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J E Gordon

In "The New Science of Strong Materials" the author made plain the secrets of materials science. In this volume he explains the importance and properties of different structures.

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J E Gordon

Why isn't wood weaker that it is? Why isn't steel stronger? Why does glass sometimes shatter and sometimes bend like spring? Why do ships break in half? What is a liquid and is treacle one? All these are questions about the nature of materials. All of them are vital to engineers but also fascinating as scientific problems. During the 250 years up to the 1920s and 1930s they had been answered largely by seeing how materials behaved in practice. But materials continued to do things that they...

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Tom Gordon

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Matyas J.

Discover the only guide you'll ever need to master the practice of cultivating your own homegrown gourmet mushrooms right in your own backyardHave you ever wondered if you could grow your own mushrooms right in your own home and depend less on grocery-bought mushrooms? Are you looking for a reliable resource guide to help you grow different varieties of mushrooms without fuss or guesswork?If your answer is yes to any of these questions, then this book is ...

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Tom Gordon

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Matyas J.

Learn how to set up your own aquaponic or hydroponic system and cultivate and raise fresh produce and fish at the same time, as well as take the headache and guesswork out of soil-free gardeningIn the Aquaponics and Hydroponics Gardening bundle, you're going to learn how to set up a viable, soil-free system to grow your favorite plants and veggies, as well as raise fish without the waste of water resources that come with traditional gardening and completely sideste...

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J C Gordon

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The FTI Saga

Rhianna Armand's world implodes at the death of her brother, the only remaining family member she has left; the man who is more her father than her sibling. Lost and unable to grieve, she careens into the arms of the enigmatic Caleb Ryder, sharing one memorable night with him, a night that will change her world forever.It doesn't take Rhianna long to realise that not everyone is quite what they seem. As her world turns more chaotic, she is left with a myriad of questions and no disc...

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J. E. Gordon

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Bethan Dixon Bate

J.E. Gordon strips engineering of its confusing technical terms, communicating its founding principles in accessible, witty prose.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 bias-cut dress, or a kangaroo, this book will ease your anxiety and answer your questions.Structures:...

Foundations of Health Professions Education ResearchUnderstand the principles, perspectives, and practices for researching health professions education with this accessible introductionEducating healthcare students and professionals is critical to the long-term improvement of human health. Health professions education research (HPER) is a growing field with enormous potential to enrich the education of medical, nursing, and allied health st...

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Jon Gordon, P. J. Fleck

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P. J. Fleck

In Row the Boat, Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P. J. Fleck and bestselling author Jon Gordon deliver an inspiring message about what you can achieve when you approach life with a never-give-up philosophy. The book shows you how to choose enthusiasm and optimism as your guiding lights instead of being defined by circumstances and events outside of your control.Discover how to put the three key components of row the boat into practice in your life:● The Oar: Th...

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J. Gordon

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Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)

This book explores three crucial stages in Dickens' on-going voyage of discovery into what has been called the 'hidden springs' of his fiction; arguing that in three of Dickens best known novels, we witness Dickens responding to some identifiable force represented as coming from underneath the ground plan of the book in question.

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J. Gordon

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Business and Management (R0)

Risk is a major reason that companies fail in, or fail to enter, China. Packed with case studies, this unique book demonstrates how correctly applied due diligence can not only reduce business risk in China, but also provide excellent business intelligence to support negotiations and business relationships.

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Gordon Home, J W Clark

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The Victorian Traveller's Guide to ...

Before Lonely Planet, this book was the essential accompaniment to any Victorian gentleman or lady’s trip to one of the foremost cities of the United Kingdom. The city of Cambridge has a long and prosperous history, and is renowned the world over as a centre of academic learning. At the end of the nineteenth century, the city, caught up in the Industrial Revolution, experienced rapid growth that transformed it into the Cambridge we know today. Many deserted the countryside for the city lif...

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Jon Gordon, P.J. Fleck

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Jon Gordon

**Learn to live and lead with enthusiasm and optimism, impact your team, and transform your culture **In Row the Boat, Minnesota Golden Gophers Head Coach P.J. Fleck and bestselling author Jon Gordon deliver an inspiring message about what you can achieve when you approach life with a never-give-up philosophy. The book shows you how to choose enthusiasm and optimism as your guiding lights instead of being defined by circumstances and events outside of your control....