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Radical Farm: Animals, Food and Our Future

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Report copyright infringementby Abey Rae Scaglione (Author)As a species, we have perhaps never been so confused about what to eat. The ethical, environmental, and health-related impacts of our diets are hot topics of discussion, with plant-based lifestyles often touted as the best way forward. But what if the opposite is true? What if animal agriculture is not only beneficial but necessary to ensure the health of our soil, ourselves, and our food system?Part memoir, part homesteading guide, R...

Industrial Electrical Panel Design - Tips & Standards

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Report copyright infringementby Siddharth Dodiya (Author), Sanjay Chauhan (Author) Best Practices & Engineering Standard is a comprehensive and practical guide for professionals and students involved in designing, assembling, or maintaining industrial electrical panels. Whether you're an engineering student, field technician, experienced electrician, or preparing for project and maintenance interviews, this book provides real-world insights backed by hands-on experience. It covers essenti...

A Beautifully Burned Forest: Learning to Celebrate Severe Forest Fire

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Report copyright infringementby Richard L. Hutto (Author)In this book, avian ecologist and former PBS Birdwatch host Richard Hutto challenges conventional wisdom by revealing the hidden beauty and ecological importance of severely burned forests. Drawing on extensive field research and compelling storytelling, Hutto uncovers one of nature's best-kept secrets: numerous species--including the black-backed woodpecker and the morel mushroom--thrive in conditions created only by intense wildfires....

The Influence Of The Blue Ray Of The Sunlight And Of The Blue Color Of The Sky 1876

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Report copyright infringementby General A. J. Pleasonton (Author)The book ""The Influence Of The Blue Ray Of The Sunlight And Of The Blue Color Of The Sky 1876"" by General A. J. Pleasonton is a scientific study that explores the effects of the blue ray of sunlight and the blue color of the sky on human health and plant growth. The author presents his findings on the benefits of blue light, which he claims can improve circulation, boost the immune system, and even cure diseases. He also discu...

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Report copyright infringementby Steve Laufmann (Author), Howard Glicksman (Author)Every day your body must solve hundreds of hard engineering problems simultaneously, or else you'll die. Your body enables you to see and hear. It heals you from injuries and diseases. It maintains your temperature. It makes it possible for you to wield a sledgehammer during the day and play piano sonatas at night. Every minute your body choreographs a host of complex systems that are required for you to live. J...

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Report copyright infringementby Eric F. P. Burnett (Author), John F. Straube (Author)Building Science for Building Enclosures, Second Edition is an indispensable resource tailored for building professionals and students, including engineers, architects, and technical specialists involved in the design, construction, maintenance, repair, and renovation of buildings and their enclosures. This advanced text focuses on predicting and understanding the hygrothermal (heat, air, and moisture) respon...

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Report copyright infringementby Shauna M. McIntyre (Author)Organic Food and Farming: A Reference Handbook is a valuable resource for students and general readers curious about the history, evolution, and growth of the organic food movement. This book begins with a deep dive into the origins of organic farming, offering a clear discussion of what constitutes organic production and how that has changed over time. Next, the volume provides a comprehensive overview of growth of organics as both a...

Shattering the Plastics Illusion: Exposing Environmental Myths

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Report copyright infringementby Christopher Dearmitt (Author)Shattering the Plastics Illusion: Debunking Environmental Myths with ScienceIn a world awash with alarming headlines and emotional rhetoric, Shattering the Plastics Illusion cuts through the noise with calm, clear-eyed scientific analysis. Written by award-winning materials scientist Dr. Chris DeArmitt, this groundbreaking book exposes the truth behind the most common claims about plastics-waste, ocean pollution, microplastics, toxi...

Preferred Plants and Nectar Collecting Times for Honey Production

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Report copyright infringementby David Macfawn (Author), Jennifer M. K. O'Keefe (Author), Sophie Warny (Author)This book addresses three important questions for South Carolina beekeepers - which plants are bees in South Carolina using for nectar forage, when do those plants bloom, and how can understanding nectar foraging habits inform beekeepers as they work to gather specific types of premium honey? In 2021, the South Carolina Beekeeper's Association, led by David MacFawn, designed and imple...

Thirst: The Global Quest to Solve the Water Crisis

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Report copyright infringementby Filippo Menga (Author)A groundbreaking account of the worsening global water crisis corporations and non-profits have failed to address Two billion people worldwide are without access to safe water. But solutions are hard to come by when causes are not clearly defined. In a whirlwind tour of global water insecurity, one of the world's leading experts on water politics chronicles the massive impact of climate change; insatiable water demands from industry and ag...

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens: Backyard Chicken Keeping Made Easy-Raise Happy Hens and Enjoy Fresh Eggs Even If You're a Total Beg

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Report copyright infringementby Avery Sage (Author)Raise your dream flock and enjoy fresh eggs in no time - even if you've never set foot in a henhouse before!Are you eager to embark on the rewarding journey of backyard chicken keeping? Do you wish to enjoy the bounty of fresh eggs and the satisfaction of self-sufficiency, but feel overwhelmed by the details? Are you curious about how to nurture happy hens without the stress of conflicting advice?If you answered "yes" to any of these question...

