis of microwave circuits and systems, including microwave amplifiers, oscillators...

Earth Sheltered Housing: Code, Zoning, and Financing Issues - Paperback

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by Underground Space Center (Author), University of Minnesota (Author), Dept of Housing and Urban Development (Author)Interest in the use of earth sheltered housing has expanded greatly in the past six years and particularly in the last two years. Prior to 1973, the few isolated earth sheltered houses in the United States had been built for primarily aesthetic reasons. Since then, due to the greater awareness of energy conservation and the environment, the number of earth sheltered houses has...

Instructions To Young Marksman - Hardcover

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by John Ratcliffe Chapman (Author)Instructions To Young Marksman is a comprehensive guidebook written by John Ratcliffe Chapman for individuals who are interested in becoming skilled marksmen. The book is divided into three main parts, each of which covers a different aspect of marksmanship.The first part of the book focuses on the basics of shooting, including the proper stance, grip, and breathing techniques. Chapman provides detailed instructions on how to aim and shoot accurately, as well...

Military Strategy in the 21st Century: People, Connectivity, and Competition - Hardcover

$158.38

by Charles Cleveland (Author), Benjamin Jensen (Author), Susan Bryant (Author)*This book is in the Rapid Communications in Conflict and Security (RCCS) Series (General Editor: Geoffrey R.H. Burn).The character of not only war but also strategic competition appears to be changing. Failing to adapt will result in further losses of blood and treasure as well as prestige and influence. Power withers when it proves frail. This book by Charles Cleveland, Benjamin Jensen, Susan Bryant, and Arnel Dav...

Tree, Shrub, and Vine Seeds: A Pictorial Field Guide - Paperback

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by Terry A. Woodger (Author)This full-color, user-friendly field guide covers the basics involved in the collection, cleaning, and storage of tree, shrub, and vine seeds. Learn from an expert how to overcome pests when storing seeds, and handle environmental factors that may threaten the integrity of your seeds. An introduction to identifying different varieties of seeds will make collecting easy for beginner and experienced collectors alike. Over 160 close-up color photographs of seeds gathe...

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by Keystone (Author) Number of Pages: 228 Dimensions: 0.52 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: January 06, 2009

Rubber Analysis: Characterisation, Failure Diagnosis and Reverse Engineering - Paperback

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by Martin J. Forrest (Author) Rubber analysis plays a vital part in ensuring that manufactured products are fit for purpose. This comprehensive, application-based book with up-to-date referencing covers all important applications and subject area associated with the analysis of rubber compounds and rubber products. Includes characterization of rubber polymers, rubber fumes, identification of extractables and leachables, as well as reverse engineering on compounded products. Author BiographyMa...

The Routledge Handbook of Mechanisms and Mechanical Philosophy - Paperback

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by Stuart Glennan (Editor), Phyllis Illari (Editor)An outstanding reference source to the key topics, problems and debates in this exciting subject and is the first collection of its kind. Essential reading for students and researchers in philosophy of science, the Handbook will also be of interest to those in related fields such as metaphysics, philosophy of psychology and history of sAuthor BiographyStuart Glennan is the Harry T. Ice Professor of Philosophy and Associate Dean of the College...

Recent Advancements in Radar Imaging and Sensing Technology - Hardcover

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by Piotr Samczynski (Guest Editor), Elisa Giusti (Guest Editor)The aim of this Printed Edition of Special Issue entitled "Recent Advancements in Radar Imaging and Sensing Technology" was to gather the latest research results in the area of modern radar technology using active and/or radar imaging sensing techniques in different applications, including both military use and a broad spectrum of civilian applications. As a result, the 19 papers that have been published highlighted a variety of t...

Dutch Elm Disease and Its Chemotherapy / - Paperback

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by George Aubrey 1913- Zentmyer (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 to be pre...

Genealogy of the Van Gaasbeck Family - Paperback

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by Williams Allie Compiler Van (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 is important enough to be ...

