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Thorium-Powered Abundance: Fuel for Bold Space Exploration, Sustainable Energy, Plentiful Freshwater, Thriving Agriculture

by Michael Anderson ...

Thorium may be the most important element you've never heard of—one that could reshape the future of energy, water, food, and even space exploration.Unlike uranium, thorium is abundant, safer to use, and capable of fueling molten salt reactors that run cleanly and efficiently. Imagine an energy source two hundred times more efficient than today's nuclear plants—one where a lifetime supply of fuel ... Read more

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Thorium may be the most important element you've never heard of—one that could reshape the future of energy, water, food, and even space exploration.Unlike uranium, thorium is abundant, safer to use, and capable of fueling molten salt reactors that run cleanly and efficiently. Imagine an energy source two hundred times more efficient than today's nuclear plants—one where a lifetime supply of fuel
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Season to Taste

How I Lost My Sense of Smell and Found My Way

by Molly Birnbaum ...

“A rich, engrossing, and deeply intelligent story….This is a book I won’t soon forget.”—Molly Wizenberg, bestselling author of A Homemade Life“Fresh, smart, and consistently surprising. If this beautifully written book were a smell, it would be a crisp green apple.”—Claire Dederer, bestselling author of PoserSeason to Taste is an aspiring chef’s moving account of finding her way—in the kitchen and ... Read more

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“A rich, engrossing, and deeply intelligent story….This is a book I won’t soon forget.”—Molly Wizenberg, bestselling author of A Homemade Life“Fresh, smart, and consistently surprising. If this beautifully written book were a smell, it would be a crisp green apple.”—Claire Dederer, bestselling author of PoserSeason to Taste is an aspiring chef’s moving account of finding her way—in the kitchen and
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Your Flying Car Awaits

Robot Butlers, Lunar Vacations, and Other Dead-Wrong Predictions of the Twentieth Century

by Paul Milo ...

A delightful mixture of science fiction, utopian vision, and just plain crazy ideas, Your Flying Car Awaits is a hilarious and insightful compendium of the most outrageous and completely ridiculous predictions of the 20th Century. Award-winning journalist Paul Milo’s collection of “Robot Butlers, Lunar Vacations, and Other Dead-Wrong Predictions of the Twentieth Century” is true history on the ... Read more

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A delightful mixture of science fiction, utopian vision, and just plain crazy ideas, Your Flying Car Awaits is a hilarious and insightful compendium of the most outrageous and completely ridiculous predictions of the 20th Century. Award-winning journalist Paul Milo’s collection of “Robot Butlers, Lunar Vacations, and Other Dead-Wrong Predictions of the Twentieth Century” is true history on the
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Guide to the Engineering Management Body of Knowledge

by ASME ...

An authoritative guide to key engineering management principles and practices, this book is divided into eight concise domains of engineering management knowledge, which are further broken down into 46 knowledge areas and 210 sub-knowledge areas. This guide covers a wide range of management topics and practices, including market research, product development, organizational leadership and the ... Read more

$72.99 CAD

An authoritative guide to key engineering management principles and practices, this book is divided into eight concise domains of engineering management knowledge, which are further broken down into 46 knowledge areas and 210 sub-knowledge areas. This guide covers a wide range of management topics and practices, including market research, product development, organizational leadership and the
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The Lighthouse Stevensons

by Bella Bathurst ...

Bella Bathurst’s epic story of Robert Louis Stevenson’s ancestors and the building of the Scottish coastal lighthouses against impossible odds.‘Whenever I smell salt water, I know that I am not far from one of the works of my ancestors,’ wrote Robert Louis Stevenson in 1880. ‘When the lights come out at sundown along the shores of Scotland, I am proud to think they burn more brightly for the ... Read more

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Bella Bathurst’s epic story of Robert Louis Stevenson’s ancestors and the building of the Scottish coastal lighthouses against impossible odds.‘Whenever I smell salt water, I know that I am not far from one of the works of my ancestors,’ wrote Robert Louis Stevenson in 1880. ‘When the lights come out at sundown along the shores of Scotland, I am proud to think they burn more brightly for the
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The Silence

by Don DeLillo ...

'An apocalyptic novel for our times' – Guardian'Horrifyingly resonant' – ObserverSuperbowl Sunday, 2022. A couple wait in their Manhattan apartment for their final dinner guests to arrive. The game is about it start. The missing guests' flight from Paris should have landed by now.Suddenly, screens go blank. Phones are dead. Is this the end of civilization? All anybody can do is wait.<p... ... Read more

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'An apocalyptic novel for our times' – Guardian'Horrifyingly resonant' – ObserverSuperbowl Sunday, 2022. A couple wait in their Manhattan apartment for their final dinner guests to arrive. The game is about it start. The missing guests' flight from Paris should have landed by now.Suddenly, screens go blank. Phones are dead. Is this the end of civilization? All anybody can do is wait.<p...
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Nexus

Une brève histoire des réseaux d'information de l'âge de pierre à l'IA

by Yuval Noah Harari ...

