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Fox Chapel Publishing Decorative Ironwork
Book SynopsisIn succession with Blacksmith's Craft and Wrought Ironwork, Decorative Ironwork is a facsimile edition of the original 1963 instruction manual for intermediate to advanced blacksmiths. By applying all previous techniques learned to forge and form the designs of 7 decorative iron grilles, each detailed lesson is intended to be closely studied in conjunction with one another. With step-by-step photography, helpful diagrams, and a convenient conversion chart, gain a deeper understanding of the craft with this final textbook. Once completed and mastered, this manual will arm you with vital skills that are applicable to the entire field of decorative ironwork.
£6.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Spatha
Book SynopsisThe Roman long sword, the spatha, was central to the Romans'' defense of their empire--this title investigates the origins, development, combat use, and lasting legacy of this feared close-combat weapon. Adopted from the Celts in the 1st century BC, the spatha, a lethal and formidable chopping blade, became the primary sword of the Roman soldier in the Later Empire. Over the following centuries, the blade, its scabbard, and its system of carriage underwent a series of developments, until by the 3rd century AD it was the universal sidearm of both infantry and cavalry. Thanks to its long reach, the spatha was the ideal cavalry weapon, replacing the long gladius hispaniensis in the later Republican period. As the manner in which Roman infantrymen fought evolved, styles of hand-to-hand combat changed so much that the gladius was superseded by the longer spatha during the 2nd century AD. Like the gladius, the spatTable of ContentsIntroduction Development: Changing function Use: The cut and thrust Impact: The sword that defended an empire Conclusion Bibliography Index
£13.29
Haynes Manuals Inc Chevrolet S-10 & Blazer ('94-'05)
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£27.00
John Murray Press Raise Happy Chickens
Book Synopsis Raise Happy Chickens is a quickly accessible but authoritative guide, suitable for total beginners, that provides all the information you need to start keeping your own chickens. Telling you which breed of bird lays best and providing useful guidance on housing, equipment and the necessities of day-to-day care, it meets all the needs of anyone who dreams of a garden full of happy, clucking birds. It also goes beyond just chickens to other types of poultry, and gives advice and practical guidelines on housing, with full explanation of key areas like welfare, behavior, and diet. Trade Review"A comprehensive introduction to poultry keeping." * - Country Smallholding *Table of Contents Intro:: short history of poultry 1.: Chickens 2.: Ducks 3.: Geese 4.: Turkeys 5.: Other birds: Guineafowl and Quail : 6. Meat production : 7. Diseases and problems: quick reference chart 8.: Egg recipes : Appendices : Vermin control : Transport regulations : Exhibiting : Troubleshooting : Glossary : Useful addresses : Further reading : Index
£13.49
Cengage Learning, Inc Principles of Geotechnical Engineering SI Edition
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Geotechnical Engineering -- A Historical Perspective. 2. Origins of Soil and Grain Size. 3. Weight-Volume Relationships. 4. Plasticity and Structure of Soil. 5. Classification of Soil. 6. Soil Compaction. 7. Permeability. 8. Seepage. 9. In Situ Stresses. 10. Stresses in a Soil Mass. 11. Compressibility of Soil ���- Elastic Settlement. 12. Consolidation. 13. Shear Strength of Soil. 14. Lateral Earth Pressure: At-Rest, Rankine, and Coulomb. 15. Lateral Earth Pressure: Curved Failure Surface. 16. Slope Stability. 17. Soil-Bearing Capacity for Shallow Foundations. 18. Subsoil Exploration. 19. An Introduction to Geosynthetics. Answers to Selected Problems. Index.
£72.99
Chelsea Green Publishing Co Defending Beef: The Ecological and Nutritional
Book SynopsisWe all need to understand the story behind our food. This is the strongest and most articulate case for understanding the central importance of grazing livestock in sustainable food systems that I’ve read. Patrick Holden, founder and chief executive, Sustainable Food Trust With more public awareness of the connection between health and diet, food, climate and farming, Defending Beef – a modern classic on sustainable food culture – has never been more timely. As the meat industry – from small-scale ranchers and butchers to sprawling slaughterhouse operators – respond to climate threats, a pandemic and the rise of plant-based and lab-produced meats, environmental lawyer turned cattle farmer Nicolette Hahn Niman delivers a passionate argument for responsible grassfed, meat production and consumption in this updated and expanded new edition of her bestselling Defending Beef. Hahn Niman dispels popular myths about how eating beef is bad for our bodies and the planet. The impact of grazing can be either negative or positive, depending on how livestock are managed. In fact, with proper oversight, livestock can play an essential role in maintaining grassland ecosystems by performing the same functions as the natural herbivores that once roamed and grazed there.Grounded in empirical scientific data and citing examples of regenerative agriculture from around the world, she illustrates how cattle can help build carbon-sequestering soils to mitigate climate change, enhance biodiversity, prevent desertification and provide essential nutrition.Trade Review“Defending Beef is a no-nonsense, scientific yet holistic look at the important role well-raised meat has in our food system and in ecosystem function. Nicolette Hahn Niman intelligently busts the common misperceptions about cattle and explains how, when managed properly, they can have a positive impact on the environment.”—Diana Rodgers, registered dietitian, filmmaker and coauthor of Sacred Cow: The Case for (Better) Meat“With all the rhetoric we are hearing today about how cows are destroying the planet, it is enlightening to hear the truth. Nicolette Hahn Niman delves deep into the science and sets the record straight: ‘It’s not the cow, it’s the how’! Now, consumers can enjoy the health benefits of nutrient-dense beef while healing our ecosystems! A must-read for consumers, ranchers, and policymakers.”—Gabe Brown, regenerative rancher and author of Dirt to Soil“The original edition of Defending Beef offered a compendium of everything a person should know about the role of beef cattle on the landscape and in our diets. This brand-new edition is more like a meta-analysis, chock-full of references, that dismantles almost every argument made against the ecological and nutritional importance of beef. While Nicolette Hahn Niman decries the industrial beef model, she makes a clear and compelling case why well-managed cattle grazing is a critical tool for capturing carbon and turning nonedible plant material into protein, as well as for supporting regenerative farming methods. This book should be on the shelf of anyone who cares about our climate and food system.”—Rebecca Thistlethwaite, coauthor of The New Livestock Farmer“In this exhaustive and well-documented treatise, Nicolette Hahn Niman manages to be both informative and engaging from cover to cover. I especially appreciate the long myth-busting section that debunks many oft-cited anti-beef studies. This is the perfect book to have at your fingertips when you’re in a dispute with someone who thinks meatless lab burgers are a great way to go.”—Ridge Shinn, founding CEO, Big Picture Beef“In this remarkable book, Nicolette Hahn Niman proves herself to be a true environmentalist—one who is willing to dig deeply, challenge orthodoxies, and get to the truth. You should read Defending Beef not only for the compelling case she makes for sustainable meat production, but also as an example of critical thinking at its finest.”—Bo Burlingham, editor-at-large of Inc. magazine and author of Small Giants and Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top“I have traveled to every state in the U.S. during both summer and winter and have seen the land in extensive rural areas. There are huge land areas in this country that cannot be used for crops. The only way to grow food on these lands is by grazing animals. Grazing done properly will improve the land. Defending Beef shows clearly that beef cattle are an important part of sustainable agriculture.”—Temple Grandin, author of Animals Make Us Human and professor of animal science, Colorado State University“Anyone hesitating to eat beef due to environmental or nutritional concerns needs to learn the other side of the story. Defending Beef is both scientifically accurate and highly readable. Kudos to Nicolette Hahn Niman for successfully engaging in one of the biggest environmental tensions of our day.”—Joel Salatin, farmer and author“Creating healthful, delicious food in ecological balance is among humanity’s greatest challenges. In this insightful book, Nicolette Hahn Niman shows why cattle on grass are an essential element. Every chef in America should read this book.”—Alice Waters, founder/owner, Chez Panisse, and author of We Are What We Eat“Anyone who doubts that beef can be part of a sustainable food system and healthy diet should read this book. Defending Beef proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that we can feel good about eating beef that’s raised the right way.”—Steve Ells, founder and CEO, Chipotle Mexican Grill“Nicolette Hahn Niman just became beef’s most articulate advocate. In Defending Beef, she pivots gracefully between the personal and the scientific, the impassioned and the evenhanded. It’s a deeply compelling and delicious vision for the future of food.”—Dan Barber, author of The Third Plate“Defending Beef is a brave, clear-headed, and necessary addition to the discussion about sustainable food systems. Using hard data and solid scientific research, Nicolette Hahn Niman, a lawyer turned rancher, presents a convincing case that everything we thought we knew about the environmental and human health damage caused by beef is just plain wrong.”—Barry Estabrook, author of Tomatoland: How Modern Industrial Agriculture Destroyed Our Most Alluring Fruit“The prosecution will never rest after the case presented here by this unusually well-armed defense lawyer. Exactly how much and in what ways cattle benefit our world—whether or not we eat beef—have never been more thoroughly explained. Cattle are lucky to have such a remarkable rancher gal come to their aid on our behalf.”—Betty Fussell, author of Raising Steaks: The Life and Times of American Beef“Nicolette Hahn Niman’s Defending Beef is as timely as it is necessary. With patience and passion she separates truth from fiction in the emotional debate about the role of beef in our lives and the effect of its production on our planet. Far from being a bogeyman of climate change and other environmental concerns, she argues, cattle, when properly managed, can play an important role in local food systems, land health, and carbon sequestration. The key is treating cattle as an ally, not an enemy, and exploring opportunities instead of simply pointing fingers. In this exploration, Defending Beef leads the way!”—Courtney White, founder, Quivira Coalition, and author of Grass, Soil, Hope“In our collective confusion and desperation about the environment, many zero in on cattle as an unlikely culprit for everything from water pollution to climate change. In Defending Beef, author, rancher, and environmental lawyer Nicolette Hahn Niman takes a nuanced look at the impact of livestock on land, water, the atmosphere, and human health. With clarity and eloquence, she puts research in context and shows that the raising of cattle can be destructive or restorative, depending on how the animals are managed. Cattle—and common sense—have found their champion.”—Judith D. Schwartz, author of Cows Save the Planet“Issues related to the long-term health effects of red meat, saturated fat, sugar, and grains are complex and I see the jury as still out on many of them. While waiting for the science to be resolved, Hahn Niman’s book is well worth reading for its forceful defense of the role of ruminant animals in sustainable food systems.”—Marion Nestle, professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health at New York University and author of What to Eat“I hope this book, which is more about the future of humanity, will be read by every citizen—not just those who feel the need to defend their meat-eating preferences. Biologist, environmental lawyer, and mother Nicolette Hahn Niman has provided a balanced report on the effects of cattle production on our environment, health, and climate change. Openly accepting the damage done by modern-day cattle production—on the land and in factory feedlots—she effectively argues that cattle themselves are not the problem; it is the way they are being managed that is endangering our health, environment, and economy. We can do something about that, and we must for the sake of our children and grandchildren. Key to our success will be an informed citizenry—for whom this book will be an invaluable tool.”—Allan Savory, founder and president, the Savory Institute“Defending Beef is an important book. Nicolette Hahn Niman had me at the chapter ‘All Food Is Grass,’ where she unpacks the complex clash of views over animal rights, ecology, and the legacy of human impact upon bioregions. The more I read, the more I came to value the passion and insight of someone who (like me) does not herself consume meat but recognizes that it rests at the center of what’s troubling with our food system and how we might set it right. "At Slow Food, we believe that better, less meat should become a rallying cry for a shift in our relationship to animals and each other. Scale, biodiversity, and rural economies get ample attention in this comprehensive yet easy-to-digest manifesto. If we ever hope to challenge the prevailing culture of confinement that defines the industrial meat system today, then we need to make this book required reading for butchers, bakers, and policymakers.”