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Inevitable: Inside the Messy, Unstoppable Transition to Electric Vehicles - Hardcover

$32.00

by Mike Colias (Author)A sweeping portrait of the EV transformation and what it means for all of us.The question is no longer if electric vehicles will happen, or even when they'll happen, but how. Veteran automotive reporter Mike Colias takes you inside the transformation in this thoroughly reported profile of the hard pivot in the car business, a $2 trillion industry undergoing the biggest change in its 120-year history--a change that is already sending ripples across the entire global econ...

Computational Modeling and Simulation of Solids and Structures: Recent Advances and Practical Applications - Hardcover

$81.00

by Jin-Gyun Kim (Guest Editor), Jae Hyuk Lim (Guest Editor), Peter Persson (Guest Editor)Computational modeling and simulation are essential to solid and structural mechanics. They have not only covered entire engineering fields (civil, aerospace, mechanical, etc.) but also various scales (from nano to macro) and physics (mono- and multiphysics). Recently, they have been found to be able to offer theoretical backgrounds of digital transformation. Society at large is increasingly enthusiastic ...

Shoe and Leather Encyclopedia - A Book of Practical and Expert Testimony by Successful Merchants. Each Article a Chapter, Each Chapter a Single and Se - Hardcover

$35.98

by The Shoe & Leather Gazette (Author)Shoe and Leather Encyclopedia by The Shoe & Leather Gazette is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of leather shoe and boot manufacturing. It contains a wealth of information originally aimed at shoe retailers, including lists of different styles and manufacturers, the names of contemporary retailers, instructions on how to run a shoe retail business, details concerning sizing and measurements, and much more. This volume is highly reco...

The Tower and the Bridge: The New Art of Structural Engineering - Paperback

$22.95

by David P. Billington (Author)An essential exploration of the engineering aesthetics of celebrated structures from long-span bridges to high-rise buildings What do structures such as the Eiffel Tower, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the concrete roofs of Pier Luigi Nervi have in common? According to The Tower and the Bridge, all are striking examples of structural art, an exciting area distinct from either architecture or machine design. Aided by stunning photographs, David Billington discusses the...

My Inventions: The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla - Paperback

$9.45

by Nikola Tesla (Author)2018 Reprint of 1919 Edition. Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) was a prophet of the electronic age. His research laid much of the groundwork for modern electrical and communication systems, and his impressive accomplishments include development of the alternating-current electrical system, radio, the Tesla coil transformer, wireless transmission, and fluorescent lighting. Tesla's research was so groundbreaking that many of his contemporaries failed to understand it, and other ...

The Benefits of Traditional Standing Seam Metal Roofs - Paperback

$12.94

by Reed Sinclair (Author)Master the Art of Standing Seam RoofingIn a world where craftsmanship meets innovation, a revolution is taking place above our heads. Welcome to the realm of standing seam metal roofs-a testament to durability, elegance, and modern design. For those ready to delve into the intricacies of this architectural marvel, this book serves as your indispensable guide.Discover the Allure of Excellence: Embark on a journey through the fundamentals, where you'll gain a deep unde...

Machine Learning in Transportation: Applications with Examples and Codes - Paperback

$100.42

by Niharika Dayyala (Author), Nivedya Madankara Kottayi (Author), Rajib Basu Mallick (Author)The book introduces the reader to machine learning in transportation. It discusses both simple and advanced concepts including core statistics, data wrangling, data visualization, supervised and unsupervised datamining techniques as well as text mining. The book prepares students to manage data, visualize data and apply appropriate machine learning techniques on transportation datasets to derive impor...

Practical Root Cause Failure Analysis: Key Elements, Case Studies, and Common Equipment Failures - Paperback

$43.72

by Randy Riddell (Author)Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) is a method used by maintenance and reliability industry professionals as one of the key tools to drive improvement. This book offers a quick guide to the applications involved in performing a successful RCFA by providing a foundational view of maintenance and reliability strategies. It also highlights the practical applications of RCFA and identifies how to achieve a successful RCFA, as well as discussing common equipment failures a...

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by Changying Zhao (Author)Cutting-edge developments of thermal radiation are discussed systematically in this book. Delivering a comprehensive view, with real-life applications, of thermal radiation from macro to nano this book captures the great progresses made. A book for all including beginners, graduates, and researchers wanting to be brought up to speed. Number of Pages: 502 Dimensions: 1.13 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Publication Date: November 14, 2024

Data Storytelling and Visualization with Tableau: A Hands-on Approach - Paperback

$43.72

by Prachi Manoj Joshi (Author), Parikshit Narendra Mahalle (Author)With the tremendous growth and availability of the data, this book covers understanding the data, while telling a story with visualization including basic concepts about the data, the relationship and the visualizations. All the technical details that include installation and building the different visualizations are explained in a clear and systematic way. Various aspects pertaining to storytelling and visualization are expla...

