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Oil

A Beginner's Guide

par Vaclav Smil ...

Collections series Beginner's Guides
World acclaimed scientist Vaclav Smil reveals everything there is to know about nature's most sought-after resourceIn this fully revised and updated edition, Vaclav Smil reveals everything there is to know about nature's most sought-after resource'There is no author whose books I look forward to more than Vaclav Smil.' Bill GatesOil is the lifeblood of the modern world. Without it, there would be ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD

World acclaimed scientist Vaclav Smil reveals everything there is to know about nature's most sought-after resourceIn this fully revised and updated edition, Vaclav Smil reveals everything there is to know about nature's most sought-after resource'There is no author whose books I look forward to more than Vaclav Smil.' Bill GatesOil is the lifeblood of the modern world. Without it, there would be
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Silk

A World History

par Aarathi Prasad ...

A Smithsonian Magazine Best History Book of 2024A Library Journal Selection for Best Nonfiction of 2024A Next Big Idea Book Club Must-Read for April“Aarathi Prasad’s Silk: A World History is a love song to this protean material. . . . Beautiful [and] fascinating.” —Wall Street Journal"Aarathi Prasad spins a masterpiece of a story, as luminous, supp... ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

A Smithsonian Magazine Best History Book of 2024A Library Journal Selection for Best Nonfiction of 2024A Next Big Idea Book Club Must-Read for April“Aarathi Prasad’s Silk: A World History is a love song to this protean material. . . . Beautiful [and] fascinating.” —Wall Street Journal"Aarathi Prasad spins a masterpiece of a story, as luminous, supp...
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Make: Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing 2014

par Mark Frauenfelder ...

It’s 3D Printing: The Next Generation! The technology’s improving, prices are dropping,new models are hitting the market, and 3D printers are appearing on desktops, workbenches, lab shelves, and kitchen tables all over the world. Not only are we seeing better, faster, and cheaper 3D printers, we’re also seeing new printing materials, easier-to-use design software, powerful scanning technology, and ... En savoir plus

$8.63 CAD

It’s 3D Printing: The Next Generation! The technology’s improving, prices are dropping,new models are hitting the market, and 3D printers are appearing on desktops, workbenches, lab shelves, and kitchen tables all over the world. Not only are we seeing better, faster, and cheaper 3D printers, we’re also seeing new printing materials, easier-to-use design software, powerful scanning technology, and
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Fundamentals of Textiles and their Care-5th ed.

par Susheela Dantyagi ...

This book takes into account the needs of consumers and home science students. It deals with various aspects of textiles, both natural and synthetic, colours and dyes in fabrics, and properties of soap and laundering. The new topics added are: scope of textiles, high tenacity viscose rayon, permanent press in fabrics, and home dyeing. ... En savoir plus

$5.39 CAD

This book takes into account the needs of consumers and home science students. It deals with various aspects of textiles, both natural and synthetic, colours and dyes in fabrics, and properties of soap and laundering. The new topics added are: scope of textiles, high tenacity viscose rayon, permanent press in fabrics, and home dyeing.
... En savoir plus
Consumed: How Big Brands Got Us Hooked on Plastic

Longlisted for the FT Business Book of the Year

par Saabira Chaudhuri ...

'This book will change the way you see the world and could change the world itself', CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ULTRA-PROCESSED PEOPLE'Chaudhuri does a mighty job of showing how plastic came to take over our lives, and why we have repeatedly failed to curb it' , FINANCIAL TIMES'A must read for anyone who buys anything plastic', MICHAEL MOSS, PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF SALT, ... En savoir plus

$10.16 CAD

'This book will change the way you see the world and could change the world itself', CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ULTRA-PROCESSED PEOPLE'Chaudhuri does a mighty job of showing how plastic came to take over our lives, and why we have repeatedly failed to curb it' , FINANCIAL TIMES'A must read for anyone who buys anything plastic', MICHAEL MOSS, PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF SALT,
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Indigo

Cultivate, dye, create

par Douglas Luhanko, Kerstin Neumüller ...