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Report copyright infringementby Graham Stoakes (Author), Graham Stoakes (Illustrator)Automotive Oscilloscopes Setup and UseUnderstanding how to interpret a waveform is essential but first, you need to capture it. A proper oscilloscope setup is where every great diagnostic story beginsThis companion to Automotive Oscilloscopes Waveform Analysis strips away the intimidation factor and shows you, step by step, how to get your oscilloscope out of the case, onto the car, and delivering results wit...

PLC Controls with Structured Text (ST), V4: IEC 61131-3 and best practice ST programming

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Report copyright infringementby Tom Mejer Antonsen (Author)This book gives an introduction to the programming language Structured Text (ST) which is used in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). The book can be used for all types of PLC brands including Siemens Structured Control Language (SCL) and Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC). This 4th edition has been updated, revised, and improved, incorporating feedback and suggestions from readers and students. Bugs have been fixed, addition...

Fire in a Wire: Electricity Empowers Human Evolution Beyond Homo Sapiens

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Report copyright infringementby Steven Reed Nelson (Author)"A bold thesis...weaves anecdote and analysis...provocative...futurism by way of personal odyssey." -- Brian K. Mahoney, Chronogram Magazine"Congratulations Steve Nelson for your remarkable time and effort to capture this moment in human history! Well done."-- Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard, inventor of internet over cable"A provocative invitation to further thinking...accessible and enjoyable...Steven Reed Nelson is a free ranging thinker."-- ...

Bottom-Up Beekeeping: Learning from debris on the hive floor

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Report copyright infringementby Ray Baxter (Author)Are you interested in understanding your bees more and disturbing them less?Learn how to use the debris from the hive floor as an indicator of colony activity and a way to interpret what's happening inside and outside of the colony. This book is based upon a DIY research project about how the debris from honey bees changes over a year. Ray uses these observations for a deep-dive into the scientific literature to explain the debris and relates...

Modern Classical Optical System Design: Fundamentals, techniques, tips, and tricks

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Report copyright infringementby Ronian Siew (Author)Experienced optical designers and engineers often develop personal "bags of tricks" in the course of their careers. These tricks may, for example, involve special techniques to design lens systems, or perhaps they may be simple methods to align components. A designer's bag of tricks saves time in typical modern fast-paced product development commercial projects. If you are an early-career designer, perhaps the hardest part about product deve...

The Warrior's Garden: Tools for Guarding Your Mind Against Big Tech

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Ryan (Author)In a world dominated by screens and algorithms, who is truly in control? Every time you pick up the phone, you're being manipulated. With every site you visit and post you make, your behavior is being tracked. Your habits are sold to the highest bidder-and you've probably provided them with your uninformed consent.Richard Ryan, a seasoned tech insider, unveils the hidden dynamics between you and Big Tech in The Warrior's Garden. Rather than...

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Report copyright infringementby Saul Griffith (Author), Laura Fraser (With)All you need to know to electrify your life.We all know that renewable energy is the future, but how can we ditch coal and gas in our own lives and homes? Plug In! is full of pro tips and essential information for your electrification journey by the bestselling author of The Big Switch.Energy expert Saul Griffith, with help from some of his electrifying friends, covers the five big decisions: 1. Where you get your elec...

Signals, Systems, and Signal Processing: A Computational Approach

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Report copyright infringementby Mariusz Jankowski (Author)Signals, Systems, and Signal Processing provides a concise but comprehensive introduction to the concepts and methods of signals and linear time-invariant (LTI) systems that lie at the core of many applications in control, telecommunications, audio signal processing, speech recognition, computer vision, financial and genomic data analysis, sonar, radar, and more. The topics presented in this text are a mainstay of almost every electric...

The Idea of Waste: On the Limits of Human Life

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Report copyright infringementby John Scanlan (Author)A compelling rumination on detritus as an essential, meaningful, yet often problematic facet of human existence. This book starts with the premise that waste is inevitable in human society--and ends with a meditation on its inevitability. The Idea of Waste explores how we have grappled with both the material reality and the specter of this shapeshifting phenomenon throughout history--utilizing it, dreaming of overcoming it, yet never escap...

Systems Thinking. Principles and Applications

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Report copyright infringementby Jamie P. Monat (Author), Matthew Amissah (Author)Why did the 2009 economic bailout fail to have the intended impact on the U. S. economy? Why did the widespread use of DDT in the 1960s have a devastating effect on our environment? Why have our commercial fishing policies wiped out the fishing industry? Why do companies like Research in Motion, Bank of America, and Netflix so badly misjudge their customers? Why do our foreign policy decisions often do more harm ...

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Report copyright infringementby Matthew Eaton (Author)Your journey into the exciting world of robotics starts now! Make: Robotic Arms is an incredibly accessible, hands-on guide to design, build, and control robotic arms, the cornerstone of modern robotics. This is not a book for hardcore engineers--it's written for students, teachers, and tinkerers with no previous experience required! Using simple, affordable parts, this book will teach how to build a robotic arm, control it with an Ardu...