—Richard McCarthy, executive director emeritus, Slow Food USA “Defending Beef clearly and unequivocally connects the dots for us on how vitally important raising pastured beef is to humanity. From increasing the glomalin in soil that helps create healthy grass, to sequestering carbon, battling desertification, enhancing the water supply, mitigating climate change, and promoting biodiversity, Nicolette Hahn Niman carefully draws a constellation for understanding just how our food production systems affect people, culture, and our ecosystem—for good or ill. The case is airtight and the jury is in: Cattle on pasture are an integral part of the solution.”—Mary R. Cleaver, former owner/executive chef, The Cleaver Company and The Green Table“A breakthrough book that reclaims our relationship with farm animals and nutritious food. Comprehensive and insightful, Defending Beef delivers a compelling description of a food system that works with nature and wildlife, supports humane animal husbandry, and builds strong local economies. With a keen mind and passionate love of life, Nicolette Hahn Niman provides an insightful solution to feeding our growing world population and shows us a way of life that is both beautiful and sustaining.”—Judy Wicks, founder of White Dog Café and the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies and author of Good Morning, Beautiful Business“It is so important that we free our minds of conventional beef wisdom and open up to the solution set that uses nature’s wisdom as well as the smart agricultural practices of the future. In Defending Beef, Nicolette Hahn Niman gives us an exacting and compelling defense of land management that solves for environmental resiliency, human health, climate change mitigation, and prosperity. How could we not listen?”—Kat Taylor, CEO and cofounder, Beneficial State Bank; cofounder and director, Tomkat Ranch Educational Foundation“As a chef, I am concerned with not just the flavor of my ingredients, but also their ecological, economic, social, biodiversity, and health implications. In Defending Beef, Nicolette Hahn Niman delves deeply into the many impacts of beef production. Through both scholarly research and her own personal journey, she shows how, again and again, the ‘conventional wisdom’ has missed the mark, while making an extremely convincing case for well-raised cattle having a necessary place in our global agriculture system and on our plates. Simply put, this book doesn’t just make me a better chef, but also a better person."—Michael Leviton, food activist and former chair, Chefs Collaborative“Nicolette Hahn Niman, a lawyer, long-time vegetarian, and cattle rancher, serves up a well-argued defense of an American icon: the hamburger. Passionate and persuasive, Hahn Niman delivers a tough-minded critique of industrial animal operations along with an eloquent case on behalf of pasture-raised beef. The good news? It's safe to eat steak again—so long as you know where it comes from.”—Marc Gunther, editor-at-large, Guardian Sustainable Business US
£13.49
ACC Art Books Independent Watchmakers
Book SynopsisWith a foreword from Jean-Marie Schaller, founder and creative director of Louis Moinet, this book introduces some of the most elegant watches the horological world has to offer, including several one-of-a-kind pieces that have never before appeared in print. Many of these ateliers handcraft both the watches and their complicated mechanical movements in-house. The level of expertise and craftsmanship involved is truly dazzling. Featuring such stunning timepieces as the 15.48 Driver Watch, the Andreas Strehler Time Shadow and the Antoine Preziuso Chronometer, Tourbillon of Tourbillons, this expertly curated collection of watch profiles will catch the eye of any true enthusiast. Steve Huyton looks beyond the price tag, featuring affordable options of particular artistic merit as well as pieces from the luxury end of the scale. Discover the hidden gems of the watchmaking business - 60 independent artisans counted among the finest makers in the world. Includes the work of: Hajime Asaoka, Felix Baumgartner (Urwerk), Aaron Becsei, Vincent Calabrese, Konstantin Chaykin, Bernhard Lederer (BLU), Masahiro Kikuno, Vianney Halter, Antoine Preziuso and Andreas Strehler, among others.Trade Review'The book... was drawn from an initial list of about 150 watchmakers that Mr. Huyton said were chosen for their originality and included his personal favorites. Of those who made it into the final volume, some follow family tradition, like Aaron Becsei of Bexei, a third-generation watchmaker based in Budapest who creates tourbillon designs. Others decided to go solo after working for large brands, like Remi Maillat, 35, who left Cartier and created his own Swiss brand, called Krayon.' Melanie Abrams, The New York Times
£28.00
McNidder & Grace Sheepdogs at Work
Book SynopsisShepherd Tony Iley believes it's one of the wonders of the world to see a good Collie working in harmony with his master. In his book he covers the history of the working dog, training from puppy onwards, trials, breeding and the experiences of handlers past and present. He tells his wonderful story of the relationship between one man and his dog.
£8.54
Haynes Publishing Group International Harvester Farmall Tractor Service
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:Diesel models: MD, Super MD, MDV, Super MDV, Super MTA, ODS6, WD6, Super WD6, WD9, Super WD9, WDR9, Super WDR9, Super W6TA
£24.00
Watchprint com Sarl Flightmaster Only: The OMEGA Pilot's Watch
Book SynopsisThe highly evocative Flightmaster name was first mentioned by OMEGA in 1956-57, but it was not until the late 1960s that it was used to designate an incomparable watch, initially intended for aircraft pilots. At the time, it was regarded as the watch industry equivalent of the Swiss army knife, meaning the ultimate professional instrument. The aesthetically and technically remarkable OMEGA Flightmaster symbolises a period rich in technological and design breakthroughs. Produced over a short period and relatively little known until now, it nonetheless enjoyed exceptional development and an outstanding destiny, notably on the wrist of Soviet cosmonauts in the 1970s. Revealing the entirely unknown and remarkably rich story for the first time, and based on their own methodology, the authors of the successful Moonwatch Only book dedicated to the OMEGA Speedmaster, provide a comprehensive account of the many variations and evolutions of the different Flightmaster models. The result is an essential reference work for all passionate brand enthusiasts and collectors.Table of ContentsContents: Foreword Section 1: Introduction; Flightmaster - what's in a name?; Some key points; Operation; Ten misconceptions to reconsider Section 2: A Legend's Genesis and History; A world of change; Creating a legend; Famous aviators and the ultimate destiny of a tool-watch: Russian space adventures Section 3: Main Components; An original approach; Caliber; Case; Dial; Bezel; Hands; Crowns and pushers; Glass; Bracelet; Accessories Section 4: Models; Introduction; Overview; Timeline; Tables.
£127.50
The Crowood Press Ltd How Airliners Fly: A Passenger's Guide - Third
Book SynopsisIf you are one of the millions of airline passengers who take to the air daily and have no idea how an aeroplane flies or how it is flown - but would like to find out - then this is the book for you. It is written by an airline pilot who knows from first-hand experience those questions that are asked most frequently. He knows that for many it is an interest born of curiosity, and in some cases, caused by fear. In this revised third edition Julien Evans explains, in straightforward everyday language, about the airframe and the engines, the flight deck and the controls, how the aeroplane is flown and the routines followed. In fact it explains everything the average passenger may wish to know. An informative guide to understanding how an aeroplane flies and how it is flown. Will be of great interest to aviation enthusiasts, frequent flyers and anyone interested in airliner operations. In straightforward language it covers the airframe, the engines, the flight deck, the controls and much, much more. Fully illustrated with colour photographs and diagrams throughout. Julien Evans, now retired, had a 36-year career of airline flying as well as an instructor and examiner.Trade Review'balanced, informative, comprehensive, totally accurate and , most importantly, interesting'. Pilot Magazine.balanced, informative, comprehensive, totally accurate and , most importantly, interesting. * Pilot Magazine *
£12.34
Faber & Faber HamiltonPaterson J Empire of the Clouds
Book SynopsisIn 1945 Britain was the world''s leading designer and builder of aircraft - a world-class achievement that was not mere rhetoric. And what aircraft they were. The sleek Comet, the first jet airliner. The awesome delta-winged Vulcan, an intercontinental bomber that could be thrown about the sky like a fighter. The Hawker Hunter, the most beautiful fighter-jet ever built and the Lightning, which could zoom ten miles above the clouds in a couple of minutes and whose pilots rated flying it as better than sex.How did Britain so lose the plot that today there is not a single aircraft manufacturer of any significance in the country? What became of the great industry of de Havilland or Handley Page? And what was it like to be alive in that marvellous post-war moment when innovative new British aircraft made their debut, and pilots were the rock stars of the age?
£12.28
Northern Bee Books The Bee-friendly Beekeeper: A Sustainable
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£22.49
Spikehorn Press The Artisan's Guide to Crafting Distilled
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£23.74
Columbia University Press Umami
Book SynopsisThe West identifies four basic tastes—sour, sweet, salty, and bitter. Yet in East Asia, a fifth taste—umami—has entered the culinary lexicon. Umami is savory, complex, and wholly distinct. Combining culinary history with research into the chemistry, preparation, nutrition, and culture of food, this book encapsulates the concept of umami.Trade ReviewThe book is written in a very engaging manner, easily moving between vignettes of the latest science and mouth-watering menus and photographs. -- Gordon Shepherd, Yale University, author of Neurogastronomy Mouritsen and StyrbA|k demystify and explain in layman's terms the science of umami, including many Japanese elements that have not been explained in English before in this all-encompassing book. Along with Mouritsen's other publications Sushi and Seaweeds, Umami will be referred to time and time again. -- Yukari Sakamoto, author of Food Sake Tokyo A remarkably comprehensive account of umami taste and one in which the science is not only accurate but accessible and interesting. -- John Prescott, author of Taste Matters: Why We Like the Foods We Do In his earlier books Sushi and Seaweeds, Ole Mouritsen wove together biological, chemical, and gastronomical perspectives into rich portraits of these intriguing foods. In Umami, writing with the chef Klavs StyrbA|k, he does the same for this much celebrated yet enigmatic 'new' taste. Umami is a wide-ranging and welcome progress report on our understanding of taste and deliciousness. -- Harold McGee, author of On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen This book will be your go-to umami resource. The content is cleverly layered with molecular-level explanations of how we taste alongside rich cultural perspective and beautiful recipes. With its stunning graphics, this book is eye candy. -- Amy Rowat, founder of Science & Food Biophysicist Ole Mouritsen... seamlessly meshes science and gastronomy... Nature This book, representing the fruits of a longstanding collaboration between the scientist Ole G. Mouritsen and the Danish chef Klavs Styrbaek, is richly illustrated and packed with umami-rich recipes to try at home. It should be required reading for those catering for the airlines, since umami is one of the only tatste that holds up well in the air. Times Literary Supplement An engaging read... Umami is at once a scientific treatise, cultural history, unique collection of recipes, and handsome coffee-table--or for that matter, kitchen-table--book. -- Sandra J. Ackerman American ScientistTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Prologue: How it all began What exactly is taste, and why is it important? The basic tastes: From seven to four to five and possibly many more Why do we need to be able to taste our food? There is more to it: Sensory science, taste, smell, aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, texture, and chemesthesis Is there a taste map of the tongue? Why are some foods more palatable than others? A few words about proteins, amino acids, nucleotides, nucleic acids, and enzymes Glutamic acid, glutamate, and the glutamate ion Glutamic acid and glutamate in our food How does glutamate taste, and how little is required for us to taste it? The first four: Sour, sweet, salty, and bitter The physiology and biochemistry of taste The interplay between sweet and bitter Taste receptors: This is how they work When words fail us: Descriptions of tastes The fifth taste: What is umami? Science, soup, and the search for the fifth taste Glutamic acid and glutamate What is the meaning of the word umami? From laboratory to mass production How MSG is made A little letter with a huge impact: The 'Chinese restaurant syndrome' The Japanese discover other umami substances It all starts with mother's milk Umami as a global presence Umami has won acceptance as a distinct taste And umami is still controversial... 