Discover indigo; one of the most mystical yet widely used dyes in the world. Featuring inspirational images and presented with a luxurious exposed and patterned spine, this book shows you how to grow, extract and dye with indigo.From cowboys’ denim to the jeans in your wardrobe, indigo’s enduring popularity survives to this day. In this practical handbook, learn how to use this powerful pigment to ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

Discover indigo; one of the most mystical yet widely used dyes in the world. Featuring inspirational images and presented with a luxurious exposed and patterned spine, this book shows you how to grow, extract and dye with indigo.From cowboys’ denim to the jeans in your wardrobe, indigo’s enduring popularity survives to this day. In this practical handbook, learn how to use this powerful pigment to
... En savoir plus
Man Made Magic - When Science Meets Fashion: The Story Of Nylon And Man-Made Textiles In Fashion

par Ronnie Price ...

The tumultuous events during and after two world wars changed society forever.The new status of women no longer prepared to be tied to the home a major re-adjustment of the class system the pill and new sexual mores. Clothes and fashion played an important role in perceptions of social advancement and man-made textiles supplied modern fabrics inexpensive enough to open up mass markets. They ... En savoir plus

$7.82 CAD

The tumultuous events during and after two world wars changed society forever.The new status of women no longer prepared to be tied to the home a major re-adjustment of the class system the pill and new sexual mores. Clothes and fashion played an important role in perceptions of social advancement and man-made textiles supplied modern fabrics inexpensive enough to open up mass markets. They
... En savoir plus
The Lost Art of the Anglo-Saxon World

The Sacred and Secular Power of Embroidery

par Alexandra Lester-Makin ...

Collections Livre 35 - Ancient Textiles
This latest title in the highly successful Ancient Textiles series is the first substantial monograph-length historiography of early medieval embroideries and their context within the British Isles. The book brings together and analyses for the first time all 43 embroideries believed to have been made in the British Isles and Ireland in the early medieval period. New research carried out on those ... En savoir plus

$20.51 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

This latest title in the highly successful Ancient Textiles series is the first substantial monograph-length historiography of early medieval embroideries and their context within the British Isles. The book brings together and analyses for the first time all 43 embroideries believed to have been made in the British Isles and Ireland in the early medieval period. New research carried out on those
... En savoir plus
Handbook of Petrochemical Processes

par James G. Speight ...

Collections series Chemical Industries
The petrochemical industry is a scientific and engineering field that encompasses the production of a wide range of chemicals and polymers. The purpose of this book is not only to provide a follow-on to form the later chapters of the highly successful Chemistry and Technology of Petroleum 5th Edition but also provides a simplified approach to a very diverse chemical subject dealing with the ... En savoir plus

$87.46 CAD

The petrochemical industry is a scientific and engineering field that encompasses the production of a wide range of chemicals and polymers. The purpose of this book is not only to provide a follow-on to form the later chapters of the highly successful Chemistry and Technology of Petroleum 5th Edition but also provides a simplified approach to a very diverse chemical subject dealing with the
... En savoir plus
3D CAD with Autodesk 123D

Designing for 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, and Personal Fabrication

par Jesse Harrington Au, Emily Gertz ...

If you've arrived at a stage in your creative life where you're ready to do more with your computer, it's time to learn how to combine its power with new advances in computer-aided design (CAD) and fabrication to make something awesome--in three dimensions!The free suite of Autodesk 123D software offers all the tools you need to capture or design three-dimensional objects and characters. This book ... En savoir plus

$14.39 CAD

If you've arrived at a stage in your creative life where you're ready to do more with your computer, it's time to learn how to combine its power with new advances in computer-aided design (CAD) and fabrication to make something awesome--in three dimensions!The free suite of Autodesk 123D software offers all the tools you need to capture or design three-dimensional objects and characters. This book
... En savoir plus
Cotton

The Biography of a Revolutionary Fiber

par Stephen Yafa ...

