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Human Frontiers

The Future of Big Ideas in an Age of Small Thinking

par Michael Bhaskar ...

Amazon Editor’s Pick for “Best Business and Leadership Books of the Year”A leader in artificial intelligence research offers a “fascinating” look at what happens next at the frontiers of human knowledge (Guardian).Why has the flow of big, world-changing ideas slowed down?The history of humanity is the history of big ideas that expand our frontiers—from the wheel to space flight, cave painting to ... En savoir plus

$31.99 CAD

Amazon Editor’s Pick for “Best Business and Leadership Books of the Year”A leader in artificial intelligence research offers a “fascinating” look at what happens next at the frontiers of human knowledge (Guardian).Why has the flow of big, world-changing ideas slowed down?The history of humanity is the history of big ideas that expand our frontiers—from the wheel to space flight, cave painting to
... En savoir plus
Escape Velocity

Free Your Company's Future from the Pull of the Past

par Geoffrey A. Moore ...

“Readthis book to learn how to create a company as powerful as Apple.”—Guy Kawasaki,former chief evangelist of AppleInEscape Velocity Geoffrey A. Moore, author of the marketing masterwork Crossingthe Chasm, teaches twenty-first century enterprises how to overcome thepull of the past and reorient their organizations to meet a new era ofcompetition. The world’s leading high-tech business strategist, ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

“Readthis book to learn how to create a company as powerful as Apple.”—Guy Kawasaki,former chief evangelist of AppleInEscape Velocity Geoffrey A. Moore, author of the marketing masterwork Crossingthe Chasm, teaches twenty-first century enterprises how to overcome thepull of the past and reorient their organizations to meet a new era ofcompetition. The world’s leading high-tech business strategist,
... En savoir plus
Consuming Passions

Leisure and Pleasure in Victorian Britain

par Judith Flanders ...

A delightful and fascinating social history of Victorians at leisure, told through the letters, diaries, journals and novels of nineteenth-century men and women, from the author of the bestselling ‘The Victorian House’.Imagine a world where only one in five people owns a book, where just one in ten has a knife or a fork – a world where five people out of every six do not own a cup to hold a hot ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

A delightful and fascinating social history of Victorians at leisure, told through the letters, diaries, journals and novels of nineteenth-century men and women, from the author of the bestselling ‘The Victorian House’.Imagine a world where only one in five people owns a book, where just one in ten has a knife or a fork – a world where five people out of every six do not own a cup to hold a hot
... En savoir plus
Law for Professional Engineers: Canadian and Global Insights, Fifth Edition

par Donald L. Marston ...

Thoroughly revised, plain-language explanations of legal issues that impact today’s practicing engineersThis fully updated guide helps engineers navigate the complicated legal issues they encounter in their work. The book focuses on Canadian engineering practices and discusses the latest international rules and regulations. Contracts, liability issues, and intellectual property and tax laws are ... En savoir plus

$124.99 CAD

Thoroughly revised, plain-language explanations of legal issues that impact today’s practicing engineersThis fully updated guide helps engineers navigate the complicated legal issues they encounter in their work. The book focuses on Canadian engineering practices and discusses the latest international rules and regulations. Contracts, liability issues, and intellectual property and tax laws are
... En savoir plus
That Quail, Robert

par Margaret Stanger ...

The acclaimed story of the little bird that won the nation’s heartHe’ll never live, the neighbors all said. But Robert, the abandoned quail chick would prove them wrong. Born on a kitchen counter in a house on Cape Cod, raised in a box surrounded by a lamb’s wool duster and a small lamp, Robert’s life began auspiciously.What happens when a wild bird, against all odds, decides he belongs not in the ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

The acclaimed story of the little bird that won the nation’s heartHe’ll never live, the neighbors all said. But Robert, the abandoned quail chick would prove them wrong. Born on a kitchen counter in a house on Cape Cod, raised in a box surrounded by a lamb’s wool duster and a small lamp, Robert’s life began auspiciously.What happens when a wild bird, against all odds, decides he belongs not in the
... En savoir plus
Broad Band

The Untold Story of the Women Who Made the Internet

par Claire L. Evans ...

If you loved Hidden Figures or The Rise of the Rocket Girls, you'll love Claire Evans' breakthrough book on the women who brought you the internet--written out of history, until now."This is a radically important, timely work," says Miranda July, filmmaker and author of The First Bad Man. The history of technology you probably know is one of men and machines, garages and riches, alpha nerds and ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

If you loved Hidden Figures or The Rise of the Rocket Girls, you'll love Claire Evans' breakthrough book on the women who brought you the internet--written out of history, until now."This is a radically important, timely work," says Miranda July, filmmaker and author of The First Bad Man. The history of technology you probably know is one of men and machines, garages and riches, alpha nerds and
... En savoir plus
English-Speaking Justice

par George Grant, Robin Lathangue ...

