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Samuel Colt: The Great Equalizer

par Daniel Alef ...

Although Samuel Colt died in 1862 at age 47, he had lived a remarkably full life, one filled with enough controversy, calamity, failure and success to fill several novels. And, at the time, he was America's wealthiest inventor. Colt's widow took over the reins of the Colt Armory, memorialized Colt's name in American mythology, sanitized his foibles and misdeeds, and oversaw the amazing growth of ... En savoir plus

$2.99 CAD

Although Samuel Colt died in 1862 at age 47, he had lived a remarkably full life, one filled with enough controversy, calamity, failure and success to fill several novels. And, at the time, he was America's wealthiest inventor. Colt's widow took over the reins of the Colt Armory, memorialized Colt's name in American mythology, sanitized his foibles and misdeeds, and oversaw the amazing growth of
... En savoir plus
Everyone a Leader

A Guide to Leading High-Performance Organizations for Engineers and Scientists

par David Colcleugh ...

Aimed at practicing engineers and scientists as well as students, Everyone a Leader: A Guide to Leading High-Performance Organizations for Engineers and Scientists offers innovative learning frameworks for acquiring competence in leadership that were originally developed at DuPont Canada.This book is specifically tailored to meet the needs of those in engineering and scientific fields. David ... En savoir plus

$42.99 CAD

Aimed at practicing engineers and scientists as well as students, Everyone a Leader: A Guide to Leading High-Performance Organizations for Engineers and Scientists offers innovative learning frameworks for acquiring competence in leadership that were originally developed at DuPont Canada.This book is specifically tailored to meet the needs of those in engineering and scientific fields. David
... En savoir plus
Lessons Learned:Management and Leadership for a Technical World

par George Moon ...

Stories of George Moon's extensive experience in leading technology teams are presented. The stories are written to encourage the reader to think of related experiences and draw out their own set of lessons. The stories cover periods of chaotic economic fluctuations which challenge individuals and corporations alike. You will read that difficult times help define managers and leaders more clearly ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD

Stories of George Moon's extensive experience in leading technology teams are presented. The stories are written to encourage the reader to think of related experiences and draw out their own set of lessons. The stories cover periods of chaotic economic fluctuations which challenge individuals and corporations alike. You will read that difficult times help define managers and leaders more clearly
... En savoir plus
Paper

An Elegy

par Ian Sansom ...

From the author of The Bad Book Affair comes a witty, personal, and entertaining meditation on the history and significance of paper—an international cultural study and a series of personal reflections on the meaning of this essential product.Let us suppose for a moment that paper were to disappear. Would anything be lost? Everything would be lost.Paper surrounds us. Not only as books, letters and ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

From the author of The Bad Book Affair comes a witty, personal, and entertaining meditation on the history and significance of paper—an international cultural study and a series of personal reflections on the meaning of this essential product.Let us suppose for a moment that paper were to disappear. Would anything be lost? Everything would be lost.Paper surrounds us. Not only as books, letters and
... En savoir plus
Let There Be Water

Israel's Solution for a Water-Starved World

par Seth M. Siegel ...

Discover how Israel transformed from a parched land into a water superpower, offering a blueprint for a world facing an imminent water crisis.As every day brings urgent reports of growing water shortages around the world, there is no time to lose in the search for solutions. The U.S. government predicts that forty of our fifty states-and 60 percent of the earth's land surface-will soon face ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

Discover how Israel transformed from a parched land into a water superpower, offering a blueprint for a world facing an imminent water crisis.As every day brings urgent reports of growing water shortages around the world, there is no time to lose in the search for solutions. The U.S. government predicts that forty of our fifty states-and 60 percent of the earth's land surface-will soon face
... En savoir plus
Autonomy

The Quest to Build the Driverless Car—And How It Will Reshape Our World

par Christopher Shulgan, Lawrence D. Burns ...

An automotive and tech world insider investigates the quest to develop and perfect the driverless car—an innovation that promises to be the most disruptive change to our way of life since the smartphoneWe stand on the brink of a technological revolution. Soon, few of us will own our own automobiles and instead will get around in driverless electric vehicles that we summon with the touch of an app. ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

An automotive and tech world insider investigates the quest to develop and perfect the driverless car—an innovation that promises to be the most disruptive change to our way of life since the smartphoneWe stand on the brink of a technological revolution. Soon, few of us will own our own automobiles and instead will get around in driverless electric vehicles that we summon with the touch of an app.
... En savoir plus
The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics

A Math-Free Exploration of the Science That Made Our World

par James Kakalios ...

