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Father and son lumberjacks Stephen and Frank Philbrick have enjoyed the destruction of felling, bucking, and splitting timber for hundreds of cords of firewood. Together they bring practical instruction and first-hand advice based on the quantity of wood to be cut and the amount of time to be spent on the job.

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"Exploration of the largely unknown history of Chinese-language computing systems, accessible to an audience unfamiliar with the Chinese language or the technical workings of personal computers"--

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Should digital technology be viewed as a new life form, sharing our ecosystem and coevolving with us

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A history of color and commerce from haute couture to automobile showrooms to interior design.

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A must-read that lays out a road map for how new technologies in genomics, information technology, and mobile medicine may completely change the way we treat and prevent illness.... Highly recommended', Forbes

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"This book explores the question of how robots might "learn" how to behave in novel environments, without having each possible action pre-programmed"--

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"Argues for a holistic view of the digital environment in which many of us now live, as neither determined by the features of technology nor uniformly negative for society"--

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A gripping look at the rise of the microchip and the British tech company caught in the middle of the global battle for dominance

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In their effort to build the world's first and largest commercial green rooftop farm, the founders of Brooklyn Grange learned a lot about building and sustaining a business while never losing sight of their mission to serve their community by providing delicious organic food and changing the way people think about what they eat.

definitive collection of key readings which maps the history of technology field in four volumes.

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Ten laws of simplicity for business, technology, and design teach readers howto need less but get more.

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Theres never been a more exciting time to learn about space. As new rockets are launched and fresh discoveries are made, humanitys urge to explore and understand keeps evolving. This concise guide explains everything you need to know from the Big Bang and the formation of galaxies to the moon landings and the future of space travel.

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How, beginning in the mid 1960s, the US semiconductor industry helped shape changes in American science, including a new orientation to the short-term and the commercial.

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A completely new and fully-comprehensive book aimed at anyone who has contact with the construction industry.

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All questions about the nature of materials are vital to engineers but also fascinating as scientific problems. Using both SI and imperial units, Gordon's account of material science is a demonstration of the sometimes curious and entertaining ways in which scientists isolate and solve problems.

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"A heavily illustrated book that examines the confluence of art, science, and technology and provides lessons from each that are applicable to leaders and creative professionals across multiple domains"--

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"Splitting atoms is a water-intensive business. Through numerous in-depth case studies, this volume examines the multiples roles water plays in nuclear energy"--

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The jargon-free guide to celestial navigation - know what to do step by step, understand why you're doing it, and be confident that you can put it into practice when on board.

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"Based on fieldwork at three distinct sites in Washington, DC, this book finds that the persistent problem of poverty is often framed as a problem of technology"--

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A broadly accessible introduction to robotics that spans the most basic concepts and the most novel applications; for students, teachers, and hobbyists.