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How to Approach Writing a Risk Assessment for Event Managers

by John Barber ...

The preparation of a Risk Assessment is now an essential requirement for anyone planning a community event. This book is intended as a guide for those unfamiliar with organising fairs, village fetes and town centre celebrations; and a handy revision guide for those more experienced.It is based on the author's experience as Project Manager on a wide variety of community events as well as Christmas ... Read more

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The preparation of a Risk Assessment is now an essential requirement for anyone planning a community event. This book is intended as a guide for those unfamiliar with organising fairs, village fetes and town centre celebrations; and a handy revision guide for those more experienced.It is based on the author's experience as Project Manager on a wide variety of community events as well as Christmas
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Process Equipment Malfunctions: Techniques to Identify and Correct Plant Problems

by Norman P. Lieberman ...

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO TROUBLESHOOTING PROCESS EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONSProcess Equipment Malfunctions offers proven techniques for finding and fixing process plant problems and contains details on failure identification. Diagnostic tips, examples, and illustrations help to pinpoint and correct faults in chemical process and petroleum refining equipment. Complex math has been omitted. An essential ... Read more

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A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO TROUBLESHOOTING PROCESS EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONSProcess Equipment Malfunctions offers proven techniques for finding and fixing process plant problems and contains details on failure identification. Diagnostic tips, examples, and illustrations help to pinpoint and correct faults in chemical process and petroleum refining equipment. Complex math has been omitted. An essential
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Make: Tools

How They Work and How to Use Them

by Charles Platt ...

Whether you’re interested in becoming a handyman or developing artisanal woodworking skills, the place to begin is by learning the fundamentals of using basic workshop tools correctly. The place to find out how is right here. Make: Tools is shop class in a book.Consumer-level 3D printers and CNC machines are opening up new possibilities for makers. But there will always be a need for traditional ... Read more

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Whether you’re interested in becoming a handyman or developing artisanal woodworking skills, the place to begin is by learning the fundamentals of using basic workshop tools correctly. The place to find out how is right here. Make: Tools is shop class in a book.Consumer-level 3D printers and CNC machines are opening up new possibilities for makers. But there will always be a need for traditional
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Human Performance in General Aviation

Edited by David O'Hare ...

This is the first available edited collection of chapters on human performance in general aviation. Each chapter has been written by someone with knowledge of both the research literature and the operational background of general aviation. Chapters are designed to survey the current state of knowledge in areas critical to general aviation and to spell out both the operational implications of this ... Read more

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This is the first available edited collection of chapters on human performance in general aviation. Each chapter has been written by someone with knowledge of both the research literature and the operational background of general aviation. Chapters are designed to survey the current state of knowledge in areas critical to general aviation and to spell out both the operational implications of this
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Imaging and Imagining the Fetus

The Development of Obstetric Ultrasound

by Malcolm Nicolson, John E. E. Fleming ...

How engineers and clinicians developed the ultrasound diagnostic scanner and how its use in obstetrics became controversial.To its proponents, the ultrasound scanner is a safe, reliable, and indispensable aid to diagnosis. Its detractors, on the other hand, argue that its development and use are driven by the technological enthusiasms of doctors and engineers (and the commercial interests of ... Read more

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How engineers and clinicians developed the ultrasound diagnostic scanner and how its use in obstetrics became controversial.To its proponents, the ultrasound scanner is a safe, reliable, and indispensable aid to diagnosis. Its detractors, on the other hand, argue that its development and use are driven by the technological enthusiasms of doctors and engineers (and the commercial interests of
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Iron Coffin

War, Technology, and Experience aboard the USS Monitor

by David A. Mindell ...

Series series Johns Hopkins Introductory Studies in the History of Technology
The USS Monitor famously battled the CSS Virginia (the armored and refitted USS Merrimack) at Hampton Roads in March 1862. This updated edition of David A. Mindell's classic account of the ironclad warships and the human dimension of modern warfare commemorates the 150th anniversary of this historic encounter.Mindell explores how mariners—fighting "blindly," below the waterline—lived in and coped ... Read more

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The USS Monitor famously battled the CSS Virginia (the armored and refitted USS Merrimack) at Hampton Roads in March 1862. This updated edition of David A. Mindell's classic account of the ironclad warships and the human dimension of modern warfare commemorates the 150th anniversary of this historic encounter.Mindell explores how mariners—fighting "blindly," below the waterline—lived in and coped
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Safety-I and Safety-II

The Past and Future of Safety Management

by Erik Hollnagel ...

