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Blueprint for a Battlestar

Serious Scientific Explanations Behind Sci-Fi's Greatest Inventions

by Rod Pyle ...

"An enjoyable source of information on a wide variety of real or imagined technological marvels of the space age." —National Space SocietyThis beautifully illustrated pop science book answers the enduring questions raised by science fiction, such as: Do hoverboards really exist, how can you bring a dinosaur back to life and can we really travel in time and space.Packed with stunning images, ... Read more

$18.00 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

"An enjoyable source of information on a wide variety of real or imagined technological marvels of the space age." —National Space SocietyThis beautifully illustrated pop science book answers the enduring questions raised by science fiction, such as: Do hoverboards really exist, how can you bring a dinosaur back to life and can we really travel in time and space.Packed with stunning images,
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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

$14.42 NZD

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

$14.89 NZD 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
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,
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Power, Testing, and Grounding of Electronic Systems

by Jesus C. de Sosa ...

Starting from the basics of a power distribution system, the author explained the mechanism of how grounding noise currents arise in a facility transformer. This is followed by computer simulation of short circuit or fault currents required in sizing the interrupting capacity of a circuit breaker.Chapter 3 closely examines propagation constant and characteristic impedance of a transmission line. ... Read more

$9.93 NZD

Starting from the basics of a power distribution system, the author explained the mechanism of how grounding noise currents arise in a facility transformer. This is followed by computer simulation of short circuit or fault currents required in sizing the interrupting capacity of a circuit breaker.Chapter 3 closely examines propagation constant and characteristic impedance of a transmission line.
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How Do Drones Work? Technology Book for Kids | Children's How Things Work Books

by Baby Professor ...

These days, not everything that flies in the sky is a plane. Sometimes, it could be a drone. A drone does not carry passengers, but it carries information. This book will discuss how a drone works, why it was invented and how important it is today. If you want your child to appreciate technology, then you have to let him/her know the secret on how it works. Read now! ... Read more

$5.58 NZD

These days, not everything that flies in the sky is a plane. Sometimes, it could be a drone. A drone does not carry passengers, but it carries information. This book will discuss how a drone works, why it was invented and how important it is today. If you want your child to appreciate technology, then you have to let him/her know the secret on how it works. Read now!
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Magnetic Recording

Module 23

by Various anonymous Naval Personnel ...

Series series Navy Electricity and Electronics Training Servies
An excellent treatise on theory and mechanics of magnetic data storage, both analog and digital systems are addressed. Interesting historical pieces, many commercial and government entities have been reported to continue to use the older pieces of technology described here. One of many Non-Resident Training Courses designed to provide technical training to members of the US Navy and Fleet ... Read more

$4.33 NZD

An excellent treatise on theory and mechanics of magnetic data storage, both analog and digital systems are addressed. Interesting historical pieces, many commercial and government entities have been reported to continue to use the older pieces of technology described here. One of many Non-Resident Training Courses designed to provide technical training to members of the US Navy and Fleet
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PPI Thermal and Fluids Systems Reference Manual for the Mechanical PE Exam eText - 1 Year

by Jeffrey A. Hanson PE ...

Comprehensive PE Mechanical Thermal and Fluids Systems Exam CoverageThe Thermal and Fluids Systems Reference Manual prepares you for the NCEES Mechanical Thermal and Fluids Systems Exam. It provides a comprehensive review of the principles of thermal and fluids systems. You will learn how to apply concepts by reviewing and working the 88 end-of-topic practice problems. Each problem’s complete ... Read more

$165.59 NZD

Comprehensive PE Mechanical Thermal and Fluids Systems Exam CoverageThe Thermal and Fluids Systems Reference Manual prepares you for the NCEES Mechanical Thermal and Fluids Systems Exam. It provides a comprehensive review of the principles of thermal and fluids systems. You will learn how to apply concepts by reviewing and working the 88 end-of-topic practice problems. Each problem’s complete
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MedDRA Coding & Narrative Writing

by Pro Career ...