1 + 1 = 8: Gustatory synergy Amazing interplay: Basal and synergistic umami Detecting umami synergy on the tongue and in the brain Japanese dashi: The textbook example of umami synergy The art of making Japanese dashi Nordic dashi Dashi closer to home-a Japanese soup with a Scandinavian twist Seaweeds enhance the umami in fish How to make smoked shrimp heads Many substances interact synergistically with umami A breakthrough discovery of yet another synergistic substance The interplay between glutamate and the four classic tastes A simple taste test: Umami vs. salt Umami-rich 'foie gras from the sea' Food pairing and umami Creating tastes synthetically Umami: Either as little or as much as you like Umami from the oceans: Seaweeds, fish, and shellfish Seaweeds and konbu: The mother lode of umami A world of konbu in Japan Fresh fish and shellfish Cooked fish and shellfish dishes and soups Umami and the art of killing a fish A traditional clambake: New England method, Danish ingredients Everyday umami in ancient Greece and Rome Fish sauces and fish pastes Modern garum Shellfish paste Oyster sauce Sushi and fermented fish Katsuobushi Catching katsuo to optimize umami Niboshi The hardest foodstuff in the world Kusaya Nordic variations: Horrible smells and heavenly tastes Fish roe Seven friends, The Compleat Angler, and a pike Umami from the land: Fungi and plants Umami from the plant kingdom Dried fungi Fermented soybeans Soy sauce Production of shoyu Miso Production of miso The Asian answer to cheese: Fermented soybean cakes Natto Black garlic Shojin ryori: An old tradition with a modern presence The enlightened kitchen Tomatoes Green tea Umami from land animals: Meat, eggs, and dairy products The animal kingdom delivers umami in spades Homo sapiens is a cook Preserving meats in the traditional ways Air-dried hams Salted beef: Pastrami and corned beef Bacon and sausages Dairy products Blue cheeses Aged, dried, and hard cheeses Eggs and mayonnaise Harry's creme from Harry's Bar Umami: The secret behind the humble soup stock Soup is umami Osmazome and The Physiology of Taste Amino acids in soup stocks A real find: A dashi bar The taste of a beef stock Ready-made umami Knorr and Maggi: European umami pioneers Making the most of umami MSG as a food additive Other commercial sources of umami Hydrolyzed protein Umami in a jar Yeast extract Nutritional yeast More sources of umami for vegans Ketchup Bagna cauda Worcestershire sauce Umami in a tube Twelve easy ways to add umami Quintessentially Danish: Brown gravy, medisterpolse, and beef patties Slow cooking: The secret of more umami Ratatouille and brandade This is why fast food tastes so good Green salads and raw vegetables Umami in dishes made with small fowl Cooked potatoes: Nothing could be simpler Rice and sake Beer Umami in sweets Mirin is a sweet rice wine with umami Umami and wellness Umami and MSG: Food without 'chemicals' Umami satisfies the appetite Why does umami make us feel full? The 'brain' in the stomach Umami for a sick and aging population Umami for life Epilogue: Umami has come to stay Technical and scientific details Umami and the first glutamate receptor Yet another receptor for umami Umami synergy The taste of amino acids Taste thresholds for umami Content of glutamate and 5'-ribonucleotides in different foods Bibliography Illustration credits Glossary Index The people behind the book Recipes Potato water dashi with smoked shrimp heads Monkfish liver au gratin with crabmeat and vegetables Pearled spelt, beets, and lobster Crab soup Clambake in a pot Patina de pisciculis Garum Quick-and-easy garum Smoked quick-and-easy garum Seriously old-fashioned sourdough rye bread Anchovies, grilled onions, sourdough bread, pata negra ham, and mushrooms Deep-fried eggplants with miso (nasu dengaku) White asparagus in miso with oysters, cucumber oil, and small fish Grilled shojin kabayaki: 'fried eel' made from lotus root Baked monkfish liver with raspberries and peanuts Slow-roasted sauce with tomatoes, root vegetables, and herbs Fried mullet with baked grape tomatoes, marinated sago pearls, and black garlic Mushrooms, foie gras, and mushroom essence Parmesan biscuits with bacon and yeast flakes Harry's creme Chicken bouillon Green pea soup with scallops and seaweed Dressing with nutritional yeast Eggplant gratinee with garlic, anchovies, and nutritional yeast Oysters au gratin with a crust of nutritional yeast and smoked shrimp head powder Bagna cauda Old-fashioned Danish medisterpolse Beef patties, Danish style Chicken Marengo Cassoulet Beef estofado Sicilian ratatouille Brandade with air-dried ham and green peas Three-day pizza with umami-not really a 'fast food' Quail pate Risotto Oxtails braised in wheat beer Umami sorbet with maccha and tomato White chocolate cream, black sesame seeds, Roquefort, and brioche with nutritional yeast
£28.50
The Crowood Press Ltd Sheep Health, Husbandry and Disease: A
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive book covers all aspects of sheep health and disease, and sheep husbandry throughout the annual breeding cycle. Through extensive and detailed photographs it highlights the disease and welfare issues that can arise within the great variety of breeds and flock types. Written by two veterinary surgeons closely involved in sheep health, this book takes a veterinary view of husbandry and emphasizes the importance of keeping diseases out of a flock. From practical tasks such as how to check teeth, feet and udders, through to vaccination schedules, injection techniques and parasite control, it covers the whole life cycle of your flock.
£22.50
McGraw-Hill Education The Digital Doctor Hope Hype and Harm at the Dawn
Book SynopsisThe New York Times Science Bestseller from Robert Wachter, Modern Healthcareâs #1 Most Influential Physician-Executive in the USWhile modern medicine produces miracles, it also delivers care that is too often unsafe, unreliable, unsatisfying, and impossibly expensive. For the past few decades, technology has been touted as the cure for all of healthcareâs ills.But medicine stubbornly resisted computerization â until now. Over the past five years, thanks largely to billions of dollars in federal incentives, healthcare has finally gone digital.Yet once clinicians started using computers to actually deliver care, it dawned on them that something was deeply wrong. Why were doctors no longer making eye contact with their patients? How could one of Americaâs leading hospitals give a teenager a 39-fold overdose of a common antibiotic, despite a state-of-the-art computerized prescribing system? How could a recruiting ad for physicians tout the absenTable of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1: On CallChapter 2: Shovel ReadyPART ONE: The NoteChapter 3: The iPatientChapter 4: The NoteChapter 5: Strangers at the BedsideChapter 6: Radiology RoundsChapter 7: Go LiveChapter 8: Unanticipated ConsequencesPART TWO: Decisions and DataChapter 9: Can Computers Replace the Physician's Brain?Chapter 10: David and GoliathChapter 11: Big DataPART THREE: The OverdoseChapter 12: The ErrorChapter 13: The SystemChapter 14: The DoctorChapter 15: The PharmacistChapter 16: The AlertsChapter 17: The RobotChapter 18: The NurseChapter 19: The PatientPART FOUR: The Connected PatientChapter 20: OpenNotesChapter 21: Personal Health Records and Patient PortalsChapter 22: A Community of PatientsPART FIVE: The Players and the PoliciesChapter 23: Meaningful UseChapter 24: Epic and AthenaChapter 25: Silicon Valley Meets HealthcareChapter 26: The Productivity ParadoxPART SIX: Toward a Brighter FutureChapter 27: A Vision for Health Information TechnologyChapter 28: The Nontechnological Side of Makin Heath IT WorkChapter 29: Art and ScienceAcknowledgementsNotesNational Coordinators for Heath Information TechnologyPeople InterviewedBibliographyIllustration CreditsIndex
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Cengage Learning, Inc Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering
Book SynopsisDiscover the essential components of two market-leading engineering texts in one powerful combined book. FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, 5E offers a concise blend of critical information from Braja Das' market leading PRINCIPLES OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING and PRINCIPLES OF FOUNDATION ENGINEERING. This valuable, cohesive book focuses on the fundamental concepts of both soil mechanics and foundation engineering without the distraction of excessive details or cumbersome alternatives. A wealth of worked-out examples and useful supporting figures help you master key concepts and gain essential problem-solving skills. Prestigious authors Das and Sivakugan carefully balance today's most current research with practical field applications in a proven approach that has made Das' books undisputed leaders in the field. Accompanying resources, including MindTap, further reinforce the key geotechnical engineering skills you need.Table of Contents1. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING ��� FROM THE BEGINNING. Geotechnical Engineering Prior to the 18th Century. Pre-classical Period of Soil Mechanics (1700���1776). Classical Soil Mechanics ��� Phase I (1776���1856). Classical Soil Mechanics ��� Phase II (1856���1910). Modern Soil Mechanics (1910���1927). Geotechnical Engineering after 1927. End of an Era. 2. SOIL DEPOSITS ��� ORIGIN, GRAIN-SIZE, AND SHAPE. Rock Cycle and the Origin of Soil. Soil Deposits--General. Residual Soil. Gravity Transported Soil. Alluvial Deposits. Lacustrine Deposits. Glacial Deposits. Aeolian Soil Deposits. Organic Soil. Soil���Grain Size. Clay Minerals. Specific Gravity (Gs). Mechanical Analysis of Soil. Sieve Analysis. Hydrometer Analysis. Effective Size, Uniformity Coefficient, and Coefficient of Gradation. Grain Shape. 3. WEIGHT-VOLUME RELATIONSHIPS AND PLASTICITY. Weight���Volume Relationships. Relationships among Unit Weight, Void Ratio, Moisture Content, and Specific Gravity. Relationships among Unit Weight, Porosity, and Moisture Content. Various Unit Weight Relationships. Relative Density. Consistency of Soil. Activity. Liquidity Index. Plasticity Chart. 4. SOIL CLASSIFICATION. AASHTO Soil Classification System. Unified Classification System (USCS), Visual Identification of Soils. 5. SOIL COMPACTION. Compaction ��� General Principles. Standard Proctor Test. Factors Affecting Compaction. Modified Proctor Test. Empirical Relationships. Field Compaction. Specifications for Field Compaction. Determination of Field Unit Weight after Compaction. Effect of Compaction on Cohesive Soil Properties. Other Ground Improvement Methods. 6. HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY. Bernoulli's Equation. Darcy's Law. Hydraulic Conductivity. Laboratory Determination of Hydraulic Conductivity. Empirical Relations for Hydraulic Conductivity. Equivalent Hydraulic Conductivity in Stratified Soil. Permeability Test in the Field by Pumping from Wells. 7. SEEPAGE. Laplace's Equation of Continuity. Flow Nets. Seepage Calculation from a Flow Net. Flow Nets in Anisotropic Soil. 8. STRESSES IN A SOIL MASS. EFFECTIVE STRESS CONCEPT. Stresses in Saturated Soil without Seepage. Stresses in Saturated Soil with Seepage. Seepage Force. Heaving in Soil Due to Flow around Sheet Piles. VERTICAL STRESS INCREASE DUE TO VARIOUS TYPES OF LOADING. Stress Caused by a Point Load. Vertical Stress Caused by a Line Load. Vertical Stress Below a Uniformly Loaded Circular Area. Vertical Stress Caused by a Rectangularly Loaded Area. 9. CONSOLIDATION. Fundamentals of Consolidation. One-Dimensional Laboratory Consolidation Test. Void Ratio���Pressure Plots. Normally Consolidated and Overconsolidated Clays. Effect of Disturbance on Void Ratio���Pressure Relationship. Calculation of Settlement from One-Dimensional Primary Consolidation. Compression Index (Cc) and Swell Index (Cs). Settlement from Secondary Consolidation. Time Rate of Consolidation. Coefficient of Consolidation. Calculation of Primary Consolidation Settlement under a Foundation. Skempton���Bjerrum Modification for Consolidation Settlement. Effects of Initial Excess Pore Pressure Distribution of U-Tv Relationship. Construction Time Correction of Consolidation Settlement. 10. SHEAR STRENGTH OF SOIL. Mohr���Coulomb Failure Criteria. Inclination of the Plane of Failure Caused by Shear. LABORATORY DETERMINATION OF SHEAR STRENGTH PARAMETERS. Direct Shear Test. Triaxial Shear Test. Consolidated���Drained Test. Consolidated���Undrained Test. Unconsolidated���Undrained Test. Unconfined Compression Test on Saturated Clay. Selection of Shear Strength Parameters. Sensitivity and Thixotropy of Clay. Anisotropy in Undrained Shear Strength. 11. GROUND IMPROVEMENT. CHEMICAL STABILIZATION. Lime Stabilization. Cement Stabilization. Fly���Ash Stabilization. MECHANICAL STABILIZATION. Vibroflotation. Dynamic Compaction. Blasting. Precompression. Sand Drains. 12. SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION. Subsurface Exploration Program. Exploratory Borings in the Field. Procedures for Sampling Soil. Split���Spoon Sampling and Standard Penetration Test. Sampling with Thin Wall Tube. Observation of Water Levels. Vane Shear Test. Cone Penetration Test. Pressuremeter Test (PMT). Dilatometer Test. Coring of Rocks. Preparation of Boring Logs. Geophysical Exploration. Soil Exploration Report. Field Instrumentation. 