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The Seven Measures of the World

by Piero Martin ...

The fascinating stories behind the essential seven units of measurement that allow us to understand the physical world"Entertaining popular science and a literate tale of why things are as they are."—Kirkus ReviewsFrom the beginning of history, measurement has been interwoven into the human experience, shaping our understanding of nature, personal relationships, and the supernatural. We measure ... Read more

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The fascinating stories behind the essential seven units of measurement that allow us to understand the physical world"Entertaining popular science and a literate tale of why things are as they are."—Kirkus ReviewsFrom the beginning of history, measurement has been interwoven into the human experience, shaping our understanding of nature, personal relationships, and the supernatural. We measure
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Head First Physics

A learner's companion to mechanics and practical physics (AP Physics B - Advanced Placement)

by Heather Lang ...

Wouldn't it be great if there were a physics book that showed you how things work instead of telling you how? Finally, with Head First Physics, there is. This comprehensive book takes the stress out of learning mechanics and practical physics by providing a fun and engaging experience, especially for students who "just don't get it."Head First Physics offers a format that's rich in visuals and ... Read more

$20.19 USD

Wouldn't it be great if there were a physics book that showed you how things work instead of telling you how? Finally, with Head First Physics, there is. This comprehensive book takes the stress out of learning mechanics and practical physics by providing a fun and engaging experience, especially for students who "just don't get it."Head First Physics offers a format that's rich in visuals and
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Community Data

Creative Approaches to Empowering People with Information

by Rahul Bhargava ...

Community Data offers a new toolkit for data storytelling in community settings, one purpose-built for goals like inclusion, empowerment, and impact. Data science and visualization has spread into new domains it was designed for - community organizing, education, journalism, civic governance, and more. The dominant computational methods and processes, which have not changed in response, are ... Read more

$35.99 USD

Community Data offers a new toolkit for data storytelling in community settings, one purpose-built for goals like inclusion, empowerment, and impact. Data science and visualization has spread into new domains it was designed for - community organizing, education, journalism, civic governance, and more. The dominant computational methods and processes, which have not changed in response, are
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World in the Balance

The Historic Quest for an Absolute System of Measurement

by Robert P. Crease ...

“Shows that the story of metrology . . . can in the right hands make for a riveting read.”—The EconomistMillions of transactions each day depend on a reliable network of weights and measures. But achieving such a network was anything but easy, as Robert P. Crease, physicist and philosopher, demonstrates in this endlessly fascinating, always entertaining look at just how this international system ... Read more

$12.29 USD

“Shows that the story of metrology . . . can in the right hands make for a riveting read.”—The EconomistMillions of transactions each day depend on a reliable network of weights and measures. But achieving such a network was anything but easy, as Robert P. Crease, physicist and philosopher, demonstrates in this endlessly fascinating, always entertaining look at just how this international system
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Standards

by Jeffrey Pomerantz, Jason Griffey ...

Series series The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series
An engaging introduction to standards, the invisible infrastructure that shapes the built and digital environments of the modern world.Standards are the DNA of the built environment, encoded in nearly all objects that surround us in the modern world. In Standards, Jeffrey Pomerantz and Jason Griffey provide an essential introduction to this invisible but critical form of infrastructure—the rules ... Read more

$14.99 USD

An engaging introduction to standards, the invisible infrastructure that shapes the built and digital environments of the modern world.Standards are the DNA of the built environment, encoded in nearly all objects that surround us in the modern world. In Standards, Jeffrey Pomerantz and Jason Griffey provide an essential introduction to this invisible but critical form of infrastructure—the rules
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Not Even Trying

The Corruption of Real Science

by Bruce Charlton ...

Real science is dead.Researchers are no longer trying to seek and speak the truth. Scientists no longer believe in the truth. They no longer believe that there is an eternal unchanging reality beyond our human organisation which they have a duty to discover and disseminate. Hence, the vast structures of personnel and resources that constitute modern science are not real science but merely a ... Read more

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Real science is dead.Researchers are no longer trying to seek and speak the truth. Scientists no longer believe in the truth. They no longer believe that there is an eternal unchanging reality beyond our human organisation which they have a duty to discover and disseminate. Hence, the vast structures of personnel and resources that constitute modern science are not real science but merely a
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¡No más Comer por Comer!: Destruye el hambre emocional y pasajero y cambia por completo la manera que ves la comida para bajar de peso de manera saludable y permanente

by Shaun Aguilar ...

