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The writer described as the Darwin of technology presents an intertwined history of recreation and innovation, arguing that humans have always found the future in fun

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This must-have book will guide you through your first steps in 3D printing at home. Get started with a solid overview of concepts and techniques and learn the basics of 3D construction with essential information on data files, programs, and software, such as 3ds Max, Rhinoceros 5, ZBrushCore, SolidWorks, Sketchup Make, Blender, and more.

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81 Lessons From The Sky contains eighty-one easy-to-read, true stories from real pilots, detailing what they learnt from their aviation accidents and near misses. Eighty-one stories from the General Aviation community, from around the globe.

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Written by two preeminent authors in the field, this book provides an accessible global narrative of the nuclear arms race since 1945 that focuses on the roles of key scientists, military chiefs, and political leaders.

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The first and only comprehensive illustrated history of dynamite in the United States

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Suitable for amateur repairer, absolute beginner with no experience, and for hobbyists who often dabble with, but have little knowledge of, the techniques used in quality horological work. This book simplifies a variety of tasks that are often regarded as being complicated, such as re-pivoting, jewelling and bushing.

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The Art of Japanese Joinery showcases traditional and modern joinery techniques through beautiful photography and detailed technical illustrations.

(Paperback, Revised edition)

An introduction to the complexities of the many radio and navigational systems that are commonly used on aircraft. This work provides a fundamental overview of the principles and operation of many instruments and aids found aboard all types and sizes of aeroplane.

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Topics covered include: selecting the right breeds housing, grass runs and ponds feeding, breeding, hatching and rearing health and hygiene showing and exhibiting ornamental waterfowl

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Follows the process of a self-build, using traditional brick and block techniques, enabling the self-builder to understand both the individual stages and the nature of the build as a whole.

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Describes the construction of a model of the Lampitt portable steam engine, which dates back to 1862, and which provided rotative power to drive threshing machines, circular saws, feed mills and other farm machinery.

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Suitable for those who have embraced self-sufficiency, and who regard small game and birds, both domestic and wild, as an essential part of their diet. This title covers rabbits, hares, quail, chicken and turkey as well as game birds. It provides guidance relating to all aspects of the craft of butchery.

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Suitable for all those with a passion for mechanical clocks, this book examines in detail the restoration processes and provide detailed descriptions, and a wealth of photographs and diagrams. It will be of particular interest to both amateurs and professionals alike who wish to work on clock cases and restore them in the correct way.

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This richly illustrated volume is the first complete atlas of coffee production in Ethiopia, birth-place of coffee drinking and the main home of wild arabica coffee.

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Learn to brew your own beer, including recipes for the accessible 'brew-in-a-bag' method, and get to know the cutting edge producers of the current Belgian artisanal beer scene.

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Written in layman's terms, DCC for Railway Modellers gives an in-depth overview of Digital Command and Control, covering topics such as: - The history of DCC - Components of DCC - Decoders - DCC, Sound and Function - Fitting decoders - Layout design considerations - Layout wiring - Troubleshooting

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