Safety has traditionally been defined as a condition where the number of adverse outcomes was as low as possible (Safety-I). From a Safety-I perspective, the purpose of safety management is to make sure that the number of accidents and incidents is kept as low as possible, or as low as is reasonably practicable. This means that safety management must start from the manifestations of the absence of ... Read more

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Safety has traditionally been defined as a condition where the number of adverse outcomes was as low as possible (Safety-I). From a Safety-I perspective, the purpose of safety management is to make sure that the number of accidents and incidents is kept as low as possible, or as low as is reasonably practicable. This means that safety management must start from the manifestations of the absence of
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Fundamentals of Building Construction

Materials and Methods

by Edward Allen, Joseph Iano ...

Discover the big picture on building construction materials and methods in this fully-updated eighth edition of the leading text on the subjectThe construction of buildings depends on the contributions of professionals from diverse fields, including architecture, construction management, civil and structural engineering, and more. All of these professionals, however, must understand the principles ... Read more

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Discover the big picture on building construction materials and methods in this fully-updated eighth edition of the leading text on the subjectThe construction of buildings depends on the contributions of professionals from diverse fields, including architecture, construction management, civil and structural engineering, and more. All of these professionals, however, must understand the principles
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Structures and Architecture

REstructure REmaterialize REthink REuse

Edited by Mario Rinke, Marie Frier Hvejsel ...

Series series Structures & Infrastructures Series
Structures and Architecture - REstructure REmaterialize REthink REuse contains the contributions to the 6th International Conference on Structures and Architecture (ICSA 2025, Antwerp, Belgium, 8-11 July 2025). As a response to the pressing global climate and energy crisis, and with new settings and tools, the design and construction of our built environment needs reconsideration and extension. ... Read more

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Structures and Architecture - REstructure REmaterialize REthink REuse contains the contributions to the 6th International Conference on Structures and Architecture (ICSA 2025, Antwerp, Belgium, 8-11 July 2025). As a response to the pressing global climate and energy crisis, and with new settings and tools, the design and construction of our built environment needs reconsideration and extension.
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Star Commercial Spaces

by Julio Fajardo, Francesc Zamora ...

Star Commercial Spaces is a complete catalog of some of the world's most innovative contemporary commercial spaces. Featuring the work of renowned architects and interior designers, this comprehensive volume is chock-full of full-color illustrations, floor plans, aerial plans, and vivid photographs of the most inviting, daring, and chic establishments around the globe.From minimalist stores and ... Read more

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Star Commercial Spaces is a complete catalog of some of the world's most innovative contemporary commercial spaces. Featuring the work of renowned architects and interior designers, this comprehensive volume is chock-full of full-color illustrations, floor plans, aerial plans, and vivid photographs of the most inviting, daring, and chic establishments around the globe.From minimalist stores and
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Conquering the Electron

The Geniuses, Visionaries, Egomaniacs, and Scoundrels Who Built Our Electronic Age

by Derek Cheung, Eric Brach ...

Conquering the Electron offers readers a true and engaging history of the world of electronics, beginning with the discoveries of static electricity and magnetism and ending with the creation of the smartphone and the iPad. This book shows the interconnection of each advance to the next on the long journey to our modern-day technologies. Exploring the combination of genius, infighting, and luck ... Read more

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Conquering the Electron offers readers a true and engaging history of the world of electronics, beginning with the discoveries of static electricity and magnetism and ending with the creation of the smartphone and the iPad. This book shows the interconnection of each advance to the next on the long journey to our modern-day technologies. Exploring the combination of genius, infighting, and luck
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Building Psychological Safety on Your Team

by Tom Henricksen ...

What does Psychological Safety even mean? In this short work, we will answer this question. As well as share how Project Managers can bring it to their team. You will learn what to add to your team health checklist to make it more productive. Check it out to learn more. ... Read more

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What does Psychological Safety even mean? In this short work, we will answer this question. As well as share how Project Managers can bring it to their team. You will learn what to add to your team health checklist to make it more productive. Check it out to learn more.
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On the Future of Species

Authoring Life by Means of Artificial Biological Intelligence

by Adrian Woolfson ...