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado porqué la mayoría de las personas no obtienen los resultados que después de intentar una dieta tras otra? ¿Porqué algunas personas tienen facilidad para perder peso, mientras que otras luchan con ello constantemente? ¿Acaso existe una manera de perder peso permanentemente para aquellas personas que lo han intentado todo? Entonces necesitas seguir leyendo."No importa ... Read more

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¿Alguna vez te has preguntado porqué la mayoría de las personas no obtienen los resultados que después de intentar una dieta tras otra? ¿Porqué algunas personas tienen facilidad para perder peso, mientras que otras luchan con ello constantemente? ¿Acaso existe una manera de perder peso permanentemente para aquellas personas que lo han intentado todo? Entonces necesitas seguir leyendo."No importa
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The New ABCs of Research

Achieving Breakthrough Collaborations

by Ben Shneiderman ...

The problems we face in the 21st century require innovative thinking from all of us. Be it students, academics, business researchers of government policy makers. Hopes for improving our healthcare, food supply, community safety and environmental sustainability depend on the pervasive application of research solutions. The research heroes who take on the immense problems of our time face bigger ... Read more

$23.79 USD

The problems we face in the 21st century require innovative thinking from all of us. Be it students, academics, business researchers of government policy makers. Hopes for improving our healthcare, food supply, community safety and environmental sustainability depend on the pervasive application of research solutions. The research heroes who take on the immense problems of our time face bigger
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The Perfect Fitness Routine

Push, Pull, and Legs Split (Push Edition)

by Cameron Ballard ...

The Perfect Routine to get the Dream Body you have always desired. This ebook just incorporates the Push Day exercises. We all have potential in term of our physique, but very few will ever reach it. ... Read more

$10.09 USD

The Perfect Routine to get the Dream Body you have always desired. This ebook just incorporates the Push Day exercises. We all have potential in term of our physique, but very few will ever reach it.
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AI and Blockchain in Agriculture

Challenges and Opportunities

by ILDELI COSTA ...

"AI and Blockchain in Agriculture: Challenges and Opportunities" is an innovative work that dives into the universe of modern agriculture, exploring the convergence between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain. Throughout these pages, we unravel how these disruptive technologies are redefining the agricultural landscape, from optimizing processes to promoting sustainability.In the first ... Read more

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"AI and Blockchain in Agriculture: Challenges and Opportunities" is an innovative work that dives into the universe of modern agriculture, exploring the convergence between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain. Throughout these pages, we unravel how these disruptive technologies are redefining the agricultural landscape, from optimizing processes to promoting sustainability.In the first
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Lasers and Their Application in the Cooling and Trapping of Atoms (Second Edition)

by Richard A Dunlap ...

Series series IOP ebooks
This Second Edition describes the basic design and operation of a variety of types of lasers. It overviews some of the traditional applications of lasers, such as laser printers and laser machining. It also describes an unconventional application of lasers: the cooling and confinement of atoms at very low temperature. Ultracold atoms have a number of possible applications that include study of ... Read more

$114.49 USD

This Second Edition describes the basic design and operation of a variety of types of lasers. It overviews some of the traditional applications of lasers, such as laser printers and laser machining. It also describes an unconventional application of lasers: the cooling and confinement of atoms at very low temperature. Ultracold atoms have a number of possible applications that include study of
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Measurements and Performance Characteristics of Diagnostic X-ray Tubes and Generators (Third Edition)

IPEM report 32, part I

Edited by Daniel Shaw ...

Series Book 1 - IOP ebooks
This book describes the theoretical principals including potential modes of failures and equipment performance limitations and provides practical advice for making quality assurance (QA) measurements for clinical X-ray tubes and generators. The guidance given for making QA measurements seeks to be practical, using equipment commonly found in medical physics departments, and where possible ... Read more

$114.99 USD

This book describes the theoretical principals including potential modes of failures and equipment performance limitations and provides practical advice for making quality assurance (QA) measurements for clinical X-ray tubes and generators. The guidance given for making QA measurements seeks to be practical, using equipment commonly found in medical physics departments, and where possible
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Legacy Strength: The Lifetime Blueprint to Master Muscle, Mindset & Medicine the Natural Way

by Matthew Davis ...

