Technology & Engineering
Discover a wide selection of technology and engineering books, including top-rated mechanical and software engineering textbooks,
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A Thread Across the Ocean: The Heroic Story of the Transatlantic CableToday, in a world in which news flashes around the globe in an instant, time lags are inconceivable. In the mid-nineteenth century, communication between the United States and Europe -- the center of world affairs -- was only as quick as the fastest ship...
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Olga and the Smelly Thing from NowhereA Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year!Meet Olga, the amazing child scientist who LOVES animals (because they are super-cute)! Brightly put this heavily illustrated don't-miss book on their "Ultimate Summer Reading List for 9- to 12-Year-Olds."Olga and the Smelly...
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Cece Loves Science and Adventure"Smart girls, friendship, and fun: a winning combination." --Kirkus"A wonderful book." --School Library JournalCece loves science and adventure!In this STEM-themed Girls in Science picture book, Cece and her Adventure Girls troop use science, technology, engineering, and math to solve problems and earn their camping...
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Traditional Construction Patterns: Design and Detail Rules-Of-Thumb* A hands-on, well-illustrated reference that helps architects and contractors avoid making common errors in traditional construction details* Graphical approach allows users to quickly visualize design solutions* Lists the rules-of-thumb for each detail, and correct and incorrect examples of how to design or construct...
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Electric Universe: How Electricity Switched on the Modern WorldThe bestselling author of E=mc2 weaves tales of romance, divine inspiration, and fraud through an account of the invisible force that permeates our universe--electricity--and introduces us to the virtuoso scientists who plumbed its secrets. For centuries, electricity was seen as little more than a...
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The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future of High-Tech WarfareFrom a former senior advisor to Senator John McCain comes an urgent wake-up call about how new technologies are threatening America's military might. For generations of Americans, our country has been the world's dominant military power. How the US military fights, and the systems...
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Who Was Alexander Graham Bell?Did you know that Bell's amazing invention--the telephone--stemmed from his work on teaching the deaf? Both his mother and wife were deaf. Or, did you know that in later years he refused to have a telephone in his study? Bell's story will fascinate young...
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Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla: Biography of a Genius"The story of one of the most prolific, independent, and iconoclastic inventors of this century . . . fascinating."--Scientific American Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), credited as the inspiration for radio, robots, and even radar, has been called the patron saint of modern electricity. Based on...
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The Heart and the Chip: Our Bright Future with RobotsThere is a robotics revolution underway. A record 3.1 million robots are working in factories right now, doing everything from assembling computers to packing goods and monitoring air quality and performance. A far greater number of smart machines impact our lives in countless other...
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Explorer Academy: The Forbidden Island (Book 7)A heart-pounding final showdown changes the life of Cruz Coronado forever in the seventh and final book in this thrilling fact-based fiction series. Amid assignments that take the Explorer Academy recruits from the iceberg-filled waters of Antarctica to the bone-dry deserts of Argentina, Cruz...
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GM G-Body Performance Upgrades 1978-1987The photos in this edition are black and white. The General Motors G-Body is one of the manufacturer's most popular chassis, and includes cars such as Chevrolet Malibu, Monte Carlo, and El Camino; the Buick Regal, Grand National, and GNX; the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme;...
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Space to Live: The Search for an Alternative Home for HumanityIn an era where Earth faces unprecedented challenges, humanity's survival may depend on establishing life beyond our home planet. From the search for extraterrestrial life to the technological challenges of Mars colonization, Space to Live presents a compelling examination of humanity's next great frontier....
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The ASQ Certified Quality Technician HandbookDesigned to aid candidates in preparing for ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) certfication exam, this fourth edition aligns with the 2024 ASQ CQT Body of Knowledge (BoK). It also serves as an ideal reference for quality professionals responsible for implementing quality concepts and tools...
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The Lean Micro Farm: How to Get Small, Embrace Local, Live Better, and Work Less"Ben Hartman is a true innovator for the small farm."--Curtis Stone, author of The Urban FarmerIt's time to think big about small farms. Award-winning author and "green leader" (Grist) Ben Hartman shares practical how-to tips, personal stories, and surprising examples of cutting-edge farmers and...
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Holistic Goat Care: A Comprehensive Guide to Raising Healthy Animals, Preventing Common Ailments, and Troubleshooting Problems"Practical, well written, and comprehensive. . . . Read this book cover to cover, or keep it handy as a reference for all aspects of goat care."--Sarah Flack, author of The Art and Science of GrazingThis one-of-a-kind guide will empower even novice goat owners,...
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Countdown: The Blinding Future of Nuclear WeaponsFor fans of Oppenheimer, a riveting investigation into the modern nuclear weapons landscape. Nuclear weapons are, today, as important as they were during the Cold War, and some experts say we could be as close to a nuclear catastrophe now as we were at...
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Smithsonian Kids: Stars and the Solar System: 30 Glow-In-The-Dark Stars!Learn about our Sun, stars, constellations, and more with Smithsonian Kids! After reading the fact-filled book, kids can use the included 30 glow in the dark stars to transform their rooms into starry skies! Did you know that the Milky Way Galaxy contains 100...
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Discovery Real Life Sticker and Activity Book: SpaceGo on an intergalactic adventure with activities and stickers! Learn all about space while completing the activities and decorating sticker scenes in Discovery Real Life Sticker and Activity Book: Space! This book is full of activity pages including mazes, word searches, doodling, coloring, and...
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DIY Solar Power for Beginners, a Technical Guide on How to Design, Install, and Maintain Grid-Tied and Off-Grid Solar Power Systems for Your HomeImagine if you could cut your electricity bill in half by adding a solar setup to your house. Now what if I said you coulddesign and install your DIY solar power system and escape the labor costs?Tendency toward off-grid living and homesteading, along with...
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Build Your Own Aliens Sticker BookBuild 11 of the strangest, deadliest, most awesome aliens in the galaxy with the inspiring stickers in this book. The scenes to complete include a giant alien with trailing tentacles that crackle with lightning and a mysterious warrior from another dimension. With statistics for...
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