Feminine Ingenuity: Women and Invention in America - Paperback

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by Anne L. MacDonald (Author)"Written with clarity and a lively eye both for detail and for the progress of feminism in the United States."SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLEIn this fascinating study of American women inventors, historian Anne Macdonald shows how creative, resourceful, and entrepreneurial women helped to shatter the ancient stereotypes of mechanically inept womanhood. In presenting their stories, Anne Macdonald's thorough research in patent archives and her engaging use of period magazin...

Materializing Digital Futures: Touch, Movement, Sound and Vision - Paperback

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by Toija Cinque (Editor), Jordan Beth Vincent (Editor)Digital, visual media are found in most aspects of everyday life, from workplaces to household devices - computer and digital television screens, appliances such as refrigerators and home assistants, and applications for social media and gaming. Each technologically enabled opportunity brings an increasingly sophisticated language with the act of pursuing the intrasensorial ways of perceiving the world around us - through touch, movement, ...

The Waddell Family; Volume 1 - Hardcover

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by Kenneth Mourning 1889- Waddell (Author)This book is a genealogy of the Waddell family, tracing its history from the arrival of the first Waddell in America in the early 18th century to the present day. The author, Kenneth Mourning Waddell, draws on extensive research, family records, and historical documents to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of the family's many branches, accomplishments, and challenges. This book will be of interest to anyone interested in genealogy, family ...

Instant Insights: Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Agriculture - Paperback

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by Various Authors (Author), Chunhua Zhang (Author), John M. Kovacs (Author)This book provides a useful overview of the use of unmanned aircraft systems/unmanned aerial vehicles in an array of agricultural settings for differing purposes, such as their use in turfgrass systems to measure and monitor specific targets. Number of Pages: 176 Dimensions: 0.38 x 9 x 6 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: July 23, 2024

MDSAP Certification: A Complete Guide with Sample Checklists - Hardcover

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by Jahangir Asadi (Author)This EASY-to-understand book is ideal for all (Employees & Employers) and other people who are new to MDSAP, ISO 13485, (International Standard) who want to get more out of an established Quality Management System (QMS). Particularly for employees who just need a basic understanding of what MDSAP is and how it applies to them. This Book was written so that anyone at any level of the organization can get to the heart of the standard's requirements and how they app...

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by R. Manikandan (Author)In this book the principles and basic concepts of Robotics and its components are briefed. The readers will understand the design and implementation of robot applications and their relationship to other automated technologies. The basis of machine vision and its application in robotics are briefed. The concept of end effectors, basic programming in Robots and a few real time applications in landmine industries are briefed. Number of Pages: 100 Dimensions: 0.24 x 9 x 6...

Tower to Tower: Gigantism in Architecture and Digital Culture - Paperback

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by Henriette Steiner (Author), Kristin Veel (Author)A cultural history of gigantism in architecture and digital culture, from the Eiffel Tower to the World Trade Center. The gigantic is everywhere, and gigantism is manifest in everything from excessively tall skyscrapers to globe-spanning digital networks. In this book, Henriette Steiner and Kristin Veel map and critique the trajectory of gigantism in architecture and digital culture--the convergence of tall buildings and networked infrastruc...

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by Edward Leedskalnin (Author)Following is the result of my two years experiment with magnets at Rock Gate seventeen miles Southwest from Miami Florida. Between Twenty-fifth and Twenty-sixth Latitude and Eightieth and Eighty-first Longitude West. The earth itself is a great big magnet. Now I will tell you what magnetic current is. Magnetic current is the same as electric current is a wrong expression. Really it is not one current they are two currents one current is composed of North Pole ind...

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by Nikola Tesla (Author)Collected here are twenty of Nikola Tesla's essays letters and speeches all with figures. In total there are some 214 figures. Now you can read these famous articles as they were intended to be read. Included are A New System of Alternating Current Motors and Transformers; Experiments with Alternate Currents of Very High Frequency and Their Application to Methods of Artificial Illumination; Experiments with Alternate Currents of High Potential and High Frequency; On Li...

