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The Discoverers

par Daniel J. Boorstin ...

Collections Livre 2 - Knowledge Series
An original history of man's greatest adventure: his search to discover the world around him. In the compendious history, Boorstin not only traces man's insatiable need to know, but also the obstacles to discovery and the illusion that knowledge can also put in our way. Covering time, the earth and the seas, nature and society, he gathers and analyzes stories of the man's profound quest to ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

An original history of man's greatest adventure: his search to discover the world around him. In the compendious history, Boorstin not only traces man's insatiable need to know, but also the obstacles to discovery and the illusion that knowledge can also put in our way. Covering time, the earth and the seas, nature and society, he gathers and analyzes stories of the man's profound quest to
... En savoir plus
Exploring Oracle Primavera P6 Professional 18, 3rd Edition

par Sham Tickoo ...

Exploring Oracle Primavera P6 Professional 18 textbook explains the concepts and principles of project management through practical examples, tutorials, and exercises. This enables the users to harness the power of managing projects with Oracle Primavera P6 for their specific use. In this textbook, the author emphasizes on planning, managing and controlling the projects, assigning resources and ... En savoir plus

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Exploring Oracle Primavera P6 Professional 18 textbook explains the concepts and principles of project management through practical examples, tutorials, and exercises. This enables the users to harness the power of managing projects with Oracle Primavera P6 for their specific use. In this textbook, the author emphasizes on planning, managing and controlling the projects, assigning resources and
... En savoir plus
The Code Book

The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography

par Simon Singh ...

In his first book since the bestselling Fermat's Enigma, Simon Singh offers the first sweeping history of encryption, tracing its evolution and revealing the dramatic effects codes have had on wars, nations, and individual lives. From Mary, Queen of Scots, trapped by her own code, to the Navajo Code Talkers who helped the Allies win World War II, to the incredible (and incredibly simple) ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

In his first book since the bestselling Fermat's Enigma, Simon Singh offers the first sweeping history of encryption, tracing its evolution and revealing the dramatic effects codes have had on wars, nations, and individual lives. From Mary, Queen of Scots, trapped by her own code, to the Navajo Code Talkers who helped the Allies win World War II, to the incredible (and incredibly simple)
... En savoir plus
History of Electric Cars

par Nigel Burton ...

One hundred years ago electric cars were the most popular automobiles in the world. In the late nineteenth century and at the start of the twentieth century, they outsold every other type of car. And yet, within a couple of decades of the start of the twentieth century, the electric car had vanished. Thousands of battery-powered cars disappeared from the streets, replaced by the internal ... En savoir plus

$28.39 CAD

One hundred years ago electric cars were the most popular automobiles in the world. In the late nineteenth century and at the start of the twentieth century, they outsold every other type of car. And yet, within a couple of decades of the start of the twentieth century, the electric car had vanished. Thousands of battery-powered cars disappeared from the streets, replaced by the internal
... En savoir plus
The Great Museum of the Sea

A Human History of Shipwrecks

par James P. Delgado ...

An immersive dive into the meaning and mystique of shipwrecks The sea is the largest museum on earth, with more than a million lost ships resting in its depths. Those shipwrecks date back thousands of years, some from civilizations long vanished, others from more recent history. Some are famous, others obscure and unremembered but each has a story to tell. In The Great Museum of the Sea, ... En savoir plus

$20.39 CAD

An immersive dive into the meaning and mystique of shipwrecks The sea is the largest museum on earth, with more than a million lost ships resting in its depths. Those shipwrecks date back thousands of years, some from civilizations long vanished, others from more recent history. Some are famous, others obscure and unremembered but each has a story to tell. In The Great Museum of the Sea,
... En savoir plus
The Hands-on XBEE Lab Manual

Experiments that Teach you XBEE Wirelesss Communications

par Jonathan A Titus ...

Get the practical knowledge you need to set up and deploy XBee modules with this hands-on, step-by-step series of experimentsThe only book to cover XBee in practical fashion; enables you to get up and running quickly with step-by-step tutorials.Provides insight into the product data sheets, saving you time and helping you get straight to the information you need.Includes troubleshooting and ... En savoir plus

$39.99 CAD

Get the practical knowledge you need to set up and deploy XBee modules with this hands-on, step-by-step series of experimentsThe only book to cover XBee in practical fashion; enables you to get up and running quickly with step-by-step tutorials.Provides insight into the product data sheets, saving you time and helping you get straight to the information you need.Includes troubleshooting and
... En savoir plus
Blood, Sweat, and Pixels

