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The Manufacture of Paper

With Illustrations, and a Bibliography of Works Relating to Cellulose and Paper-Making

by Robert Walter Sindall ...

Example in this ebookPaper-making, in common with many other industries, is one in which both engineering and chemistry play important parts. Unfortunately the functions of the engineer and chemist are generally regarded as independent of one another, so that the chemist is only called in by the engineer when efforts along the lines of mechanical improvement have failed, and vice versa. It is ... Read more

$2.80 CAD

Example in this ebookPaper-making, in common with many other industries, is one in which both engineering and chemistry play important parts. Unfortunately the functions of the engineer and chemist are generally regarded as independent of one another, so that the chemist is only called in by the engineer when efforts along the lines of mechanical improvement have failed, and vice versa. It is
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Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100

Getting the Most from Sony's Pocketable Digital Camera

by Alexander S. White ...

The Sony DSC-RX100 has been hailed by reviewers and general photographers as one of the highest-quality compact digital cameras ever produced. With its larger-than-normal image sensor, superior image quality, and impressive array of features for creative photography, this camera has attracted a large and dedicated following in the photography community. However, the camera does not come with a ... Read more

$11.22 CAD

The Sony DSC-RX100 has been hailed by reviewers and general photographers as one of the highest-quality compact digital cameras ever produced. With its larger-than-normal image sensor, superior image quality, and impressive array of features for creative photography, this camera has attracted a large and dedicated following in the photography community. However, the camera does not come with a
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Chances Are . . .

Adventures in Probability

by Michael Kaplan, Ellen Kaplan ...

A compelling journey through history, mathematics, and philosophy, charting humanitys struggle against randomnessOur lives are played out in the arena of chance. However little we recognize it in our day-to-day existence, we are always riding the odds, seeking out certainty but settling-reluctantly-for likelihood, building our beliefs on the shadowy props of probability. Chances Are is the story ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

A compelling journey through history, mathematics, and philosophy, charting humanitys struggle against randomnessOur lives are played out in the arena of chance. However little we recognize it in our day-to-day existence, we are always riding the odds, seeking out certainty but settling-reluctantly-for likelihood, building our beliefs on the shadowy props of probability. Chances Are is the story
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Photographer's Guide to the Nikon Coolpix P600

Getting the Most from Nikon's Superzoom Digital Camera

by Alexander White ...

This book is a complete guide to the operation and features of the Nikon Coolpix P600 digital camera. The book explains all shooting modes, menus, functions, and controls of this superzoom camera in clear language, accompanied by more than 300 illustrations and sample photographs. This guide shows beginning and intermediate photographers not only how to capture still images and videos with the ... Read more

$11.05 CAD

This book is a complete guide to the operation and features of the Nikon Coolpix P600 digital camera. The book explains all shooting modes, menus, functions, and controls of this superzoom camera in clear language, accompanied by more than 300 illustrations and sample photographs. This guide shows beginning and intermediate photographers not only how to capture still images and videos with the
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Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 VI

Getting the Most from Sony's Advanced Compact Camera

by Alexander White ...

This book is a complete manual on the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI camera, one of the most advanced, but still pocketable, cameras available. With this book, author Alexander White provides users of the RX100 VI with a guide to all aspects of the camera’s operation. Using a tutorial-like approach, the book shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to take still images and record video ... Read more

$11.22 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book is a complete manual on the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI camera, one of the most advanced, but still pocketable, cameras available. With this book, author Alexander White provides users of the RX100 VI with a guide to all aspects of the camera’s operation. Using a tutorial-like approach, the book shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to take still images and record video
... Read more
Photographer's Guide to the Canon PowerShot S110

Getting the Most from Canon's Pocketable Digital Camera

by Alexander White ...

This book, a complete guide to the Canon PowerShot S110 digital camera, explains all operations, features, menus, and controls of the PowerShot S110 in clear language, providing guidance not only about how to accomplish things with the camera, but when and why to use certain features. The book does not assume any specialized knowledge by the reader, but clearly explains topics such as autofocus, ... Read more

$11.05 CAD

This book, a complete guide to the Canon PowerShot S110 digital camera, explains all operations, features, menus, and controls of the PowerShot S110 in clear language, providing guidance not only about how to accomplish things with the camera, but when and why to use certain features. The book does not assume any specialized knowledge by the reader, but clearly explains topics such as autofocus,
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The Science Writers' Handbook

Everything You Need to Know to Pitch, Publish, and Prosper in the Digital Age

by Writers of SciLance ...