13. SLOPE STABILITY. Factor of Safety. Stability of Infinite Slopes. Finite Slopes. Analysis of Finite Slope with Circularly Cylindrical Failure Surface--General. Mass Procedure of Stability Analysis (Circularly Cylindrical Failure Surface). Method of Slices. Bishop's Simplified Method of Slices. Analysis of Simple Slopes with Steady���State Seepage. Mass Procedure for Stability of Clay Slopes with Earthquake Forces. 14. LATERAL EARTH PRESSURE. Earth Pressure at Rest. Rankine's Theory of Active and Passive Earth Pressures. Diagrams for Lateral Earth Pressure Distribution against Retaining Walls. Rankine's Active Pressure with Sloping Granular Backfill. Coulomb's Earth Pressure Theory-- Retaining Walls with Friction. Passive Pressure Assuming Curved Failure Surface in Soil. 15. RETAINING WALLS, BRACED CUTS, AND SHEET PILE WALLS. RETAINING WALLS. Retaining Walls--General. Proportioning Retaining Walls. Application of Lateral Earth Pressure Theories to Design. Check for Overturning. Check for Sliding along the Base. Check for Bearing Capacity Failure MECHANICALLY STABILIZED EARTH RETAINING WALLS. Mechanically Stabilized Earth. General Design Considerations. Retaining Walls with Metallic Strip Reinforcement. Step���by���Step Design Procedure Using Metallic Strip Reinforcement. Retaining Walls with Geotextile Reinforcement. Retaining Walls with Geogrid Reinforcement. BRACED CUTS. Braced Cuts--General. Lateral Earth Pressure in Braced Cuts. Soil Parameters for Cuts in Layered Soil. Design of Various Components of a Braced Cut. Heave of the Bottom of a Cut in Clay. Lateral Yielding of Sheet Piles and Ground Settlement. SHEET PILE WALLS. Cantilever Sheet Pile Wall in Granular Soils (c' = 0). Cantilever Sheet Pile Walls in Cohesive Soils. Anchored Sheet Pile Wall. Deadman Anchor ��� A Simplified Approach. 16. SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS ��� BEARING CAPACITY. Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations--General Concepts. Terzaghi's Ultimate Bearing Capacity Theory. Modifications to Terzaghi's Bearing Capacity Equation. Modification of Bearing Capacity Equations for Water Table. The Factor of Safety. Eccentrically Loaded Foundations. Reduction Factor Method for Eccentrically Loaded Strip Foundations on Granular Soil. Shallow Foundation under Eccentrically Inclined Load. Foundations with Two���Way Eccentricity. Ultimate Bearing Capacity with Earthquake Condition. Mat Foundations--Common Types. Bearing Capacity for Mat Foundations. Compensated Foundations. 17. SETTLEMENT OF SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS. Elastic Settlement of Foundations on Saturated Clay Soils (��s = 0.5). Elastic Settlement Based on Theory of Elasticity. Range of Material Parameters for Computing Elastic Settlement. Improved Method for Settlement Calculation in Granular Soil. Settlement of Sandy Soil: Use of Strain Influence Factor. Allowable Bearing Pressure for Spread Footings in Sand Based on Settlement Consideration. Allowable Bearing Pressure for Mat Foundation in Sand. Effects of Water Table Rise on Elastic Settlement in Granular Soils. 18. PILE FOUNDATIONS. Need for Pile Foundations. Types of Piles and Their Structural Characteristics. Estimation of Pile Length. Installation of Piles. Load Transfer Mechanism. Equations for Estimation of Pile Capacity. Load Carrying Capacity of Pile Point, Qp. Frictional Resistance, Qs. Allowable Pile Capacity. Load���Carrying Capacity of Pile Point Resting on Rock. Elastic Settlement of Piles. Pile Load Tests. Pile���Driving Formulas. Negative Skin Friction. Group Piles ��� Efficiency. Elastic Settlement of Group Piles. Consolidation Settlement of Group Piles. 19. DRILLED SHAFTS. Types of Drilled Shafts. Construction Procedures. Estimation of Load??��Bearing Capacity. Drilled Shafts in Sand���Net Ultimate Load. Drilled Shafts in Clay���Net Ultimate Load. Settlement of Drilled Shafts at Working Load. Load���Bearing Capacity Based on Settlement. 20. LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN (LRFD). Design Philosophy. Allowable Stress Design (ASD). Limit State Design (LSD) and Partial Safety Factors. APPENDIX A: GEOSYNTHETICS.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Nikon D3200 for Dummies
Book SynopsisA full-color guide to Nikon's exciting new entry-level dSLR With its large 24.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 A Quick Look at What’s Ahead 1 Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 1 Part II: Working with Picture Files 2 Part III: Taking Creative Control 2 Part IV: The Part of Tens 2 Icons and Other Stuff to Note 2 eCheat Sheet 3 Practice, Be Patient, and Have Fun! 4 Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 5 Chapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land 7 Getting Comfortable with Your Lens 8 Attaching a lens 8 Removing a lens 10 Setting the focus mode (auto or manual) 10 Zooming in and out 12 Using a VR (Vibration Reduction) lens 12 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus 13 Working with Memory Cards 15 Exploring External Camera Controls 18 Topside controls 18 Back-of-the-body controls 20 Front-left buttons 23 Front-right features 24 Hidden connections 24 Ordering from Camera Menus 25 Using the guided menus 26 Ordering off the main menus 31 Monitoring Shooting Settings 33 Changing Settings Using the Information Display 35 Displaying Help Screens 36 Customizing Your Camera: Setup Menu Options 37 Restoring Default Settings 44 Chapter 2: Choosing Basic Picture Settings 47 Choosing an Exposure Mode 48 Choosing the Release Mode 50 Single Frame and Quiet Shutter Release modes 52 Continuous (burst mode) shooting 52 Self-timer shooting 54 Wireless remote-control modes 55 Adding Flash 56 Enabling flash 57 Setting the Flash mode 58 Choosing the Right Quality Settings 61 Diagnosing quality problems 62 Considering image size: How many pixels are enough? 63 Understanding Image Quality options (JPEG or Raw) 67 My take: Choose JPEG Fine or Raw (NEF) 72 Setting Image Size and Quality 73 Chapter 3: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically 77 Setting Up for Automatic Success 78 As Easy As It Gets: Auto and Auto Flash Off 82 Taking Advantage of Scene Modes 86 Getting More Creative with Guide Mode 90 Chapter 4: Exploring Live View Photography and Movie Making 97 Using Your Monitor as a Viewfinder 98 Live View safety tips 99 Customizing the Live View display 103 Focusing in Live View Mode 105 Choosing the right focusing pairs 110 Autofocusing in Live View and Movie mode 111 Manual focusing for Live View and movie photography 113 Shooting Still Pictures in Live View Mode 114 Shooting Digital Movies 116 Choosing the video mode (NTSC or PAL) 116 Setting video quality (frame size, frame rate, and bit rate) 117 Controlling audio 120 Manipulating movie exposure 123 Reviewing a few final recording options 124 Recording a movie 125 Screening Your Movies 127 Trimming Movies 129 Saving a Movie Frame as a Still Image 132 Part II: Working with Picture Files 135 Chapter 5: Playback Mode: Viewing, Erasing, and Protecting Photos 137 Customizing Basic Playback Options 138 Adjusting playback timing 138 Adjusting and disabling instant image review 139 Enabling automatic picture rotation 139 Viewing Images in Playback Mode 141 Viewing multiple images at a time (thumbnails view) 143 Displaying photos in Calendar view 144 Choosing which images to view 146 Zooming in for a closer view 146 Viewing Picture Data 148 File Information mode 150 Highlights display mode 152 RGB Histogram mode 153 Shooting Data display mode 156 GPS Data mode 157 Overview Data mode 157 Deleting Photos and Movies 159 Deleting fi les one at a time 159 Deleting all photos and movies 160 Deleting a batch of selected files 161 Protecting Photos and Movies 163 Creating a Digital Slide Show 164 Viewing Your Photos and Movies on a Television 168 Chapter 6: Downloading, Printing, and Sharing Your Photos 171 Choosing the Right Photo Software 171 Three free photo programs 172 Advanced photo programs 174 Sending Pictures to the Computer 176 Connecting the camera and computer for picture download 177 Starting the transfer process 178 Downloading using ViewNX 2 180 Processing Raw (NEF) Files 187 Processing Raw images in the camera 187 Processing Raw fi les in ViewNX 2 191 Planning for Perfect Prints 195 Check the pixel count before you print 195 Allow for different print proportions 197 Get print and monitor colors in sync 200 Preparing Pictures for E-Mail and Online Sharing 203 Prepping online photos using ViewNX 2 205 Resizing pictures from the Playback menu 206 Part III: Taking Creative Control 211 Chapter 7: Getting Creative with Exposure 213 Introducing the Exposure Trio: Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO 214 Understanding exposure-setting side effects 216 Doing the exposure balancing act 221 Exploring the Advanced Exposure Modes 222 Reading the Meter 224 Setting Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO 227 Adjusting aperture and shutter speed 227 Controlling ISO 230 Choosing an Exposure Metering Mode 233 Sorting Through Your Camera’s Exposure-Correction Tools 236 Applying Exposure Compensation 236 Using autoexposure lock 240 Expanding tonal range with Active D-Lighting 241 Investigating Advanced Flash Options 244 Choosing the right Flash mode 247 Adjusting flash output 253 Controlling flash output manually 256 Chapter 8: Manipulating Focus and Color 259 Mastering the Autofocus System 260 Reviewing autofocus basics 260 Understanding the AF-Area mode setting 262 Changing the Focus mode setting 267 Choosing the right autofocus combo 269 Using autofocus lock 269 Focusing Manually 270 Manipulating Depth of Field 274 Controlling Color 281 Correcting colors with white balance 281 Changing the White Balance setting 283 Fine-tuning White Balance settings 286 Creating white balance presets 287 Choosing a Color Space: sRGB versus Adobe RGB 291 Taking a Quick Look at Picture Controls 292 Chapter 9: Putting it All Together 299 Recapping Basic Picture Settings 299 Shooting Still Portraits 301 Capturing action 307 Capturing scenic vistas 310 Capturing dynamic close-ups 313 Part IV: The Part of Tens 317 Chapter 10: Ten Fun and Practical Retouch Menu Features 319 Applying the Retouch Menu Filters 320 Removing Red-Eye 322 Straightening Tilting Horizon Lines 324 Removing (Or Creating) Lens Distortion 326 Correcting Perspective 328 Cropping (Trimming) Your Photo 329 Shadow Recovery with D-Lighting 331 Boosting Shadows, Contrast, and Saturation Together 333 Two Ways to Make Subtle Color Adjustments 334 Applying digital lens filters 335 Manipulating color balance 337 Creating Monochrome Photos 338 Chapter 11: Ten Special-Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day 341 Annotate Your Images 341 Creating Custom Image Folders 343 Changing the Function Button’s Function 346 Customizing the AE-L/AF-L Button 347 Using the Shutter Button to Lock Exposure and Focus 348 Adding a Starburst Effect 349 Creating Color Effects 351 Creating a color outline 352 Producing a color sketch 353 Playing with the Selective Color Filter 354 Softening Focus for a Dreamy Effect 356 Creating a Miniature Effect 358 Combining Two Photos with Image Overlay 360 Index 365
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Electronics AllinOne For Dummies UK
Book SynopsisYour one-stop UK shop for clear, concise explanations to all the important concepts in electronics and tons of direction for building simple, fun electronic projects.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Book I: Getting Started with Electronics 7 Chapter 1: Entering the Exciting World of Electronics 9 Chapter 2: Understanding Electricity 21 Chapter 3: Creating Your Own Mad-Scientist Lab 37 Chapter 4: Staying Safe 59 Chapter 5: Reading Schematic Diagrams 69 Chapter 6: Building Your Own Electronic Projects 83 Chapter 7: Uncovering the Secrets of Successful Soldering 115 Chapter 8: Measuring Circuits with a Multimeter 127 Chapter 9: Catching Waves with an Oscilloscope 141 Book II: Working with Basic Electronic Components 153 Chapter 1: Working with Basic Circuits 155 Chapter 2: Working with Resistors 197 Chapter 3: Working with Capacitors 227 Chapter 4: Working with Inductors 249 Chapter 5: Working with Diodes and LEDs 261 Chapter 6: Working with Transistors 287 Book III: Working with Integrated Circuits 313 Chapter 1: Introducing Integrated Circuits 315 Chapter 2: The Fabulous 555 Timer Chip 327 Chapter 3: Working with Op Amps 363 Book IV: Getting into Alternating Current 383 Chapter 1: Understanding Alternating Current 385 Chapter 2: Working with Mains Voltage 397 Chapter 3: Supplying Power for Your Electronics Projects 409 Book V: Working with Radio and Infrared 421 Chapter 1: Tuning in to Radio 423 Chapter 2: Building a Crystal Radio 437 Chapter 3: Working with Infrared 449 Book VI: Doing Digital Electronics 467 Chapter 1: Understanding Digital Electronics 469 Chapter 2: Getting Logical 483 Chapter 3: Putting Logic Circuits to Work 505 Chapter 4: Interfacing to Your Computer’s Parallel Port 535 Chapter 5: Getting the Hang of Flip-Flops 567 Book VII: Working with BASIC Stamp Processors 591 Chapter 1: Introducing Microcontrollers and the BASIC Stamp 593 Chapter 2: Programming in PBASIC 615 Chapter 3: Discovering More PBASIC Programming Tricks 641 Chapter 4: Adding Sound and Motion to Your BASIC Stamp Projects 661 Book VIII: Having Fun with Special Effects 679 Chapter 1: Synchronising Sight and Sound with a Colour-Organ Circuit 681 Chapter 2: Unearthing Hidden Treasure with a Handy Metal Detector 693 Chapter 3: Making Light Dance to the Music 713 Chapter 4: Hacking a Toy to Make a Talking Puppet 741 Index 767
£23.79
Chelsea Green Publishing Co Restoring Heritage Grains: The Culture,
