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500 All Time Funniest Golf Jokes Stories, & Fairway Wisdomby Sheila StewartISBN 0965685608 (0-9656856-0-8)
Softcover, Acadia Scale Pr
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Adventures from the Technology Underground : Catapults, Pulsejets, Rail Guns, Flamethrowers, Tesla Coils, Air Cannons and the Garage Warriors Who Loveby William GurstelleISBN 1400050820 (1-4000-5082-0)
Hardcover, Crown Publishing Group
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Airframeby Michael CrichtonISBN 0963192574 (0-9631925-7-4)
Hardcover, B E Trice Pub
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Airframe'Book summary:Cruising 35,000 feet above the earth, a twin-engine commercial jet encounters an accident that leaves 3 dead, 56 wounded, and the cabin in shambles. What happened? With a multi-billion-dollar company-saving deal on the line, Casey Singleton is sent by her hard-driving boss to uncover the mysterious circumstances that led to the disaster before more people die. But someone doesn't want her to find the truth. Airframe bristles with authentic information, technical jargon, and the command of detail Crichton's readers have come to expect. Check out Amazon.com's Airframe feature and read an excerpt from the book! [via]
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Allied Aircraft Piston Engines of World War II: History and Development of Frontline Aircraft Piston Engines Produced by Great Britain and the United States During World War IIby Graham WhiteISBN 1560916559 (1-56091-655-9)
Hardcover, Society of Automotive Engineers
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Although numerous books have been published on all of the more common World War II aircraft and several books have been published on engines, rarely have the two been brought together.
Allied Aircraft Piston Engines of World War II offers an interesting look at the technology that was so important to eventual Allied victory. The book is organized into separate sections on British and U.S. aircraft piston engines. Aircraft engines detailed in the book include: Rolls-Royce - Merlin, Griffon, Peregrine, Vulture; Bristol - Poppet Valve Engines, Mercury, Pegasus,Sleeve Valve Engines, Hercules, Taurus, Centaurus; Napier - Rapier, Dagger, Sabre; General Electric Turbosuperchargers; Pratt and Whitney - R-1340 Wasp, R-985 Wasp Jr., R-1535 Twin Wasp Jr., R-1830 Twin Wasp,R-2000, R-2800 Double Wasp, R-4360 Wasp Major; Allison - V-1710, V-3420; and Wright Aeronautical Corporation - R-1820 Cyclone, R-2600 Cyclone 14, R-3350 Cyclone 18, R-4090.
This book also includes chapters on: Aircraft Engine Requirements (fuels, charge heating, radiator development, lubrication, and more); and Hyper Activity and Other Near Misses.
An enjoyable, informative book for aeronautical engineers, aircraft enthusiasts, WWII veterans and buffs, and historians. [via]
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American Covered Bridges: A Pictorial Historyby Jill CaravanISBN 1561384720 (1-56138-472-0)
Hardcover, Courage Books
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Apolloby Charles MurrayISBN 0976000806 (0-9760008-0-6)
Softcover, Cox & Murray Inc
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Architects and Earthquakesby National Science FoundationISBN 1410101452 (1-4101-0145-2)
Softcover, Fredonia Books
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Arms and the Physicistby Herbert F. YorkISBN 1563960990 (1-56396-099-0)
Hardcover, Springer Verlag
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The Art of the Catapult : Build Greek Ballistae, Roman Onagers, English Trebuchets, and More Ancient Artilleryby William GurstelleISBN 1556525265 (1-55652-526-5)
Softcover, Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
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Bridgesby Etta Kaner, Pat CupplesISBN 1550741462 (1-55074-146-2)
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Bridging the Strait: The Story of the Confederation Bridge Projectby Copthorne MacDonaldISBN 1550022814 (1-55002-281-4)
Hardcover, Dundurn Press
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Build It!: Structures, Systems And Youby Adrienne Mason, Claudia DavilaISBN 1553378350 (1-55337-835-0)
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Catapult Design, Construction And Competition With the Projectile Throwing Engines of the Ancientsby Ralph Payne-Gallwey, Ron L. Toms, Bernard F. BarcioISBN 0977649709 (0-9776497-0-9)
Softcover, Rlt Industries
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Computer Organization and Design: The Hardware/Software Interfaceby David PattersonISBN 155860491X (1-55860-491-X)
Softcover, Elsevier Science Ltd
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Computing Perspectivesby Maurice V. WilkesISBN 1558603174 (1-55860-317-4)
Softcover, Elsevier Science & Technology Books
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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Courtby Mark TwainISBN 1416534733 (1-4165-3473-3)
Softcover, Pocket Classics
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› Find signed collectible books: 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court'Book summary:ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATED BY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIP
A nineteenth-century American travels back in time to sixth-century England in this darkly comic social satire.