Popular science writing has exploded in the past decade, both in print and online. Who better to guide writers striving to succeed in the profession than a group of award-winning independent journalists with a combined total of 225 years of experience? From Thomas Hayden's chapter on the perfect pitch to Emma Maris's advice on book proposals to Mark Schrope's essential information on contracts, ... Read more

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Popular science writing has exploded in the past decade, both in print and online. Who better to guide writers striving to succeed in the profession than a group of award-winning independent journalists with a combined total of 225 years of experience? From Thomas Hayden's chapter on the perfect pitch to Emma Maris's advice on book proposals to Mark Schrope's essential information on contracts,
... Read more
Photographer's Guide to the Nikon Coolpix P510

Getting the Most from Nikon's Superzoom Digital Camera

by Alexander White ...

This book by Alexander White, like his other guides to advanced compact cameras, cuts through the complications of a sophisticated digital camera and explains the camera’s controls, menus, and shooting modes in language that is plain and precise, but that gives photographers the information they need to start shooting great photographs. This guide shows beginning and intermediate photographers not ... Read more

$11.05 CAD

This book by Alexander White, like his other guides to advanced compact cameras, cuts through the complications of a sophisticated digital camera and explains the camera’s controls, menus, and shooting modes in language that is plain and precise, but that gives photographers the information they need to start shooting great photographs. This guide shows beginning and intermediate photographers not
... Read more
Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop

by Michael Law, Amy Collins ...

Series series Getting to Know ArcGIS
Getting to Know ArcGIS® for Desktop is a workbook that introduces the principles of GIS via hands-on exercises. Readers are shown how to use ArcGIS for Desktop software tools to display and present maps and data, and then query and analyze the data. The third edition has been reorganized and includes new topics such as exploring online resources and raster data and contains new exercises, data, ... Read more

$71.99 CAD

Getting to Know ArcGIS® for Desktop is a workbook that introduces the principles of GIS via hands-on exercises. Readers are shown how to use ArcGIS for Desktop software tools to display and present maps and data, and then query and analyze the data. The third edition has been reorganized and includes new topics such as exploring online resources and raster data and contains new exercises, data,
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Simply Emerging Technology

For Complete Beginners

by DK ...

Series series DK Simply
Understanding technology has never been easier.Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Emerging Technology is the perfect introduction to the fast-changing world of technology for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge.Covering a broad range of fields—from familiar topics like 3D printing and cryptocurrency to less well-known but equally important technologies ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Understanding technology has never been easier.Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Emerging Technology is the perfect introduction to the fast-changing world of technology for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge.Covering a broad range of fields—from familiar topics like 3D printing and cryptocurrency to less well-known but equally important technologies
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Creating a Kaizen Culture: Align the Organization, Achieve Breakthrough Results, and Sustain the Gains

by Jon Miller, Mike Wroblewski, Jaime Villafuerte ...

FOSTER AND SUSTAIN A KAIZEN CULTURE IN YOUR ORGANIZATIONWINNER of the 2015 Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award!FOREWORD BY JOHN TOUSSANT, CEO OF THEDACARETransforming a culture is far more about emotional growth than technical maturity. Co-written by leaders at the Kaizen Institute, Creating a Kaizen Culture explains how to enable an adaptive, excellent, and sustainable organization ... Read more

$51.29 CAD

FOSTER AND SUSTAIN A KAIZEN CULTURE IN YOUR ORGANIZATIONWINNER of the 2015 Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award!FOREWORD BY JOHN TOUSSANT, CEO OF THEDACARETransforming a culture is far more about emotional growth than technical maturity. Co-written by leaders at the Kaizen Institute, Creating a Kaizen Culture explains how to enable an adaptive, excellent, and sustainable organization
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深度數位大掃除：3分飽連線方案，在喧囂世界過專注人生。

Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World

by 卡爾．紐波特, Cal Newport ...

Translated by 洪慧芳 ...

Series series 人生顧問
如果無法長時間聊天而不瞄手機，這本書就是為你而寫。15****個實作法，打造連線與離線的黃金比例。取回數位生活的自主權，重拾你對人事物的專注力。亞馬遜年度最佳商業／領導書《Deep Work深度工作力》作者最新力作。甫上市，旋即登上《紐約時報》、亞馬遜等各大暢銷榜。被譽為科技界的《怦然心動的人生整理魔法》，足以為生活帶來奇蹟式轉變。＼許多科技造成的果，早已背離發明的初衷／為什麼需要進行數位大掃除？在選擇數位產品時，我們往往著眼於便利... ... Read more

$10.39 CAD

如果無法長時間聊天而不瞄手機，這本書就是為你而寫。15****個實作法，打造連線與離線的黃金比例。取回數位生活的自主權，重拾你對人事物的專注力。亞馬遜年度最佳商業／領導書《Deep Work深度工作力》作者最新力作。甫上市，旋即登上《紐約時報》、亞馬遜等各大暢銷榜。被譽為科技界的《怦然心動的人生整理魔法》，足以為生活帶來奇蹟式轉變。＼許多科技造成的果，早已背離發明的初衷／為什麼需要進行數位大掃除？在選擇數位產品時，我們往往著眼於便利...
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The Pencil of Nature (Illustrated and Annotated)

by William Henry Fox Talbot ...