Book SynopsisIncluding recipes for baking with Einkorn Wheat is the most widely grown crop on our planet, yet industrial breeders have transformed this ancient staff of life into a commodity of yield and profit—witness the increase in gluten intolerance and 'wheat belly’. Modern wheat depends on synthetic fertilizer and herbicides that damage our health, land, water, and environment. Fortunately, heritage ‘landrace' wheats that evolved over millennia in the organic fields of traditional farms do not need bio-chemical intervention to yield bountifully, are gluten-safe, have rich flavor and high nutrition. Yet the robust, majestic wheats that nourished our ancestors are on the verge of extinction. In Restoring Heritage Grains, author Eli Rogosa of the Heritage Grain Conservancy, invites readers to restore forgotten wheats such as delicious gluten-safe einkorn that nourished the first Neolithic farmers, emmer—the grain of ancient Israel, Egypt, and Rome that is perfect for pasta and flatbreads, rare durums that are drought-tolerant and high in protein, and many more little known wheat species, each of which have a lineage intertwined with the human species and that taste better than any modern wheat. Restoring Heritage Grains combines the history of grain growing and society, in-depth practical advice on landrace wheat husbandry, wheat folk traditions and mythology, and guidelines for the Neolithic diet with traditional recipes for rustic bread, pastry and beer. Discover the ancient grains that may be one of the best solutions to hunger today, and provide resilience for our future.Trade ReviewChoice- "This work is a thought-provoking polemic against industrial wheat and its negative impact on the environment and human health. Rogosa, who has conducted work in biodiversity preservation and is also a farmer, argues that heritage wheat varieties or landrace grains, such as einkorn, are more biodiverse, more healthful, easier to grow, and essential for the ecosystem. Growing these grains is covered in detail—in fact, a significant portion of the book is aimed at farmers or gardeners looking to grow landrace grains and/or wishing to troubleshoot common problems. Along with the discussion on growing the crops, the author delves into folk traditions regarding the consumption of these grains and historical recipes. In addition to her environmental argument, Rogosa is a passionate advocate for replacing modern wheat and links its development with a variety of health issues, such as the rise in celiac disease and digestive ailments. Though Rogosa is a thorough researcher and an engaging writer, the audience this book is aimed toward is likely to be the most sympathetic to her cause. This title is an engaging and stimulating work, but its narrow, mostly agricultural content makes it a peripheral purchase for academic libraries. Summing Up: Optional. All readers.” Foreword Reviews- "While wheat continues to serve as an important part of the Western diet, today’s wheat itself is radically different from that eaten in earlier centuries. It is that contradiction that Eli Rogosa explores in Restoring Heritage Grains, an interesting and informative volume about how humans have altered the world’s wheat supply. Rogosa explains how the various kinds of wheat that once flourished across Europe were gradually homogenized, from the Romans planting easy-to-maintain wheats that could quickly reinforce their supply lines, to the Soviet Union instituting a common agricultural approach throughout Eastern Europe. She also highlights the way that agribusiness has changed the wheat crop in the United States, replacing diverse ‘landrace' seeds with genetically modified crops designed to be resistant to weeds, but which likely play a role in the rapid growth of gluten allergies. Beyond diagnosing these problems, however, Rogosa presents a thorough solution. She describes the variety of wheats available, from durum to spelt to Indian wheat, highlighting the advantages of each, and explains how best to grow these heritage grains. She covers where these crops grow most effectively, and how they can be used to restore soil that is often ruined by mandates to produce mass quantities of wheat. She also explains harvesting techniques and shares personal stories of traveling to different parts of the world to speak with farmers about how they restore and protect their native landrace seeds. The text of Restoring Heritage Grains is nicely supplemented with images that visually demonstrate the diversity of these ancient grains. The book also includes a useful resources section with information about seed banks, and—perhaps best of all—a selection of recipes that make use of heritage grains. Whether of traditional cookies, pie crust, pizza, or challah, these recipes provide opportunities to practice what Rogosa preaches, and to taste the different flavors heritage wheats offer."“Eli Rogosa has delivered to us, her many fans, the long-awaited book, Restoring Heritage Grains, in which she totally blows the lid off of this historic moment in the world of bread. She not only artfully guides us through thousands of years of the history and botanical evolution of wheat but also, prophetically, shows us its very future. And now we all have access to Eli’s inner world, to the passion that has been fermenting within her for many years and now exists forever through her brilliant words.”--Peter Reinhart, educator; author of Bread Revolution“Most wheat grown worldwide today can be described as an in-bred, dwarfed, distant cousin of the genetically diverse, farmers’ landrace cereal crops of the past. Eli Rogosa argues passionately and convincingly in her book that from many perspectives, including food security and nutritional value, our landrace cereals need to be brought back from the brink of extinction. Eli illustrates the central role of cereals in human civilization as we know it, including in myth and religion and how this role has been traduced by agribusiness interests. Eli adds valuable advice and knowledge for the grower and the cook on preservation and use of our cereal crop inheritance.”--Andy Forbes, secretary, Brockwell Bake Association, London, UK“In this book, agro-anthropologist, farmer, and baker Eli Rogosa helps us rediscover ancient landrace and traditional pre-Green Revolution wheats—varieties that are more delicious, nutritious, drought-resistant, and resilient than modern wheats, and that are already organic-adapted. The author covers everything from the romantic to the practical: personal stories about finding individual plants of rare wheats in Israel; historical and anthropological information; methods for growing, harvesting, and threshing; as well as many detailed recipes. A must read for anyone who has a garden or farm and who likes good bread.”--Carol Deppe, author of The Tao of Vegetable Gardening“Restoring Heritage Grains is both poetic and practical. Eli Rogosa first tells the sad story of how the Green Revolution transformed the staff of life into a toxic-drenched monocrop. Then she shares the joyful story of her life’s work discovering, growing, distributing the seed and spreading the word about heritage grains. She makes a compelling case for heirloom landraces, the deep-rooted, diverse gene pools that coevolve with changing conditions, “people and seeds” finding ways to survive through climate challenges. Along the way, she recounts the history of wheat from the earliest human discoveries through ancient and modern Near East and European history, including the new world of the Americas. She lingers over the early millennia of matriarchy and the sacred rituals of many different peoples. Especially striking is her account of ancient Israeli practices as a sophisticated community food system based on social justice. This is a book to cherish.”--Elizabeth Henderson, author of Sharing the Harvest“Eli Rogosa has lived among the world’s few remaining peasant farmers who continue to cultivate landrace wheat seeds and traditions. She has collected and faithfully tended and multiplied their unique local varieties, learned their traditional production techniques, and recorded their special recipes. She brought them to her home in New England and crossed them to combine their qualities and adapt them to the very different climate of their new home. Now, in Restoring Heritage Grains, she shares the wealth of information that she has preserved and the flavor of the seeds that she has saved, with people in this country and around the world.”--Klaas Martens, farmer, Lakeview Organic Grain, Penn Yan, NY“This is a marvelous book, which I will read again and again over the years. Eli has woven a tapestry of fact and flavour, drawing on botanical, agricultural, nutritional, and folk information never before assembled under one cover. And she has included practical information on how to make delicious bread and beer. She has described how the first farmers were ‘evolutionary plant breeders’ and worked with nature to create the biodiverse crops we now call ‘heritage’ grains. Sadly, much of this diversity was lost as farmers abandoned their traditional crops for modern varieties, beguiled by promises of bumper yields and a ‘green revolution’ that would feed the world. Unfortunately, these yield increases have been achieved at immense environmental, social, and nutritional costs. This book is a critique of industrial agriculture, but it is also a practical manual for how to reintroduce diversity into our farming systems by growing heritage grains, and how we can help repair our spiritual relationship with the earth.”--John Letts, archaeo-botanist and farmer, Heritage Harvest Ltd., Oxford, UK“This beautiful book is unlike any other publication on wheat or grains that I have ever read. Written poetically, it is a rare mix of science, history, and culture; therefore, the book will be equally inspiring for scientists, students, farmers, seed savers, culinary experts, or just any person looking for interesting reading. With this book, Eli gives us a key to restoring our bread of life.”--Mariam Jorjadze, director, Biological Farming Association Elkana (Georgia)“Let yourself be inspired by the inflammable enthusiasm of Eli Rogosa about the diversity of ancient wheats, their historical backgrounds, and notes from her many encounters in different countries. The author brings these wheats not only into your stomach with lots of recipes, but also into your heart, which is the most important step on their way into the fields, where they can develop in our modern times into what wheat should be for humans: a well-balanced partner that can help us to cultivate our minds, our bodies, and our sentiments.”--Dr. Karl-Josef Mueller, biodynamic cereal breeder at Cereal Breeding Research, Neu Darchau, Germany“Restoring Heritage Grains offers a veritable treasure trove from the past, yet one that is very relevant for today! The book introduces truly healthier, more nutritious, beautiful, and exciting grains to cultivate in your garden and farm and to enhance your palate. Read, grow, preserve, eat, and enjoy ancient grains for a biodiversity of taste and nourishment!”--John Jeavons, author, How to Grow More Vegetables; executive director of Ecology Action“Our common cultural history goes all the way back to the very roots of civilization: the domestication of the cereals 12,000 years ago. In page after page of this book, Eli Rogosa’s profound knowledge, love, and passion for our common culinary and genetic heritage links our history with our daily bread, and fills the reader with enthusiasm to go into the field, and into the kitchen, to follow her example: Grow it, bake it, and eat it! Eli Rogosa’s quest for restoring quality bread from heritage grains is not only for the sake of your own health but to restore what unites us all, and thereby a mission of peace.”--Dr. Anders Borgen, organic wheat breeder, Denmark“Eli Rogosa deserves credit for pioneering the current return of interest in heritage grains. In a compelling and inspiring book, she retraces her own voyage of discovery into the beauty and importance of endangered grain varieties, the tragic loss of their presence in our fields and diets, and how we can participate in returning this most ancient of foods to our tables. Her wide-ranging work is a powerful reminder of the depth of our connection to the first crops cultivated by humans.”--Sylvia Davatz, Solstice Seeds
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Workman Publishing Donkey Companion
Book SynopsisFriendly, dependable, intelligent, and easy to care for, donkeys are increasingly prized by small-scale farmers, horse lovers, and animal enthusiasts. Donkeys not only pull carts, carry riders, and tote gear for hikers, but they also make terrific stable companions and livestock guardians, and they are renowned for their skills in transport, raising water, milling, and farm tillage. They're also gentle with children and the elderly, making them a popular therapy animal and family pet. A donkey is not simply a long-eared horse, however; understanding the donkey's distinctive traits is critical to the animal's well-being and usefulness."The Donkey Companion", by Sue Weaver, offers a comprehensive overview of this hardy creature - the most complete, up-to-date reference of its kind. Here is everything donkey enthusiasts need to know about the animal's history, physiology, behaviour, breed characteristics, daily care, and health needs. Readers will come to understand this versatile animal, and through understanding will become skilled, satisfied owners." The Donkey Companion" offers detailed information about different breeds and types; provides tips for finding and selecting the right animal; explains donkeys' daily care and health requirements; and guides readers through the nuances of training, riding, driving, and breeding. The book is enhanced with fun facts, training tips, quotes, photographs, illustrations, and additional resources. From foaling to first aid, and from grooming to professional showing, this extensive guide offers everything a donkey owner needs to get the most out of this gentle, hardworking animal.
