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Automobiles and Sheet Metal Boats
Automobiles and Sheet Metal Boats
by William Neubecker
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What a book! Especially if you want to build an automobile. No, not a modern streamlined sports car. I'm talking about those early chain drive beasts that competed in around-the-world races off road back before World War One...machines that might have... (read more)

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Shaping Structures Statics
Shaping Structures Statics
by Waclaw Zalewski
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An innovative, highly visual guide to an essential technical facet of the architectural process.... (read more)

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Giant Earthmovers: An Illustrated History (Crestline)
Giant Earthmovers: An Illustrated History (Crestline)
by Keith Haddock
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A comprehensive review of earthmoving and construction equipment from the birth of primitive industrial tools to today's awe-inspiring machines! The biggest haulers, dozers, scrapers and unusual specialty equipment in the field are presented here in over... (read more)

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Structures Or Why Things Dont Fall Down
Structures Or Why Things Dont Fall Down
by J E Gordon
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For anyone who has ever wondered why suspension bridges don’t collapse under eight lanes of traffic, how dams hold back—or give way under—thousands of gallons of water, or what principles guide the design of a skyscraper, a nightgown... (read more)

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Wiring 1-2-3: Install, Upgrade, Repair, and Maintain Your Home's Electrical System (Home Depot ... 1-2-3)
Wiring 1-2-3: Install, Upgrade, Repair, and Maintain Your Home's Electrical System (Home Depot ... 1-2-3)
by Home Depot
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Comprehensive wiring resource for all skill levels. 125 projects—from replacing a switch to upgrading an older electrical system.... (read more)

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Philosophy of Sustainable Design
Philosophy of Sustainable Design
by Jason F. McLennan
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In the Philosophy of Sustainable Design, McLennan outlines the major ideas and issues that have emerged in the growing movement of green architecture and sustainable design over the last thirty years. This book is intended as a starting point for anyone... (read more)

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Est Level 1 Trainee Guide, Paperback
Est Level 1 Trainee Guide, Paperback
by Nccer
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This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes Introduction to the Trade, Wood and Masonry Construction Methods... (read more)

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Construction Scheduling, Cost Optimization and Management: A New Model Based on Neurocomputing and Object Technologies
Construction Scheduling, Cost Optimization and Management: A New Model Based on Neurocomputing and Object Technologies
by Hojjat Adeli
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Presents a general mathematical formula for the scheduling of construction projects. Using this formula, repetitive and non-repetitive tasks, work continuity considerations, multiple-crew strategies, and the effects of varying job conditions on the... (read more)

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Wood Engineering & Construction Handbook 2ND Edition
Wood Engineering & Construction Handbook 2ND Edition
by Keith Faherty
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Examples and data on wood joints, members, components, and structural systems; engineering properties of wood and new wood products; design guidelines for wood beams, bridges, and pile foundations; commercial lumber standards, fire resistance, and... (read more)

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National Electrical Code Handbook 1999
National Electrical Code Handbook 1999
by Nfpa 70hb99
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This essential resource pulls together all the extra facts, figures and explanations you need to interpret the 1999 NEC. It includes the entire text of the Code, plus expert commentary, real-world examples, diagrams and illustrations that clarify... (read more)

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The New Ecological Home: A Complete Guide to Green Building Options
The New Ecological Home: A Complete Guide to Green Building Options
by Daniel D Chiras
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For anyone interested in building for a sustainable future, Chiras provides a wealth of up-to-date and practical information on green building techniques, materials, products and cutting-edge technologies.... (read more)

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Construction Specifications: Principles and Applications
Construction Specifications: Principles and Applications
by Hans W Meier
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Unlike any other book on the market, Construction Specifications: Principles and Applications addresses specification writing as a valuable tool that can play a critical role in managing professional risk, enhancing the value of an architect's or... (read more)

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Atlas Construction Business Forms: Job Survey
Atlas Construction Business Forms: Job Survey
by W Marketing
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Keep your business transactions organized and professional with these easy-to-use, pre-printed forms. Top-bound tear-away sheets make it easy to use these 2-part NCR forms in the office and on the job. Now you can use these pre-printed forms to give... (read more)

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CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences #503: Classical and Advanced Theories of Thin Structures: Mechanical and Mathematical Aspects
CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences #503: Classical and Advanced Theories of Thin Structures: Mechanical and Mathematical Aspects
by Antonio Morassi
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The book presents an updated state-of-the-art overview of the general aspects and practical applications of the theories of thin structures, through the interaction of several topics, ranging from non-linear thin-films, shells, junctions, beams of... (read more)

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Structural Engineering & Applied Mechanics Data Handbooks #03: Structural Engineering and Applied Mechanics Data Handbook, Volume 3: Plates
Structural Engineering & Applied Mechanics Data Handbooks #03: Structural Engineering and Applied Mechanics Data Handbook, Volume 3: Plates
by Teng H Hsu
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This volume discusses elasticity, compatibility, equilibrium, and boundary conditions relative to the stresses and strains that plates undergo.... (read more)

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Contracts and the Legal Environment for Engineers and Architects
Contracts and the Legal Environment for Engineers and Architects
by Joseph T Bockrath
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Desk-top guide to your professional rights and obligations Are you prepared for legal problems that could easily come up in your practice? Will you know when it's wise to call a lawyer and how to work with him or her for outcomes favorable to you? In a... (read more)

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Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2000 International Building Code
Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2000 International Building Code
by Francis D. K. Ching
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From bestselling author Francis D.K. Ching and building codes expert Steven Winkel . . . Building Codes Illustrated combines highly illustrative explanations with expert guidance to provide an accessible, timesaving companion guide to the new... (read more)

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Complete Wiring (Stanley)
Complete Wiring (Stanley)
by Stanley
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Most complete and easiest to use do-it-yourself wiring book. Step-by-step coverage guides homeowners easily and carefully through simple and complex wiring projects. Clearly defined chapters, projects, and a thorough index allow consumers to easily... (read more)

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Blueprint Reading for the Building Trades
Blueprint Reading for the Building Trades
by John E Traister
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Read and understand construction documents, blueprints, and schedules. Includes layouts of structural, mechanical, HVAC and electrical drawings. Shows how to interpret sectional views, follow diagrams and schematics, and covers common problems with... (read more)

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Genuine Value the John Deere Journey
Genuine Value the John Deere Journey
by John Gerstner
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Rare photography and an engaging design comprise a corporate history that illuminates John Deere's values.... (read more)

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