**A bold and visionary account of how genome writing can help preserve the planet—but may also undermine human nature and disrupt ecosystems.From a scientist at the forefront of synthetic genomics.**Imagine a future where we grow houses rather than build them. Where smartphones are alive, clothing has opinions and all human knowledge fits into a speck of DNA. A world where disease is a thing of ... Read more

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**A bold and visionary account of how genome writing can help preserve the planet—but may also undermine human nature and disrupt ecosystems.From a scientist at the forefront of synthetic genomics.**Imagine a future where we grow houses rather than build them. Where smartphones are alive, clothing has opinions and all human knowledge fits into a speck of DNA. A world where disease is a thing of
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Cellular Internet of Things

Technologies, Standards, and Performance

by Olof Liberg, Marten Sundberg, Johan Bergman, Joachim Sachs, Y.-P. Eric Wang ...

Cellular Internet of Things: Technologies, Standards and Performance gives insight into the recent work performed by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) to develop systems for the Cellular Internet of Things. It presents both the design of the new Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) technology and how GSM and LTE have evolved to provide Cellular Internet of Things services. The ... Read more

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Cellular Internet of Things: Technologies, Standards and Performance gives insight into the recent work performed by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) to develop systems for the Cellular Internet of Things. It presents both the design of the new Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) technology and how GSM and LTE have evolved to provide Cellular Internet of Things services. The
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Sustainability and Energy Management for Water Resource Recovery Facilities

by Water Environment Federation ...

Series Book 38 - Manual of Practice
Global climate change, volatile energy prices, and other potential forces of change, require water resource recovery facility designers to plan and design facilities that are sustainable--less costly to operate and maintain over a facility's full life cycle and more resilient to near- and long-term change.This companion to Design of Water Resource Recovery Facilities, MOP 8, describes the best ... Read more

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Global climate change, volatile energy prices, and other potential forces of change, require water resource recovery facility designers to plan and design facilities that are sustainable--less costly to operate and maintain over a facility's full life cycle and more resilient to near- and long-term change.This companion to Design of Water Resource Recovery Facilities, MOP 8, describes the best
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The History of Computing

A Very Short Introduction

by Doron Swade ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring This lively Very Short Introduction reviews the central events, machines, and people that feature in established accounts of the history of computing, critically examining received perceptions and providing a fresh look at the nature and development of the modern electronic computer. The book begins by discussing a widely accepted linear ... Read more

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Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring This lively Very Short Introduction reviews the central events, machines, and people that feature in established accounts of the history of computing, critically examining received perceptions and providing a fresh look at the nature and development of the modern electronic computer. The book begins by discussing a widely accepted linear
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The Waste Managers

by William J. Plunkett ...

What started as a modest waste collection and disposal company in Chicago transformed into North America’s leading provider of waste collection, recycling, and disposal services.The Waste Managers recounts the creation and transformation of Waste Management, Inc., highlighting the stories of the young and untested talent pool who helped grow the company into what it is today.One of the key players ... Read more

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What started as a modest waste collection and disposal company in Chicago transformed into North America’s leading provider of waste collection, recycling, and disposal services.The Waste Managers recounts the creation and transformation of Waste Management, Inc., highlighting the stories of the young and untested talent pool who helped grow the company into what it is today.One of the key players
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The Friend Machine

On the Trail of AI Companionship

by Victoria Hetherington ...

What does it mean to be alone, to be in love, and to make love in a world where artificial intelligence is increasingly present?In this thought-provoking and deeply personal exploration, critically acclaimed novelist and nonfiction writer Victoria Hetherington delves into the rapidly evolving world of AI companionship.The Friend Machine opens with a close examination of our lonesome zeitgeist, ... Read more

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What does it mean to be alone, to be in love, and to make love in a world where artificial intelligence is increasingly present?In this thought-provoking and deeply personal exploration, critically acclaimed novelist and nonfiction writer Victoria Hetherington delves into the rapidly evolving world of AI companionship.The Friend Machine opens with a close examination of our lonesome zeitgeist,
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Information Theory: A Concise Introduction

by Stefan Hollos, J. Richard Hollos ...

