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The Politics of Maps

Cartographic Constructions of Israel/Palestine

by Christine Leuenberger, Izhak Schnell ...

The land between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan Valley has been one of the most disputed territories in history. Since the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948, Palestinians and Israelis have each sought claim to the national identity of the land through various martial, social, and scientific tactics, but no method has offered as much legitimacy and national controversy as that of ... Read more

$69.83 CAD

The land between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan Valley has been one of the most disputed territories in history. Since the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948, Palestinians and Israelis have each sought claim to the national identity of the land through various martial, social, and scientific tactics, but no method has offered as much legitimacy and national controversy as that of
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Pinpoint

How GPS is Changing Technology, Culture, and Our Minds

by Greg Milner ...

"One of the most mesmerizing and exhilarating, yet alarming modern technology books…an extraordinary tale." —Gillian Tett, Financial TimesPinpoint tells the fascinating story of a hidden system that touches nearly every aspect of modern life. Tracking the development of GPS from its origins as a bomb guidance system to its present ubiquity, Greg Milner examines the technology’s double-edged effect ... Read more

$15.74 CAD

"One of the most mesmerizing and exhilarating, yet alarming modern technology books…an extraordinary tale." —Gillian Tett, Financial TimesPinpoint tells the fascinating story of a hidden system that touches nearly every aspect of modern life. Tracking the development of GPS from its origins as a bomb guidance system to its present ubiquity, Greg Milner examines the technology’s double-edged effect
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Textbook of Surveying

by C Venkatramaiah ...

This comprehensive textbook on surveying covers, in a single volume, all the topics prescribed at the undergraduate level in civil engineering in India. It presents the various methods of surveying and the underlying concepts of surveying, including modern and advanced surveying techniques and instruments such as Total Station. The narrative is enlivened with glimpses of the historical development ... Read more

$24.35 CAD

This comprehensive textbook on surveying covers, in a single volume, all the topics prescribed at the undergraduate level in civil engineering in India. It presents the various methods of surveying and the underlying concepts of surveying, including modern and advanced surveying techniques and instruments such as Total Station. The narrative is enlivened with glimpses of the historical development
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BIM and Quantity Surveying

Edited by Steve Pittard, Peter Sell ...

The sudden arrival of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a key part of the building industry is redefining the roles and working practices of its stakeholders. Many clients, designers, contractors, quantity surveyors, and building managers are still finding their feet in an industry where BIM compliance can bring great rewards.This guide is designed to help quantity surveying practitioners ... Read more

$71.45 CAD

The sudden arrival of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a key part of the building industry is redefining the roles and working practices of its stakeholders. Many clients, designers, contractors, quantity surveyors, and building managers are still finding their feet in an industry where BIM compliance can bring great rewards.This guide is designed to help quantity surveying practitioners
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Introduction to Estimating for Construction

by Brian Greenhalgh ...

Students and professionals encountering estimating for the first time need an approachable introduction to its principles and techniques, which is up to date with current practice. Introduction to Estimating for Construction explains both the traditional techniques, and best practice in early contractor involvement situations, within the framework of modern construction procurement.As well as ... Read more

$91.16 CAD

Students and professionals encountering estimating for the first time need an approachable introduction to its principles and techniques, which is up to date with current practice. Introduction to Estimating for Construction explains both the traditional techniques, and best practice in early contractor involvement situations, within the framework of modern construction procurement.As well as
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Luxury Watches

A purchasing guide

by Leonard Lowe ...

Series Book 1 - Luxury Watches
★★★★ »Good reference for those considering a luxury watch: Good overview of luxury watch manufacturers and significance of each. Reviews some leading models. Covers reasons to invest in a luxury watch…«★★★★★ »I enjoyed the book and now must rob a bank to afford a Rolex or Patek-Philippe.«★★★★ »The information contained in this book is quite useful.★★★★ »That was an interesting book. I am ready to ... Read more

$9.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

★★★★ »Good reference for those considering a luxury watch: Good overview of luxury watch manufacturers and significance of each. Reviews some leading models. Covers reasons to invest in a luxury watch…«★★★★★ »I enjoyed the book and now must rob a bank to afford a Rolex or Patek-Philippe.«★★★★ »The information contained in this book is quite useful.★★★★ »That was an interesting book. I am ready to
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Routledge Companion to Real Estate Development

Edited by Graham Squires, Erwin Heurkens, Richard Peiser ...