The Triumphant, Turbulent Stories Behind How Video Games Are Made

par Jason Schreier ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER“The stories in this book make for a fascinating and remarkably complete pantheon of just about every common despair and every joy related to game development.” — Rami Ismail, cofounder of Vlambeer and developer of Nuclear ThroneDeveloping video games—hero's journey or fool's errand? The creative and technical logistics that go into building today's hottest games can be more ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

NATIONAL BESTSELLER“The stories in this book make for a fascinating and remarkably complete pantheon of just about every common despair and every joy related to game development.” — Rami Ismail, cofounder of Vlambeer and developer of Nuclear ThroneDeveloping video games—hero's journey or fool's errand? The creative and technical logistics that go into building today's hottest games can be more
... En savoir plus
Mapping Humanity

How Modern Genetics Is Changing Criminal Justice, Personalized Medicine, and Our Identities

par Joshua Z. Rappoport ...

"A good companion for those with a science background interested in learning more about human genetics."—BooklistThanks to the popularity of personal genetic testing services, it's now easier than ever to get information about our own unique DNA—but who does this information really benefit? And, as genome editing and gene therapy transform the healthcare landscape, what do we gain—and what might ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

"A good companion for those with a science background interested in learning more about human genetics."—BooklistThanks to the popularity of personal genetic testing services, it's now easier than ever to get information about our own unique DNA—but who does this information really benefit? And, as genome editing and gene therapy transform the healthcare landscape, what do we gain—and what might
... En savoir plus
Internal Combustion Engines (Mechanics and Hydraulics)

Includes Internal Combustion Engines, Principles, Components, Operation of Two Stroke and Four Stroke Diesel Engines, Internal Combustion Engine Subsystems, Turbochargers, Intake, Exhaust Systems, Lubrication System, and Cooling System

Modifié par TSD Training ...

Collections series Mechanics and Hydraulics
Internal Combustion EnginesThe purpose of this course is to increase the mechanic's knowledge of the principles, components, and operation of internal combustion engines.This course is part of our Mechanics and Hydraulics series.Full illustrations and diagrams included.Lessons:- Internal Combustion Engines- Two Stroke Gasoline Engines- Two Stroke and Four Stroke Diesel Engines- Internal Combustion ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD

Internal Combustion EnginesThe purpose of this course is to increase the mechanic's knowledge of the principles, components, and operation of internal combustion engines.This course is part of our Mechanics and Hydraulics series.Full illustrations and diagrams included.Lessons:- Internal Combustion Engines- Two Stroke Gasoline Engines- Two Stroke and Four Stroke Diesel Engines- Internal Combustion
... En savoir plus
Speaking of Race

Why Everybody Needs to Talk About Racism—and How to Do It

par Celeste Headlee ...

“Simply the best book I’ve read on how to have those conversations. Unflinchingly honest, exceptionally well-reasoned and researched, there is so much to admire about Speaking of Race.”—Angela Duckworth, founder and CEO of Character Lab and New York Times bestselling author of GritA Boston Globe Most Anticipated Fall BookIn this urgently needed guide, the PBS host, award-winning journalist, and ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

“Simply the best book I’ve read on how to have those conversations. Unflinchingly honest, exceptionally well-reasoned and researched, there is so much to admire about Speaking of Race.”—Angela Duckworth, founder and CEO of Character Lab and New York Times bestselling author of GritA Boston Globe Most Anticipated Fall BookIn this urgently needed guide, the PBS host, award-winning journalist, and
... En savoir plus
Forsthoffer's Proven Guidelines for Rotating Machinery Excellence

par William E. Forsthoffer ...

Forsthoffer's Proven Guidelines for Rotating Machinery Excellence draws on Forsthoffer's 60 years of industry experience to get new operatives up to speed fast. Each of the topics covered are selected based on hard-won knowledge of where problems with rotating machinery originate. This easy to use, highly-illustrated book is designed to elevate the competence of entry level personnel to enable ... En savoir plus

$309.59 CAD

Forsthoffer's Proven Guidelines for Rotating Machinery Excellence draws on Forsthoffer's 60 years of industry experience to get new operatives up to speed fast. Each of the topics covered are selected based on hard-won knowledge of where problems with rotating machinery originate. This easy to use, highly-illustrated book is designed to elevate the competence of entry level personnel to enable
... En savoir plus
Thunderstruck

par Erik Larson ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An “irresistible” (The Washington Post) true story of love, murder, and the last moments of the “great hush” before wireless radio connected the world, from the renowned author of The Devil in the White City and The Demon of Unrest“Gripping . . . an edge-of-the-seat read.”—PeopleIn Thunderstruck, Erik Larson tells the interwoven stories of two men—Hawley Cripp... ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An “irresistible” (The Washington Post) true story of love, murder, and the last moments of the “great hush” before wireless radio connected the world, from the renowned author of The Devil in the White City and The Demon of Unrest“Gripping . . . an edge-of-the-seat read.”—PeopleIn Thunderstruck, Erik Larson tells the interwoven stories of two men—Hawley Cripp...
... En savoir plus
Falling to Earth

An Apollo 15 Astronaut's Journey to the Moon

par Al Worden, Francis French ...