THIS ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES:
- A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information
- A chronology of the author's life and work
- A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context
- An outline of key themes and plot points to guide the reader's own interpretations
- Detailed explanatory notes
- Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work
- Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction
- A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience
Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential.
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Construction Handbook for Bridge Temporary WorksISBN 1560510358 (1-56051-035-8)
Softcover, American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials
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The Da Vinci Notebooksby Leonardo, Emma DickensISBN 1559707992 (1-55970-799-2)
Hardcover, Little Brown & Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Da Vinci Notebooks'Book summary:DESCRIPTION: For everyone who has read Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code, here is an exceptional insight into da Vinci's inner world, a selection of his own words and images--a dazzling array of invention and observation from perhaps the greatest genius of Western civilization. [via]
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Dan Raymer's Simplified Aircraft Design for Homebuildersby Daniel P. RaymerISBN 0972239707 (0-9722397-0-7)
Softcover, Atlasbooks Dist Serv
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Dear Friends At Home.: The Letters And Diary Of Thomas James Owen, Fiftieth New York Volunteer Engineer Regiment, During The Civil Warby Owen, Thomas, James, Dale E. FloydISBN 1410218570 (1-4102-1857-0)
Softcover, Intl Law & Taxation Pub
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Descent: The Heroic Discovery of the Abyssby Bradford MatsenISBN 1400075017 (1-4000-7501-7)
Softcover, Random House Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Descent: The Heroic Discovery of the Abyss'Book summary:In Descent: The Heroic Discovery of the Abyss, Brad Matsen brings to vivid life the famous deep-sea expeditions of Otis Barton and William Beebe. Beebe was a very well-connected and internationally acclaimed naturalist, with the power to generate media attention. Barton was an engineer and heir to a considerable fortune, who had long dreamed of making his mark on the world as an adventurer. Together, Beebe and Barton would achieve what no one had done before--direct observation of life in the blackness of the abyss. Here, against the back drop of the depression, is their riveting tale. [via]
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Dictionary of Automotive Engineeringby Don GoodsellISBN 1560916834 (1-56091-683-4)
Hardcover, Society of Automotive Engineers
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Dictionary of Mechanical Engineeringby G.H.F. NaylerISBN 1560917547 (1-56091-754-7)
Softcover, Society of Automotive Engineers
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Dreaming in Code: Two Dozen Programmers, Three Years, 4,732 Bugs, And One Quest for Transcendent Softwareby Scott RosenbergISBN 1400082463 (1-4000-8246-3)
Hardcover, Random House Inc
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Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Tsusamis: An Anatomy of Hazardsby Karl SteinbruggeISBN 0960905006 (0-9609050-0-6)
Softcover, Skandia Amer Group
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The Ecological Engineerby Jason F. McLennan, David R. MacaulayISBN 0974903345 (0-9749033-4-5)
Hardcover, Ecotone
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Economic Evaluation and Investment Decision Methodsby Franklin J. StermoleISBN 0960328262 (0-9603282-6-2)
Hardcover, Investment Evaluations Corp
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Economic Evaluation and Investment Decision Methodsby John M. Stermole, Franklin J. StermoleISBN 0960328289 (0-9603282-8-9)
Hardcover, Investment Evaluations Corp
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Electric Universe: The Shocking True Story of Electricityby David BodanisISBN 1400045509 (1-4000-4550-9)
Hardcover, Crown Publishing Group
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Elements of Gas Turbine Propulsionby Jack D. Mattingly, Hans von OhainISBN 1563477785 (1-56347-778-5)
Hardcover, Amer Inst of Aeronautics &
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An Engineer in the Courtroomby William J. LuxISBN 1560916729 (1-56091-672-9)
Hardcover, Society of Automotive Engineers