Real estate development shapes the way people live and work, playing a crucial role in determining our built environment. Around the world, real estate development reflects both universal human needs and region-specific requirements, and with the rise of globalization there is an increasing need to better understand the full complexity of global real estate development. This Companion provides ... Read more

$87.46 CAD

Real estate development shapes the way people live and work, playing a crucial role in determining our built environment. Around the world, real estate development reflects both universal human needs and region-specific requirements, and with the rise of globalization there is an increasing need to better understand the full complexity of global real estate development. This Companion provides
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Finding My Boundaries

Interesting People I've Met While Surveying

by Eric B. Gladhill ...

The title is a double-entendre, because the main role of a land surveyor is to find the boundaries of property, but the author also describes how his life and morals were somewhat unbounded when he started into his career, but as he met more and more influential people, he began to find the moral and professional boundaries that helped form him into the surveyor he eventually became.It seems that ... Read more

$6.63 CAD

The title is a double-entendre, because the main role of a land surveyor is to find the boundaries of property, but the author also describes how his life and morals were somewhat unbounded when he started into his career, but as he met more and more influential people, he began to find the moral and professional boundaries that helped form him into the surveyor he eventually became.It seems that
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Mud, Manholes, and Machetes

True Stories from the Life of a Surveyor Engineer

by Ritchey Marbury ...

This book covers the often humorous adventures of Ritchey Marbury during his more than seventy years of surveying and engineering. It tells how his survey crews were motivated when he fell face-first into a muddy swamp; how he peered out of a sanitary sewer manhole to see his future wife staring at him from her front porch; and how he almost fainted when he saw his son lying in a hospital bed, ... Read more

$3.36 CAD

This book covers the often humorous adventures of Ritchey Marbury during his more than seventy years of surveying and engineering. It tells how his survey crews were motivated when he fell face-first into a muddy swamp; how he peered out of a sanitary sewer manhole to see his future wife staring at him from her front porch; and how he almost fainted when he saw his son lying in a hospital bed,
... Read more
Spon's Architects' and Builders' Price Book 2017

Edited by AECOM ...

Series series Spon's Price Books
UK construction shows its underlying strength. Tender prices have risen strongly since last year’s book was compiled -- increasing by around 8%, and at an annualised rate of close to 10% in the last half year.Spon’s Architects’ and Builders’ Price Book 2017, compiled by AECOM, still provides the most accurate, detailed and professionally relevant construction price information for the UK. Its ... Read more

$314.17 CAD

UK construction shows its underlying strength. Tender prices have risen strongly since last year’s book was compiled -- increasing by around 8%, and at an annualised rate of close to 10% in the last half year.Spon’s Architects’ and Builders’ Price Book 2017, compiled by AECOM, still provides the most accurate, detailed and professionally relevant construction price information for the UK. Its
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SCRUDE

by Mark Newham ...

Oil, eh? One of the most troublesome substances known to man.Burn it and the world goes into meltdown. Disrupt it and the world goes into meltdown. You just can't win with oil... unless, of course, you're in the business.Supply disruptions hand the oil majors a golden chance to cash in on the subsequent spiralling price of their product... as the world was to discover to its cost the day Russia ... Read more

$4.49 CAD

Oil, eh? One of the most troublesome substances known to man.Burn it and the world goes into meltdown. Disrupt it and the world goes into meltdown. You just can't win with oil... unless, of course, you're in the business.Supply disruptions hand the oil majors a golden chance to cash in on the subsequent spiralling price of their product... as the world was to discover to its cost the day Russia
... Read more
GPS Systems: Technology, Operation, and Applications

by Lawrence Harte, Ben Levitan ...

This book covers satellite position location technology and how the GPS system has evolved. You will learn the functional parts of GPS systems, how they work together to provide position measurements that are accurate to within centimeters.The operation of GPS is described including satellite acquisition, signal reception, and pseudo-ranging. Discover how time reference and error correction data ... Read more

$11.05 CAD

This book covers satellite position location technology and how the GPS system has evolved. You will learn the functional parts of GPS systems, how they work together to provide position measurements that are accurate to within centimeters.The operation of GPS is described including satellite acquisition, signal reception, and pseudo-ranging. Discover how time reference and error correction data
... Read more
Machine Learning and Mixed Reality for the Enhancement of Cultural Heritage

The Monastery of Saints Severino and Sossio Case Study

by Maurizio Perticarini ...