The WHO Drug Dictionary Enhanced contains the most number of product names and is the most comprehensive drug product information. Many suspect, concomitant or past drugs can easily have a direct match and this in turn can lead to increased accuracy and speed of drug coding.Brand drugs need to be input and coded to its generic using the WHO-DD. Generics have to coded as reported.In case you are ... Read more

$12.59 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

The WHO Drug Dictionary Enhanced contains the most number of product names and is the most comprehensive drug product information. Many suspect, concomitant or past drugs can easily have a direct match and this in turn can lead to increased accuracy and speed of drug coding.Brand drugs need to be input and coded to its generic using the WHO-DD. Generics have to coded as reported.In case you are
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Audio in the Pendulum

Learning Audio in the Pendulum Process

by Samuel Friend ...

Master the Art of Music Production with our Comprehensive Guide: Blending Audio Engineering with a Profound Artistic Vision for Aspiring & Professional Musicians.Audio in the Pendulum is a meticulously crafted manual that aims to teach the core concepts of audio engineering through an inspirational lens. With an artistic asthetic, this guide will tastefully articulate the essential principles of ... Read more

$70.68 NZD

Master the Art of Music Production with our Comprehensive Guide: Blending Audio Engineering with a Profound Artistic Vision for Aspiring & Professional Musicians.Audio in the Pendulum is a meticulously crafted manual that aims to teach the core concepts of audio engineering through an inspirational lens. With an artistic asthetic, this guide will tastefully articulate the essential principles of
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Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX10

Getting the Most from Sony's Advanced Compact Camera

by Alexander White ...

In this comprehensive guide book to the Sony DSC-RX10 camera, author Alexander White provides users of the RX10 with a roadmap to all operations, features, menus, and controls of the camera. Using a tutorial-like approach, the book shows beginning and intermediate photographers not only how to accomplish things with the RX10, but when and why to use the camera's features. The book does not assume ... Read more

$14.42 NZD

In this comprehensive guide book to the Sony DSC-RX10 camera, author Alexander White provides users of the RX10 with a roadmap to all operations, features, menus, and controls of the camera. Using a tutorial-like approach, the book shows beginning and intermediate photographers not only how to accomplish things with the RX10, but when and why to use the camera's features. The book does not assume
... Read more
Human Performance Models for Computer-Aided Engineering

Edited by Jerome I. Elkind, Stuart K. Card, Julian Hochberg ...

Human Performance Models for Computer-Aided Engineering is a collection of papers that deals with the relationship between scientific theories of human performance and practical engineering. This collection describes the emergence of a scientific engineering paradigm that uses computational theories in computational design aids. This book also considers computational human factors such as human ... Read more

$101.01 NZD

Human Performance Models for Computer-Aided Engineering is a collection of papers that deals with the relationship between scientific theories of human performance and practical engineering. This collection describes the emergence of a scientific engineering paradigm that uses computational theories in computational design aids. This book also considers computational human factors such as human
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Turning Lathes

A Guide to Turning, Screw Cutting, Metal Spinning, Ornamental Turning & cc.

by James Lukin ...

Frank Knox referred to James Lukin (1827-1917) as one of the outstanding ornamental turners of the modern period, and considered his books second only to those of Holtzapffel in usefulness, clarifying much of what Holtzapffel left unclear. This reprint contains both the 1894 expanded edition of Turning Lathes and the 200 page 1896 Britannia Company Catalog that lists and illustrates all types of ... Read more

$33.10 NZD

Frank Knox referred to James Lukin (1827-1917) as one of the outstanding ornamental turners of the modern period, and considered his books second only to those of Holtzapffel in usefulness, clarifying much of what Holtzapffel left unclear. This reprint contains both the 1894 expanded edition of Turning Lathes and the 200 page 1896 Britannia Company Catalog that lists and illustrates all types of
... Read more
Rechtliche und normative Anforderungen an Maschinen

„Stand der Technik“ in Österreich

by Thomas Haiden ...