Most of us are unaware of how much we depend on quantum mechanics on a day-to-day basis. Using illustrations and examples from science fiction pulp magazines and comic books, The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics explains the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics that underlie the world we live in.Watch a Video ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD

Most of us are unaware of how much we depend on quantum mechanics on a day-to-day basis. Using illustrations and examples from science fiction pulp magazines and comic books, The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics explains the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics that underlie the world we live in.Watch a Video
... En savoir plus
Éléonore

Une aventure moderne de chercheurs d’or

par Hugo Fontaines, Marc Tison ...

L’or était là. Des milliards de dollars d’or enfoui, invisible, en pleine taïga, 200 kilomètres à l’est de la baie James. Un complexe minier grand comme un village s’y dresse aujourd’hui, construit au coût de deux milliards de dollars. Auparavant, il n’y avait rien : que des épinettes rabougries, du lichen et de l’eau. À perte de vue, de l’eau. Au milieu de nulle part, comme le veut l’expression ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

L’or était là. Des milliards de dollars d’or enfoui, invisible, en pleine taïga, 200 kilomètres à l’est de la baie James. Un complexe minier grand comme un village s’y dresse aujourd’hui, construit au coût de deux milliards de dollars. Auparavant, il n’y avait rien : que des épinettes rabougries, du lichen et de l’eau. À perte de vue, de l’eau. Au milieu de nulle part, comme le veut l’expression
... En savoir plus
The Pencil

A History of Design and Circumstance

par Henry Petroski ...

Henry Petroski traces the origins of the pencil back to ancient Greece and Rome, writes factually and charmingly about its development over the centuries and around the world, and shows what the pencil can teach us about engineering and technology today. ... En savoir plus

$20.99 CAD

Henry Petroski traces the origins of the pencil back to ancient Greece and Rome, writes factually and charmingly about its development over the centuries and around the world, and shows what the pencil can teach us about engineering and technology today.
... En savoir plus
What Is ChatGPT Doing

... and Why Does It Work?

par Stephen Wolfram ...

Nobody expected this—not even its creators: ChatGPT has burst onto the scene as an AI capable of writing at a convincingly human level. But how does it really work? What's going on inside its "AI mind"? In this short book, prominent scientist and computation pioneer Stephen Wolfram provides a readable and engaging explanation that draws on his decades-long unique experience at the frontiers of ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Nobody expected this—not even its creators: ChatGPT has burst onto the scene as an AI capable of writing at a convincingly human level. But how does it really work? What's going on inside its "AI mind"? In this short book, prominent scientist and computation pioneer Stephen Wolfram provides a readable and engaging explanation that draws on his decades-long unique experience at the frontiers of
... En savoir plus
The Field Guide to Understanding 'Human Error'

par Sidney Dekker ...

When faced with a ’human error’ problem, you may be tempted to ask 'Why didn’t these people watch out better?' Or, 'How can I get my people more engaged in safety?' You might think you can solve your safety problems by telling your people to be more careful, by reprimanding the miscreants, by issuing a new rule or procedure and demanding compliance. These are all expressions of 'The Bad Apple ... En savoir plus

$88.99 CAD

When faced with a ’human error’ problem, you may be tempted to ask 'Why didn’t these people watch out better?' Or, 'How can I get my people more engaged in safety?' You might think you can solve your safety problems by telling your people to be more careful, by reprimanding the miscreants, by issuing a new rule or procedure and demanding compliance. These are all expressions of 'The Bad Apple
... En savoir plus
Built

The Hidden Stories Behind Our Structures

par Roma Agrawal ...

Winner of the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science BooksThe wonders of engineering revealed--by the inspirational female engineer behind the Shard, Western Europe's tallest building.While our cities are full of incredible engineering feats, most of us live with little idea of what goes into creating the built environment, let alone how a new building goes up, what it is constructed ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

Winner of the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science BooksThe wonders of engineering revealed--by the inspirational female engineer behind the Shard, Western Europe's tallest building.While our cities are full of incredible engineering feats, most of us live with little idea of what goes into creating the built environment, let alone how a new building goes up, what it is constructed
... En savoir plus
Atmospheric Monitoring with Arduino

Building Simple Devices to Collect Data About the Environment

par Patrick Di Justo, Emily Gertz ...