In the tradition of Mark Kurlansky's Cod and Salt, this endlessly revealing book reminds us that the fiber we think of as ordinary is the world's most powerful cash crop, and that it has shaped the destiny of nations. Ranging from its domestication 5,500 years ago to its influence in creating Calvin Klein's empire and the Gap, Stephen Yafa's Cotton gives us an intimate look at the plant that ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

In the tradition of Mark Kurlansky's Cod and Salt, this endlessly revealing book reminds us that the fiber we think of as ordinary is the world's most powerful cash crop, and that it has shaped the destiny of nations. Ranging from its domestication 5,500 years ago to its influence in creating Calvin Klein's empire and the Gap, Stephen Yafa's Cotton gives us an intimate look at the plant that
... En savoir plus
A Partridge in a Pear Tree

Crochet the 12 birds of Christmas

par Kerry Lord ...

A unique collection of crochet patterns for the 12 birds of Christmas.Taking inspiration from the famous Christmas carol, Kerry Lord, author of the Edward’s Menagerie series and founder of TOFT yarns, has created this unique crochet collection. Including John the Spotted Woodpecker for 12 Drummers Drumming, Lydia the Greylag Goose for 6 Geese a-laying and, of course, Felix the Partridge in a pear ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

A unique collection of crochet patterns for the 12 birds of Christmas.Taking inspiration from the famous Christmas carol, Kerry Lord, author of the Edward’s Menagerie series and founder of TOFT yarns, has created this unique crochet collection. Including John the Spotted Woodpecker for 12 Drummers Drumming, Lydia the Greylag Goose for 6 Geese a-laying and, of course, Felix the Partridge in a pear
... En savoir plus
工业：印纺工业龙头

par 李玉梅、胡元斌 ...

中华文化也叫华夏文化、华夏文明，是中国各民族文化的总称，是中华文明在发展过程中汇集而成的一种反映民族特质和风貌的民族文化，是中华民族历各种物态文化、精神文化、行为文化等方面的总体表现。中华文化是居住在中国地域内的中华民族及其祖先所创造的、为中华民族世世代代所继承发展的、具有鲜明民族而内涵博大精深的传统优良文化，历史十分悠久，流传广泛，在上拥有巨大的影响。中华文化源远流长，*直接的源头是黄河文化与长江文化，这两大文化浪涛经过千百年冲刷洗礼和不断交流、融合以及沉淀，*终形成了求同存异、兼收并蓄的中华文化。千百年来，中华文化薪火相传，一脉相承，是上五千年绵延不绝从没中断的古老文化，并始终充满了生机与活力，这充分展现了中华文化顽强的生命力。中华文化的顽强生命力，已经深深熔铸到我们的创造力和凝聚力中，是我们民族的基因。中华民族的精神，也已深深植根于绵延数千年的文化传统之中，是我们的精神家园。总之 ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

中华文化也叫华夏文化、华夏文明，是中国各民族文化的总称，是中华文明在发展过程中汇集而成的一种反映民族特质和风貌的民族文化，是中华民族历各种物态文化、精神文化、行为文化等方面的总体表现。中华文化是居住在中国地域内的中华民族及其祖先所创造的、为中华民族世世代代所继承发展的、具有鲜明民族而内涵博大精深的传统优良文化，历史十分悠久，流传广泛，在上拥有巨大的影响。中华文化源远流长，*直接的源头是黄河文化与长江文化，这两大文化浪涛经过千百年冲刷洗礼和不断交流、融合以及沉淀，*终形成了求同存异、兼收并蓄的中华文化。千百年来，中华文化薪火相传，一脉相承，是上五千年绵延不绝从没中断的古老文化，并始终充满了生机与活力，这充分展现了中华文化顽强的生命力。中华文化的顽强生命力，已经深深熔铸到我们的创造力和凝聚力中，是我们民族的基因。中华民族的精神，也已深深植根于绵延数千年的文化传统之中，是我们的精神家园。总之
... En savoir plus
Liquid Crystalline Polymers

Volume 1–Structure and Chemistry

Modifié par Vijay Kumar Thakur, Michael R. Kessler ...

This book introduces anisotropic innovations in liquid crystalline polymers as well as new nanocomposite materials and testing techniques. The authors detail the newest discoveries of material properties, material types and phases, and material characterization. This interdisciplinary work creates valuable links that strengthen the approach to the evolving field of liquid crystalline polymers/ ... En savoir plus

$139.67 CAD

This book introduces anisotropic innovations in liquid crystalline polymers as well as new nanocomposite materials and testing techniques. The authors detail the newest discoveries of material properties, material types and phases, and material characterization. This interdisciplinary work creates valuable links that strengthen the approach to the evolving field of liquid crystalline polymers/
... En savoir plus
Injection Molding Process Control, Monitoring, and Optimization

par Xi Chen, Ningyun Lu, Furong Gao ...