£21.59
Duke University Press The Promise of Multispecies Justice
Book SynopsisComing from the worlds of cultural anthropology, geography, philosophy, science fiction, poetry, and fine art, the contributors to this volume consider the possibility for multispecies justice and speculate on the forms it would take.Trade Review"[A] vibrant edited volume. . . . The case studies offer much for higher-level scholars in anthropology, human geography, environmental studies, human-animal studies, and applied philosophy. . . . Recommended. Graduate students, faculty, and professionals." -- S. M. Weiss * Choice *"The chapters of essays, poetry, art, and framing in this volume are powerful and generative, including for anyone interested in social justice, multispecies studies, and the human and non-human injustices that characterize much of the contemporary world." (translated from Spanish) -- Maron E. Greenleaf * Estudios Publicos *"In blurring conventional justices—climate, environmental, social—we are guided by analytics that intersect race, gender, class, and species. The authors remind us that naming justices and injustices provides stories of both incremental hope and lasting nightmare in the reorganization of epistemological, ontological, and political promise. Each volume expands Western continental philosophy and political theory related to rights and capabilities, ever resistant to human mastery and institutional capture." -- Kellen Copeland * American Ethnologist *"The Promise of Multispecies Justice provides novel and thought-provoking perspectives concerning the experience of injustice and justice. It is a compulsory read for scholars in many fields, from the diverse fields of human, social, and life sciences. It is relevant and valuable for anyone interested in how to transit towards a fairer society." -- Pirjo Kristiina Virtanen * Anthropology Book Forum *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Introduction. Who Benefits from Multispecies Justice? / Eben Kirksey and Sophie Chao 1 Glossary. Species of Justice / Sophie Chao and Eben Kirksey 23 Blessing. Thanksgiving in the Plantationocene / Craig Santos Perez 29 1. Spectral Justice / Radhika Govindrajan 33 2. Rights of the Amazon in Cosmopolitical Worlds / Kristina Lyons 53 3. “We Are Not Pests” / Alyssa Paredes 77 4. Prison Gardens and Growing Abolition / Elizabeth Lara 103 5. Justice at the Ends of the Worlds / Michael Marder 125 6. from the micronesian kingfisher / Craig Santos Perez 139 7. Rodent Trapping and the Just Possible / Jia Hui Lee 157 8. Inscribing the Interspecies Gap / M. L. Clark 179 9. Nuclear Waste and Relational Accountability in Indian Country / Noriko Ishiyama and Kim Tallbear 185 10. Multispecies Mediations in a Post-Extractive Zone / Zsuzsanna Ihar 205 Closing. Th S xth M ss Ext nci n / Craig Santos Perez 227 Afterword. Fugitive Jurisdictions / Karin Bolender, Sophie Chao, and Eben Kirksey 229 Bibliography 239 Contributors 273 Index 277
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Royal Society of Chemistry Basic Chemistry for Life Science Students and
Book SynopsisOrganic chemistry plays a vital role in the pharmaceutical industry. Knowledge of organic compounds is used to inform research and further the discovery and development of new medicines. Likewise, organic chemistry is fundamental to understanding biological reactions, mechanisms and all life sciences in general. Basic Chemistry for Life Science Students and Professionals is an ideal introduction to organic chemistry in the context of the life sciences and pharmacy related disciplines; utilising drug molecules to illustrate the chemical basis of their efficacy and interaction with biological targets. This book builds upon the basic concepts of organic chemistry to develop the reader’s understanding of the importance of organic chemistry to the life sciences from natural product sources, their synthesis, and approaches to drug discovery. Ideal for undergraduate students in the natural sciences, this book is also an excellent primer for postgraduates in a variety of disciplines including forensic science and allied-health programmes as well as professionals working in related fields seeking a comprehensive introduction to organic chemistry in the context of pharmaceuticals.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Organic Compounds and Covalent Bonding; Polarity of Bonds, Electronegativity, and Intermolecular Forces; Types of Organic Compounds, Nomenclature, and Basic Reactions: Alkanes and Cycloalkanes; Types of Organic Compounds, Nomenclature, and Basic Reactions: Alkenes, Cycloalkenes and Other Unsaturated Hydrocarbons; 5 Types of Organic Compounds, Nomenclature, and Basic Reactions: Functional Groups; Isomerism in Organic Compounds and Drug Molecules: Chemistry and Significance in Biology; Organic Macromolecules in Cellular Structures, Metabolism, and as Drugs: From Amino Acids to Proteins; Organic Macromolecules in Cellular Structures, Metabolism, and as Drugs: From Monosaccharides to Complex Carbohydrates; Organic Macromolecules in Cellular Structures, Metabolism, and as Drugs: From Fatty Acids to Complex Lipids and Fat; Organic Macromolecules in Cellular Structures, Metabolism, and as Drugs: From Nucleotides to Nucleic Acids; Physicochemical Properties of Organic Compounds and Drug Molecules; Drug-Target Interactions; Structural Diversity and Sources of Drugs: From Nature to Synthetic and Recombinant DNA Technology
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Rad Techs Guide to MRI
Book SynopsisThe second edition ofRad Tech''s Guide to MRIprovides practicing and training technologists with a succinct overview of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Designed for quick reference and examination preparation, this pocket-size guide covers the fundamental principles of electromagnetism, MRI equipment, data acquisition and processing, image quality and artifacts, MR Angiography, Diffusion/Perfusion, and more. Written by an expert practitioner and educator, this handy reference guide: Provides essential MRI knowledge in a single portable, easy-to-read guide Covers instrumentation and MRI hardware components, including gradient and radio-frequency subsystems Provides techniques to handle flow imaging issues and improve the quality of MRIs Explains the essential physics underpinning MRI technology Rad Tech''s Guide to MRIis a must-have resource for student radiographers, especially those preparing for the AmeriTable of Contents1. Hardware Overview 1 Instrumentation: Magnets 1 Instrumentation: RF Subsystem 6 Instrumentation: Gradient Subsystem 8 2. Fundamental Principles 11 Electromagnetism: Faraday’s Law of Induction 11 Magnetism 12 Behavior of Hydrogen in a Magnetic Field 14 3. Production of Magnetic Resonance Signal 19 4. Relaxation and Tissue Characteristics 23 T2-Relaxation 23 T1-Relaxation 24 Proton Density 24 T2* (Pronounced “T2 star”) 25 5. Data Acquisition and Image Formation 27 Pulse Sequences 27 Image Contrast Control 30 Image Formation 42 Data Acquisition 43 Scan Time 50 Controlling Image Quality with FSE 57 6. Magnetic Resonance Image Quality 61 Spatial Resolution 61 Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) 63 7. Artifacts 75 Chemical Shift (Water and Fat in Different Voxels) 75 Chemical Shift (Water and Fat in the Same Voxel) 77 Magnetic Susceptibility 79 Motion and Flow 81 Spatial Presaturation 82 Gradient Moment Nulling (Flow Compensation) 84 Compensation for Respiration 84 Cardiac Compensation 86 Aperiodic Motion 88 Aliasing 89 Gibbs and Truncation Artifact 91 Radio-Frequency Artifacts 92 Gradient Malfunctions 93 Image Shading 93 Inadequate System Tuning 94 Reconstruction Artifacts 94 8. Flow Imaging 97 Flow Patterns 97 Magnetic Resonance Angiography (Non Contrast) 98 Reduction of Flow Artifacts 102 Signal Loss in MRA 102 Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Time-of-Flight 103 Signal Loss with Two-Dimensional TOF 104 Three-Dimensional TOF 106 Signal Loss with Three-Dimensional TOF 108 PC Techniques 109 Contrast Enhanced MRA (CE-MRA) 113 9. Diffusion and Perfusion Imaging 117 Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DWI) 117 10. Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents 125 Characteristics, Composition and Structure 125 Index 129
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Haynes Publishing Group Yamaha 250 350 Twins 70 79
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Haynes Publishing Group Kawasaki 650 Four 76 78
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Haynes Publishing Group International Harvesters Farmall Model 7062856
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:Models 706, 756, 806, 856, 1206, 1256, 1456, 2706, 2756, 2806, 2856, 21206, 21256, 21456
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Haynes Publishing Group John Deere Model 520730 Tractor Service Repair
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:Models 520, 530, 620, 630, 720, 730
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New Society Publishers The Market Gardener
Book SynopsisGrow better not bigger with proven low-tech, human-scale, biointensive farming methodsTrade Review"Jean-Martin's book is very well done and should be of great use to market growers everywhere. Exchange of ideas and information is so important because when we pass ideas on, the next person gets to start where we got to and take the ideas to another level."--Eliot Coleman, organic farming pioneer and author of the Winter Harvest Handbook "I've read this book in French and all I can say is that, if you want to engage yourself in the market gardening, The Market Gardener is far more than a simple manual, it's the story of a life and a major giveaway of knowledge without the shadow of a secret. A must have, nothing else."--Michel Michiels, Arlon / Belgium "We are so excited that Le Jardinier-Maraicher is finally translated in English! This book was an inspiration for many of our French members (we are a farmers' co-op) and now we can recommend it to all ... especially to the new generation interested in small scale farming...Thank you!"--Nicole Briand Communications, La Recolte de Chez Nous / Really Local Harvest "In his revolutionary book, JMF brings about a change of paradigm that couldn't come any sooner. New gardeners will find in this book a step-by-step recipe that almost guarantees success, while the more seasoned ones can use it as a steppingstone for future achievements. Ever since its release in Quebec, it has reached thousands of readers and caused a ripple of benefits: people of all ages, especially the young, can now aspire to buy or rent their own land and live a fulfilling--and profitable--life in the countryside, which a few years back was still a wild dream for most of us. Aside from being very technically dense, it offers viable solutions to social problems such as land access, unemployment in regions, and the unsustainable nature of modern agricultural practices. It has literally been training an entire army of Davids that is now starting to address the bulk of these problems, or Goliath. And it's happening all across the province! Most importantly, this book deeply inspired me and gave me hope for the future without having to consult an eco-therapist."--Alexandre J-Nicole, Biologist, graphic designer and illustrator "Jean-Martin Fortier extols the virtues of being small-scale, and expertly details the use of such scale-appropriate tools as broadforks, seeders, hoes, flame weeders, low tunnels, high tunnels, and many other unique tools, specifically designed for this brand of farming. He picks up right where Eliot Coleman has left us, applying many of his core principles, but doing it in such a brilliant way as to provide beginning farmers a solid framework of the information they need to start up and become successful small-scale organic growers themselves.