Technology & Engineering
Discover a wide selection of technology and engineering books, including top-rated mechanical and software engineering textbooks,
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Energy-Based Safety: A Scientific Approach to Preventing Serious Injuries and Fatalities (SIFs)For the past two decades, workplace safety has improved in reducing minor injuries, yet the rate of serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) has remained unchanged. Research has revealed that the hazards causing minor injuries are not the same as those leading to fatalities, making...
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Energy: A Human HistoryA "meticulously researched" (The New York Times Book Review) examination of energy transitions over time and an exploration of the current challenges presented by global warming, a surging world population, and renewable energy--from Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning author Richard Rhodes. People have...
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Enduring Legacies: People of the 1926 Barnes-Hecker Mine DisasterOn November 3, 1926, catastrophe struck the Barnes-Hecker mine near the small town of Ishpeming in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. In less than fifteen minutes, the mine caved in when a torrent of mud, water and debris collapsed, taking the lives of fifty-one men. Forty-one...
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Earth Shapers: How We Mapped and Mastered the World, from the Panama Canal to the Baltic WayThe globetrotting story of how humans have harnessed the geographical landscape and written ourselves onto our surroundings. Mountains, meridians, rivers, and borders--these are some of the features that divide the world on our maps and in our minds. But geography is far less set...
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Earth Rover2025 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICK An adorably confused dog dreams of the adventures he'll have on the moon in this space-themed picture book Dear Humans of NASA, I am Rover! I'm writing because I want to explore the moon as...
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Donny's Unauthorized Technical Guide to Harley-Davidson, 1936 to Present: Volume VI: The Ironhead Sportster: 1957 to 1985Donny Petersen feels honored to share the wealth of his motorcycle knowledge and technical expertise. He offers the real deal in understanding the Harley-Davidson. He gives workable solutions for whatever ails the 1957 to 1985 H-D (Ironhead) Sportster. Graphics, pictures, and charts guide the...
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Dinosaur Secrets Revealed!: How High-Tech Tools Spark DiscoveriesHave you ever wondered what happens to dinosaur fossils after paleontologists dig them up? They don't only go on display in museums. Scientists also investigate those fossilized remains to learn more about how dinosaurs' bodies functioned and how they lived. And thanks to new...
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Diary of a Minecraft Zombie Book 10: One Bad AppleThere's a new kid in Zombie's middle school, and everyone is talking about how cool he is.But is he just trouble waiting to happen?He's got the best gear, the coolest moves, and seems to know all the tricks in Minecraft!But the more Zombie hangs...
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Deep Future: Creating Technology That MattersFor decades, the tech industry has overwhelmingly been just a software industry. Silicon Valley's big win was disrupting Yellow Cab. What about disrupting General Motors? General Mills? General Electric?Energy, water, waste, food, manufacturing, construction--things every human on Earth relies on--have made incremental progress over...
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Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover"A handsome and engaging children's book. . . . This accessible look at interplanetary exploration will appeal to a broad range of young space enthusiasts." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) On August 6, 2012, the rover Curiosity touched down on the rocky surface of Mars--and...
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Culture of Control: Farming With the Shackles of the Canadian Wheat BoardIn 1935 the Canadian Wheat Board was established to oversee the marketing, handling, and transportation of Western Canadian grain. Under the CWB's increasingly rigid regulations, farmers in the West were prohibited from responding to free market conditions by setting their own prices and selling...
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Cryptography: A Very Short IntroductionCryptography is a part of everyday life for almost all of us, though we may not realise we're using it. We are a far cry from the historical prediction that cryptography would only be used by militaries and governments. With vast quantities of sensitive...
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Code DependentShortlisted for the Women's Prize for Non-FictionNamed a best book of the year by Esquire, The Spectator and Publishers WeeklyA riveting story of what it means to be human in a world changed by artificial intelligence, revealing the perils and inequities of our growing...
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Civilian Warriors: The Inside Story of Blackwater and the Unsung Heroes of the War on TerrorThe founder of Blackwater offers the gripping true story of the world's most controversial military contractor. In 1997, former Navy SEAL Erik Prince started a business that would recruit civilians for the riskiest security jobs in the world. As Blackwater's reputation grew, demand for...
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ChatGPT, A Guide for BeginnersAre you curious about ChatGPT but don't know how to get started? Do you want to understand ChatGPT in simple terms? Do you want to know how ChatGPT can help the average person? --Start your journey into the exciting world of artificial intelligence with...
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Cartography.Winner of the 2019 International Cartographic Conference - Educational Products award A lavishly illustrated reference guide, Cartography. by Kenneth Field is an inspiring and creative companion along the nonlinear journey toward making a great map. This sage compendium for contemporary mapmakers distills the essence...
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Building with LogsThe art of log construction is relatively simple, once a few basic principles are understood. The pioneers who opened the lands beyond the eastern seaboard did not have boards with which to build such shelter as they needed. Logs were so plentiful in the...
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Building the Timber Frame House: The Revival of a Forgotten CraftFor centuries, post-and-beam construction has proved to be one of the most durable building techniques. It is being enthusiastically revived today not only for its sturdiness but because it can be easily insulated, it is attractive, and it offers the builder the unique satisfaction...
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Building StairsWith Building Stairs, you'll discover that if you can measure the distance between two floors, you can design and construct a stunning set of stairs. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a motivated DIY enthusiast, Building Stairs is an essential resource that demystifies the...
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Builder's Foundation HandbookThis handbook contains construction details representative of good practices for the design and installation of energy efficient basement, crawl space, and slab-on-grade foundations. This handbook is a product of the U.S. Department of Energy Building Envelope Systems and Materials (BTESM) Research Program centered at...
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