Maschinen erleichtern den Menschen vielfach die Arbeit, steigern die Produktivität, die Umsätze und somit die Gewinne. Maschinen werden möglichst so hergestellt und betrieben, dass sie einwandfrei funktionieren und es zu keinen Produktionsausfällen kommt. Dazu sind im Laufe des Lebenszyklus von Maschinen häufig auch Änderungen und Nachrüstungen notwendig. Aber sind die Maschinen danach noch sicher ... Read more

$72.99 NZD

Maschinen erleichtern den Menschen vielfach die Arbeit, steigern die Produktivität, die Umsätze und somit die Gewinne. Maschinen werden möglichst so hergestellt und betrieben, dass sie einwandfrei funktionieren und es zu keinen Produktionsausfällen kommt. Dazu sind im Laufe des Lebenszyklus von Maschinen häufig auch Änderungen und Nachrüstungen notwendig. Aber sind die Maschinen danach noch sicher
... 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

$115.50 NZD

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
Navy SEAL Home Defense Tactics

Protect Your Family with Advanced Military Strategies

by Grayson Wolf ...

Is Your Home Truly Safe? Protect What Matters Most with Navy SEAL Tactics!️ Do you want to safeguard your family like the elite protect their own? Are you ready to transform your home into an unbreakable stronghold?If your answer is YES, then this is the life-changing guide you’ve been waiting for! Your Home, Your FortressIn today’s unpredictable world, waiting for a crisis to... ... Read more

$15.83 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Is Your Home Truly Safe? Protect What Matters Most with Navy SEAL Tactics!️ Do you want to safeguard your family like the elite protect their own? Are you ready to transform your home into an unbreakable stronghold?If your answer is YES, then this is the life-changing guide you’ve been waiting for! Your Home, Your FortressIn today’s unpredictable world, waiting for a crisis to...
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Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 V

Getting the Most from Sony's Pocketable Digital Camera

by Alexander White ...

This book is a complete guide to using the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V camera, one of the most advanced, but still pocketable, cameras available. With this book, author Alexander White provides users of the RX100 V with a manual covering 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 ... Read more

$14.42 NZD

This book is a complete guide to using the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V camera, one of the most advanced, but still pocketable, cameras available. With this book, author Alexander White provides users of the RX100 V with a manual covering 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
... Read more
Farming Machinery - Combine Harvesters - With Information on the Operation and Mechanics of the Combine Harvester

by Various Authors ...

This book contains a classic guide to vintage farming machinery, including detailed descriptions, explanations, and illustrations of the machinery treated. It contains information on the various types of harvesters and other examples of machinery that existed at the time of publication. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in farm machinery, especially the ... Read more

$10.34 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book contains a classic guide to vintage farming machinery, including detailed descriptions, explanations, and illustrations of the machinery treated. It contains information on the various types of harvesters and other examples of machinery that existed at the time of publication. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in farm machinery, especially the
... Read more
The Three-Cylinder Compound Locomotives

by A. Oliver ...

First published in 1928, this is a classic guide to a the Three-Cylinder Compound Locomotive, a type of steam-powered engine used in trains. The first example of such an engine was built for the old Midland Railway in January, 1902. With detailed explanations and simple diagrams, this volume provides a complete overview of the engine and its inner workings. Highly recommended for vintage ... Read more

$14.79 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

First published in 1928, this is a classic guide to a the Three-Cylinder Compound Locomotive, a type of steam-powered engine used in trains. The first example of such an engine was built for the old Midland Railway in January, 1902. With detailed explanations and simple diagrams, this volume provides a complete overview of the engine and its inner workings. Highly recommended for vintage
... Read more
EPUB3 und KF8 verstehen

Die E-Book-Formate EPUB3 und KF8 – Möglichkeiten und Anreicherungen im Vergleich

by Andreas Kämmerle ...

Die neuen EBook-Formate EPUB3 und KF8 haben das Potential, die Lücke zwischen den "klassischen" EBooks und den nativen Apps zu schließen. Auch wenn die Formate von den heute am Markt befindlichen Lesegeräten noch nicht vollständig umgesetzt werden, müssen sich Medienschaffende jetzt mit den neuen Möglichkeiten der "Enriched –Ebooks" auseinandersetzen. Das Buch beschreibt die technischen Neuerungen ... Read more

$41.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Die neuen EBook-Formate EPUB3 und KF8 haben das Potential, die Lücke zwischen den "klassischen" EBooks und den nativen Apps zu schließen. Auch wenn die Formate von den heute am Markt befindlichen Lesegeräten noch nicht vollständig umgesetzt werden, müssen sich Medienschaffende jetzt mit den neuen Möglichkeiten der "Enriched –Ebooks" auseinandersetzen. Das Buch beschreibt die technischen Neuerungen
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Dojos für Entwickler

15 Aufgaben und Lösungen in .NET

by Stefan Lieser ...

