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Aircraft Weight and Balance for the Professional Pilot

Aviation Books Series, #15

by Stephen Walmsley ...

Series Book 15 - Aviation Books Series
Despite aircraft coming in many shapes and sizes, they all have weight and balance limitations that pilots must carefully check before every flight. Operating outside of these limits can be very dangerous, and in some cases, an aircraft might not even leave the ground. Fortunately, pilots have a range of tools available to ensure their aircraft is fit for flight.From the author of the popular ... Read more

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Despite aircraft coming in many shapes and sizes, they all have weight and balance limitations that pilots must carefully check before every flight. Operating outside of these limits can be very dangerous, and in some cases, an aircraft might not even leave the ground. Fortunately, pilots have a range of tools available to ensure their aircraft is fit for flight.From the author of the popular
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World in the Balance

The Historic Quest for an Absolute System of Measurement

by Robert P. Crease ...

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

$14.99 CAD

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

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

by Heather Lang ...

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

$26.99 CAD

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

A Historical Survey

by Herbert Arthur Klein ...

Series series Dover Books on Mathematics
"Klein is both a skilled reporter and a wide-ranging humanistic scholar. The book is popular and learned, witty and serious, literary and mathematical — always solid and entertaining." — Los Angeles Times.Although the topic of measurement might seem to lend itself to a dry-as-dust treatment, this book is just the opposite: an engrossing, easy-to-read study that treats a multifaceted topic with wit ... Read more

$31.99 CAD

"Klein is both a skilled reporter and a wide-ranging humanistic scholar. The book is popular and learned, witty and serious, literary and mathematical — always solid and entertaining." — Los Angeles Times.Although the topic of measurement might seem to lend itself to a dry-as-dust treatment, this book is just the opposite: an engrossing, easy-to-read study that treats a multifaceted topic with wit
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Photodetectors

Materials, Devices and Applications

by Elsevier Science ...

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

$234.99 CAD

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

Creative Approaches to Empowering People with Information

by Rahul Bhargava ...

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

$31.29 CAD

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

Telling It Like It Is

Edited by David J. Bennett, Richard C. Jennings ...

In the 25 years since the 'Bodmer Report' kick-started the public understanding of science movement, there has been something of a revolution in science communication. However, despite the ever-growing demands of the public, policy-makers and the media, many scientists still find it difficult to successfully explain and publicise their activities or to understand and respond to people's hopes and ... Read more

$51.99 CAD

In the 25 years since the 'Bodmer Report' kick-started the public understanding of science movement, there has been something of a revolution in science communication. However, despite the ever-growing demands of the public, policy-makers and the media, many scientists still find it difficult to successfully explain and publicise their activities or to understand and respond to people's hopes and
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The Metric Calendar, a Metric Diary

by Vincent van Mechelen ...

Brainwashed into thinking that the calendar you and 'everyone else' use is perfectly normal? A chaotic calendar in which months are made to vary in length from 28 to 31 days; an unnatural calendar which passes over the existence of solstices and equinoxes, thus in its ignorance having the year begin at a totally arbitrary moment; a split, polycyclic calendar whose dates do not tell you anything ... Read more

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Brainwashed into thinking that the calendar you and 'everyone else' use is perfectly normal? A chaotic calendar in which months are made to vary in length from 28 to 31 days; an unnatural calendar which passes over the existence of solstices and equinoxes, thus in its ignorance having the year begin at a totally arbitrary moment; a split, polycyclic calendar whose dates do not tell you anything
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بشقاب دوپامین

by دکتر مهشید گنجوری ...

از زندان هلههوله تا آزادی غذایی: کلید در بشقاب دوپامین شماست!در دنیای فستفودها و شیرینیهای بیپایان، آیا احساس میکنید مغزتان توسط غذا ربوده شده است؟ چرخه ولع، پرخوری و پشیمانی شما را خسته کرده؟«بشقاب دوپامین»، بر اساس یافتههای تکاندهنده دکتر آنا لمکی و با راهکارهای عملی دکتر مهشید گنجوری، پرده از راز نبرد مغز با غذاهای مدرن برمیدارد. این کتاب به شما نشان میدهد که چگونه سیستم پاداش دوپامین شما را به ... Read more

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از زندان هلههوله تا آزادی غذایی: کلید در بشقاب دوپامین شماست!در دنیای فستفودها و شیرینیهای بیپایان، آیا احساس میکنید مغزتان توسط غذا ربوده شده است؟ چرخه ولع، پرخوری و پشیمانی شما را خسته کرده؟«بشقاب دوپامین»، بر اساس یافتههای تکاندهنده دکتر آنا لمکی و با راهکارهای عملی دکتر مهشید گنجوری، پرده از راز نبرد مغز با غذاهای مدرن برمیدارد. این کتاب به شما نشان میدهد که چگونه سیستم پاداش دوپامین شما را به
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A Review of Algebra

by Rivenburg ...