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Engineer-In-Training/fundamentals of Engineering Review: A Complete Review for the FE/EIT Examinationby Merle C. Potter, R. O. BarrISBN 0961476001 (0-9614760-0-1)
Softcover, Great Lakes Press
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Engineering the City: How Infrastructure Worksby Matthys Levy, Richard PanchykISBN 1556524196 (1-55652-419-6)
Softcover, Chicago Review Pr
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Engineering the F-4 Phantom II: Parts into Systemsby Glenn E. BugosISBN 1557500894 (1-55750-089-4)
Hardcover, Naval Inst Pr
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Engineers of Independence: A Documentary History of the Army Engineers in the American Revolution, 1775-1783by Paul K. WalkerISBN 1410201732 (1-4102-0173-2)
Softcover, Univ Pr of the Pacific
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Engineers of Independence: A Documentary History of the Army Engineers in the American Revolution, 1775-1783'Book summary:This collection of documents, including many previously unpublished, details the role of the Army engineers in the American Revolution. Lacking trained military engineers, the Americans relied heavily on foreign officers, mostly from France, for sorely needed technical assistance. Native Americans joined the foreign engineer officers to plan and carry out offensive and defensive operations, direct the erection of fortifications, map vital terrain, and lay out encampments. During the war Congress created the Corps of Engineers with three companies of engineer troops as well as a separate geographer's department to assist the engineers with mapping. Both General George Washington and Major General Louis Lebéque Duportail, his third and longest serving Chief Engineer, recognized the disadvantages of relying on foreign powers to fill the Army's crucial need for engineers. America, they contended, must train its own engineers for the future. Accordingly, at the war's end, they suggested maintaining a peacetime engineering establishment and creating a military academy. However, Congress rejected the proposals, and the Corps of Engineers and its companies of sappers and miners mustered out of service. Eleven years passed before Congress authorized a new establishment, the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. [via]
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Envisioning Informationby Edward R. TufteISBN 0961392118 (0-9613921-1-8)
Hardcover, Graphics Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Envisioning Information'Book summary:This book celebrates escapes from the flatlands of both paper and computer screen, showing superb displays of high-dimensional complex data. The most design-oriented of Edward Tufte's books, Envisioning Information shows maps, charts, scientific presentations, diagrams, computer interfaces, statistical graphics and tables, stereo photographs, guidebooks, courtroom exhibits, timetables, use of color, a pop-up, and many other wonderful displays of information. The book provides practical advice about how to explain complex material by visual means, with extraordinary examples to illustrate the fundamental principles of information displays. Topics include escaping flatland, color and information, micro/macro designs, layering and separation, small multiples, and narratives. Winner of 17 awards for design and content. 400 illustrations with exquisite 6- to 12-color printing throughout. Highest quality design and production. [via]
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First Interim Collection of the National Electrical Safety Code Interpretations, 1991-1993 InclusiveISBN 1559371285 (1-55937-128-5)
Softcover, Inst of Elect & Electronic
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- Third Interim Collection of the National Electrical Safety Code Interpretations 1991-1993: National Electrical Safety Code Committee, Asc C2/Sh15800: ISBN 1559372729 (1-55937-272-9)
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Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamicsby Thomas D. GillespieISBN 1560911999 (1-56091-199-9)
Hardcover, Society of Automotive Engineers
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics'Book summary:The first book providing comprehensive coverage of vehicle dynamics in a single volume, Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics provides a foundation of engineering principles and analytical methods to explain the performance of an automotive vehicle, with chapters focusing on: acceleration performance; braking performance; aerodynamics and rolling resistance; ride; tires; steady-state cornering; suspensions; steering systems; and rollover.