As command module pilot for the Apollo 15 mission to the moon in 1971, Al Worden flew on what is widely regarded as the greatest exploration mission that humans have ever attempted. He spent six days orbiting the moon, including three days completely alone, the most isolated human in existence. During the return from the moon to earth he also conducted the first spacewalk in deep space, becoming ... En savoir plus

$17.19 CAD

As command module pilot for the Apollo 15 mission to the moon in 1971, Al Worden flew on what is widely regarded as the greatest exploration mission that humans have ever attempted. He spent six days orbiting the moon, including three days completely alone, the most isolated human in existence. During the return from the moon to earth he also conducted the first spacewalk in deep space, becoming
... En savoir plus
What's the Use?

How Mathematics Shapes Everyday Life

par Ian Stewart ...

See the world in a completely new way as an esteemed mathematician shows how math powers the world—from technology to health care and beyond.Almost all of us have sat in a math class, wondering when we'd ever need to know how to find the roots of a polynomial or graph imaginary numbers. And in one sense, we were right: if we needed to, we'd use a computer. But as Ian Stewart argues in What's the ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $21.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

See the world in a completely new way as an esteemed mathematician shows how math powers the world—from technology to health care and beyond.Almost all of us have sat in a math class, wondering when we'd ever need to know how to find the roots of a polynomial or graph imaginary numbers. And in one sense, we were right: if we needed to, we'd use a computer. But as Ian Stewart argues in What's the
... En savoir plus
Edison's Ghosts

The Untold Weirdness of History's Greatest Geniuses

par Katie Spalding ...

**Publishers Weekly Best Summer ReadsOverturn everything you knew about history’s greatest minds in this raucous and hilarious book, where it turns out there's a finer line between "genius" and "idiot" than we've previously known.**“As Albert Einstein almost certainly never said, everyone is a genius – but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $19.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

**Publishers Weekly Best Summer ReadsOverturn everything you knew about history’s greatest minds in this raucous and hilarious book, where it turns out there's a finer line between "genius" and "idiot" than we've previously known.**“As Albert Einstein almost certainly never said, everyone is a genius – but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing
... En savoir plus
General Questions of Thermodynamics

(Multiple Choice Questions Bank)

par Shivendra Nandan, Satyajeet Kant, Prakash Sharma ...

Collections Livre 1 - General MCQ of Mechanical Engineering
Thermodynamics is the branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat and other forms of energy. In particular, it describes how thermal energy is converted to and from other forms of energy and how it affects matter. ... En savoir plus

$1.37 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Thermodynamics is the branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat and other forms of energy. In particular, it describes how thermal energy is converted to and from other forms of energy and how it affects matter.
... En savoir plus
Devil in the Stack

Searching for the Soul of the New Machine

par Andrew Smith ...

From internationally-bestselling author and journalist Andrew Smith, an immersive, alarming, sharp-eyed journey into the bizarre world of computer code, told through his sometimes painful, often amusing attempt to become a coder himselfThroughout history, technological revolutions have been driven by the invention of machines. But today, the power of the technology transforming our world lies in ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

From internationally-bestselling author and journalist Andrew Smith, an immersive, alarming, sharp-eyed journey into the bizarre world of computer code, told through his sometimes painful, often amusing attempt to become a coder himselfThroughout history, technological revolutions have been driven by the invention of machines. But today, the power of the technology transforming our world lies in
... En savoir plus
Facilities Manager's Desk Reference

par Jane M. Wiggins ...

A practical guide to the principle services of facilities management, revised and updatedThe updated third edition of Facilities Manager's Desk Reference is an invaluable resource covering all the principal facility management (FM) services. The author—a noted facilities management expert—provides the information needed to ensure compliance to current laws, to deliver opportunities to adopt new ... En savoir plus

$67.99 CAD

A practical guide to the principle services of facilities management, revised and updatedThe updated third edition of Facilities Manager's Desk Reference is an invaluable resource covering all the principal facility management (FM) services. The author—a noted facilities management expert—provides the information needed to ensure compliance to current laws, to deliver opportunities to adopt new
... En savoir plus
The Horse, the Wheel, and Language

How Bronze-Age Riders from the Eurasian Steppes Shaped the Modern World

par David W. Anthony ...