The Pencil of Nature, written in six installments between 1844 and 1846, was the "first photographically illustrated book to be commercially published" or "the first commercially published book illustrated with photographs". It was wholly executed by the new art of Photogenic Drawing, without any aid whatever from the artist's pencil and regarded as an important and influential work in the history ... Read more

$3.36 CAD

The Pencil of Nature, written in six installments between 1844 and 1846, was the "first photographically illustrated book to be commercially published" or "the first commercially published book illustrated with photographs". It was wholly executed by the new art of Photogenic Drawing, without any aid whatever from the artist's pencil and regarded as an important and influential work in the history
... Read more
McGraw-Hill's National Electrical Code 2017 Handbook, 29th Edition

by Frederic P. Hartwell, Joseph F. McPartland ...

The Definitive Guide to the 2017 National Electrical CodeCompletely revised to fully align with the 2017 NEC, McGraw-Hill’s National Electrical Code (NEC) 2017 Handbook, 29th Edition, presents the trusted advice and analysis you need to accurately interpret the latest set of rules. In-depth coverage of the background and rationale for specific rules enhances understanding of the meaning and ... Read more

$56.78 CAD

The Definitive Guide to the 2017 National Electrical CodeCompletely revised to fully align with the 2017 NEC, McGraw-Hill’s National Electrical Code (NEC) 2017 Handbook, 29th Edition, presents the trusted advice and analysis you need to accurately interpret the latest set of rules. In-depth coverage of the background and rationale for specific rules enhances understanding of the meaning and
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Autodesk Inventor 2016 - Einsteiger-Tutorial Hubschrauber

by Christian Schlieder ...

Autodesk Inventor 2016 - Einsteiger-Tutorial Hubschrauber Dieses Buch ist ein Tutorial für Autodesk® Inventor® 2016. Anhand eines komplexen Übungsbeispiels lernt der Leser den Umgang mit dem Programm. In kleinen, nachvollziehbaren Schritten werden Skizzen gezeichnet, Bauteile erzeugt und Baugruppen zusammengefügt. Kurze, prägnante Befehlsfolgen in Kombination mit übersichtlichen Grafiken ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

Autodesk Inventor 2016 - Einsteiger-Tutorial Hubschrauber Dieses Buch ist ein Tutorial für Autodesk® Inventor® 2016. Anhand eines komplexen Übungsbeispiels lernt der Leser den Umgang mit dem Programm. In kleinen, nachvollziehbaren Schritten werden Skizzen gezeichnet, Bauteile erzeugt und Baugruppen zusammengefügt. Kurze, prägnante Befehlsfolgen in Kombination mit übersichtlichen Grafiken
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Science Mysteries Explained

In-Depth Explorations of Natural Science's Most Fascinating Facts

by Anthony Fordham ...

Series series Idiot's Guides
Ideal for the armchair science enthusiast, Idiot's Guides: Science Mysteries Explained takes a question/answer-based approach to teach readers a wide variety of topics in Earth Science, Life Science, Chemistry, Physics, and Cosmology. Using helpful full-color illustrations and expert information, this book features 130 fascinating questions and answers to satisfy any scientist wannabe. ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

Ideal for the armchair science enthusiast, Idiot's Guides: Science Mysteries Explained takes a question/answer-based approach to teach readers a wide variety of topics in Earth Science, Life Science, Chemistry, Physics, and Cosmology. Using helpful full-color illustrations and expert information, this book features 130 fascinating questions and answers to satisfy any scientist wannabe.
... Read more
Steve Jobs Wanted Perfection - Celebrity Biography Books | Children's Biography Books

by Baby Professor ...

Steve Jobs is known to be a genius who wouldn’t settle for mediocre results. Because of his intense desire for perfection, he created great products that have changed how technology look today. Reading about inspiring true to life stories will create a feeling of wanting to be as great as the subjects. In this case, did reading his story want you be like Steve Jobs? ... Read more

$4.49 CAD

Steve Jobs is known to be a genius who wouldn’t settle for mediocre results. Because of his intense desire for perfection, he created great products that have changed how technology look today. Reading about inspiring true to life stories will create a feeling of wanting to be as great as the subjects. In this case, did reading his story want you be like Steve Jobs?
... Read more
Enciclopedia de componentes electrónicos. Vol 1

by Charles Platt ...