EV Chargers: DC Fast Chargers' Installation Guide - Paperback

$16.18

by Maxwell Shimba (Author)EV Chargers: DC Fast Chargers' Installation Guide DC Fast Chargers' Installation Guide by Dr. Maxwell Shimba is an essential manual for anyone involved in the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry. This comprehensive guide provides detailed instructions and expert insights on installing DC fast chargers, which are critical for meeting the growing demand for rapid and efficient EV charging solutions. The book is designed to be accessible to a wide audience, includin...

Glossary of Common Industry and Project Terminology - Paperback

$115.18

by Roy O. Christensen (Author), Derek Rosner (Editor)Industry- and project-specific terminology is especially challenging for personnel who: Have experience, but need to confirm mutual understanding;Have transferred into a new company, industry, project, or role; or, Use English as a second language (ESL).It is unreasonable to expect everyone to have the same understanding of industry and project definitions. And yet, this assumption is routinely made when terms are not defined or understandi...

SolidWorks 2025 Black Book: (Colored) - Hardcover

$109.42

by Gaurav Verma (Author), Matt Weber (Author)The SolidWorks 2025 Black Book is the 12th edition of our series on SolidWorks. With lots of additions and thorough review, we present a book to help professionals as well as beginners in creating some of the most complex solid models. The book follows a step by step methodology. In this book, we have tried to give real-world examples with real challenges in designing. We have tried to bridge the gap between academic use and industrial use of Solid...

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by Robert Bryant (Author)An updated version of the bestselling, Game Testing All In One 3/E, this fourth edition serves as your comprehensive handbook to video game testing, guiding you through the essential skills needed to succeed in this exciting field. Whether you are a student seeking to enter the video game industry or a working professional aiming to refine your skills, this new edition gives you the basic skills of testing, demonstrates how game testing and testers fit into the game d...

The Sustainable Meat Challenge: How to graze cattle, slaughter humanely and stay profitable - Paperback

$41.69

by Marianne Landzettel (Author), Martin Kunz (Photographer)"This book is a much-needed exploration of the importance of meat, and the fact that the real problem is the "how", not "the cow". Marianne Landzettel digs in and tells the real story. People need to hear what she has to say. Her narrative is always a pleasure to read."Sheila Cooke, Savory Institute Accredited Field Professional and Co-founder of 3LM, the Savory Network Hub in the UK and Ireland"A thriving network of small abattoirs i...

Holding Back the River: The Struggle Against Nature on America's Waterways - Paperback

$18.99

by Tyler J. Kelley (Author)Author BiographyTyler J. Kelley is a journalist who has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The New Yorker among other publications. Kelley currently teaches at The New School in the Journalism + Design program. His previous projects include the documentary film Following Seas, codirected with his wife Araby Kelley. They live with their son in Brooklyn. Number of Pages: 256 Dimensions: 0.8 x 8.3 x 5.3 IN Publication Date: April 19, 2022

ATP 3-18.1 Special Forces Unconventional Warfare - Paperback

$47.50

by Headquarters Department of the Army (Author), Conflict Research Group (Prepared by)ATP 3-18.1 Special Forces Unconventional Warfare (2019 Edition)The official U.S. Army guide to understanding, planning, and executing unconventional warfare operations.This comprehensive reprint of ATP 3-18.1 Special Forces Unconventional Warfare serves as the definitive resource for military professionals, historians, and anyone interested in modern conflict strategies. Prepared for publication by Conflict ...

War Without Oversight: Why We Need Humans on the Battlefield - Paperback

$43.18

by Paddy Walker (Author)Amid the fanfare around AI and autonomous weapons, decision-makers - both military and political - are imagining an augmented future for warfare that minimises human influence and connection. But in their rush for speed and lethality, leaders have failed to understand the behavioural and technical challenges that accompany these new weapon types, as well as the detail of their operation and the practicalities involved in deploying these assets on tomorrow's battlefield...

How To Read Shop Drawings: With Special Reference To Welding And Welding Symbols - Hardcover

$58.97

by Lincoln Electric Company (Author)""How To Read Shop Drawings: With Special Reference To Welding And Welding Symbols"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by the Lincoln Electric Company. The book serves as a valuable resource for those who need to read and interpret shop drawings, particularly those related to welding and welding symbols. The content covers a range of topics, including blueprint reading, welding symbols, and welding terminology. It also includes detailed illustrations and...

How the Old Fella Done It: Building the Shelburne Dory with Milford Buchanan - Paperback

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by Brad Dimock (Author), Douglas Brooks (Author), Graham McKay (Author)The classic Grand Banks Dory became the most-built wooden rowboat in history between the mid-1800s and early 1900s. It's classic form was ideal for codfishing on the Grand Banks, and each boatbuilding town evolved it's own methods and traditions. Today only one unbroken string of dory builders reminas--Milford Buchanan in Shelburne, Nova Scotis is still building the Shelburne Dory the way the Old Fellas taught him. This is...