"A fascinating look into the origins of modern man."—Publishers Weekly"Authoritative."—New York Times • "A masterpiece."—Wilson QuarterlyUnraveling the mystery surrounding the ancient mother tongue that gave us English and other languages spoken by half the worldRoughly half the world's population speaks languages derived from a shared linguistic source known as Proto-Indo-E... ... En savoir plus

$27.49 CAD

"A fascinating look into the origins of modern man."—Publishers Weekly"Authoritative."—New York Times • "A masterpiece."—Wilson QuarterlyUnraveling the mystery surrounding the ancient mother tongue that gave us English and other languages spoken by half the worldRoughly half the world's population speaks languages derived from a shared linguistic source known as Proto-Indo-E...
... En savoir plus
GTO

Pontiac's Great One

par Darwin Holmstrom, David Newhardt ...

In 1963 Pontiac's Chief Engineer John DeLorean and his two favorite staff engineers, Bill Collins and Russ Gee, came up with an inspired way to keep Pontiac cars in the performance limelight: bolt a big engine into Pontiac's upcoming Tempest intermediate body. Thus was the GTO born. Through cunning, resourcefulness, and outright trickery the minds of Pontiac managed to get this rocket into ... En savoir plus

$31.99 CAD

In 1963 Pontiac's Chief Engineer John DeLorean and his two favorite staff engineers, Bill Collins and Russ Gee, came up with an inspired way to keep Pontiac cars in the performance limelight: bolt a big engine into Pontiac's upcoming Tempest intermediate body. Thus was the GTO born. Through cunning, resourcefulness, and outright trickery the minds of Pontiac managed to get this rocket into
... En savoir plus
A Beginner's Guide to Ham Radio

par George Freeman ...

Why do we Need Ham?Ham radio is a fun hobby that affords you to talk to other Ham radio operators locally and around the world. Depending on your license class, Ham radio is used for a wide variety of activities. It is also useful in emergencies, search and rescue operations in disaster situations where all communication networks are down. The beauty of ham radio is that it is independent of any ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Why do we Need Ham?Ham radio is a fun hobby that affords you to talk to other Ham radio operators locally and around the world. Depending on your license class, Ham radio is used for a wide variety of activities. It is also useful in emergencies, search and rescue operations in disaster situations where all communication networks are down. The beauty of ham radio is that it is independent of any
... En savoir plus
Game Design for Free-to-Play Live Service

par Stanislav Stanković ...

Collections series Synthesis Collection of Technology (R0)
"Game Design for Free to Play Live Service" is the ultimate guide to designing successful free-to-play mobile games. Based on a decade of experience at companies like Rovio, EA, and Supercell, the author provides practical advice on gameplay mechanics, monetization strategies, and player engagement. With case studies and expert insights, this book is essential reading for any game developer ... En savoir plus

$70.49 CAD

"Game Design for Free to Play Live Service" is the ultimate guide to designing successful free-to-play mobile games. Based on a decade of experience at companies like Rovio, EA, and Supercell, the author provides practical advice on gameplay mechanics, monetization strategies, and player engagement. With case studies and expert insights, this book is essential reading for any game developer
... En savoir plus
Organic Photovoltaics

Materials, Device Physics, and Manufacturing Technologies

Modifié par Christoph Brabec, Ullrich Scherf, Vladimir Dyakonov ...

The versatility of organic photovoltaics is already well known and this completely revised, updated, and enlarged edition of a classic provides an up-to-date overview of this hot topic.The proven structure of the successful first edition, divided into the three key aspects of successful device design: materials, device physics, and manufacturing technologies, has been retained. Important aspects ... En savoir plus

$247.99 CAD

The versatility of organic photovoltaics is already well known and this completely revised, updated, and enlarged edition of a classic provides an up-to-date overview of this hot topic.The proven structure of the successful first edition, divided into the three key aspects of successful device design: materials, device physics, and manufacturing technologies, has been retained. Important aspects
... En savoir plus
Wearable Sensors

Fundamentals, Implementation and Applications

Modifié par Edward Sazonov ...

Written by industry experts, this book aims to provide you with an understanding of how to design and work with wearable sensors. Together these insights provide the first single source of information on wearable sensors that would be a valuable addition to the library of any engineer interested in this field.Wearable Sensors covers a wide variety of topics associated with the development and ... En savoir plus

$131.19 CAD

Written by industry experts, this book aims to provide you with an understanding of how to design and work with wearable sensors. Together these insights provide the first single source of information on wearable sensors that would be a valuable addition to the library of any engineer interested in this field.Wearable Sensors covers a wide variety of topics associated with the development and
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