Technology & Engineering

Paul Bruce was a tough, idealistic young trooper in the SAS when he was dispatched to Northern Ireland at the height of the troubles. His top secret mission was to execute IRA suspects in cold blood. Bruce and his SAS comrades shot down one terrified...

Jim Wetherbee, the only five-time Space Shuttle commander, presents thirty techniques that astronauts use-not only to stay alive in the unforgiving and deadly environment of space, but also to conduct high-quality operations and accomplish complex...

In Understanding and Negotiating EPC Contracts, Volume 1, Howard M. Steinberg presents a practical and comprehensive guide to understanding virtually every aspect of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts for infrastructure projects...

"A breakthrough book. No comprehensive horticultural library should be without it." -American Gardener When we use chemical fertilizers, we injure the microbial life that sustains plants, and then become increasingly dependent on an arsenal of toxic...

This work is an account of the pioneering days of hydro-electricity in Scotland. It shows how each hydro project brought its own set of technical challenges, underlining the remarkable engineering achievements involved in bringing hydro-electric power to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781935327721Author U S NavyFormat PaperbackPage Count 366Imprint Periscope Film LLCPublisher Periscope Film LLCWeight(grams) 848gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

***SHORTLISTED FOR FT & MCKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020*** FT Best books of 2020: Business 'In a world on fire, status quo is not a great option. Henderson rightfully argues for the refoundation of capitalism and offers thought-provoking ideas on...

Substantially expanded and updated, the new edition of this classic textbook provides unrivalled coverage of the fundamentals of power electronics. Comprehensive coverage of foundational concepts in circuits, magnetics, devices, dynamic models, and...

With the release of the ISA-TR84.00.07 technical report on performance-based design of fire and gas detection systems for process industries, risk-based techniques for detector placement have become prevalent in fire and gas system (FGS) design. While...

For more than 400 years, the big-gun warship stood as the supreme naval war machine. It was not only a major instrument of warfare, but a visible emblem of a nation's power, wealth and pride. Battleships features 52 of the greatest warships to have...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780898757286Author Yuri GagarinFormat PaperbackPage Count 232Imprint University Press of the PacificPublisher University Press of the PacificWeight(grams)...

MCKINSEY TOP 5 RECOMMENDED READ 'An underground hit' - Best Politics Books, Financial Times 'Jon has one of the few big ideas that's easily applied' - Sam Conniff, Be More Pirate 'A wonderful guide to how to be human in the 21st Century' - Ece...

This is the story of a pioneering Austrian naturalist and iconoclast who pointed the way to a completely new understanding of the vast potential of natural energy. By studying fish in streams and by closely observing the natural water cycle, Viktor...

With one famous equation, E=mc2, Einstein proved all matter can be described as energy. It is everywhere and it is everything. In this newly updated and engaging introduction, renowned scientist Vaclav Smil explores energy in all its facets - from the...

'This book flips your world upside down. Daniel Markovits argues that meritocracy isn't a virtuous, efficient system that rewards the best and brightest. Instead it rewards middle-class families who can afford huge investments in their children's...

Written by stable hands Rosie and Phillip, enthusiastic to pass on their hard-won knowledge and top riding tips, this is a perfect first title for any child who has a passion for ponies. Learn all about horses - how their bodies work, grooming, feeding,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906512682Author James ClintonFormat PaperbackPage Count 108Imprint SwordWorks BooksPublisher SwordWorks BooksWeight(grams) 132gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

'Share[s] the life-enhancing joys of the humble hen' Sunday Times 'Clocks our obsession with chicken-keeping ... Brilliant' New York Magazine An immersive blend of chicken-keeping memoir and animal welfare reporting by...

We already know how much of our data is collected and used to profile and target us. The real question is why, knowing all this, do we keep going back for more? “Great book” – Matt Ridley, author of How Innovation Works “Essential reading” – Pete...