George Grant's magnificent four-part meditation sums up much that is central to his own thought, including a critique of modern liberalism, an analysis of John Rawls's Theory of Justice, and insights into the larger Western philosophical tradition. This edition contains an introduction by Grant scholar Dr Robin Lathangue. ... En savoir plus

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George Grant's magnificent four-part meditation sums up much that is central to his own thought, including a critique of modern liberalism, an analysis of John Rawls's Theory of Justice, and insights into the larger Western philosophical tradition. This edition contains an introduction by Grant scholar Dr Robin Lathangue.
... En savoir plus
How Round Is Your Circle?

Where Engineering and Mathematics Meet

par John Bryant, Chris Sangwin ...

"Part magic show, part history lesson, and all about geometry, How Round Is Your Circle? is an eloquent testimonial to the authors' passion for numbers." — Civil EngineeringHow do you draw a straight line? How do you determine if a circle is really round? These may sound like simple or even trivial mathematical problems, but to an engineer the answers can mean the difference between success and ... En savoir plus

$27.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

"Part magic show, part history lesson, and all about geometry, How Round Is Your Circle? is an eloquent testimonial to the authors' passion for numbers." — Civil EngineeringHow do you draw a straight line? How do you determine if a circle is really round? These may sound like simple or even trivial mathematical problems, but to an engineer the answers can mean the difference between success and
... En savoir plus
It Looked Good on Paper

Bizarre Inventions, Design Disasters, and Engineering Follies

par Bill Fawcett ...

$11.99 CAD
The Powerhouse

Inside the Invention of a Battery to Save the World

par Steve LeVine ...

A Soul of a New Machine for our time, a gripping account of invention, commerce, and duplicity in the age of technologyA worldwide race is on to perfect the next engine of economic growth, the advanced lithium-ion battery. It will power the electric car, relieve global warming, and catapult the winner into a new era of economic and political mastery. Can the United States win?Steve LeVine was ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

A Soul of a New Machine for our time, a gripping account of invention, commerce, and duplicity in the age of technologyA worldwide race is on to perfect the next engine of economic growth, the advanced lithium-ion battery. It will power the electric car, relieve global warming, and catapult the winner into a new era of economic and political mastery. Can the United States win?Steve LeVine was
... En savoir plus
The Age of Sustainability

Just Transitions in a Complex World

par Mark Swilling ...

Collections series Routledge Studies in Sustainable Development
With transitions to more sustainable ways of living already underway, this book examines how we understand the underlying dynamics of the transitions that are unfolding. Without this understanding, we enter the future in a state of informed bewilderment.Every day we are bombarded by reports about ecosystem breakdown, social conflict, economic stagnation and a crisis of identity. There is mounting ... En savoir plus

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With transitions to more sustainable ways of living already underway, this book examines how we understand the underlying dynamics of the transitions that are unfolding. Without this understanding, we enter the future in a state of informed bewilderment.Every day we are bombarded by reports about ecosystem breakdown, social conflict, economic stagnation and a crisis of identity. There is mounting
... En savoir plus
Engineering

A Very Short Introduction

par David Blockley ...

Collections series Very Short Introductions
Engineering is part of almost everything we do - from the water we drink and the food we eat, to the buildings we live in and the roads and railways we travel on. In this Very Short Introduction, David Blockley explores the nature and practice of engineering, its history, its scope, and its relationship with art, craft, science, and technology. He considers the role of engineering in the modern ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Engineering is part of almost everything we do - from the water we drink and the food we eat, to the buildings we live in and the roads and railways we travel on. In this Very Short Introduction, David Blockley explores the nature and practice of engineering, its history, its scope, and its relationship with art, craft, science, and technology. He considers the role of engineering in the modern
... En savoir plus
Samsung Rising

The Inside Story of the South Korean Giant That Set Out to Beat Apple and Conquer Tech

par Geoffrey Cain ...

**An explosive exposé of Samsung that “reads like a dynastic thriller, rolling through three generations of family intrigue, embezzlement, bribery, corruption, prostitution, and other bad behavior” (The Wall Street Journal).LONGLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES AND MCKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD**Based on years of reporting on Samsung for The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, and Time, ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $18.99 CAD Maintenant $14.99 CAD

**An explosive exposé of Samsung that “reads like a dynastic thriller, rolling through three generations of family intrigue, embezzlement, bribery, corruption, prostitution, and other bad behavior” (The Wall Street Journal).LONGLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES AND MCKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD**Based on years of reporting on Samsung for The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, and Time,
... En savoir plus
Gone Tomorrow

The Hidden Life of Garbage

par Heather Rogers ...