De l'âge de pierre à la résurgence des populismes actuels en passant par la Bible, la chasse aux sorcières et le nazisme, l'historien explore la manière dont les sociétés et les systèmes politiques ont utilisé l'information pour atteindre leurs objectifs et imposer l'ordre. A l'heure de l'intelligence artificielle, il invite à réfléchir à la relation complexe entre l'information et la vérité. ... Read more

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De l'âge de pierre à la résurgence des populismes actuels en passant par la Bible, la chasse aux sorcières et le nazisme, l'historien explore la manière dont les sociétés et les systèmes politiques ont utilisé l'information pour atteindre leurs objectifs et imposer l'ordre. A l'heure de l'intelligence artificielle, il invite à réfléchir à la relation complexe entre l'information et la vérité.
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Analyzing Business Rules

by James King ...

Busines rules often seem complicated and the are often not well documented, which can lead to a lot of issues..This book is designed to help the business analyst understand the differnt types of business rules as well as understanding their importance.The book also provides a simple toolkit to use in identifying, analysing and documenting business rules ... Read more

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Busines rules often seem complicated and the are often not well documented, which can lead to a lot of issues..This book is designed to help the business analyst understand the differnt types of business rules as well as understanding their importance.The book also provides a simple toolkit to use in identifying, analysing and documenting business rules
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Drone Warrior

An Elite Soldier's Inside Account of the Hunt for America's Most Dangerous Enemies

by Brett Velicovich, Christopher S. Stewart ...

“A must read for anyone who wants to understand the new American way of war.” — General Michael V. Hayden, former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security AgencyA former special operations member takes us inside America’s covert drone war in this headline-making, never-before-told account for fans of Zero Dark Thirty and Lone Survivor, told by a Pulitzer Prize-winning ... Read more

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“A must read for anyone who wants to understand the new American way of war.” — General Michael V. Hayden, former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security AgencyA former special operations member takes us inside America’s covert drone war in this headline-making, never-before-told account for fans of Zero Dark Thirty and Lone Survivor, told by a Pulitzer Prize-winning
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Principles of Automotive Engines (Mechanics and Hydraulics)

Includes Principles of Automotive Engines, Engine Construction, Classification of Engines, Operation, Four Stroke, Two Stoke Engines, and Diesel Engines

Edited by TSD Training ...

Series series Mechanics and Hydraulics
Principles of Automotive EnginesThis course is designed to teach you the Principles of Automotive Engines. Contained within this course is instruction on how to identify component functions, characteristics, and principles of operations of the two stroke, four stroke spark, compression ignition, and turbine engines, to include a comparison of gasoline and diesel system components.This course is ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

Principles of Automotive EnginesThis course is designed to teach you the Principles of Automotive Engines. Contained within this course is instruction on how to identify component functions, characteristics, and principles of operations of the two stroke, four stroke spark, compression ignition, and turbine engines, to include a comparison of gasoline and diesel system components.This course is
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Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat [Second Edition]

Why It's So Hard to Think Straight About Animals

by Hal Herzog ...

“A fascinating, thoughtful, and thoroughly enjoyable exploration of a major dimension of human experience.”— Steven Pinker, author of How the Mind WorksA maverick scientist reveals the inconsistent and often paradoxical ways humans think, feel, and behave toward animals in this engaging, informative, and though-provoking book, now newly revised.Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat is a highly ... Read more

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“A fascinating, thoughtful, and thoroughly enjoyable exploration of a major dimension of human experience.”— Steven Pinker, author of How the Mind WorksA maverick scientist reveals the inconsistent and often paradoxical ways humans think, feel, and behave toward animals in this engaging, informative, and though-provoking book, now newly revised.Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat is a highly
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Ask Your Developer

How to Harness the Power of Software Developers and Win in the 21st Century

by Jeff Lawson ...

Jeff Lawson, developer turnedCEO of Twilio (one of BloombergBusinessweek's Top 50 Companies to Watch in 2021),creates*a new* playbook for unleashing the full potential of software developers in any organization, showing how to help managementutilize this coveted and valuable workforce to enablegrowth, solve a wide range of business problems, and drive digital tran... ... Read more

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Jeff Lawson, developer turnedCEO of Twilio (one of BloombergBusinessweek's Top 50 Companies to Watch in 2021),creates*a new* playbook for unleashing the full potential of software developers in any organization, showing how to help managementutilize this coveted and valuable workforce to enablegrowth, solve a wide range of business problems, and drive digital tran...
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150 Best New Cottage and Cabin Ideas

by Francesc Zamora ...