A Review of Algebra, authored by Romeyn Henry Rivenburg and published in 1914, is a comprehensive and systematic guide designed to reinforce and deepen the reader’s understanding of elementary and intermediate algebraic concepts. The book serves as both a refresher and a detailed reference, making it ideal for students preparing for examinations, teachers seeking a reliable classroom resource, or ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

A Review of Algebra, authored by Romeyn Henry Rivenburg and published in 1914, is a comprehensive and systematic guide designed to reinforce and deepen the reader’s understanding of elementary and intermediate algebraic concepts. The book serves as both a refresher and a detailed reference, making it ideal for students preparing for examinations, teachers seeking a reliable classroom resource, or
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Science Basic Facts

by Collins ...

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

$9.99 CAD

A completely new full-colour edition of the popular guide to scienceFirst published in 1989, this is the third edition of the popular Gem Basic Facts Science. The Basic Facts series is a series of illustrated gem dictionaries in important school subjects.
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Consejos Para Perder hasta 10 kilos

by Ricardo Ripoll ...

Hubo un tiempo en este mundo cuando la necesidad de bajar de peso era completamente desconocida. La gente comía bien, sin embargo, el trabajo que realizaban les permitía comer sin excederse de peso.Se despertaban temprano en la mañana y luego participaban en sus respectivos trabajos durante todo un día. Este trabajo era básicamente.La gente trabajaba en la excavación de los campos, siembra, ... Read more

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Hubo un tiempo en este mundo cuando la necesidad de bajar de peso era completamente desconocida. La gente comía bien, sin embargo, el trabajo que realizaban les permitía comer sin excederse de peso.Se despertaban temprano en la mañana y luego participaban en sus respectivos trabajos durante todo un día. Este trabajo era básicamente.La gente trabajaba en la excavación de los campos, siembra,
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Pierda 16 Libras en 12 Dias con Una Dieta de Limpieza Smoothie

by Stephanie Quiñones ...

Pierda 16 libras en 12 días con una dieta de limpieza con batidos: pierda peso rápidamente, combata las enfermedades cancerosas y luzca más joven mientras bebe un delicioso batido verdeEn esta dieta de limpieza de licuados de 12 días, incorporará en su régimen diario deliciosos licuados compuestos de supernutrientes de verduras de hoja verde y frutas, así como cómo vencer los antojos con ... Read more

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Pierda 16 libras en 12 días con una dieta de limpieza con batidos: pierda peso rápidamente, combata las enfermedades cancerosas y luzca más joven mientras bebe un delicioso batido verdeEn esta dieta de limpieza de licuados de 12 días, incorporará en su régimen diario deliciosos licuados compuestos de supernutrientes de verduras de hoja verde y frutas, así como cómo vencer los antojos con
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The Scientific Method

A Guide to Finding Useful Knowledge

by J. Scott Armstrong, Kesten C. Green ...

The scientific method delivers prosperity, yet scientific practice has become subject to corrupting influences from within and without the scientific community. This essential reference is intended to help remedy those threats. The authors identify eight essential criteria for the practice of science and provide checklists to help avoid costly failures in scientific practice. Not only for ... Read more

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The scientific method delivers prosperity, yet scientific practice has become subject to corrupting influences from within and without the scientific community. This essential reference is intended to help remedy those threats. The authors identify eight essential criteria for the practice of science and provide checklists to help avoid costly failures in scientific practice. Not only for
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Truth and Traceability in Physics and Metrology

by Michael Grabe ...