Legacy Strength: The Lifetime Blueprint to Endure and Dominate is the all-in-one manual for any man committed to building strength, resilience, and health that lasts a lifetime.Blending old-school grit with cutting-edge science, this no-nonsense guide breaks down everything—training fundamentals, muscle-building tactics, recovery blueprints, natural supplementation, clean eating strategies, mental ... Read more

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Legacy Strength: The Lifetime Blueprint to Endure and Dominate is the all-in-one manual for any man committed to building strength, resilience, and health that lasts a lifetime.Blending old-school grit with cutting-edge science, this no-nonsense guide breaks down everything—training fundamentals, muscle-building tactics, recovery blueprints, natural supplementation, clean eating strategies, mental
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Measuring Weight and Mass Against Gravity | Self Taught Physics | Science Grade 6 | Children's Physics Books

by Baby Professor ...

Here’s a physics book that discusses gravity and weight in a way that a sixth grader understands. Using this science book, your child will learn to distinguish between mass and weight. He/She will also learn how gravity affects masses. Lastly, the book will teach your child about the appropriate measuring instruments and units. Get a copy today. ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Here’s a physics book that discusses gravity and weight in a way that a sixth grader understands. Using this science book, your child will learn to distinguish between mass and weight. He/She will also learn how gravity affects masses. Lastly, the book will teach your child about the appropriate measuring instruments and units. Get a copy today.
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Gravity, Magnetic and Electromagnetic Gradiometry (Second Edition)

Strategic technologies in the 21st century

by Alexey V Veryaskin ...

Series series IOP ebooks
Gradiometry is a multidisciplinary area that combines theoretical and applied physics, ultra-low noise electronics, precision engineering, and advanced signal processing. Applications include the search for oil, gas, and mineral resources, GPS-free navigation, defence, space missions, and medical research. This book provides readers with a comprehensive and updated overview of the history, ... Read more

$114.49 USD

Gradiometry is a multidisciplinary area that combines theoretical and applied physics, ultra-low noise electronics, precision engineering, and advanced signal processing. Applications include the search for oil, gas, and mineral resources, GPS-free navigation, defence, space missions, and medical research. This book provides readers with a comprehensive and updated overview of the history,
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Wealth Trading

by Alfred Mbati ...

There are a number of reasons why most traders don’t make a lot of money. This is not just limited to the naïve or beginners but traders who have lots of experience and education as well. This book will enlighten you on why this is so. Remember, Currency, Stock, Bond, Cryptocurrency etc. trading is like a zero sum game in which a majority of traders lose and contribute to the enormous incomes ... Read more

$9.99 USD

There are a number of reasons why most traders don’t make a lot of money. This is not just limited to the naïve or beginners but traders who have lots of experience and education as well. This book will enlighten you on why this is so. Remember, Currency, Stock, Bond, Cryptocurrency etc. trading is like a zero sum game in which a majority of traders lose and contribute to the enormous incomes
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RAPID WEIGHT LOSS HYPNOSIS

Increase Your Motivation, Self Esteem, And Heal Your Body and Soul (2023 Guide for Beginners)

by Chase Covington ...

Rapid Weight Loss Hypnosis is a practical guidebook for those who want to use hypnosis to lose weight and keep it off for good. The book offers a step-by-step program that combines the power of hypnosis with healthy eating and exercise habits, enabling readers to achieve their weight loss goals quickly and effectively.Inside this book, you will learn:• How hypnosis works to... ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Rapid Weight Loss Hypnosis is a practical guidebook for those who want to use hypnosis to lose weight and keep it off for good. The book offers a step-by-step program that combines the power of hypnosis with healthy eating and exercise habits, enabling readers to achieve their weight loss goals quickly and effectively.Inside this book, you will learn:• How hypnosis works to...
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Data Integrity and Data Governance

Practical Implementation in Regulated Laboratories

by Robert D McDowall ...

Data integrity is the hottest topic in the pharmaceutical industry. Global regulatory agencies have issued guidance, after guidance after guidance in the past few years, most of which does not offer practical advice on how to implement policies, procedures and processes to ensure integrity. These guidances state what but not how. Additionally, key stages of analysis that impact data integrity are ... Read more

$157.49 USD

Data integrity is the hottest topic in the pharmaceutical industry. Global regulatory agencies have issued guidance, after guidance after guidance in the past few years, most of which does not offer practical advice on how to implement policies, procedures and processes to ensure integrity. These guidances state what but not how. Additionally, key stages of analysis that impact data integrity are
... Read more
Photodetectors

Materials, Devices and Applications

by Elsevier Science ...

Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Electronic and Optical Materials
Photodetectors: Materials, Devices and Applications discusses the devices that convert light to electrical signals, key components in communication, computation, and imaging systems.In recent years, there has been significant improvement in photodetector performance, and this important book reviews some of the key advances in the field.Part one covers materials, detector types, and devices, and ... Read more

$238.99 USD

Photodetectors: Materials, Devices and Applications discusses the devices that convert light to electrical signals, key components in communication, computation, and imaging systems.In recent years, there has been significant improvement in photodetector performance, and this important book reviews some of the key advances in the field.Part one covers materials, detector types, and devices, and
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Prontuario di Cinometria

by Mario Canton ...

Series Book 5 - Cinotecnia
La necessità di classificare un insieme di elementi nasce ogni qualvolta ci si trovi a gestire gruppi costituiti da numerosi elementi. Si rende allora evidente l’esigenza di suddividere gli elementi in gruppi più piccoli per migliorarne la gestione.In questo testo si parla – prevalentemente – di misure e proporzioni rilevabili nei cani e di come utilizzarle ai fini della descrizione e della ... Read more

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La necessità di classificare un insieme di elementi nasce ogni qualvolta ci si trovi a gestire gruppi costituiti da numerosi elementi. Si rende allora evidente l’esigenza di suddividere gli elementi in gruppi più piccoli per migliorarne la gestione.In questo testo si parla – prevalentemente – di misure e proporzioni rilevabili nei cani e di come utilizzarle ai fini della descrizione e della
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Science Basic Facts

by Collins ...

A completely new full-colour edition of the popular guide to scienceFirst published in 1989, this is the third edition of the popular Gem Basic Facts Science. The Basic Facts series is a series of illustrated gem dictionaries in important school subjects. ... Read more

$1.49 USD

A completely new full-colour edition of the popular guide to scienceFirst published in 1989, this is the third edition of the popular Gem Basic Facts Science. The Basic Facts series is a series of illustrated gem dictionaries in important school subjects.
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Photodetectors

Materials, Devices and Applications

Edited by Bahram Nabet ...

Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Electronic and Optical Materials
Every bit of information that circulates the internet across the globe is a pulse of light, that at some point will need to be converted to an electric signal in order to be processed by the electronic circuitry in our data centers, computers, and cell phones. Photodetectors (PD's) perform this conversion with ultra high speed and efficiency, in addition to being ubiquitously present in many other ... Read more

$256.49 USD

Every bit of information that circulates the internet across the globe is a pulse of light, that at some point will need to be converted to an electric signal in order to be processed by the electronic circuitry in our data centers, computers, and cell phones. Photodetectors (PD's) perform this conversion with ultra high speed and efficiency, in addition to being ubiquitously present in many other
... Read more
Introduction to Dimensional Weight and Quality Dimensions

by David Calvin Kieffer ...

David Kiefer is a semi-retired Maintenance Engineer with a desire to be innovative. He grew up in a farming community in Northern Ohio. His interests began with farm machinery, which led to a career in technology. The desire to be innovative with a technology education led him to conceive the idea of Dimensional Weight.This idea of Dimensional Weight was formulated in his life but needed a user of ... Read more

$7.19 USD

David Kiefer is a semi-retired Maintenance Engineer with a desire to be innovative. He grew up in a farming community in Northern Ohio. His interests began with farm machinery, which led to a career in technology. The desire to be innovative with a technology education led him to conceive the idea of Dimensional Weight.This idea of Dimensional Weight was formulated in his life but needed a user of
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El Entrenamiento Completo del Peso Corporal En Español: Cómo Usar la Calistenia Para Estar en Forma y más Fuerte

by Charlie Mason ...

¿Cree que necesita ir al gimnasio y trabajar hasta que le duela para perder peso y mejorar su estado físico y sus niveles de fuerza?Piense otra vez. ¡Podría hacer todo eso y más y todo lo que necesita es su propio peso corporal para hacerlo!Su cuerpo es una máquina increíble, más fuerte y más capaz de lo que usted sabe y es en este libro donde aprenderá cómo mejorar y adaptar sus rutinas de ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

¿Cree que necesita ir al gimnasio y trabajar hasta que le duela para perder peso y mejorar su estado físico y sus niveles de fuerza?Piense otra vez. ¡Podría hacer todo eso y más y todo lo que necesita es su propio peso corporal para hacerlo!Su cuerpo es una máquina increíble, más fuerte y más capaz de lo que usted sabe y es en este libro donde aprenderá cómo mejorar y adaptar sus rutinas de
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