Makers around the globe are building low-cost devices to monitor the environment, and with this hands-on guide, so can you. Through succinct tutorials, illustrations, and clear step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn how to create gadgets for examining the quality of our atmosphere, using Arduino and several inexpensive sensors.Detect harmful gases, dust particles such as smoke and smog, and upper ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD

Makers around the globe are building low-cost devices to monitor the environment, and with this hands-on guide, so can you. Through succinct tutorials, illustrations, and clear step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn how to create gadgets for examining the quality of our atmosphere, using Arduino and several inexpensive sensors.Detect harmful gases, dust particles such as smoke and smog, and upper
... En savoir plus
Technology: A World History

par Daniel R. Headrick ...

Collections series New Oxford World History
Today technology has created a world of dazzling progress, growing disparities of wealth and poverty, and looming threats to the environment. Technology: A World History offers an illuminating backdrop to our present moment--a brilliant history of invention around the globe. Historian Daniel R. Headrick ranges from the Stone Age and the beginnings of agriculture to the Industrial Revolution and ... En savoir plus

$26.39 CAD

Today technology has created a world of dazzling progress, growing disparities of wealth and poverty, and looming threats to the environment. Technology: A World History offers an illuminating backdrop to our present moment--a brilliant history of invention around the globe. Historian Daniel R. Headrick ranges from the Stone Age and the beginnings of agriculture to the Industrial Revolution and
... En savoir plus
Space Exploration

A History in 100 Objects

par Sten Odenwald ...

A NASA science educator showcases important objects in space history from Galileo's telescope to the Curiosity rover: "Will fascinate readers of any age." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)This book examines 100 objects that forever altered what we know and how we think about the cosmos. From an ancient Mayan codex to Sputnik to Skylab and into the twenty-first century, some objects are iconic ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

A NASA science educator showcases important objects in space history from Galileo's telescope to the Curiosity rover: "Will fascinate readers of any age." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)This book examines 100 objects that forever altered what we know and how we think about the cosmos. From an ancient Mayan codex to Sputnik to Skylab and into the twenty-first century, some objects are iconic
... En savoir plus
Silent Killers

Submarines and Underwater Warfare

par James P. Delgado, Clive Cussler ...

'Silent Killers is a triumph that is educational as well as highly entertaining.' - Clive CusslerJames P. Delgado, President and CEO of the Institute of Nautical Archaeology, presents a detailed and visually stunning examination of the history and development of the modern nuclear submarine.Calling on his training as a nautical archaeologist who was among the first explorers to dive the Titanic, ... En savoir plus

$22.99 CAD

'Silent Killers is a triumph that is educational as well as highly entertaining.' - Clive CusslerJames P. Delgado, President and CEO of the Institute of Nautical Archaeology, presents a detailed and visually stunning examination of the history and development of the modern nuclear submarine.Calling on his training as a nautical archaeologist who was among the first explorers to dive the Titanic,
... En savoir plus
Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook 12th Edition

par Thomas Shoemaker, James Mack ...

The definitive guide to distribution and transmission line technology--fully updatedCompletely revised to reflect the 2012 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), The Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook, 12th Edition, provides in-depth information on overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines. The latest OSHA, ANSI, and ASTM standards are emphasized throughout.This authoritative ... En savoir plus

$95.99 CAD

The definitive guide to distribution and transmission line technology--fully updatedCompletely revised to reflect the 2012 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), The Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook, 12th Edition, provides in-depth information on overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines. The latest OSHA, ANSI, and ASTM standards are emphasized throughout.This authoritative
... En savoir plus
Impossible Takes Longer

75 Years After Its Creation, Has Israel Fulfilled Its Founders’ Dreams?

par Daniel Gordis ...

WINNER OF THE RABBI SACKS BOOK PRIZEA nuanced examination of the Israel’s past, present, and future, after reaching its seventy-fifth anniversary and enduring its most challenging year ever, from the two-time National Jewish Book Award–winning author of Israel. Revised and updated throughout for the paperback edition.In 1948, Israel’s founders sought a “national home for the Jewish people,” a core ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

WINNER OF THE RABBI SACKS BOOK PRIZEA nuanced examination of the Israel’s past, present, and future, after reaching its seventy-fifth anniversary and enduring its most challenging year ever, from the two-time National Jewish Book Award–winning author of Israel. Revised and updated throughout for the paperback edition.In 1948, Israel’s founders sought a “national home for the Jewish people,” a core
... En savoir plus
iOS Sensor Apps with Arduino

Wiring the iPhone and iPad into the Internet of Things

par Alasdair Allan ...