Series series IOP Concise Physics
Metrological data is known to be blurred by the imperfections of the measuring process. For about two centuries, regular or constant errors were not the focal point of experimental activities, only irregular or random errors were. To address this here, Truth and Traceability in Physics and Metrology discusses a new error concept that dispenses with the common practice to randomize unknown ... Read more

$35.19 CAD

Metrological data is known to be blurred by the imperfections of the measuring process. For about two centuries, regular or constant errors were not the focal point of experimental activities, only irregular or random errors were. To address this here, Truth and Traceability in Physics and Metrology discusses a new error concept that dispenses with the common practice to randomize unknown
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Advanced Techniques for Assessment Surface Topography

Development of a Basis for 3D Surface Texture Standards "Surfstand"

by Liam Blunt, Xiang Jiang ...

This publication deals with the latest developments in the field of 3D surface metrology and will become a seminal text in this important area. It has been prepared with the support of the European Community's Directorate General XII and represents the culmination of research conducted by 11 international partners as part of an EU-funded project. The aim of the project is to inform standards ... Read more

$211.99 CAD

This publication deals with the latest developments in the field of 3D surface metrology and will become a seminal text in this important area. It has been prepared with the support of the European Community's Directorate General XII and represents the culmination of research conducted by 11 international partners as part of an EU-funded project. The aim of the project is to inform standards
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Fundamental Principles of Engineering Nanometrology

by Richard Leach ...

Series series Micro and Nano Technologies
Working at the nano-scale demands an understanding of the high-precision measurement techniques that make nanotechnology and advanced manufacturing possible. Richard Leach introduces these techniques to a broad audience of engineers and scientists involved in nanotechnology and manufacturing applications and research. He also provides a routemap and toolkit for metrologists engaging with the rigor ... Read more

$156.99 CAD

Working at the nano-scale demands an understanding of the high-precision measurement techniques that make nanotechnology and advanced manufacturing possible. Richard Leach introduces these techniques to a broad audience of engineers and scientists involved in nanotechnology and manufacturing applications and research. He also provides a routemap and toolkit for metrologists engaging with the rigor
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Zoomintounits of Measurement

by Ph.D Dr. Ismat Safar ...

A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Measurement Units, Conversions, and ApplicationsZoomintounits of Measurements © Encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference resource designed to help students, educators, researchers, and professionals understand the many systems and units used to measure the world around us.Covering subjects across mathematics, physics, chemistry, science, accounting, economics, ... Read more

$13.59 CAD

A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Measurement Units, Conversions, and ApplicationsZoomintounits of Measurements © Encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference resource designed to help students, educators, researchers, and professionals understand the many systems and units used to measure the world around us.Covering subjects across mathematics, physics, chemistry, science, accounting, economics,
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How to Measure Anything

The Science of Measurement

by Christopher Joseph ...

Learn about scales of measurement used in everything from meteorology to music notation in this comprehensive and informative reference guide.Measurement is constantly all around us. It forms the foundations of science – the ohms and amps of physics and the moles and isotopes of chemistry – and shapes our every day.Our relationships with measurement start the moment we wake and check the day’s ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

Learn about scales of measurement used in everything from meteorology to music notation in this comprehensive and informative reference guide.Measurement is constantly all around us. It forms the foundations of science – the ohms and amps of physics and the moles and isotopes of chemistry – and shapes our every day.Our relationships with measurement start the moment we wake and check the day’s
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Engineering Rules

Global Standard Setting since 1880

by JoAnne Yates, Craig N. Murphy ...

Series series Hagley Library Studies in Business, Technology, and Politics
The first global history of voluntary consensus standard setting.Finalist, Hagley Prize in Business History, The Hagley Museum and Library / The Business History ConferencePrivate, voluntary standards shape almost everything we use, from screw threads to shipping containers to e-readers. They have been critical to every major change in the world economy for more than a century, including the rise ... Read more

$47.99 CAD

The first global history of voluntary consensus standard setting.Finalist, Hagley Prize in Business History, The Hagley Museum and Library / The Business History ConferencePrivate, voluntary standards shape almost everything we use, from screw threads to shipping containers to e-readers. They have been critical to every major change in the world economy for more than a century, including the rise
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Tai Chi Suave Para Perder Grasa Abdominal Para Principiantes

Un programa de ejercicios de bajo impacto de 28 días con prácticas diarias sencillas, guía paso a paso, movimientos guiados y técnicas ilustradas para una cintura más saludable.

by Mae M. Silberman ...