Acceleration, braking, turning, and ride are among the most fundamental properties of a motor vehicle. To understand the vehicle as a system, it is necessary to acquire a knowledge of all these modes. Motion is the common denominator of all these modes; thus, the study of this field is denoted as vehicle dynamics.
Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics introduces the basic mechanics governing vehicle performance, and familiarizes the reader with analytical methods and terminology.
This book attempts to find a middle ground by balancing engineering principles and equations of use to every automotive engineer with practical explanations of the mechanics involved, so that those without a formal engineering degree can still comprehend and use most of the principles discussed.
Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics provides thorough coverage of these subjects: Fundamental Approach to Modeling; Power-Limited Acceleration; Braking Forces; Anti-Lock Brake Systems; Aerodynamics; Rolling Resistance; Vehicle Response Properties; High-Speed Cornering; Independent Suspensions; Front Wheel Geometry; Transient Rollover; Dynamic Axle Loads; Traction-Limited Acceleration; Tire-Road Friction; Rear-Wheel Lockup; Drag; Total Road Loads; Vibration; Solid Axles; Roll Center Analysis; Front Wheel Drive; and Tire Construction.
Either as an introductory text or a practical professional overview, Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics is an ideal reference on the forces and factors affecting the movements of a vehicle - accelerating, braking, ride, and turning. [via]
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Good Wood Handbookby David Day, Albert JacksonISBN 1558702741 (1-55870-274-1)
Hardcover, F & W Pubns
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Good Wood Handbook'Book summary:Brazilian mahogany is among the most versatile woods in the world. Sturdy enough for heavy construction, it is also popular for interior and exterior joinery, doors, flooring, furniture, cabinets, turnery, carving, pattern making, sports equipment, boats, and musical instruments, including pianos. It's also listed as an endangered species.
Good Wood Handbook addresses Brazilian mahogany's dueling traits--its inherent quality and fragile future--in a thorough and educational manner that leaves the reader seeing the forest and the trees. Authors Albert Jackson and David Day organized this effort as a guide to selecting the right wood for the job. Along the way, they cover softwoods, hardwoods, veneers, and manufactured boards. Wood production, logging, milling, drying, and seasoning are explained, as are tips and techniques on laminating, veneering, and steam bending. The middle of the book is devoted to nearly 150 types of wood. Each is pictured in color and specifically detailed in a number of categories, including what country it comes from, the characteristics of the tree, the characteristics of the wood, common uses for the wood, and its average dried weight. Good Wood Handbook explains, for example, that while all wood shrinks as it dries, it will shrink roughly twice as much when cut along the line of a tree's annual rings as it does if cut across them. (And, yes, there are good illustrations to make such descriptions easier to understand.) It also covers the varieties of plywood, including decorative, three-ply, drawerside, multi-ply, four-ply, and six-ply.