Create a cozy getaway with this fabulous compendium in the highly successful 150 Best series, packed with images, ideas, inspiration, and information on the latest trends in small space design.150 Best New Cottage and Cabin Ideas shows off a diversity of creative, and innovative getaway homes that exemplify the small-space trend. Francesc Zamora draws on the developments of distinguished ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

Create a cozy getaway with this fabulous compendium in the highly successful 150 Best series, packed with images, ideas, inspiration, and information on the latest trends in small space design.150 Best New Cottage and Cabin Ideas shows off a diversity of creative, and innovative getaway homes that exemplify the small-space trend. Francesc Zamora draws on the developments of distinguished
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Mastering Amazon Alexa - The Ultimate User Guide To Amazon Alexa 2nd Generation with Latest Updates

by Adidas Wilson ...

Mastering Amazon AlexaTable of ContentsIntroductionSetting up Amazon Alexa EchoAlexa AppMake Alexa Your Fun TimeGoogle Home or Amazon EchoAlexa SkillsHow Amazon's Echo can Help Control Your HomeHow You Can Control Your Privacy on Google Home and Amazon EchoThings to Do with Your Amazon EchoAmazon's Echo Second GenerationHow to Set Up Your Alexa Calling on... ... Read more

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Mastering Amazon AlexaTable of ContentsIntroductionSetting up Amazon Alexa EchoAlexa AppMake Alexa Your Fun TimeGoogle Home or Amazon EchoAlexa SkillsHow Amazon's Echo can Help Control Your HomeHow You Can Control Your Privacy on Google Home and Amazon EchoThings to Do with Your Amazon EchoAmazon's Echo Second GenerationHow to Set Up Your Alexa Calling on...
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Hollywood Con Queen

The Hunt for an Evil Genius

by Scott C. Johnson ...

Don’t Miss the Apple TV+ Docuseries Streaming Now!“This book is as engrossing as anything by Agatha Christie, as unsettling as a novel by Stephen King, and reported with a vigorous empathy that leaves Truman Capote in the dust. Scott Johnson’s courage, his relentless quest for the truth behind a set of brilliantly obscured cruelties, and his examination of the very fabric of psychopathy ultimately ... Read more

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Don’t Miss the Apple TV+ Docuseries Streaming Now!“This book is as engrossing as anything by Agatha Christie, as unsettling as a novel by Stephen King, and reported with a vigorous empathy that leaves Truman Capote in the dust. Scott Johnson’s courage, his relentless quest for the truth behind a set of brilliantly obscured cruelties, and his examination of the very fabric of psychopathy ultimately
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Little Blue Dot

How GPS Shaped the Modern World

by Katherine Dunn ...

The unexplored history of GPS, a military technology turned daily necessity that impacts all aspects of our lives.Gone are the days when we pulled off to the side of the road, twisted a map this way and that, and squinted in exasperation before saying, “We're lost.” Now, a network of satellites that circles the earth points us in the right direction. The Global Positioning System is embedded not ... Read more

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The unexplored history of GPS, a military technology turned daily necessity that impacts all aspects of our lives.Gone are the days when we pulled off to the side of the road, twisted a map this way and that, and squinted in exasperation before saying, “We're lost.” Now, a network of satellites that circles the earth points us in the right direction. The Global Positioning System is embedded not
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The Perfect Machine

Building the Palomar Telescope

by Ronald Florence ...

Almost a half-century after is completion, the 200-inch Palomar telescope remains an unparalleled combination of vast scale and microscope detail. As huge as the Pantheon of Rome and as heavy as the Statue of Liberty, this magnificent instrument is so precisely built that its seventeen-foot mirror was hand-polished to a tolerance of 2/1,000,000 of an inch. The telescope's construction drove some ... Read more

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Almost a half-century after is completion, the 200-inch Palomar telescope remains an unparalleled combination of vast scale and microscope detail. As huge as the Pantheon of Rome and as heavy as the Statue of Liberty, this magnificent instrument is so precisely built that its seventeen-foot mirror was hand-polished to a tolerance of 2/1,000,000 of an inch. The telescope's construction drove some
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Ingredients

The Strange Chemistry of What We Put in Us and on Us

by George Zaidan ...

**“Delivers an enthusiastic introduction to nutritional epidemiology . . . Using simple illustrations and his trademark humor to demystify scientific analysis that doesn't always prove cause and effect, Zaidan empowers readers to make their own dietary decisions.” —Shelf Awareness, starred reviewCheese puffs. Coffee. Sunscreen. Vapes. George Zaidan reveals what will kill you, what won’t, and why ... Read more

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**“Delivers an enthusiastic introduction to nutritional epidemiology . . . Using simple illustrations and his trademark humor to demystify scientific analysis that doesn't always prove cause and effect, Zaidan empowers readers to make their own dietary decisions.” —Shelf Awareness, starred reviewCheese puffs. Coffee. Sunscreen. Vapes. George Zaidan reveals what will kill you, what won’t, and why
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Apple

The First 50 Years

by David Pogue ...