¿Qué pasaría si lograr una cintura más saludable no requiriera entrenamientos agotadores, programas de ejercicios complicados ni rutinas extremas difíciles de mantener?A muchos principiantes les cuesta seguir los planes de ejercicio tradicionales porque los perciben como demasiado intensos, confusos o poco realistas para la vida cotidiana. Es posible que hayas probado rutinas que exigían demasiado ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

¿Qué pasaría si lograr una cintura más saludable no requiriera entrenamientos agotadores, programas de ejercicios complicados ni rutinas extremas difíciles de mantener?A muchos principiantes les cuesta seguir los planes de ejercicio tradicionales porque los perciben como demasiado intensos, confusos o poco realistas para la vida cotidiana. Es posible que hayas probado rutinas que exigían demasiado
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從奈米到光年：有趣的度量衡簡史

by 李開周 ...

Series series HISTORY
在歷史中，度量衡演進究竟在忙什麼？為何中國尺度比奈米還小？印度尺度卻比光年還大？為何荷蘭寸和瑞典寸會讓戰艦沉沒？書中自有千鍾粟，一鍾到底是多少？度量衡和我們人類的日常生活息息相關。無論是中國歷代度量衡，還是英制、美制的規定，世界上眾多「單位」爭奇鬥豔。長度、容量、面積、重量等測量，無一不與度量衡有關。早期人類的印象停留在「尺斗秤」，隨著科技快速發展，從極大到極小、時間、溫度、電流，甚至地球與月球的距離等，全都在人類測量的範圍。李開周老師首次發揮測量工程師的工作專業，結合詳實的歷史研究及考證，探究世界各國對度量衡的定義與演進發展的有趣歷程，一部關於度量衡的千年演化史！作者簡介李開周1980年生於河南開封，《南方都市報》專欄作家。著有《歷史課本聞不到的銅臭味》、《吃一場有趣的宋朝飯局》、《過一個歡樂的宋朝... ... Read more

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在歷史中，度量衡演進究竟在忙什麼？為何中國尺度比奈米還小？印度尺度卻比光年還大？為何荷蘭寸和瑞典寸會讓戰艦沉沒？書中自有千鍾粟，一鍾到底是多少？度量衡和我們人類的日常生活息息相關。無論是中國歷代度量衡，還是英制、美制的規定，世界上眾多「單位」爭奇鬥豔。長度、容量、面積、重量等測量，無一不與度量衡有關。早期人類的印象停留在「尺斗秤」，隨著科技快速發展，從極大到極小、時間、溫度、電流，甚至地球與月球的距離等，全都在人類測量的範圍。李開周老師首次發揮測量工程師的工作專業，結合詳實的歷史研究及考證，探究世界各國對度量衡的定義與演進發展的有趣歷程，一部關於度量衡的千年演化史！作者簡介李開周1980年生於河南開封，《南方都市報》專欄作家。著有《歷史課本聞不到的銅臭味》、《吃一場有趣的宋朝飯局》、《過一個歡樂的宋朝...
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Measurements and Performance Characteristics of Diagnostic X-ray Tubes and Generators (Third Edition)

IPEM report 32, part I

Edited by Daniel Shaw ...

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

$174.99 CAD

This book describes the theoretical principals including potential modes of failures and equipment performance limitations and provides practical advice for making quality assurance (QA) measurements for clinical X-ray tubes and generators. The guidance given for making QA measurements seeks to be practical, using equipment commonly found in medical physics departments, and where possible
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Seasons of Recovery: My Journey Through Staying

by Lucy Cicero ...

Recovery doesn't always begin with a clear decision.Sometimes, it begins with staying.Seasons of Recovery: My Journey Through Staying is a lived account of recovering from drug addiction—not as a single moment of change, but as a gradual return to yourself over time.This is not a guide or a set of instructions. It is a personal narrative shaped by the internal shifts that come after the chaos ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Recovery doesn't always begin with a clear decision.Sometimes, it begins with staying.Seasons of Recovery: My Journey Through Staying is a lived account of recovering from drug addiction—not as a single moment of change, but as a gradual return to yourself over time.This is not a guide or a set of instructions. It is a personal narrative shaped by the internal shifts that come after the chaos
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