Books on information theory tend to fall into one of two extreme categories. There are large academic textbooks that cover the subject with great depth and rigor. Probably the best known of these is the book by Cover and Thomas. At the other extreme are the popular books such as the ones by Pierce and Gleick. They provide a very superficial introduction to the subject, enough to engage in cocktail ... Read more

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Books on information theory tend to fall into one of two extreme categories. There are large academic textbooks that cover the subject with great depth and rigor. Probably the best known of these is the book by Cover and Thomas. At the other extreme are the popular books such as the ones by Pierce and Gleick. They provide a very superficial introduction to the subject, enough to engage in cocktail
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Theory and Applications of Ordered Fuzzy Numbers

A Tribute to Professor Witold Kosiński

Edited by Piotr Prokopowicz, Jacek Czerniak, Dariusz Mikołajewski, Łukasz Apiecionek, Dominik Ślȩzak ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license.This open access book offers comprehensive coverage on Ordered Fuzzy Numbers, providing readers with both the basic information and the necessary expertise to use them in a variety of real-world applications. The respective chapters, written by leading researchers, discuss the main techniques and applications, together with the advantages and ... Read more

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This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license.This open access book offers comprehensive coverage on Ordered Fuzzy Numbers, providing readers with both the basic information and the necessary expertise to use them in a variety of real-world applications. The respective chapters, written by leading researchers, discuss the main techniques and applications, together with the advantages and
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Snow Sports Trauma and Safety

Conference Proceedings of the International Society for Skiing Safety: 21st Volume

Edited by Irving S. Scher, Richard M. Greenwald, Nicola Petrone ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book is open access under a CC BY-NC 2.5 license.This book covers the latest in snow sport epidemiology, snow sport injuries and treatment, and biomechanical/mechanical engineering related to snow sports injuries (mechanisms of injury, injury prevention by equipment design, injury prevention by design of resort features, and more). It brings together a collection of papers from the ... Read more

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This book is open access under a CC BY-NC 2.5 license.This book covers the latest in snow sport epidemiology, snow sport injuries and treatment, and biomechanical/mechanical engineering related to snow sports injuries (mechanisms of injury, injury prevention by equipment design, injury prevention by design of resort features, and more). It brings together a collection of papers from the
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Seaforth World Naval Review 2020

by Conrad Waters ...

This anthology features in-depth assessments of naval innovations and developments around the word by leading experts in the field.The Seaforth World Naval Review 2020 provides an authoritative summary of cutting-edge naval developments across the globe. Regional surveys of fleet evolution and procurement by editor Conrad Waters are supplemented by in-depth articles from a range of experts ... Read more

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This anthology features in-depth assessments of naval innovations and developments around the word by leading experts in the field.The Seaforth World Naval Review 2020 provides an authoritative summary of cutting-edge naval developments across the globe. Regional surveys of fleet evolution and procurement by editor Conrad Waters are supplemented by in-depth articles from a range of experts
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Vaporware, Inc.

How Silicon Valley Sells the Future to Control the Present

by David Karpf ...

**A critical reexamination of techno-optimism’s empty promises, and how the lessons of the past can help us regain control of our future."David Karpf has done us a great service by clearly and succinctly articulating the hollow rhetoric at the heart of Big Tech’s power. Vaporware, Inc. is equal parts funny and infuriating—I devoured most of it in a day. Let’s regulate Silicon Valley and tax these ... Read more

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**A critical reexamination of techno-optimism’s empty promises, and how the lessons of the past can help us regain control of our future."David Karpf has done us a great service by clearly and succinctly articulating the hollow rhetoric at the heart of Big Tech’s power. Vaporware, Inc. is equal parts funny and infuriating—I devoured most of it in a day. Let’s regulate Silicon Valley and tax these
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Sustainable Water for the Future

Water Recycling versus Desalination

Edited by Andrea Schäfer, Isabel C. Escobar ...

Series Book 2 - Sustainability Science and Engineering
This book is part of a series on sustainability. Specifically, it deals with the issue of sustainable water use. Fresh sources of potable water are being depleted across the world. Pure water is the goal of water utilities as well as several industries. Well past the experimental stage, membrane processes are now a proven and reliable method of providing high-quality, cost-effective water. ... Read more

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This book is part of a series on sustainability. Specifically, it deals with the issue of sustainable water use. Fresh sources of potable water are being depleted across the world. Pure water is the goal of water utilities as well as several industries. Well past the experimental stage, membrane processes are now a proven and reliable method of providing high-quality, cost-effective water.
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