"A galvanizing exposé" of America's trash problem from plastic in the ocean to "wasteful packaging, bogus recycling, and flawed landfills and incinerators" ( Booklist, starred review).Eat a take-out meal, buy a pair of shoes, or read a newspaper, and you're soon faced with a bewildering amount of garbage. The United States is the planet's number-one producer of trash. Each American throws out 4.5 ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

"A galvanizing exposé" of America's trash problem from plastic in the ocean to "wasteful packaging, bogus recycling, and flawed landfills and incinerators" ( Booklist, starred review).Eat a take-out meal, buy a pair of shoes, or read a newspaper, and you're soon faced with a bewildering amount of garbage. The United States is the planet's number-one producer of trash. Each American throws out 4.5
... En savoir plus
The Illustrated Tesla

par Nikola Tesla ...

Collected here are twenty of Nikola Tesla's essays, letters, and speeches all with figures. In total there are some 214 figures. Now you can read these famous articles as they were intended to be read. Included are A New System of Alternating Current Motors and Transformers; Experiments with Alternate Currents of Very High Frequency and Their Application to Methods of Artificial Illumination; ... En savoir plus

$3.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Collected here are twenty of Nikola Tesla's essays, letters, and speeches all with figures. In total there are some 214 figures. Now you can read these famous articles as they were intended to be read. Included are A New System of Alternating Current Motors and Transformers; Experiments with Alternate Currents of Very High Frequency and Their Application to Methods of Artificial Illumination;
... En savoir plus
The Wireless Tesla

par Nikola Tesla ...

Nikola Tesla dreamed of a wireless future. In this fully illustrated volume we have collected fifteen of his essays having to do with wireless. These include the "True Wireless," "Tesla's Wireless Light," "The Transmission of Electrical Energy Without Wires," "The Future of the Wireless Art," "Nikola Tesla Sees A Wireless Vision," and many others. Nikola Tesla has been called the most important ... En savoir plus

$1.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Nikola Tesla dreamed of a wireless future. In this fully illustrated volume we have collected fifteen of his essays having to do with wireless. These include the "True Wireless," "Tesla's Wireless Light," "The Transmission of Electrical Energy Without Wires," "The Future of the Wireless Art," "Nikola Tesla Sees A Wireless Vision," and many others. Nikola Tesla has been called the most important
... En savoir plus
Denial

A Memoir of Terror

par Jessica Stern ...

“Denial is one of the most important books I have read in a decade....Brave, life-changing, and gripping as a thriller….A tour de force.”—Naomi WolfOne of the world’s foremost experts on terrorism and post-traumatic stress disorder, Jessica Stern has subtitled her book Denial, “A Memoir of Terror.” A brave and astonishingly frank examination of her own unsolved rape at the age of fifteen, Denial ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

“Denial is one of the most important books I have read in a decade....Brave, life-changing, and gripping as a thriller….A tour de force.”—Naomi WolfOne of the world’s foremost experts on terrorism and post-traumatic stress disorder, Jessica Stern has subtitled her book Denial, “A Memoir of Terror.” A brave and astonishingly frank examination of her own unsolved rape at the age of fifteen, Denial
... En savoir plus
How to Trap and Snare - A Complete Manual for the Sportsman, Game Preserver and Amateur on the Art of Taking Animals and Birds in Traps, Snares and Nets with Numerous Illustrations

par William Carnegie ...

This vintage book contains a complete manual for the sportsman, game preserver, gamekeeper, and amateur on the art of taking animals and birds in traps, snares, and nets. Profusely illustrated and full of invaluable tips, this timeless handbook will be of considerable utility to modern readers, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “Animal ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

This vintage book contains a complete manual for the sportsman, game preserver, gamekeeper, and amateur on the art of taking animals and birds in traps, snares, and nets. Profusely illustrated and full of invaluable tips, this timeless handbook will be of considerable utility to modern readers, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “Animal
... En savoir plus
How to Take Over the World

Practical Schemes and Scientific Solutions for the Aspiring Supervillain

par Ryan North ...

**NAMED A BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR BY ESQUIRE“Comic book fans will fall hard for this delightfully daffy guidebook. . . . Exuberant, optimistic, and just plain fun, How to Take Over the World will both surprise and delight.” —EsquireA book this informative should be a crime!**Taking over the world is a lot of work. Any supervillain is bound to have questions: What’s the perfect location ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

**NAMED A BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR BY ESQUIRE“Comic book fans will fall hard for this delightfully daffy guidebook. . . . Exuberant, optimistic, and just plain fun, How to Take Over the World will both surprise and delight.” —EsquireA book this informative should be a crime!**Taking over the world is a lot of work. Any supervillain is bound to have questions: What’s the perfect location
... En savoir plus
Canadian Failures

Stories of Building Toward Success

par Alex Benay ...