This book provides guidance on building survey work for typical residential, commercial and industrial buildings, with advice on how to diagnose a wide range of defects. It considers both modern and older construction methods, together with new and...

Every process in physics is governed by selection rules that are the consequence of symmetry requirements. The beauty and strength of group theory resides in the transformation of many complex symmetry operations into a very simple linear algebra. This...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783849171797Author Mrs (Jean Oliver) MillFormat PaperbackPage Count 184Imprint Tredition GmbhPublisher Tredition GmbhWeight(grams) 213gDimensions(mm) 203mm...

The Ultimate Book of Saturday Science is Neil Downie's biggest and most astounding compendium yet of science experiments you can do in your own kitchen or backyard using common household items. It may be the only book that encourages hands-on science...

Data Centre Essentials Understand the design, construction and operation of data centres with this easy-to-use reference Data centres are spaces where computer systems, physical network technology and associated components are housed, operated and...

Previous editions of the FIDIC users' guide: A practical guide to the 1999 Red, Yellow, MDB Harmonised and Subcontract Books have established it as the most practicable and helpful guide available for practising contract administrators. The new edition...

The updated 6th edition of the authoritative and comprehensive textbook to the field of satellite communications engineering The revised and updated sixth edition of Satellite Communications Systems contains information on the most recent advances...

This is the story of the greatest naval conflict in history'The Second World War demanded more of its sailors than any other war in history, in endurance and unremitting need to face danger - danger from increasingly lethal weapons and an ever-increasing...

Developed in partnership between Skills2Learn and Cengage Learning, this highly interactive workbook can be used as a resource tool for all introductory renewable energy vocational qualifications and apprenticeships. This unique workbook is designed to...

Home Sausage Making is the most comprehensive go-to reference on the subject - and the re-designed fourth edition is better than ever, with 60 percent new and updated recipes, the most current guidelines for popular charcuterie techniques such as dry...

In You are Not a Gadget digital guru and virtual reality pioneer Jaron Lanier reveals how the internet is deadening personal interaction, stifling genuine inventiveness and even changing us as people. Something went wrong around the start of the...

This book illuminates the glittering history of fireworks, from their enigmatic origins tied to the pursuit of eternal life to the dazzling centrepieces of global celebrations today. It describes the invention of fireworks, how they became popular in...

Successful Professional Reviews for Civil Engineers, Fifth edition is the comprehensive guide to the constituent parts of the ICE Professional Review process, ideal for those engineers nearing the completion of their Initial Professional Development...

How big data and machine learning encode discrimination and create agitated clusters of comforting rage.In Discriminating Data, Wendy Hui Kyong Chun reveals how polarization is a goal-not an error-within big data and machine learning. These methods, she...

This is the first book in a four-part series designed to give a comprehensive and coherent description of Fluid Dynamics, starting with chapters on classical theory suitable for an introductory undergraduate lecture course, and then progressing through...

This open access collection of AI ethics case studies is the first book to present real-life case studies combined with commentaries and strategies for overcoming ethical challenges. Case studies are one of the best ways to learn about ethical dilemmas...

As you read this, thousands of remote computers are refining secret models of who you are, using the information to make huge fortunes for a few people. Does the future have to be this way? How can we change it? In this visionary book Jaron Lanier...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781620923733Author Haynes PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Haynes Manuals IncPublisher Haynes Manuals IncWeight(grams) 517gDimensions(mm)...

How a broad range of new immensely powerful technologies is disrupting and transforming every corner of our reality-and why you must act and adapt Unsupervised: Navigating and Influencing a World Controlled by Powerful New Technologies examines the...

Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students, Seventh Edition, is the leading self-contained aircraft structures course text suitable for one or more semesters. It covers all fundamental subjects, including elasticity, structural analysis, airworthiness...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781850102922Author Haynes PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 156Imprint Haynes Manuals IncPublisher Haynes Manuals IncWeight(grams) 367gDimensions(mm)...