Turn your iPhone or iPad into the hub of a distributed sensor network with the help of an Arduino microcontroller. With this concise guide, you’ll learn how to connect an external sensor to an iOS device and have them talk to each other through Arduino. You’ll also build an iOS application that will parse the sensor values it receives and plot the resulting measurements, all in real-time.iOS ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

Turn your iPhone or iPad into the hub of a distributed sensor network with the help of an Arduino microcontroller. With this concise guide, you’ll learn how to connect an external sensor to an iOS device and have them talk to each other through Arduino. You’ll also build an iOS application that will parse the sensor values it receives and plot the resulting measurements, all in real-time.iOS
... En savoir plus
The Way Forward

Master Life's Toughest Battles and Create Your Lasting Legacy

par Dakota Meyer, Robert O'Neill ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER“The Way Forward will help every reader master their own challenges—this is a must-read book!” —Admiral Bill McRaven, U.S. Navy (Retired) and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Make Your BedAmerican Sniper meets Make Your Bed in these life lessons from decorated United States service members and New York Times bestselling authors Robert O’Neill and Dakota Meyer—an in ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

NATIONAL BESTSELLER“The Way Forward will help every reader master their own challenges—this is a must-read book!” —Admiral Bill McRaven, U.S. Navy (Retired) and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Make Your BedAmerican Sniper meets Make Your Bed in these life lessons from decorated United States service members and New York Times bestselling authors Robert O’Neill and Dakota Meyer—an in
... En savoir plus
Birdseye

The Adventures of a Curious Man

par Mark Kurlansky ...

Break out the TV dinners! From the author who gave us Cod, Salt, and other informative bestsellers, the first biography of Clarence Birdseye, the eccentric genius inventor whose fast-freezing process revolutionized the food industry and American agriculture. ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

Break out the TV dinners! From the author who gave us Cod, Salt, and other informative bestsellers, the first biography of Clarence Birdseye, the eccentric genius inventor whose fast-freezing process revolutionized the food industry and American agriculture.
... En savoir plus
Tous fous?

L'influence de l'industrie pharmaceutique sur la psychiatrie

par Jean-Claude St-Onge ...

"Tous fous?" cible la biopsychiatrie, selon laquelle la détresse psychologique résulterait d’un déséquilibre chimique dans le cerveau, sans égard au contexte social et personnel des patients. L’auteur remet en question la prescription massive d’antidépresseurs et d’antipsychotiques aux effets sous-estimés et souvent dévastateurs: anxiété, pensées suicidaires, diabète, AVC, atrophie du cerveau… ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

"Tous fous?" cible la biopsychiatrie, selon laquelle la détresse psychologique résulterait d’un déséquilibre chimique dans le cerveau, sans égard au contexte social et personnel des patients. L’auteur remet en question la prescription massive d’antidépresseurs et d’antipsychotiques aux effets sous-estimés et souvent dévastateurs: anxiété, pensées suicidaires, diabète, AVC, atrophie du cerveau…
... En savoir plus
Saudi America

The Truth About Fracking and How It's Changing the World

par Ms. Bethany McLean ...

Bestselling author Bethany McLean reveals the true story of fracking’s impact—on Wall Street, the economy and geopoliticsThe technology of fracking in shale rock—particularly in the Permian Basin in Texas—has transformed America into the world’s top producer of both oil and natural gas. The U.S. is expected to be “energy independent” and a “net exporter” in less than a decade, a move that will ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

Bestselling author Bethany McLean reveals the true story of fracking’s impact—on Wall Street, the economy and geopoliticsThe technology of fracking in shale rock—particularly in the Permian Basin in Texas—has transformed America into the world’s top producer of both oil and natural gas. The U.S. is expected to be “energy independent” and a “net exporter” in less than a decade, a move that will
... En savoir plus
The Victorian Internet

The Remarkable Story of the Telegraph and the Nineteenth Century's On-line Pioneers

par Tom Standage ...

A new edition of the first book by the bestselling author of A History of the World in 6 Glasses-the fascinating story of the telegraph, the world's first "Internet," which revolutionized the nineteenth century even more than the Internet has the twentieth and twenty first.The Victorian Internet tells the colorful story of the telegraph's creation and remarkable impact, and of the visionaries, ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

A new edition of the first book by the bestselling author of A History of the World in 6 Glasses-the fascinating story of the telegraph, the world's first "Internet," which revolutionized the nineteenth century even more than the Internet has the twentieth and twenty first.The Victorian Internet tells the colorful story of the telegraph's creation and remarkable impact, and of the visionaries,
... En savoir plus

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