Das Sonderheft dotnetpro.dojo des Entwicklermagazins dotnetpro enthält 15 Aufgaben und die Lösungen dazu aus allen Bereichen der Softwareentwicklung. Aus dem Inhalt: Vier gewinnt implementieren, Data Binding, Testdatengenerator bauen, Mogeln mit EVA bei Minesweeper, Boxplot-Control bauen, RavenDB explorieren, Stack und Queue implementieren, einen Windows-Dienst bauen, Event-Based Components ... Read more

$11.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Das Sonderheft dotnetpro.dojo des Entwicklermagazins dotnetpro enthält 15 Aufgaben und die Lösungen dazu aus allen Bereichen der Softwareentwicklung. Aus dem Inhalt: Vier gewinnt implementieren, Data Binding, Testdatengenerator bauen, Mogeln mit EVA bei Minesweeper, Boxplot-Control bauen, RavenDB explorieren, Stack und Queue implementieren, einen Windows-Dienst bauen, Event-Based Components
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Forms over Data mit Knockout.js

Die freie MVVM-JavaScript-Bibliothek im Praxiseinsatz

by Tilman Börner ...

Knockout.js ist ein sogenanntes Model-View-ViewModel Framework für JavaScript. Mit seiner Hilfe trennt man die Logik von der Darstellung. Damit wird der Logik-Code testbar und ein Programm erhält eine klare Struktur. Dieses DevBook führt in die Thematik um Knockout.js ein. Dabei steht ein praxisrelevanter Umgang mit der Bibliothek im Vordergrund. Nach dem Studium des Buches sollten Sie in der Lage ... Read more

$19.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Knockout.js ist ein sogenanntes Model-View-ViewModel Framework für JavaScript. Mit seiner Hilfe trennt man die Logik von der Darstellung. Damit wird der Logik-Code testbar und ein Programm erhält eine klare Struktur. Dieses DevBook führt in die Thematik um Knockout.js ein. Dabei steht ein praxisrelevanter Umgang mit der Bibliothek im Vordergrund. Nach dem Studium des Buches sollten Sie in der Lage
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Tanz der Dimensionen

Remote Viewing in Deutschland

by Manfred Jelinski ...

Manfred Jelinski ist seinen Autorenkollegen auf dem Gebiet des Remote Viewing gleich um zwei Schritte voraus: Nicht nur, daß er das Phänomen der Fernwahrnehmung weitgehend erklären kann, er kennt auch den Weg, konkret damit zu arbeiten. In seinem Buch führt der deutsche Chronist des Remote Viewing durch eine Welt voller unglaublicher, aber um so realerer Erlebnisse. Er findet Antworten auf die ... Read more

$30.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Manfred Jelinski ist seinen Autorenkollegen auf dem Gebiet des Remote Viewing gleich um zwei Schritte voraus: Nicht nur, daß er das Phänomen der Fernwahrnehmung weitgehend erklären kann, er kennt auch den Weg, konkret damit zu arbeiten. In seinem Buch führt der deutsche Chronist des Remote Viewing durch eine Welt voller unglaublicher, aber um so realerer Erlebnisse. Er findet Antworten auf die
... Read more
Information Literacy for Science and Engineering Students

Concepts and Skills

by Mary DeJong ...

Series series Libraries Unlimited Series for Teaching Information Literacy Today
This engaging handbook gives students and working scientists and engineers the information literacy skills they need to find, evaluate, and use information.Beginning with a strong foundation in the utility, structure, and packaging of information, this useful handbook helps students and working professionals decode real-world information literacy problems. Mary DeJong provides a compelling context ... Read more

$104.32 NZD

This engaging handbook gives students and working scientists and engineers the information literacy skills they need to find, evaluate, and use information.Beginning with a strong foundation in the utility, structure, and packaging of information, this useful handbook helps students and working professionals decode real-world information literacy problems. Mary DeJong provides a compelling context
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