The Conundrum: How Scientific Innovation, Increased Efficiency, and Good Intentions Can Make Our Energy and Climate Problems Worse

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Report copyright infringementby David Owen (Author)From the acclaimed New Yorker staff writer, a razor-sharp indictment of our efficiency-forward approach to sustainable living. Hybrid cars, fast trains, compact florescent light bulbs, solar panels, carbon offsets: Everything you've been told about living green is wrong. The quest for a breakthrough battery or a 100 mpg car are dangerous fantasies. We are consumers, and we like to consume green and efficiently. But David Owen argues that our...

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas Dowell (Author)The Fundamentals of Drone Photogrammetry, Mapping, and Survey is an essential resource for mastering the art and science of drone-based geospatial analysis. This comprehensive guide explores the transformative power of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), delving into their hardware-from consumer to enterprise models-and advanced payloads, including RGB cameras, multispectral sensors, thermal imagers, and LiDAR systems. Readers will gain an un...

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Report copyright infringementby Dan Romito (Author)Discover an approach to our global energy challenge that rejects extreme ideologies.Fossil fuels, far from being relics of the past, are a critical component of the energy transition in today's fast-paced, technology-driven world. Most people don't realize that energy demand is surging with the rise of big data and innovative tech-and it threatens our way of life and the USA's global standing. Instead of succumbing to polarized debate, The Ra...

Sustainable Market Farming, Second Edition: Intensive Vegetable Production on a Few Acres

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Report copyright infringementby Pam Dawling (Author)Grow a profitable, resilient vegetable farm on just a few acres with this fully revised, year-round guide. Learn the best ways to plan, plant, and harvest abundant, high-quality crops in any climate, maximize yields, and manage your market garden like a seasoned professional. Whether you're starting out or expanding an established farm, this updated edition gives you the confidence, strategies, and practical tools to run a sustainable, effic...

Python Maps: Geospatial Visualization with Python

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Report copyright infringementby Adam Symington (Author), Tyler Mitchell (Editor)Discover how to transform geospatial data into stunning, informative maps with Python-the ultimate programming language for GIS professionals and enthusiasts alike.Whether you're new to GIS or looking to enhance your Python skills, this book takes you on a journey through geospatial concepts, culminating in the creation of compelling, shareable visualizations.Maps are the heart of this book. From the very first ch...

The Harvesting Rainwater and Water Survival Guide: Essential Prepping Strategies for Water Abundance, Self-Sufficiency, and Survival Skills in a World

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Report copyright infringementby Dion Rosser (Author)Embrace the Rain: Unveil Nature's Lifesaving Secrets & Master the Art of Water SurvivalTwo manuscripts in one book: Harvesting Rainwater: A Sustainable Guide to Collecting, Storing, and Utilizing Nature's Gift for Water Conservation and Self-SufficiencyWater Survival Guide: Mastering the Art of Finding, Collecting, Treating, Storing, and Thriving Off the Grid with Water for Emergencies and Outdoor AdventuresIn the first part of this book...

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Report copyright infringementby C. Marina Marchese (Author)Like wine, cheese, coffee, and chocolate, honey has emerged as a culinary obsession.  Its popularity at farmers markets and specialty food stores has soared as beekeepers and retailers are capitalizing on the trend. The Honey Connoisseur teaches everything you need to know about how to taste, select, and use an assortment of honeys.Honey and beekeeping experts C. Marina Marchese and Kim Flottum explain how bees make honey and introduc...

Feel-Good Homes: How to choose the right heat pump for a comfortable, healthy, sustainable home

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Report copyright infringementby Drew Tozer (Author), Nate Adams (Foreword by)Does your house have a room thatʼs too hot in the summer and cold all winter? Do you battle moisture issues, stuffy air, or seasonal allergies? Houses are full of problems-but theyʼre all solvable.Feel-Good Homes is a practical guide to finding the right heat pump to transform your house into a comfortable, healthy, sustainable home. It shows you how to use the proven HAVEN method to assess, plan, and implement chang...

Vegetable Garden Tools: A Grower's Guide

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Report copyright infringementby Jean-Martin Fortier (Author), Pierre Nessmann (Editor), Flore Avram (Illustrator)The right tools don't just save time--they shape how you grow Choosing garden tools can feel overwhelming, especially when marketing hype obscures what actually works in the field. Vegetable Garden Tools: A Grower's Guide cuts through the noise to help you build a tool set that supports efficiency, ergonomics, and long-term success--whether you're gardening at home or farming prof...

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Report copyright infringementby Dave Hayes (Author)Unlock the Power of Off-Grid Communication with Meshtastic(R) Made SimpleImagine staying connected with local friends and family without relying on cell towers, WiFi, or expensive satellite services. Meshtastic(R) makes it possible-and this book shows you how. Whether you're an outdoor adventurer, a preparedness enthusiast, or a tech tinkerer, this book is your essential companion to understanding this revolutionary open-source mesh communica...