¿Quiere saber cómo utilizar un componente electrónico? Este volumen incluye información clave sobre los componentes de sus proyectos. ... Read more

$29.51 CAD

¿Quiere saber cómo utilizar un componente electrónico? Este volumen incluye información clave sobre los componentes de sus proyectos.
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Henley's Formulas, Recipes and Processes

Thousands of Practical Formulas for Household Science, Manufacturing, Preservation, and Applied Chemistry

by Various ...

Henley's Formulas, Recipes and Processes is a capacious compendium of practical knowledge, assembling instructions for household preparations, manufacturing techniques, chemical compounds, agricultural applications, medicines, cleaning agents, and numerous mechanical and commercial procedures. Its concise, utilitarian entries favor measurement, sequence, and reproducibility over discursive ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Henley's Formulas, Recipes and Processes is a capacious compendium of practical knowledge, assembling instructions for household preparations, manufacturing techniques, chemical compounds, agricultural applications, medicines, cleaning agents, and numerous mechanical and commercial procedures. Its concise, utilitarian entries favor measurement, sequence, and reproducibility over discursive
... Read more
Toy Photographer 2.0

How to Take Your Lego Toy Photography to the Next Level

by HowExpert, Pinar Alsac ...

Do you like photography? Do you like Legos? Why not combine the two and learn about toy photography?In this second book about toy photography by Pinar Alsac (who is the world's first author on this topic), the main subject of photographs is the world famous Lego toy.If you have read the first book "Toy Photography 101" and are looking for more, or if you want to take your toy photography skills to ... Read more

$13.49 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you like photography? Do you like Legos? Why not combine the two and learn about toy photography?In this second book about toy photography by Pinar Alsac (who is the world's first author on this topic), the main subject of photographs is the world famous Lego toy.If you have read the first book "Toy Photography 101" and are looking for more, or if you want to take your toy photography skills to
... Read more
Photoshop and Web Design Basics for Kids - Technology Book for Kids | Children's Computer & Technology Books

by Baby Professor ...

It’s the age of technology. Pictures can be manipulated so you photography skills go hand in hand with your photoshop skills. This book for kids will outline the basics not just in photography manipulation but also in web design. This is an interesting how-to book that will surely inspire your young designers. Take a copy today! ... Read more

$4.49 CAD

It’s the age of technology. Pictures can be manipulated so you photography skills go hand in hand with your photoshop skills. This book for kids will outline the basics not just in photography manipulation but also in web design. This is an interesting how-to book that will surely inspire your young designers. Take a copy today!
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Practical Digital Landscape Photography

by Duncan Evans LRPS ...

Want to actually photograph landscapes and features in the landscape, rather than read endless theory? Practical Digital Landscape Photography has been designed and written so that whatever your skill level, you can jump right in and discover how to photograph, mountains and hills, waterfalls, harbours, windmills and watermills, woods, country houses and even cities at night. Each topic chapter is ... Read more

$3.83 CAD

Want to actually photograph landscapes and features in the landscape, rather than read endless theory? Practical Digital Landscape Photography has been designed and written so that whatever your skill level, you can jump right in and discover how to photograph, mountains and hills, waterfalls, harbours, windmills and watermills, woods, country houses and even cities at night. Each topic chapter is
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How to Make an Ebook

Using Free Software

by R. L. Copple ...

Want to create an ebook but don't know how? Don't have the cash to spend on programs to generate them?Author R. L. Copple shares his logical, step-by-step method of ebook creation. He begins with setting up the document to write your book, and ends with creating the cover art, the PDF, EPUB and MOBI ebooks, and then putting them up for sale at major online retail outlets. The appendices also ... Read more

$4.30 CAD

Want to create an ebook but don't know how? Don't have the cash to spend on programs to generate them?Author R. L. Copple shares his logical, step-by-step method of ebook creation. He begins with setting up the document to write your book, and ends with creating the cover art, the PDF, EPUB and MOBI ebooks, and then putting them up for sale at major online retail outlets. The appendices also
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Dictionary of Electrical Engineering

All Terms of Electrical Engineering and its applications.

by Engineering Bug ...

This is Dictionary of Electrical Engineering. It include all the terms used in the Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering and Commonly used terms of Physics.It will help to find and understand the meaning of terms used in Different branches of Electrical Engineering.It helps Students, teachers and Professional in Research work. ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is Dictionary of Electrical Engineering. It include all the terms used in the Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering and Commonly used terms of Physics.It will help to find and understand the meaning of terms used in Different branches of Electrical Engineering.It helps Students, teachers and Professional in Research work.
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