Injection molding is the most versatile, flexible, and dynamic plastics production operation. It has been used to manufacture products from practically all thermoplastic polymers, blends, composites, and nanocomposites. A critical aspect for the success of the process depends on understanding and control of the various steps of the injection molding process and the thermo-mechanical history ... En savoir plus

$143.99 CAD

Injection molding is the most versatile, flexible, and dynamic plastics production operation. It has been used to manufacture products from practically all thermoplastic polymers, blends, composites, and nanocomposites. A critical aspect for the success of the process depends on understanding and control of the various steps of the injection molding process and the thermo-mechanical history
... En savoir plus
Physics and Techniques of Ceramic and Polymeric Materials

Proceedings of Chinese Materials Conference 2018

Modifié par Yafang Han ...

Collections Livre 216 - Springer Proceedings in Physics
This book gathers selected papers from the Chinese Materials Conference 2018 (CMC2018) held in Xiamen City, Fujian, China, on July 12–16, 2018. The Chinese Materials Conference (CMC) is the Chinese Materials Research Society’s most important conference series and has been held annually since the early 1990s. The 2018 edition consisted of 32 domestic symposia, 2 international symposia and 1 ... En savoir plus

$183.86 CAD

This book gathers selected papers from the Chinese Materials Conference 2018 (CMC2018) held in Xiamen City, Fujian, China, on July 12–16, 2018. The Chinese Materials Conference (CMC) is the Chinese Materials Research Society’s most important conference series and has been held annually since the early 1990s. The 2018 edition consisted of 32 domestic symposia, 2 international symposia and 1
... En savoir plus
Chemical Modification, Properties, and Usage of Lignin

Modifié par Thomas Q. Hu ...

One of the most significant challenges facing mankind in the twenty-first century is the development of a sustainable global economy. Within the scientific community, this calls for the development of processes and technologies that will allow the sustainable production of materials from renewable natural resources. Plant material, in particular lignin, is one such resource. During the annual ... En savoir plus

$213.20 CAD

One of the most significant challenges facing mankind in the twenty-first century is the development of a sustainable global economy. Within the scientific community, this calls for the development of processes and technologies that will allow the sustainable production of materials from renewable natural resources. Plant material, in particular lignin, is one such resource. During the annual
... En savoir plus
Leathercraft As A Hobby - A Manual of Methods of Working in Leather

par Clifford Pyle ...

This informative book comprises a comprehensive manual of the varying methods used in leatherworking. This text was written primarily for the student in the classroom as a tool for reference and guidance, and as and independent reference point for workers as well as students, wishing to do leather work at home. A brilliant and detailed leatherworking handbook, this text is a must-have for anyone ... En savoir plus

$9.62 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

This informative book comprises a comprehensive manual of the varying methods used in leatherworking. This text was written primarily for the student in the classroom as a tool for reference and guidance, and as and independent reference point for workers as well as students, wishing to do leather work at home. A brilliant and detailed leatherworking handbook, this text is a must-have for anyone
... En savoir plus
Handicraft Simplified Procedure and Projects in Leather, Celluloid, Metal, Wood, Batik, Rope, Cordage, Yarn, Horsehair, Pottery, Weaving, Stone, Primitive Indian Craft

par Lester Griswold ...

This text comprises a wonderfully detailed and expansive handbook for crafting in a variety of common mediums, including metal, leather, wood, rope, yarn, pottery, and stone. This is the perfect book for anyone with an interest in crafting, but will particularly appeal to those who like to use a number of different materials in their creations. Many antique books such as this are increasingly ... En savoir plus

$9.62 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

This text comprises a wonderfully detailed and expansive handbook for crafting in a variety of common mediums, including metal, leather, wood, rope, yarn, pottery, and stone. This is the perfect book for anyone with an interest in crafting, but will particularly appeal to those who like to use a number of different materials in their creations. Many antique books such as this are increasingly
... En savoir plus
Seven Easy and Cheap Methods for Preparing, Tanning, Dressing, Scenting and Renovating all Wool and Fur Peltries

Also all Fine Leather as Adapted to the Manufacture of Robes, Mats, Caps, Gloves, Mitts, Overshoes

par Chauncey Goodrich ...