Professionals Talk Logistics: Sustaining Strategy and Operations - Paperback

$43.18

by Jon Klug (Author), Steve Leonard (Author) Number of Pages: 220 Dimensions: 0.6 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN Publication Date: January 19, 2025

From Rebel to Radical Innovator: Leading the Transformation through Circularity - Paperback

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by Albin Kaelin (Author)"A book for the businesses of tomorrow"THE EUROPEAN; CLIMATE CHANGE REVIEWFrom Rebel to Radical Innovator: Leading the Transformation through Circularity by Albin KaelinIn a world craving sustainable solutions, Albin Kaelin emerges as a visionary, offering a comprehensive guide to revolutionize industries through cradle-to-cradle and circularity principles. With over three decades of expertise and honored with thirty global management awards, he has developed a book to...

ATP 3-18.1 Special Forces Unconventional Warfare - Hardcover

$58.30

Agricultural Science: Principles and Practices - Hardcover

$156.99

by Jessie Benson (Editor)Agriculture science is a biological field that is concerned with the practices and understanding of agriculture. It is an interdisciplinary subject which involves parts of natural, economic and social sciences. Agricultural science focuses on the research and development in the areas of plant pathology, horticulture, soil science, entomology, plant breeding and genetics, and production techniques such as irrigation management. It also deals with improving the quantity...

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by Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company (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 ...

Introduction to Human Factors: Applying Psychology to Design, Second Edition - Paperback

$129.58

by Nancy J. Stone (Author), Alex Chaparro (Author), Joseph R. Keebler (Author)This textbook introduces readers to the innovative field of human factors psychology, offering real-world examples illustrating how experimental findings are used to improve the design of tools and environments used daily. This edition provides updated text, examples, pedagogical boxes, references, and an expanded instructor's manual.Author BiographyNancy J. Stone received her Ph.D. in experimental psychology from T...

Essentials of Carbohydrate Chemistry - Paperback

$89.08

by John F. Robyt (Author)Carbohydrates are the most widely distributed naturally-occurring organic compounds on Earth. They make up much of our food, clothing and shelter, and are as vital to national economies as they are to our diet. This book is the first broad treatment of carbohydrate chemistry in many years, and presents the structures, reactions, modifications, and properties of carbohydrates. Woven throughout the text are discussions of biological properties of carbohydrates, their in...

AutoCAD 2024 Beginning and Intermediate - Paperback

$90.70

by Munir Hamad (Author)This book is the most comprehensive book you will find on AutoCAD 2024 - 2D Drafting. Covering all of the 2D concepts, it uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the companion files to set up drawing exercises and projects and see all of the book's figures in color. AutoCAD 2024 Beginning and Intermediate includes over 100 exercises or "mini-workshops" that complete small projects from conc...

7 Deadly Scenarios: A Military Futurist Explores War in the Twenty-First Century - Paperback

$21.00

by Andrew Krepinevich (Author)A global pandemic finds millions swarming across the U.S. border. Major American cities are leveled by black-market nukes. China's growing civil unrest ignites a global showdown. Pakistan's collapse leads to a hunt for its nuclear weapons. What if the worst that could happen actually happens? How will we respond? Are we prepared? These are the questions that Andrew F. Krepinevich asks--and answers--in this timely and often chilling book. As a military expert and ...

Single Ended Triode Amplifier: From Scratch - Paperback

$17.48

by Richard (Dick) Whipple (Author)While solid-state amplifiers offer far better specifications, many audiophiles believe that vacuum tube amplifiers sound "better". In particular, the single-ended triode (SET) has been at the forefront of the reemergence of vacuum tube amplifiers. Without taking sides in the solid-state versus tube debate, this book starts with the lowly electron and builds the theoretical basis for the design of a SET amplifier. The final chapters present a complete SET exam...

Professionals Talk Logistics: Sustaining Strategy and Operations - Hardcover

$93.60

by Jon Klug (Author), Steve Leonard (Author) Number of Pages: 220 Dimensions: 0.75 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN Publication Date: January 19, 2025

Employment Is Dead: How Disruptive Technologies Are Revolutionizing the Way We Work - Hardcover

$32.00

by Deborah Perry Piscione (Author), Josh Drean (Author)With disruptive technologies on the horizon, traditional employment models are becoming outdated. How will your organization adapt to the evolving landscape of work?Business is on the cusp of a profound transformation. Conventional work models are failing to adapt to the evolving needs and expectations of the modern workforce. Simultaneously, the emergence of disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, coupled with web3 innov...