As with Brazilian mahogany, Jackson and Day are keenly aware that some woods are in short supply, even endangered. They note in their introduction that it's important that any new--as opposed to recycled--wood come from a well-managed source, and that users should be aware of which species are at risk. This way, they write, "informed choices can be made and steps taken to ensure continued supplies of this beautiful material." --John Russell [via]
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"Greenbook" Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, 1994ISBN 1557011036 (1-55701-103-6)
Hardcover, Building News
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Guide Design Specification for Bridge Temporary Worksby American Association of State Highway and Transportation OfficialsISBN 156051034X (1-56051-034-X)
Hardcover, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
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History of the Idea of Progressby Robert A. NisbetISBN 1560007133 (1-56000-713-3)
Softcover, Transaction Publishers
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Hms Victory: Her Construction, Career, and Restorationby A. P. McGowan, John McKayISBN 1557503877 (1-55750-387-7)
Hardcover, Naval Inst Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Hms Victory: Her Construction, Career, and Restoration'Book summary:One of the world's best-known warships, HMS Victory was the flagship of Lord Nelson at the battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Still a commissioned vessel, she lies today at Portsmouth, England, where thousands visit her each year. Many marvel at her beauty and wonderful state of preservation, the result of the extraordinary work lavished on her over the past two hundred years. A must for Nelson enthusiasts, historians, and preservationists, this book tells the story of the painstaking historical research and fine craftsmanship that restored the ship to its age-of-sail glory. The narrative of the restoration is accompanied by two hundred recently commissioned drawings that show the ship as it was in 1805 and a hundred paintings and photographs. In addition to the technical details of construction and fittings, the book describes the Victory's fabled career and what life on board was like for the officers and crew. [via]
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How Birds Flyby David GoodnowISBN 0963424408 (0-9634244-0-8)
Softcover, Alan C Hood & Co
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How Things WorkISBN 1561733210 (1-56173-321-0)
Hardcover, Pubns Intl
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IEEE Recommended Practice for Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems: IEEE Green BookISBN 1559371412 (1-55937-141-2)
Hardcover, Inst of Elect & Electronic
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IEEE Std 516-1995: IEEE Guide for Maintenance Methods on Energized Power-LinesISBN 1559375175 (1-55937-517-5)
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The Illustrated AutoCad 2005: Quick Referenceby Ralph GrabowskiISBN 1401883664 (1-4018-8366-4)
Softcover, Cengage Learning
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Introduction to Aeronautics: A Design Perspectiveby John J. Bertin, Ray Whitford, Steven A. Brandt, Randall J. StilesISBN 1563472503 (1-56347-250-3)
Hardcover, Amer Inst of Aeronautics &
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Introduction to Aeronautics: A Design Perspective'Book summary:The journey from an aeronautical engineer's design to a working aircraft is one which begins in the classroom. This textbook provides the resources students need to understand the methods and thought processes involved in designing aircraft. The book provides a working knowledge of how an aircraft is shaped and optimized to perform specific missions by countless design decisions. It seeks to provide motivation throughout a student's academic career by giving an idea of the design process and providing a foundation for more advanced studies in aeronautical and aerospace engineering. End of chapter problems give a summary of concepts and features and provide an opportunity to analyze and synthesize industry examples and their applications. [via]
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Introduction To Fourier Opticsby Joseph GoodmanISBN 0974707724 (0-9747077-2-4)
Hardcover, Roberts & Co
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An Introduction to the Mathematics and Methods of Astrodynamicsby Richard H. BattinISBN 1563473429 (1-56347-342-9)
Hardcover, Amer Inst of Aeronautics &
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Lectures in Thermodynamicsby J. M. HaileISBN 0971541833 (0-9715418-3-3)
Hardcover, Macatea Productions
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Logical Effort: Designing Fast Cmos Circuitsby David Harris, Robert F. Sproull, Ivan Edward SutherlandISBN 1558605576 (1-55860-557-6)
Softcover, Morgan Kaufmann Pub
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The brainchild of circuit and computer graphics pioneers Ivan Sutherland and Bob Sproull, "logical effort" will change the way you approach design challenges. This book begins by equipping you with a sound understanding of the method's essential procedures and concepts-so you can start using it immediately. Later chapters explore the theory and finer points of the method and detail its specialized applications.
