Diamond: A Journey to the Heart of an Obsession
by Matthew Hart

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [255]-258) and index....
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30 Bridges
by Matthew Wells

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This captivating reference analyzes 30 bridges around the world that show cutting-edge architectural and engineering trends. Each bridge is displayed in color while accompanying text and drawings demonstrate construction techniques....
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Hacking GPS
by Kat Kingsley Hughes

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There are an estimated 30 million GPS receivers (GPSrs) currently in use in the civilian market. These receivers come in a variety of forms, from hand-held receivers, in-car systems, add-on devices for hand help computers and embedded receivers in...
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Early Earthquakes of the Americas
by Robert L Kovach

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Investigates the relationship between historical earthquakes in the Americas and structural damage at archaeological sites....
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Light Metals 2002
by Wolfgang Schneider

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Proceedings of the technical sessions presented at the February 2002
conference on the latest developments in light metals technology.
Approximately 144 contributions discuss advances in molten salt
processing technology; alumina and bauxite (bauxite...
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Journal of Pyrotechnics Issue 7
by Journal of Pyrotechnics

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Contents:
The Production of Music with Pyrotechnic Whistles
High-Nitrogen Pyrotechnic Compositions
An Oxygen-Exchange Approach to Pyrotechnic Formulations
Artificial Meteor Fireworks
Studies on the Use of Epoxy Resin Binder in Small Rockets...
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The Handbook of Highway Engineering
by Tien Fang Fwa

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Modern highway engineering reflects an integrated view of a road system's entire lifecycle, including any potential environmental impacts, and seeks to develop a sustainable infrastructure through careful planning and active management. This trend is not...
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Fireworks Issue 43 Winter 2003
by Fireworks

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Main items:
A National Firework Museum John Bennett shows how you could ensure it happens
Phoenix Fireworks of Hemel Hempstead (1948-1963) John Bennett looks at Brock's near neighbours
George Henry Profile of a man who worked for Brock's and...
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Fireworks Issue 42 Summer 2002
by Fireworks

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Main items:
British Fireworks Association set up John Woodhead explains why
British Pyrotechnists' Society Richard Harwood describes a new organization; with free membership
Making gunpowder and fireworks on Malta Nigel Village has done it...
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Light Railway Construction
by Calthrop E.R.

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This facsimile edition of a peper by E. R. Calthrop is published on the Hundredth Anniversay of its first publication, in 1897. In it, Calthrop, who was Engineer to the 2ft. 6in. gauge Barsi Light Railway in India, sets out the general principles of...
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Waves and Wave Forces on Coastal and Ocean Structures (Advanced Series on Ocean Engineering)
by Robert T Hudspeth

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This book focuses on: (1) the physics of the fundamental dynamics of fluids and of semi-immersed Lagrangian solid bodies that are responding to wave-induced loads; (2) the scaling of dimensional equations and boundary value problems in order to determine...
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Nitroglycerine & Nitroglycerine Explosives
by Phokion Naoúm

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This work in the important field of explosives is due to the plans of several experts to issue a large, comprehensive handbook of the entire technique of explosives. Difficulties encountered at the time did not allow this to be carried out, so that the...
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Processing Digital Images in GIS: A Tutorial Featuring ArcView and ARC/INFO
by David L Verbyla

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This book is a tutorial that will enable readers to become proficient with the use of image data in projects using geographical information systems (GIS). It begins with an introduction to image display, scanned maps, and remotely sensed imagery...
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Journal of Pyrotechnics Issue 19
by Journal of Pyrotechnics

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Contents:
Metal Monochloride Emitters in Pyrotechnic Flames-Ions or Neutrals?
Experimenting with High Explosive Fuel Explosions for Movies and Television
Industrial Scale Nano-Aluminum Powder Manufacturing
Essential Molecular Orbital Theory for...
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Image Analysis, Classification and Change Detection in Remote Sensing
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With an ever-increasing availability of aerial and satellite Earth observation data, image analysis has become an essential part of remote sensing. Image Analysis, Classification and Change Detection in Remote Sensing: With Algorithms for ENVI/IDL...
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Worlds on Fire: Volcanoes on the Earth, the Moon, Mars, Venus and IO
by Charles Frankel

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A fascinating tour of the mightiest volcanoes in the Solar System....
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Incendiary Art
by Kevin Salatino

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Festivities such as those exalting the court of Louis XIV, the celebration of James II's London coronation, and the commemoration of the peace celebrations of 1749 at The Hague culminated in dazzling pyrotechnical displays. These were in turn reproduced...
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Fireworks: Issue 39 Winter 2001
by Fireworks

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Issue 39 of Fireworks contains 48 pages of news, views, information, history, nostalgia, pictures and readers' comments (as described on BBC TV, radio and the national press), with double colour.
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Foti Fireworéks and the 2000...
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Very Short Introductions #90: The Earth: A Very Short Introduction
by Martin Redfern

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-136) and index....
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Fireworks Issue 41 Winter 2002
by Fireworks

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Main Items:
European Pyrotechnics Association set up Pascale Renouf explains why
The Wallop Fireworks Story John Bennett provides a detailed history and brings Wallop fireworks back to life
Antipodean Jottings Barry Sturman on things Down Under,...
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