Dmaic: Concepts, Tools, and Industrial Applications - Hardcover

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by Arturo Realyv?squez Vargas (Author), Jorge Garcia Alcaraz (Author), Suchismita Satapathy (Author)The industry is facing a multitude of challenges on production lines that must be systematically addressed to improve quality and productivity. One commonly utilized methodology is DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control). This user-friendly resource defines DMAIC concepts and tools, and includes case studies. Number of Pages: 124 Dimensions: 0.38 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Illustrated: Yes P...

Embedded Machine Learning with Microcontrollers: Applications on Stm32 Development Boards - Hardcover

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by Cem ?nsalan (Author), Berkan H?ke (Author), Eren Atmaca (Author)This textbook introduces basic embedded machine learning methods by exploring practical applications on STM32 development boards. Covering traditional and neural network-based machine learning methods implemented on microcontrollers, the text is designed for use in courses on microcontrollers, microprocessor systems, and embedded systems. Following the learning by doing approach, the book will enable students to grasp embedded...

Time-Variant and Quasi-separable Systems - Hardcover

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by Patrick Dewilde (Author), Klaus Diepold (Author), Alle-Jan Van Der Veen (Author)This book presents a novel approach to the theory of dynamical systems using computational matrix algebra. It provides everything necessary to allow readers to develop recursive computational schemes needed to solve practical problems. Ideal for graduate students in electrical and computer engineering, computer science and applied mathematics. Number of Pages: 330 Dimensions: 0.75 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Publication D...

The Mission is Critical: Mastering Hyperscale Data Centers - Paperback

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by Justin Defillippo (Author)"The Mission is Critical" is your ultimate guide to building hyperscale data centers without overcomplicating the process. Written by industry expert Justin DeFillippo, this book breaks down the entire journey-from site selection and construction to management and business strategies-with a straightforward, no-nonsense approach. Drawing on decades of hands-on experience, Justin demystifies the complexities of data center development, showing that, at its core, it'...

Hockey and AI: The Future of the Game - Paperback

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by Oakley Hunter (Author)Discover How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Field HockeyImagine a world where the exhilarating pace of field hockey meets the cutting-edge advancements of artificial intelligence. "Hockey and AI: The Future of the Game" offers a thrilling dive into how technology is set to redefine one of the world's fastest-growing sports. Whether you're a player, coach, or passionate fan, this book promises to be a game-changer.From the roots of field hockey to the dawn ...

Fire, Disease, and the Pump House: What Had to Happen Before Fredericton Had Running Water - Paperback

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by Laurence G. Corbett (Author)The problems and issues related to getting fire and disease under control were common to most communities across America, and they were solved much the same way. What were the motivations for getting a water supply? What were the options, the barriers? Who supported the idea and why? Where did the technology and materials come from?This is the story of the little pump house at the bottom of Smythe Street in Fredericton and its connections to the past, to technol...

Using R as a GIS: A Beginner's Guide to Mapping and Spatial Analysis - Paperback

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by Nick Bearman (Author), Tyler Mitchell (Editor)Discover how the R programming language can transform your GIS journey, enabling you to create maps, analyze spatial data, and unlock advanced geospatial insights-no prior experience needed!This book introduces the scripting language R and how to use it as a GIS for managing, displaying, symbolizing, and analyzing spatial data. While R started as a statistics tool, it now rivals software like QGIS or ArcGIS Pro, offering spatial analysis and ma...

The Oil Fraternity in Texas: Moral Economy and Petroleum Engineering Science - Paperback

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by Edward W. Constant (Author)Despite their self-proclaimed reputation as the "greatest gamblers" and the fiercest of free-enterprise capitalists, Edward W. Constant II argues that oilmen in Texas quickly evolved a closely-knit fraternity defined by an altruistic, cooperative moral economy. Yet what oilmen did, what they owned, how they used it, and how they thought about it was transmuted in practice and transformed in law by the emergence of an increasingly sophisticated and robust petroleu...

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by Nicole Willett (Editor)Students to Mars!The Mars Society's International Design Competition for High School Students 2022-2023Around the world, in all the best university engineering programs, students encounter at some point a class different from all the others. This is the engineering design class, within which, instead of being tested as individuals on their mastery of lectures and texts, the class is challenged to work as a team to design a complex engineering system like a jet fighte...