This vintage book contains a guide to the various methods employed in preparing, tanning, dressing, scenting, and renovating wool and fur pelts, as well as fine leather. With simple instructions and a wealth of timeless information, this volume is highly recommended for novice leather workers and tanners. Contents include: "Cautions and Directions", "General preparatory Method", "For Hairing, ... En savoir plus

$7.28 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

This vintage book contains a guide to the various methods employed in preparing, tanning, dressing, scenting, and renovating wool and fur pelts, as well as fine leather. With simple instructions and a wealth of timeless information, this volume is highly recommended for novice leather workers and tanners. Contents include: "Cautions and Directions", "General preparatory Method", "For Hairing,
... En savoir plus
Handbook of Polyester Drug Delivery Systems

Modifié par M. N. V. Ravi Kumar ...

In the quest for innovative drug delivery systems attempting to meet the unmet needs in pharmaceutical space, research has taken a much more complicated path that poses a significant challenge for translation. Despite the progress made with novel materials, polyesters still remain at the helm of drug delivery technologies. This book provides a single source of reference of polyester drug delivery ... En savoir plus

$320.33 CAD

In the quest for innovative drug delivery systems attempting to meet the unmet needs in pharmaceutical space, research has taken a much more complicated path that poses a significant challenge for translation. Despite the progress made with novel materials, polyesters still remain at the helm of drug delivery technologies. This book provides a single source of reference of polyester drug delivery
... En savoir plus
Biomedical Textiles

Introduction and Applications

Modifié par Mohd Yusuf, Shumaila Kiran ...

For millennia, textiles have been an integral part of human civilization, evolving from basic clothing to advanced applications catering to modern societal needs. The intersection of textiles and medical science has given rise to biomedical textiles, which are defined as fibrous textile structures prepared from synthetic or natural materials that are used internally or externally in a biological ... En savoir plus

$307.95 CAD

For millennia, textiles have been an integral part of human civilization, evolving from basic clothing to advanced applications catering to modern societal needs. The intersection of textiles and medical science has given rise to biomedical textiles, which are defined as fibrous textile structures prepared from synthetic or natural materials that are used internally or externally in a biological
... En savoir plus
Elastomer-Based Composite Materials

Mechanical, Dynamic and Microwave Properties, and Engineering Applications

Modifié par Nikolay Dishovsky, Mihail Mihaylov ...

Elastomer-Based Composite Materials: Mechanical, Dynamic, and Microwave Properties and Engineering Applications is focused on elastomer-based composite materials comprising different types of reinforcing fillers.The book provides an informative examination of the possibilities for broadening the engineering applications of elastomer composites through using various types of hybrid fillers, ... En savoir plus

$209.38 CAD

Elastomer-Based Composite Materials: Mechanical, Dynamic, and Microwave Properties and Engineering Applications is focused on elastomer-based composite materials comprising different types of reinforcing fillers.The book provides an informative examination of the possibilities for broadening the engineering applications of elastomer composites through using various types of hybrid fillers,
... En savoir plus
Developments in Yarn Spinning Technologies

Modifié par Arindam Basu ...

Collections series The Textile Institute Book Series
Developments in Yarn Spinning Technologies explores the recent advancements in yarn spinning technologies, focusing on improving production and embracing sustainability. While ring spinning remains popular, newer developments in rotor spinning and natural fibre spinning systems are covered.This book also addresses challenges, including the circularity theory, providing concise insights into the ... En savoir plus

$187.19 CAD

Developments in Yarn Spinning Technologies explores the recent advancements in yarn spinning technologies, focusing on improving production and embracing sustainability. While ring spinning remains popular, newer developments in rotor spinning and natural fibre spinning systems are covered.This book also addresses challenges, including the circularity theory, providing concise insights into the
... En savoir plus

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