This book addresses the role of modern surveying and representation technologies in preserving and disseminating cultural heritage. A workflow is illustrated, describing the Former Monastery of Ss Severino and Sossio case study, currently the headquarters of the State Archives of Naples, Italy. After offering a historical overview, the work examines the spaces and structure of the building. A ... Read more

$138.59 CAD

This book addresses the role of modern surveying and representation technologies in preserving and disseminating cultural heritage. A workflow is illustrated, describing the Former Monastery of Ss Severino and Sossio case study, currently the headquarters of the State Archives of Naples, Italy. After offering a historical overview, the work examines the spaces and structure of the building. A
... Read more
Spon's Civil Engineering and Highway Works Price Book 2025

Edited by AECOM ...

Series series Spon's Price Books
Compiled by AECOM, the 2025 edition has been updated with the latest pricing information to help you manage your projects over the next 12 months through this challenging period of high inflation and financial uncertainty.It provides a full breakdown of labour, plant and material elements for civil and highway works. Cost guidance is given at a number of levels, varying from the more general ... Read more

$328.78 CAD

Compiled by AECOM, the 2025 edition has been updated with the latest pricing information to help you manage your projects over the next 12 months through this challenging period of high inflation and financial uncertainty.It provides a full breakdown of labour, plant and material elements for civil and highway works. Cost guidance is given at a number of levels, varying from the more general
... Read more
Proceedings of the International Conference on Innovations for Sustainable and Responsible Mining

ISRM 2020 - Volume 1

Edited by Xuan-Nam Bui, Changwoo Lee, Carsten Drebenstedt ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This volume gathers the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of mining, geology and geo-spatial technologies, as presented by leading researchers and engineers at the International Conference on Innovations for Sustainable and Responsible Mining (ISRM), held in Hanoi, Vietnam on October 15-17 2020. The contributions cover a diverse range of topics, including mining ... Read more

$164.69 CAD

This volume gathers the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of mining, geology and geo-spatial technologies, as presented by leading researchers and engineers at the International Conference on Innovations for Sustainable and Responsible Mining (ISRM), held in Hanoi, Vietnam on October 15-17 2020. The contributions cover a diverse range of topics, including mining
... Read more
Proceedings of the 10th International Operational Modal Analysis Conference (IOMAC 2024)

Volume 1

Edited by Carlo Rainieri, Carmelo Gentile, Manuel Aenlle López ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This volume gathers the latest advances and innovations in the field of operational modal analysis and structural health monitoring, as presented at the 10th International Operational Modal Analysis Conference (IOMAC), held in Naples, Italy on May 22-24, 2024. The contributions cover a diverse range of topics, including AI for data interpretation, automatic modal parameter estimation, Digital Twin ... Read more

$347.21 CAD

This volume gathers the latest advances and innovations in the field of operational modal analysis and structural health monitoring, as presented at the 10th International Operational Modal Analysis Conference (IOMAC), held in Naples, Italy on May 22-24, 2024. The contributions cover a diverse range of topics, including AI for data interpretation, automatic modal parameter estimation, Digital Twin
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Moon Landings, Bases & Exploration

by Martin K. Ettington ...

What is the history of plans to build a base on the Moon and what are all the issues involved?Where should the base be built and what will be do once we have long term habitation on the Moon?What are the latest plans for lunar rovers, communications, and other moon base systems?My hope is that the reader will learn about all of the issues important to building a Moon Base to better understand what ... Read more

$11.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

What is the history of plans to build a base on the Moon and what are all the issues involved?Where should the base be built and what will be do once we have long term habitation on the Moon?What are the latest plans for lunar rovers, communications, and other moon base systems?My hope is that the reader will learn about all of the issues important to building a Moon Base to better understand what
... Read more
Mastering User Surveys: A Guide for UX Designers and Researchers

by William Webb ...

In an age where digital experiences can make or break businesses, understanding user experience (UX) and mastering the art of creating insightful surveys has never been more crucial. Dive deep into the world of UX research, where each chapter unfurls layers of expertise, insights, and actionable strategies. Whether you're a budding professional or seasoned in the realm of digital design, this book ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In an age where digital experiences can make or break businesses, understanding user experience (UX) and mastering the art of creating insightful surveys has never been more crucial. Dive deep into the world of UX research, where each chapter unfurls layers of expertise, insights, and actionable strategies. Whether you're a budding professional or seasoned in the realm of digital design, this book
... Read more
Spon's Civil Engineering and Highway Works Price Book 2022

Edited by AECOM ...