--Adam Lemieux, Product Manager of Tools & Supplies, Johnny's Selected SeedsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Foreword Preface 1 Small Is Profitable Can You Really Live ff 1.5 Acres? Not Just Making a Good Living, but Making a Good Life 2 Succeeding as a Small-Scale Organic Vegetable Grower A Biologically Intensive Approach Minimizing Start-Up Costs Minimizing Production Costs Direct Selling Adding Value to the Crops Learning the Craft 3 Finding the Right Site Climate and Microclimate Market Access Growing Space Needed Soil Quality Topography Drainage Access to Water Infrastructure Assessing Possible Pollution Problems 4 Designing the Market Garden Buildings and Foot Traffic Standardizing the Garden Layout Locating the Greenhouse and Tunnels Protection against Deer Windbreaks Irrigation 5 Minimum Tillage and Appropriate Machinery Permanent Raised Beds The Two-Wheel Tractor The Broadfork (Grelinette) Tarps and Pre-Crop Ground Cover To Till or not to Till 6 Fertilizing Organically Soil Tests Crop Requirements Managing Soil Fertility Good Compost Relying on Natural Fertilizers - Why? Establishing Crop Rotation Crop Rotation at Les Jardins de la Grelinette Green Manure and Cover Crops Connecting with Soil Ecology 7 Starting Seeds Indoors Seeding in Cell Flats The Soil Mix Filling Cell Flats The Seedling Room The Evolving Plant Nursery Heating and Ventilation of the Nursery How to Water Seedlings Potting up Transplanting into the Gardens 8 Direct Seeding Precision Seeders Seedbed Preparation Record Keeping 9 Weed Management Cultivating with Hoes Weeding with Tarps The Stale Seedbed Technique Flame Weeding Mulching Weed Control Technology 10 Insect Pests and Diseases Scouting Disease Prevention Using Biopesticides 11 Season Extension Floating Row Cover and Low Tunnels Caterpillar Tunnels Hoophouses 12 Harvest and Storage Harvesting Efficiently Harvest Help The Cold Room 13 Crop Planning Setting Farming Objectives Determining Production Establishing a Crop Calendar Making a Garden Plan Record Keeping Conclusion: Farming for Ecology, Community, and Lifestyle Appendix 1: Crop Notes Appendix 2: Tools and Suppliers Appendix 3: Garden Plan Appendix 4: Annotated Bibliography Appendix 5: Glossary Index About the Author
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Polyface Pastured Poultry Profit Net 25000 in 6 months on
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Chemical Process Design and Integration
Book SynopsisWritten by a highly regarded author with industrial and academic experience, this new edition of an established bestselling book provides practical guidance for students, researchers, and those in chemical engineering.Table of ContentsPreface xiii Acknowledgements xv Nomenclature xvii 1 The Nature of Chemical Process Design and Integration 1 2 Process Economics 19 3 Optimization 37 4 Chemical Reactors I – Reactor Performance 59 5 Chemical Reactors II – Reactor Conditions 81 6 Chemical Reactors III – Reactor Configuration 107 7 Separation of Heterogeneous Mixtures 125 8 Separation of Homogeneous Fluid Mixtures I – Distillation 139 9 Separation of Homogeneous Fluid Mixtures II – Other Methods 185 10 Distillation Sequencing 221 11 Distillation Sequencing for Azeotropic Distillation 247 12 Heat Exchange 275 13 Pumping and Compression 349 14 Continuous Process Recycle Structure 377 15 Continuous Process Simulation and Optimization 393 16 Batch Processes 417 17 Heat Exchanger Networks I – Network Targets 457 18 Heat Exchanger Networks II – Network Design 501 19 Heat Exchanger Networks III – Stream Data 543 20 Heat Integration of Reactors 555 21 Heat Integration of Distillation 563 22 Heat Integration of Evaporators and Dryers 577 23 Steam Systems and Cogeneration 583 24 Cooling and Refrigeration Systems 647 25 Environmental Design for Atmospheric Emissions 687 26 Water System Design 721 27 Environmental Sustainability in Chemical Production 781 28 Process Safety 811 Appendix A Physical Properties in Process Design 827 Appendix B Materials of Construction 853 Appendix C Annualization of Capital Cost 861 Appendix D The Maximum Thermal Effectiveness for 1–2 Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers 863 Appendix E Expression for the Minimum Number of 1–2 Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers for a Given Unit 865 Appendix F Heat Transfer Coefficient and Pressure Drop in Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers 867 Appendix G Gas Compression Theory 875 Appendix H Algorithm for the Heat Exchanger Network Area Target 881 Index 883
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MIT Press Spacesuit Fashioning Apollo The MIT Press
Book SynopsisHow the twenty-one-layer Apollo spacesuit, made by Playtex, was a triumph of intimacy over engineering. When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the lunar surface in July of 1969, they wore spacesuits made by Playtex: twenty-one layers of fabric, each with a distinct yet interrelated function, custom-sewn for them by seamstresses whose usual work was fashioning bras and girdles. This book is the story of that spacesuit. It is a story of the triumph over the military-industrial complex by the International Latex Corporation, best known by its consumer brand of Playtex—a victory of elegant softness over engineered hardness, of adaptation over cybernetics. Playtex's spacesuit went up against hard armor-like spacesuits designed by military contractors and favored by NASA's engineers. It was only when those attempts failed—when traditional engineering firms could not integrate the body into mission requirements—that Playtex, with its intimate exper
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The History Press Ltd Titanic the Ship Magnificent Volume One
Book SynopsisVolume Two covers the interior design and fitting out of the ship and presents detailed deck-by-deck information, from the palatial rooms of First Class to areas of the ship seen only by the crew.
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Amberley Publishing A Spitfire Pilots Story
Book SynopsisNew paperback edition - A family-authorised biography of Pat Hughes, one of the top-scoring aces of the Battle of Britain.
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Oxford University Press The Earth
Book SynopsisFor generations, the ground beneath the feet of our ancestors seemed solid and unchanging. Around 30 years ago, two things happened that were to revolutionize the understanding of our home planet. First, geologists realized that the continents themselves were drifting across the surface of the globe and that oceans were being created and destroyed. Secondly, pictures of the entire planet were returned from space. As the astronomer Fred Hoyle had predicted, this ''let loose an idea as powerful as any in history''. Suddenly, the Earth began to be viewed as a single entity; a dynamic, interacting whole, controlled by complex processes we scarcely understood. It began to seem less solid. As one astronaut put it, ''a blue jewel on black velvet; small, fragile and touchingly alone''. Geologists at last were able to see the whole as well as the detail; the wood as well as the trees. This book brings their account up to date with the latest understanding of the processes that govern our planet. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Table of Contents1. Dynamic Planet ; 2. Deep Time ; 3. Deep Earth ; 4. Under the Sea ; 5. Drifting Continents ; 6. Volcanoes ; 7. When the Ground Shakes ; Epilogue
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MIT Press Power Density
Book SynopsisThe first systematic, quantitative appraisal of power density, offering detailed reviews of power densities of renewable energy flows, fossil fuels, and all common energy uses.“There's no author whose books I look forward to more than Vaclav Smil.”—Bill GatesIn this book, Vaclav Smil argues that power density is a key determinant of the nature and dynamics of energy systems. Any understanding of complex energy systems must rely on quantitative measures of many fundamental variables. Power density—the rate of energy flux per unit of area—is an important but largely overlooked measure. Smil provides the first systematic, quantitative appraisal of power density, offering detailed reviews of the power densities of renewable energy flows, fossil fuels, thermal electricity generation, and all common energy uses.Smil shows that careful quantification, critical appraisals, and revealing comparisons of power densities make possibl
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MIT Press Ltd Probabilistic Robotics
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Taylor & Francis Regenerative Farming and Sustainable Diets
Book SynopsisThis book makes the case for an urgent move away from industrial agriculture towards regenerative farming and the promotion of plant-based diets.How we produce, distribute and consume food are critical issues for the health and well-being of humans, animals and the environment. In order to develop a sustainable food system, this book argues for a radical change in farming and food consumption. Containing contributions from world renowned experts, this book promotes regenerative farming as the means to preserve planetary health, establish sustainable, healthy and secure diets and safeguard the welfare of animals. Chapters discuss broad ranging issues from climate change and biodiversity conservation to animal sentience and intensive farming, and the role of financial markets and food businesses. The book concludes with chapters discussing the routes in policy and practice to transforming the food system and achieving real-world change.This book is a must read for studen
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WW Norton & Co Knife Skills Illustrated A Users Manual
Book SynopsisDon't be surprised if it changes the way you cook.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Understanding DeltaSigma Data Converters
Book SynopsisThis new edition introduces operation and design techniques for Sigma-Delta converters in physical and conceptual terms, and includes chapters which explore developments in the field over the last decade Includes information on MASH architectures, digital-to-analog converter (DAC) mismatch and mismatch shaping Investigates new topics including continuous-time ?S analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) principles and designs, circuit design for both continuous-time and discrete-time ?S ADCs, decimation and interpolation filters, and incremental ADCs Provides emphasis on practical design issues for industry professionals Table of ContentsPreface xiii 1 The Magic of Delta-Sigma Modulation 1 1.1 The Need for Oversampling Converters 1 1.2 Nyquist and Oversampling Conversion by Example 3 1.3 Higher-Order Single-Stage Noise-Shaping Modulators 11 1.4 Multi-Stage and Multi-Quantizer Delta-Sigma Modulators 12 1.5 Mismatch Shaping in Multi-Bit Delta-Sigma Modulators 14 1.6 Continuous-Time Delta-Sigma Modulation 15 1.7 Bandpass Delta-Sigma Modulators 17 1.8 Incremental Delta-Sigma Converters 18 1.9 Delta-Sigma Digital-to-Analog Converters 18 1.10 Decimation and Interpolation 19 1.11 Specifications and Figures of Merit 19 1.12 Early History, Performance, and Architectural Trends 21 References 25 2 Sampling, Oversampling, and Noise-Shaping 27 2.1 A Review of Sampling 28 2.2 Quantization 30 2.3 Quantization Noise Reduction by Oversampling 39 2.4 Noise-Shaping 42 2.5 Nonlinear Aspects of the First-Order Delta-Sigma Modulator 52 2.6 MOD1 with DC Excitation 54 2.7 Alternative Architectures: The Error-Feedback Structure 60 2.8 The Road Ahead 60 References 61 3 Second-Order Delta-Sigma Modulation 63 3.1 Simulation of MOD2 67 3.2 Nonlinear Effects in MOD2 70 3.3 Stability of MOD2 73 3.4 Alternative Second-Order Modulator Structures 77 3.5 Generalized Second-Order Structures 80 3.6 Conclusions 82 References 82 4 High-Order Delta-Sigma Modulators 83 4.1 Signal-Dependent