This book lavishly illustrates the first 50 years of Apple**’**s history through stunning, full-color photographs.Instant New York Times BestsellerIn time for Apple’s 50th anniversary, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue tells the iconic company’s entire life story: how it was born, nearly died, was born again under Steve Jobs, and became, under CEO Tim Cook, the most valuable company in ... Read more

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This book lavishly illustrates the first 50 years of Apple**’**s history through stunning, full-color photographs.Instant New York Times BestsellerIn time for Apple’s 50th anniversary, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue tells the iconic company’s entire life story: how it was born, nearly died, was born again under Steve Jobs, and became, under CEO Tim Cook, the most valuable company in
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Electric Motor Maintenance and Troubleshooting, 2nd Edition

by Augie Hand ...

A fully up-to-date, hands-on guide to electric motorsKeep electric motors running at peak performance! Electric Motor Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Second Edition explains in detail how all types of AC and DC motors work. Essential for anyone who needs to buy, install, troubleshoot, maintain, or repair small to industrial-size electric motors, this practical guide contains new information on ... Read more

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A fully up-to-date, hands-on guide to electric motorsKeep electric motors running at peak performance! Electric Motor Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Second Edition explains in detail how all types of AC and DC motors work. Essential for anyone who needs to buy, install, troubleshoot, maintain, or repair small to industrial-size electric motors, this practical guide contains new information on
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The Innovation Delusion

How Our Obsession with the New Has Disrupted the Work That Matters Most

by Lee Vinsel, Andrew L. Russell ...

“Innovation” is the hottest buzzword in business. But what if our obsession with finding the next big thing has distracted us from the work that matters most?“The most important book I’ve read in a long time . . . It explains so much about what is wrong with our technology, our economy, and the world, and gives a simple recipe for how to fix it: Focus on understanding what it takes for your ... Read more

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“Innovation” is the hottest buzzword in business. But what if our obsession with finding the next big thing has distracted us from the work that matters most?“The most important book I’ve read in a long time . . . It explains so much about what is wrong with our technology, our economy, and the world, and gives a simple recipe for how to fix it: Focus on understanding what it takes for your
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Floodpath

The Deadliest Man-Made Disaster of 20th-Century America and the Making of Modern Los Angeles

by Jon Wilkman ...

Amazon Book of the Year"Floodpath attempts to rescue the disaster from obscurity . . . The author captures many heartbreaking stories of survivors . . . The effect is powerful." --The Wall Street JournalA visionary and controversial search for water made Los Angeles possible. But the failure of the St. Francis Dam remains an urgent lesson about our human limits, all but forgotten today.Just before ... Read more

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Amazon Book of the Year"Floodpath attempts to rescue the disaster from obscurity . . . The author captures many heartbreaking stories of survivors . . . The effect is powerful." --The Wall Street JournalA visionary and controversial search for water made Los Angeles possible. But the failure of the St. Francis Dam remains an urgent lesson about our human limits, all but forgotten today.Just before
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A User's Manual to the PMBOK Guide

by Cynthia Snyder Stackpole ...

The must-have manual to understand and use the latest edition of the Fifth EditionThe professional standard in the field of project management, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide—Fifth Edition) published by the Project Management Institute (PMI®) serves as the ultimate resource for professionals and as a valuable studying and training device for students taking the ... Read more

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The must-have manual to understand and use the latest edition of the Fifth EditionThe professional standard in the field of project management, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide—Fifth Edition) published by the Project Management Institute (PMI®) serves as the ultimate resource for professionals and as a valuable studying and training device for students taking the
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Building Confidence Using Your iPhone

Book I — THE ULTIMATE GUIDE

by BoomerTECH Adventures ...

Building Confidence Using Your iPhone is THE book to get you started on becoming a confident and tech-savvy iPhone user.With straight-forward instructions for connecting, creating, and communicating, you will learn how to operate your iPhone by learning it's language—icons, symbols, and directions that allow you to navigate around your iPhone efficiently and effectively.This 33 page volume is the ... Read more

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Building Confidence Using Your iPhone is THE book to get you started on becoming a confident and tech-savvy iPhone user.With straight-forward instructions for connecting, creating, and communicating, you will learn how to operate your iPhone by learning it's language—icons, symbols, and directions that allow you to navigate around your iPhone efficiently and effectively.This 33 page volume is the
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