Series series Spon's Price Books
Captures real material, plant and labour costs from the UK’s major live rail, civils and highways projects.SPON'S CIVIL ENGINEERING AND HIGHWAY WORKS PRICE BOOK 2022 from AECOM gives a full breakdown of labour, plant and material elements, with labour rates updated. Cost guidance is given at a number of levels, varying from the more general functional costs to detailed resource costing; and in ... Read more

$326.49 CAD

Captures real material, plant and labour costs from the UK’s major live rail, civils and highways projects.SPON'S CIVIL ENGINEERING AND HIGHWAY WORKS PRICE BOOK 2022 from AECOM gives a full breakdown of labour, plant and material elements, with labour rates updated. Cost guidance is given at a number of levels, varying from the more general functional costs to detailed resource costing; and in
... Read more
Building Surveyor’s Pocket Book

by Melanie Smith, Christopher Gorse ...

Series series Routledge Pocket Books
This handy book brings together a wealth of useful information that building surveyors need on-site or in the office. It provides clear guidance and fundamental principles in key practice areas such as building pathology, building performance, and building forensics. The book is not overly bound by the regulation and legislation of one region, and the principles can be applied internationally ... Read more

$50.50 CAD

This handy book brings together a wealth of useful information that building surveyors need on-site or in the office. It provides clear guidance and fundamental principles in key practice areas such as building pathology, building performance, and building forensics. The book is not overly bound by the regulation and legislation of one region, and the principles can be applied internationally
... Read more
Hydrologic Measurements with Flexible Liners and Other Applications

by Carl Keller ...

This book provides hydrologists the information needed for the characterization of contaminated subsurface hydrologic sites. It explains how to seal boreholes, map contaminant distribution in a formation, map the flow zones, and measure the hydraulic head distribution through a single flexible liner. Results of the measurement methods provided demonstrate the reality and reliability of the unique ... Read more

$67.75 CAD

This book provides hydrologists the information needed for the characterization of contaminated subsurface hydrologic sites. It explains how to seal boreholes, map contaminant distribution in a formation, map the flow zones, and measure the hydraulic head distribution through a single flexible liner. Results of the measurement methods provided demonstrate the reality and reliability of the unique
... Read more
Public Private Partnerships

A Global Review

Edited by Akintola Akintoye, Matthias Beck, Mohan Kumaraswamy ...

Series series CIB
This timely new book provides an international perspective on Public Private Partnerships. Through 21 case studies, it investigates the existing and fast developing body of principles and practices from a wide range of countries and is the first book to bring together leading international academics and practitioners under a common framework that enables convenient cross-country comparisons. The ... Read more

$87.46 CAD

This timely new book provides an international perspective on Public Private Partnerships. Through 21 case studies, it investigates the existing and fast developing body of principles and practices from a wide range of countries and is the first book to bring together leading international academics and practitioners under a common framework that enables convenient cross-country comparisons. The
... Read more
The Surveyors' Expert Witness Handbook

by Martin Farr ...

This book is an invaluable guide for those providing expert evidence on valuations of commercial properties – including civil actions, rent review arbitrations, lands tribunal cases and rating appeals. The object of the book is to provide the commercial property valuer with a detailed introduction to providing expert evidence in a litigation context, the rules, requirements and the pitfalls for ... Read more

$113.33 CAD

This book is an invaluable guide for those providing expert evidence on valuations of commercial properties – including civil actions, rent review arbitrations, lands tribunal cases and rating appeals. The object of the book is to provide the commercial property valuer with a detailed introduction to providing expert evidence in a litigation context, the rules, requirements and the pitfalls for
... Read more
Starting and Developing a Surveying Business

by Austen Imber ...

Starting and Developing a Surveying Business shows how surveyors can develop their own successful small business.For surveyors thinking of taking this step, guidance is provided on the pros and cons which will help the right decision to be made, and the key factors which help see the business through its early stages. For surveyors already running their own small business, consideration is given ... Read more

$91.16 CAD

Starting and Developing a Surveying Business shows how surveyors can develop their own successful small business.For surveyors thinking of taking this step, guidance is provided on the pros and cons which will help the right decision to be made, and the key factors which help see the business through its early stages. For surveyors already running their own small business, consideration is given
... Read more

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