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Measurement and Detection of Radiationby Nicholas TsoulfanidisISBN 1560323175 (1-56032-317-5)
Hardcover, Hemisphere Pub
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Mechanics of Composite Materialsby Robert M. JonesISBN 156032712X (1-56032-712-X)
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Mediate, Don't Litigate: Strategies for Successful Mediationby Peter Lovenheim, Lisa GuerinISBN 1413300308 (1-4133-0030-8)
Softcover, Nolo
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Men of Steel: The Story of the Family That Built the World Trade Centerby Karl KochISBN 1400049504 (1-4000-4950-4)
Softcover, Random House Inc
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Modular Fortran 77 for Science and Engineering/With Diskby Gary BronsonISBN 0962423009 (0-9624230-0-9)
Hardcover, Addison-Wesley
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National Electrical Safety Code 1997by American National Standards InstituteISBN 1559377151 (1-55937-715-1)
Softcover, Inst of Elect & Electronic
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National Electrical Safety Code Handbook: A Discussion of the Gounding Rules, General Rules, and Parts 1,2,3, and 4 of the 3rd (1920) Through 1993 Editions of the National Electrical Safety cby Allen ClappISBN 1559372117 (1-55937-211-7)
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National Electrical Safety Code Handbook: A Discussion of the Grounding Rules, General Rules, and Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the 3rd (1920) Through 1977 Editions of the National Electrical safetyby American National Standards Institute National Electrical Safety Code, Allen L. ClappISBN 1559377240 (1-55937-724-0)
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National Electrical Safety Code Interpretations, 1987-1990 Inclusiveby ANSI C2 National Electrical Safety Code CommitteeISBN 1559370777 (1-55937-077-7)
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The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinciby Leonardo Da VinciISBN 1404321209 (1-4043-2120-9)
Hardcover, Indypublish.Com
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Nuclear Engineering: Theory and Technology of Commercial Nuclear Powerby Ronald Allen KniefISBN 1560320893 (1-56032-089-3)
Softcover, Routledge
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Orbital Mechanicsby V.A. ChobotovISBN 1563475375 (1-56347-537-5)
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Parallel Computer Architecture: A Hardware/Software Approachby Anoop Gupta, David E. Culler, Jaswinder Pal SinghISBN 1558603433 (1-55860-343-3)
Hardcover, Morgan Kaufmann Pub
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Pragmatic Version Control Using Cvs: With Cvsby Dave Thomas, Andrew HuntISBN 0974514004 (0-9745140-0-4)
Softcover, Oreilly & Associates Inc
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Professional Communication in Engineeringby Hazel SalesISBN 1403948062 (1-4039-4806-2)
Hardcover, Palgrave Macmillan
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Radio Design in Nanometer Technologiesby Mohammed Ismail, Delia Rodriguez De Llera GonzalezISBN 1402048238 (1-4020-4823-8)
Hardcover, Springer Verlag
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Readings in Computer Architectureby Norman P. Jouppi, Gurindar S. Sohi, Mark D. HillISBN 1558605398 (1-55860-539-8)
Softcover, Morgan Kaufmann Pub
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This is much more than a simple collection of papers. The editors have carefully selected the most influential primary sources in specific areas of inquiry that, taken together, present the critical issues of the entire discipline. These include issues in technology, implementation, economics, evaluation methods, instruction set design, instruction level parallelism, dataflow/multithreading, memory systems, input/output systems, single-instruction multiple data parallelism, and multiple-instruction multiple data parallelism. In addition, you'll find the editors' thoughtful, focused introductions to each area, providing the context and background necessary for understanding the significance and lasting impact of these papers.
The primary sources and insightful commentary contained in this book provide foundational knowledge for computer architects as well as for those who design supporting system software and compilers. This is an excellent resource for practitioners, instructors, students, and researchers.
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Roller Coasters, Flumes & Flying Saucers: The Story of Ed Morgan & Karl Bacon, Ride Inventors of the Modern Amusement Parksby Robert ReynoldsISBN 0965735354 (0-9657353-5-4)
Hardcover, Northern Lights Pub
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The Romance of Enginesby Takashi SuzukiISBN 1560919116 (1-56091-911-6)
Hardcover, Society of Automotive Engineers
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Rotary Wing Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticityby Richard L. BielawaISBN 1563470314 (1-56347-031-4)
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The Sand Pebblesby Richard McKenna, Robert ShenkISBN 1557504466 (1-55750-446-6)
Softcover, Naval Inst Pr
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A Single Pebbleby John HerseyISBN 1560543388 (1-56054-338-8)
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Smart Business for Contractors: A Guide to Money and the Lawby Jim KramonISBN 1561584118 (1-56158-411-8)
Softcover, Random House Inc
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Structural Dynamics in Aeronautical Engineeringby Maher N. Bismarck-NasrISBN 1563473232 (1-56347-323-2)
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The Student's Guide to Vhdlby Peter J. AshendenISBN 1558605207 (1-55860-520-7)
Softcover, Morgan Kaufmann Pub
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introduction to the fundamental modeling features of VHDL and shows how the features are used for the design of digital systems.Offering the same clear, accessible style as The Designer's Guide to VHDL, The Student's Guide is designed as a main text for introductory VHDL courses, and as a supplementary text for courses that require VHDL-based project work, such as computer architecture, digital design, and digital logic courses. This new condensed text also serves as a quick, self-teaching guide for practicing engineers who need to learn only the basics of VHDL.