Stability of Delta-Sigma Modulators 85 4.2 Improving MSA in High-Order Delta-Sigma Converters 92 4.3 Systematic NTF Design 95 4.4 Noise Transfer Functions with Optimally Spread Zeros 97 4.5 Fundamental Aspects of Noise Transfer Functions 98 4.6 High-Order Single-Bit Delta-Sigma Data Converters 100 4.7 Loop Filter Topologies for Discrete-Time Delta-Sigma Converters 104 4.8 State-Space Description of Delta-Sigma Loops 114 4.9 Conclusions 115 References 115 5 Multi-Stage and Multi-Quantizer Delta-Sigma Modulators 117 5.1 Multi-Stage Modulators 117 5.2 Cascade (MASH) Modulators 120 5.3 Noise Leakage in Cascade Modulators 123 5.4 The Sturdy-MASH Architecture 126 5.5 Noise-Coupled Architectures 128 5.6 Cross-Coupled Architectures 131 5.7 Conclusions 131 References 133 6 Mismatch-Shaping 135 6.1 The Mismatch Problem 135 6.2 Random Selection and Rotation 136 6.3 Implementation of Rotation 141 6.4 Alternative Mismatch-Shaping Topologies 145 6.5 High-Order Mismatch-Shaping 151 6.6 Generalizations 156 6.7 Transition-Error Shaping 158 6.8 Conclusions 162 References 162 7 Circuit Design for Discrete-Time Delta-Sigma ADCs 165 7.1 SCMOD2: A Second-Order Switched-Capacitor ADC 165 7.2 High-Level Design 166 7.3 Switched-Capacitor Integrator 168 7.4 Capacitor Sizing 174 7.5 Initial Verification 176 7.6 Amplifier Design 178 7.7 Intermediate Verification 186 7.8 Switch Design 191 7.9 Comparator Design 191 7.10 Clocking 195 7.11 Full-System Verification 197 7.12 High-Order Modulators 201 7.13 Multi-Bit Quantization 203 7.14 Switch Design Revisited 207 7.15 Double Sampling 209 7.16 Gain-Boosting and Gain-Squaring 211 7.17 Split-Steering and Amplifier Stacking 212 7.18 Noise in Switched-Capacitor Circuits 217 7.19 Conclusions 221 References 221 8 Continuous-Time Delta-Sigma Modulation 223 8.1 CT-MOD1 224 8.2 STF of CT-MOD1 230 8.3 Second-Order Continuous-Time Delta-Sigma Modulation 234 8.4 High-Order Continuous-Time Delta-Sigma Modulators 239 8.5 Loop-Filter Topologies 246 8.6 Continuous-Time Delta-Sigma Modulators with Complex NTF Zeros 249 8.7 Modeling of Continuous-Time Delta-Sigma Modulators for Simulation 250 8.8 Dynamic-Range Scaling 253 8.9 Design Example 255 8.10 Conclusions 258 References 258 9 Nonidealities in Continuous-Time Delta-Sigma Modulators 259 9.1 Excess Loop Delay 259 9.2 Time-Constant Variations of the Loop Filter 271 9.3 Clock Jitter in Delta-Sigma Modulators 273 9.4 Addressing Clock Jitter in Continuous-Time Delta-Sigma Modulators 285 9.5 Mitigating Clock Jitter Using FIR Feedback 287 9.6 Comparator Metastability 293 9.7 Conclusions 298 References 298 10 Circuit Design for Continuous-Time Delta-Sigma Modulators 301 10.1 Integrators 302 10.2 The Miller-Compensated OTA-RC Integrator 305 10.3 The Feedforward-Compensated OTA-RC Integrator 306 10.4 Stability of Feedforward Amplifiers 309 10.5 Device Noise in Continuous-Time Delta-Sigma Modulators 312 10.6 ADC Design 316 10.7 Feedback DAC Design 320 10.8 Systematic Design Centering 331 10.9 Loop-Filter Nonlinearities in Continuous-Time Delta-Sigma Modulators 338 10.10 Case Study of a 16-Bit Audio Continuous-Time Delta-Sigma Modulator346 10.11 Measurement Results 358 10.12 Summary 359 References 360 11 Bandpass and Quadrature Delta-Sigma Modulation 363 11.1 The Need for Bandpass Conversion 363 11.2 System Overview 366 11.3 Bandpass NTFs 367 11.4 Architectures for Bandpass Delta-Sigma Modulators 372 11.5 Bandpass Modulator Example 380 11.6 Quadrature Signals 391 11.7 Quadrature Modulation 396 11.8 Polyphase Signal Processing 402 11.9 Conclusions 404 References 405 12 Incremental Analog-to-Digital Converters 407 12.1 Motivation and Trade-Offs 407 12.2 Analysis and Design of Single-Stage IADCs 408 12.3 Digital Filter Design for Single-Stage IADCs 411 12.4 Multiple-Stage IADCs and Extended Counting ADCs 415 12.5 IADC Design Examples 416 12.6 Conclusions 422 References 423 13 Delta-Sigma DACs 425 13.1 System Architectures for Delta-Sigma DACs 425 13.2 Loop Configurations for Delta-Sigma DACs 427 13.3 Delta-Sigma DACs Using Multi-Bit Internal DACs 431 13.4 Interpolation Filtering for Delta-Sigma DACs 438 13.5 Analog Post-Filters for Delta-Sigma DACs 441 13.6 Conclusions 449 References 449 14 Interpolation and Decimation Filters 451 14.1 Interpolation Filtering 452 14.2 Example Interpolation Filter 456 14.3 Decimation Filtering 461 14.4 Example Decimation Filter 463 14.5 Halfband Filters 467 14.5.1 Saramäki Halfband Filter 469 14.6 Decimation for Bandpass Delta-Sigma ADCs 471 14.7 Fractional Rate Conversion 472 14.8 Summary 480 References 480 A Spectral Estimation 483 A.1 Windowing 484 A.2 Scaling and Noise Bandwidth 488 A.3 Averaging 491 A.4 An Example 493 A.5 Mathematical Background 495 References 498 B The Delta-Sigma Toolbox 499 C Linear Periodically Time-Varying Systems 539 C.1 Linearity and Time (In)variance 539 C.2 Linear Time-Varying Systems 541 C.3 Linear Periodically Time-Varying (LPTV) Systems 543 C.4 LPTV Systems with Sampled Outputs 547 References 559 Index 561
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Flame Tree Publishing Imperial War Museums Spitfires Wall Calendar 2026
Book SynopsisFeaturing the most iconic plane of the Second World War, the legendary Spitfire, this wall calendar also offers glimpses of the heroic pilots, and Duxford's restored Spitfire Mk Ia N3200. Informative text accompanies each work and the datepad features previous and next month's views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Dance Music Manual
Book SynopsisDance Music Manual â a comprehensive guidebook for novice and seasoned professionals alike â walks readers through the tools and techniques required to create original, captivating and professional-sounding electronic dance music.Key features of the Dance Music Manual include the following: Learn to navigate the complex world of electronic music production. Unleash your creativity with practical advice, insider tips and expert techniques. Explore the intricacies of crafting infectious grooves and sculpting sounds. From beginner to expert, this comprehensive guide illuminates every aspect of producing, mixing and mastering dance music. Used by professionals worldwide, this updated fifth edition has been significantly rewritten and includes new content on building your studio, processing, sampling, sound design and a chapter on DJ techniques. A companion website supports the book by providing audio and video examples of the techniques.
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SDC Publications Autodesk Inventor 2025
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Taylor & Francis Teaching Climate Change for Grades 612
Book SynopsisLooking to tackle climate change and climate science in your classroom? This timely and insightful book supports secondary science teachers in developing effective curricula around the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) by grounding their instruction on the climate crisis. This new edition focuses on meeting teachers where they are in their teaching and learning while tending to various contexts, communities, and cultures to activate educators in understanding and responding to the climate crisis in this moment. Chapters offer design and implementation support for 21st-century learning experiences centered around the climate emergency for meaningful engagement. Dr. Lê provides an overview of the teaching shifts needed for the NGSS using climate change as the vehicle of instruction. She also supports climate literacy for students and teachers via urgent topics in climate science and environmental justice. Teachers will also learn how to engage with the complexities of cl
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Elsevier Science Theory of Elasticity
Book SynopsisCovering not only the ordinary theory of the deformation of solids, this book also covers topics such as thermal conduction and viscosity in solids.Trade Review"I shall be surprised if this book does not come to be regarded as a masterpiece." --Journal of the Royal Institute of PhysicsTable of ContentsFundamental equations; The equilibrium of rods and plates; Elastic waves; Dislocations; Thermal conduction and viscosity in solids; Mechanics of liquid crystals; Index.
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Elsevier Science Mechanics
Book SynopsisDevoted to the foundation of mechanics, namely classical Newtonian mechanics, this mechanics text is based mainly on Galileo's principle of relativity and Hamilton's principle of least action. The exposition is simple and leads to a complete and direct means of solving problems in mechanics.Trade Review"The Landau and Lifshitz series is almost uniformly excellent... the level is appropriate in advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate students" --Philip B Burt, Clemson University, USA "An outstanding book for advanced students" --John H Lienhard, MIT University, USATable of ContentsThe equations of motion; Conservation laws; Integration of equations of motions; Collisions between particles; Small oscillations; Motion of a rigid body; Canonical equations.
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SDC Publications Autodesk 3ds Max 2025 Basics Guide
Book SynopsisDiscover the world of 3D Modeling and animation with Autodesk 3ds Max 2025 Basics Guide, a comprehensive and user-friendly guide designed for beginners and professionals alike. Authored by renowned 3D artist Kelly L. Murdock, this essential handbook incorporates an array of easy-to-follow tutorials, covering everything from interface navigation to advanced lighting techniques.Whether you're a complete novice or a seasoned professional looking to expand your skills, this guide will help you develop the knowledge and confidence necessary to create stunning 3D models, animations, and renderings. With meticulously organized chapters, each focusing on a specific skill set, you'll be smoothly guided through the entire process, from exploring the interface to simulating physics-based motion and working with hair and cloth.Autodesk 3ds Max 2025 Basics Guide begins by introducing you to the user interface and scene navigation, then delves into object manipulation, 3D asset modeling, material application, camera and lighting techniques, rendering, animation, character creation, special effects, and dynamic animation systems.As both a beginner's guide and a reference for experienced users, this invaluable resource offers expert advice from popular author Kelly Murdock. The book begins with a âgetting started' section for instant immersion, and contains countless tips and timesavers throughout. Learn how to harness the power of Autodesk 3ds Max, one of the most popular 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and compositing softwares used by game developers and graphic designers in the film and television industry. Unlock your creative potential and start creating breathtaking 3D animations with the Autodesk 3ds Max 2025 Basics Guide.What You'll Learn Get started navigating the user interface, Viewports and working with files Explore 3D modeling and how to apply materials and textures Learn how to reference, select, clone, group, link and transform objects Set impressive scenes with backgrounds, cameras and lighting Master intelligent techniques for rendering, compositing and animating Create characters, add special effects, and finish with dynamic animations such as hair and cloth Get comfortable with key tools such as Track View, Arnold, Quicksilver, Space Warps and more Discover all the new features and changes in 3ds Max 2025 Training VideosThe text is complemented by an expansive collection of video tutorials. Every chapter comes with a series of matching video presentations that act as a live counterpart to the written lessons. These presentations provide you with a firsthand view of the topics, capturing the subtitle nuances that words alone might miss.
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