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Fortifications and Weaponry
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Buildind a Single-shot, Falling-block Rifle Action
Buildind a Single-shot, Falling-block Rifle Action
by Walter B. Mueller
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Originally published as a series in The Home Shop Machinist magazine, this very popular gunsmithing project for firearms enthusiasts is now presented complete in soft-cover format for workbench ease.... (read more)

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General Engineering
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The Evolution of Useful Things: How Everyday Artifacts-From Forks and Pins to Paper Clips and Zippers-Came to Be as They Are.
The Evolution of Useful Things: How Everyday Artifacts-From Forks and Pins to Paper Clips and Zippers-Came to Be as They Are.
by Henry Petroski
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Only Henry Petroski, author of The Pencil, could make one never pick up a paper clip again without being overcome with feelings of awe and reverence. In his new book the author examines a host of techno-trivia questions – how the fork got its tines... (read more)

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Model Construction
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Working Steam Engines
Working Steam Engines
by Rudy Kouhoupt
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This second book in this series of drawings only from the late Rudy Kouhoupt, concentrates on small steam engines, with the full drawings for a Walking Beam Engine, a Model Marine Engine, an Open Column Steam Engine, a Model Mill Engine, and Enclosed... (read more)

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History
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Connections: From Ptolemy's Astrolabe to the Discovery of Electricity: How Inventions Are Linked, and How They Cause Change throughout History
Connections: From Ptolemy's Astrolabe to the Discovery of Electricity: How Inventions Are Linked, and How They Cause Change throughout History
by James Burke
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How did the popularity of underwear in the twelfth century lead to the invention of the printing press? How did the waterwheel evolve into the computer? How did the arrival of the cannon lead eventually to the development of movies? In this highly... (read more)

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AutoCAD
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AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 Bible with DVD (Bible)
AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008 Bible with DVD (Bible)
by Ellen Finkelstein
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"Whether you're new to AutoCAD or a veteran, you will undoubtedly find this book to be an excellent resource." -- Abhi Singh, AutoCAD Product Manager, Autodesk, Inc. Here's the book that makes AutoCAD approachable Even the people at Autodesk look to... (read more)

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Diving
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Shadow Divers: The True Adventure of Two Americans Who Risked Everything to Solve One of the Last Mysteries of World War II
Shadow Divers: The True Adventure of Two Americans Who Risked Everything to Solve One of the Last Mysteries of World War II
by Robert Kurson
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Readers energized by the suspense and adventure of The Perfect Storm and Into Thin Air will be captivated by this remarkable account of wreck diving and discovery. Interweaving the excitement of locating a previously undiscovered WWII German submarine... (read more)

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CAD
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Inside Rhinoceros 4
Inside Rhinoceros 4
by Ron K C Cheng
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This well-designed introduction to using the latest version of Rhino bridges the gap between theoretical and software-oriented approaches to computer modeling by providing a balanced presentation of theory, concepts, and hands-on tutorials. Beginning... (read more)

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Fortifications and Weaponry
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Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army
Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army
by Jeremy Scahill
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Meet Blackwater USA, the powerful private army that the U.S. government has quietly hired to operate in international war zones and on American soil. With its own military base, a fleet of twenty aircraft, and twenty-thousand troops at the ready... (read more)

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Red Hat Linux 7.3 for Dummies with CDROM (For Dummies)
Red Hat Linux 7.3 for Dummies with CDROM (For Dummies)
by Jon Hall
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Covers the essentials first-time Red Hat Linux users need to know about installing and using Red Hat on their desktop. Topics include preparing your PC for Linux, installing, connecting to a network or the Internet, working with the GNOME interface... (read more)

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Inventing Modern: Growing Up with X-Rays, Skycrapers, and Tailfins
Inventing Modern: Growing Up with X-Rays, Skycrapers, and Tailfins
by John H Lienhard
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-283) and index.... (read more)

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