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Studying Engineering Technology: A Blue Print for Successby Stephen R. CheshierISBN 0964696932 (0-9646969-3-2)
Softcover, Discovery Pr
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The Substance of Civilization: Materials and Human History from the Stone Age to the Age of Siliconby Stephen L. SassISBN 155970473X (1-55970-473-X)
Softcover, Little Brown & Co
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Technical Aspects of Data Communicationby John E. McNamaraISBN 1555580076 (1-55558-007-6)
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Titanic: An Illustrated Historyby Ken Marschall, Donald LynchISBN 1562829181 (1-56282-918-1)
Hardcover, Hyperion Books
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There is much to recommend the text, too. You could make a movie just about Second Officer Charles Lightoller, who helped accelerate the lifeboat-launching process, saving lives; stepped off the ship's bridge into the Atlantic; was sucked down into a ventilator taking in water, vainly swimming against its suction; and then got expelled by a blast of air, like a human cannonball in a circus, and landed next to a lifeboat that had been knocked 20 feet clear of the sinking ship's deadly whirlpool by a huge ship's funnel that crashed into the waves nearby. Lightoller was marvelously clever in his courtroom interrogation by an attorney determined to maneuver him into admitting blame for the disaster.
There is much more history in between the dramatic illustrations, facts both grand and trivial--if you're bent on knowing what actually happened to the dogs aboard, the answer is in this book. Definitely one of the better titles dealing with Titanic. --Tim Appelo [via]
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Ugly's Electrical Reference, 2005 Editionby HartISBN 0962322970 (0-9623229-7-0)
Hardcover, Thomson Learning EMEA, Limited
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Ugly's Electrical Referencesby George V. Hart, Sammie Hart, William C. BuchananISBN 0962322962 (0-9623229-6-2)
Softcover, Burleson Distributing Co
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Understanding Wood: A Craftman's Guide to Wood Technologyby R. Bruce HoadleyISBN 1561583588 (1-56158-358-8)
Hardcover, Random House Inc
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The Visual Display of Quantitative Informationby Edward R. TufteISBN 0961392142 (0-9613921-4-2)
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Visual Explanations: Images and Quantities, Evidence and Narrativeby Edward R. TufteISBN 0961392126 (0-9613921-2-6)
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Like its predecessors, Visual Explanations is both intellectually stimulating and beautiful to behold. Tufte, a self-publisher, takes extraordinary pains with design and production. The book ranges through a variety of topics, including the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger (which could have been prevented, Tufte argues, by better information display on the part of the rocket's engineers), magic tricks, a cholera epidemic in 19th-century London, and the principle of using "the smallest effective difference" to display distinctions in data. Throughout, Tufte presents ideas with crystalline clarity and illustrates them in exquisitely rendered samples. [via]
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Wealth and Povertyby George GilderISBN 1558152407 (1-55815-240-7)
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What Is Fibre Channel?by Gary Stephens, Jan DedlkISBN 0963743996 (0-9637439-9-6)
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The Xbox 360 Uncloaked: The Real Story Behind Microsoft's Next-generation Video Game Consoleby Dean TakahashiISBN 0977784215 (0-9777842-1-5)
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Zachry: The Man & His Companiesby Amado F. CavazosISBN 0963537903 (0-9635379-0-3)
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