The Hill Times: Best Books of 2017Successful Canadians write about failure, and how it got them where they are today.What does it mean to fail? To some of the most successful Canadians, it was a rite of passage, a stepping stone to greater things, or even a brilliant source of inspiration. Olympic golds, successful businesses, pioneering medical advances — all came about after a series of missteps ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

The Hill Times: Best Books of 2017Successful Canadians write about failure, and how it got them where they are today.What does it mean to fail? To some of the most successful Canadians, it was a rite of passage, a stepping stone to greater things, or even a brilliant source of inspiration. Olympic golds, successful businesses, pioneering medical advances — all came about after a series of missteps
... En savoir plus
A Grand Complication

The Race to Build the World's Most Legendary Watch

par Stacy Perman ...

Two wealthy and powerful men engage in a decades-long contest to create and possess the most remarkable watch in history.James Ward Packard of Warren, Ohio, was an entrepreneur and a talented engineer of infinite curiosity, a self-made man who earned millions from his inventions, including the design and manufacture of America’s first luxury car—the elegant and storied Packard. Henry Graves, Jr., ... En savoir plus

$21.99 CAD

Two wealthy and powerful men engage in a decades-long contest to create and possess the most remarkable watch in history.James Ward Packard of Warren, Ohio, was an entrepreneur and a talented engineer of infinite curiosity, a self-made man who earned millions from his inventions, including the design and manufacture of America’s first luxury car—the elegant and storied Packard. Henry Graves, Jr.,
... En savoir plus
Auto Mechanic - Electrical Systems (Mechanics and Hydraulics)

Includes Automotive Electricity, Magnetism, Electrical Circuits, Symbols, Batteries, Battery, Maintenance, Meters, Testers, Multimeters, Internal Combustion Engine, DC Charging, Ignition, Cranking Systems, Motors, Starter Drives, Wiring, and Lighting

Modifié par TSD Training ...

Collections series Mechanics and Hydraulics
Electrical SystemsThe Electrical System (Part I) course is designed to teach the knowledge necessary for performing tasks related to maintenance and repair of wheeled vehicle electrical systems. Information is provided on the fundamentals of automotive electrical systems, to include circuits, batteries, and the fundamentals and use of electrical test equipment.The Electrical System (Part II) ... En savoir plus

$5.99 CAD

Electrical SystemsThe Electrical System (Part I) course is designed to teach the knowledge necessary for performing tasks related to maintenance and repair of wheeled vehicle electrical systems. Information is provided on the fundamentals of automotive electrical systems, to include circuits, batteries, and the fundamentals and use of electrical test equipment.The Electrical System (Part II)
... En savoir plus
Design in Nature

How the Constructal Law Governs Evolution in Biology, Physics, Technology, and Social Organization

par Adrian Bejan, J. Peder Zane ...

In this groundbreaking book, Adrian Bejan takes the recurring patterns in nature—trees, tributaries, air passages, neural networks, and lightning bolts—and reveals how a single principle of physics, the Constructal Law, accounts for the evolution of these and all other designs in our world.Everything—from biological life to inanimate systems—generates shape and structure and evolves in a sequence ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

In this groundbreaking book, Adrian Bejan takes the recurring patterns in nature—trees, tributaries, air passages, neural networks, and lightning bolts—and reveals how a single principle of physics, the Constructal Law, accounts for the evolution of these and all other designs in our world.Everything—from biological life to inanimate systems—generates shape and structure and evolves in a sequence
... En savoir plus
Cathedral, Forge, and Waterwheel

Technology and Invention in the Middle Ages

par Frances Gies, Joseph Gies ...

Collections series Medieval Life
An illuminating look at the monumental inventions of the Middle Ages, by the authors of Life in a Medieval Castle.The study surveys the practical arts that reshaped Western Europe between the collapse of Rome and the Renaissance. Monastic estates harnessed waterwheels to grind grain, full cloth, and drive the triphammers of medieval iron forges.The authors examine the silent innovations of ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

An illuminating look at the monumental inventions of the Middle Ages, by the authors of Life in a Medieval Castle.The study surveys the practical arts that reshaped Western Europe between the collapse of Rome and the Renaissance. Monastic estates harnessed waterwheels to grind grain, full cloth, and drive the triphammers of medieval iron forges.The authors examine the silent innovations of
... En savoir plus

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