Technology & Engineering
Discover a wide selection of technology and engineering books, including top-rated mechanical and software engineering textbooks,
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TractorLook at all the amazing machines you'll find on a farm. Take a close look at a tractor and its various attachments and learn how a crop is planted and cared for. Looking at a variety of machines with a wide range of uses,...
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The Origins of EfficiencyAn examination of how production processes--from penicillin to steel to semiconductors--get more efficient over time, and a powerful argument for efficiency as an underrated driver of progress. Efficiency is the engine that powers human civilization. It's the reason rates of famine have fallen precipitously,...
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The Myth of Artificial Intelligence: Why Computers Can't Think the Way We Do"Exposes the vast gap between the actual science underlying AI and the dramatic claims being made for it." --John Horgan "If you want to know about AI, read this book...It shows how a supposedly futuristic reverence for Artificial Intelligence retards progress when it denigrates...
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The Market Gardener: A Successful Grower's Handbook for Small-Scale Organic FarmingTransform 1.5 acres into a 6 figure annual income through proven small-scale organic farming methods. Jean-Martin Fortier demonstrates how he and his wife built a thriving market garden operation feeding 200+ families while maintaining work-life balance using low-tech, high-yield techniques that work in any...
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The Last Fish Tale: The Fate of the Atlantic and Survival in Gloucester, America's Oldest Fishing Port and Most Original Town"A marvelous, compelling tale"(Rocky Mountain News) from the New York Times bestselling author of Salt and Cod. Gloucester, Massachusetts, America's oldest fishing port, is defined by the culture of commercial fishing. But the threat of over-fishing, combined with climate change and pollution, is endangering...
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The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American InnovationThe definitive history of America's greatest incubator of innovation and the birthplace of some of the 20th century's most influential technologies "Filled with colorful characters and inspiring lessons . . . The Idea Factory explores one of the most critical issues of our time:...
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The Gunsmith's Manual; a Complete Handbook for the American GunsmithThis 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,...
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The Face of BattleJohn Keegan's groundbreaking portrayal of the common soldier in the heat of battle--a masterpiece that explores the physical and mental aspects of warfare The Face of Battle is military history from the battlefield: a look at the direct experience of individuals at the "point...
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The BESS BookRecent advances in lithium-ion battery technology and rapidly falling prices have ushered in an era of unprecedented growth in utility-scale energy storage projects. Propelled by ample government incentives, markets around the world have seen a swift rise in the number and size of battery...
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The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of NeurotechnologyA new dawn of brain tracking and hacking is coming. Will you be prepared for what comes next?Imagine a world where your brain can be interrogated to learn your political beliefs, your thoughts can be used as evidence of a crime, and your own...
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The Astronaut's Guide to Leaving the Planet: Everything You Need to Know, from Training to Re-EntryIn this exciting book, a former NASA astronaut inspires the next generation of space travelers with answers to all kids' questions on how people become astronauts, how they prepare for space travel, and what it's like to live and work in space. A kid's...
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The Art and Science of Natural Dyes: Principles, Experiments, and ResultsThis comprehensive guide will help dyers to become more accomplished at their craft through an increased understanding of the process. Photos of more than 450 samples demonstrate the results of actual dye tests, and detailed information covers every aspect of natural dyeing including theory,...
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Thank a FarmerBread, milk, wool, fruits, and vegetables: things that fill our day to day lives. But where, and who, do they come from? Across wheat fields and city rooftop gardens, mushroom beds and maple forests, Thank a Farmer traces the food and clothing that a...
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Sourdough by Science: Understanding Bread Making for Successful BakingThe transformation of a few ingredients into a crackling-crusted sourdough is nothing short of miraculous. Complex and fascinating chemical and biological processes are taking place in your mixing bowl and oven, thanks to wild yeast and bacteria, and the natural sugars, enzymes, and proteins...
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Sound Reinforcement Handbook(Yamaha Products). Sound reinforcement is the use of audio amplification systems. This book is the first and only book of its kind to cover all aspects of designing and using such systems for public address and musical performance. The book features information on both...
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Pittsburgh in 50 MapsPittsburgh in 50 Maps offers unique new views of a city at a crossroads--culturally, economically, and demographically.There are countless ways to map a city. Roads, bridges, and waterways help you navigate the twists and turns; topography gives you the lay of the land; population...
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Pipe Trades Pocket ManualAuthor: McGraw HillPublisher: McGraw-Hill CompaniesPublished: 12/01/1969Pages: 272Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 6.04h x 4.12w x 0.73dISBN: 9780028024103About the AuthorMcGraw Hill: - McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide
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Picturing Apollo 11: Rare Views and Undiscovered MomentsJuly 16, 1969. Nearly one million spectators flock to Cape Canaveral to witness the largest rocket ever built send three Americans to the Moon. Four days later, two step onto the lunar surface. The extraordinary achievement is celebrated around the world. Images capturing these...
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Our World: By the NumbersFrom Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins comes a fascinating, comprehensive, and in-depth look at our world as seen through numbers, facts, and stunning infographics.With his signature style, Steve Jenkins uses engaging graphics and visual literacy to convey scientific facts and concepts, making them accessible...
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New Directions in Race Car Aerodynamics: Designing for SpeedThe first book to summarize the secrets of the rapidly developing field of high-speed vehicle design. From F1 to Indy Car, Drag and Sedan racing, this book provides clear explanations for engineers who want to improve their design skills and enthusiasts who simply want...
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