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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

$14.49 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
... Read more
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

$26.39 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 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

$1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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
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
... Read more
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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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

$51.19 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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5. Lavoro ed energia

by Michelangelo Fazio ...

Series Book 5 - Esercizi di Fisica
54 problemi con soluzioniAll’inizio vi sono alcune note di teoria.22 quesiti con risposta interattiva Vero / Falso; spiegazioni dettagliate richiamate da ciascun esercizio con ritorno all'esercizio stesso; autovalutazione e ripetizione dei quesiti.23 problemi con la loro soluzione9 problemi da risolvere da parte dello studente, con il risultato finale.Una raccolta sufficiente e necessaria per ... Read more

$11.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

54 problemi con soluzioniAll’inizio vi sono alcune note di teoria.22 quesiti con risposta interattiva Vero / Falso; spiegazioni dettagliate richiamate da ciascun esercizio con ritorno all'esercizio stesso; autovalutazione e ripetizione dei quesiti.23 problemi con la loro soluzione9 problemi da risolvere da parte dello studente, con il risultato finale.Una raccolta sufficiente e necessaria per
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Self-Governance in Science

Community-Based Strategies for Managing Dangerous Knowledge

by Stephen M. Maurer ...

Commercial and academic communities use private rules to regulate everything from labor conditions to biological weapons. This self-governance is vital in the twenty-first century, where private science and technology networks cross so many borders that traditional regulation and treaty solutions are often impractical. Self-Governance in Science analyzes the history of private regulation, ... Read more

$37.59 CAD

Commercial and academic communities use private rules to regulate everything from labor conditions to biological weapons. This self-governance is vital in the twenty-first century, where private science and technology networks cross so many borders that traditional regulation and treaty solutions are often impractical. Self-Governance in Science analyzes the history of private regulation,
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5 Easy Keto Recipes

by Bonita Gonsalvez ...

Learn how to make keto recipes. Perfect for weight loss Recipes include: Sauté Lemon Chicken with Green Beans Salmon Fish Cakes with Dill Sauce Salmon Curry Chimichurri Lamb Steak with Coconut Creamed Cauliflower Lamb Pho with Zucchini Noodles and Poached Eggs ... Read more

$0.99 CAD

Learn how to make keto recipes. Perfect for weight loss Recipes include: Sauté Lemon Chicken with Green Beans Salmon Fish Cakes with Dill Sauce Salmon Curry Chimichurri Lamb Steak with Coconut Creamed Cauliflower Lamb Pho with Zucchini Noodles and Poached Eggs
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Pillole matematiche

I numeri tra umanesimo e scienza

by Piergiorgio Odifreddi ...

Il titolo vorrebbe suggerire che “una pillola matematica al giorno leva il medico di torno”. La malattia da curare è l’analfabetismo matematico di cui soffre il mondo intero, in generale, e il nostro paese, in particolare. Risulta da anni che i ragazzi hanno un grande deficit nelle competenze di italiano e di matematica, e le due cose non sono separate: “leggere, scrivere e far di conto” era l ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

Il titolo vorrebbe suggerire che “una pillola matematica al giorno leva il medico di torno”. La malattia da curare è l’analfabetismo matematico di cui soffre il mondo intero, in generale, e il nostro paese, in particolare. Risulta da anni che i ragazzi hanno un grande deficit nelle competenze di italiano e di matematica, e le due cose non sono separate: “leggere, scrivere e far di conto” era l
... Read more
The Impulse Response Bible

by Past To Future ...

Welcome to the world of impulse responses! This book is designed to guide you on a journey of discovery, learning how to capture and use impulse responses (IRs) to shape and transform the sound of your music and audio recordings.Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, this book will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to take full advantage of the power and versatility ... Read more

$25.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Welcome to the world of impulse responses! This book is designed to guide you on a journey of discovery, learning how to capture and use impulse responses (IRs) to shape and transform the sound of your music and audio recordings.Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, this book will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to take full advantage of the power and versatility
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Calisthenics: Exploring Your Physical Potential Through Bodyweight Training (A Holistic Program for Building Muscle and Strength With Calisthenics)

by John Hamilton ...

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to train and develop strength, mobility and flexibility through calisthenics, without having to use any equipment. Calisthenics has been in existence since ancient greece, and has been effectively used to develop near superhuman strength, agility, and flexibility through the decades. In this book, you will find some basic and intermediate ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to train and develop strength, mobility and flexibility through calisthenics, without having to use any equipment. Calisthenics has been in existence since ancient greece, and has been effectively used to develop near superhuman strength, agility, and flexibility through the decades. In this book, you will find some basic and intermediate
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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

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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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

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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Tout ce que j'ai vécu : Quand les lois non écrites m'ont empêché de maigrir

percutant, #1

by Nicholas Gagnon ...

Series Book 1 - percutant
La perte de poids ne devrait pas être une souffrance. Pourtant, on nous bombarde de règles contradictoires qui finissent par nous décourager. Ce livre est un témoignage et un guide pratique pour ceux qui veulent enfin comprendre comment maigrir sans se priver de tout ce qu'ils aiment.Loin des promesses magiques, cet ouvrage propose une approche fondée sur le bon sens, la science de la satiété et ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

La perte de poids ne devrait pas être une souffrance. Pourtant, on nous bombarde de règles contradictoires qui finissent par nous décourager. Ce livre est un témoignage et un guide pratique pour ceux qui veulent enfin comprendre comment maigrir sans se priver de tout ce qu'ils aiment.Loin des promesses magiques, cet ouvrage propose une approche fondée sur le bon sens, la science de la satiété et
... Read more
Key to Lose weight: Keto Diet with 52 Fast & Apple Cider Vinegar

by Green leatherr ...

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to maintain the ketogenic way of eating and enjoy your favorite sweet treats sans the guilt.This book will show you that even though the keto diet involves controlling the amount of carbohydrates you consume, it does not mean having to give up your beloved cakes and other sweet treats.In this book, you will learn plenty of recipes for keto ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to maintain the ketogenic way of eating and enjoy your favorite sweet treats sans the guilt.This book will show you that even though the keto diet involves controlling the amount of carbohydrates you consume, it does not mean having to give up your beloved cakes and other sweet treats.In this book, you will learn plenty of recipes for keto
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Measuring Weight and Mass Against Gravity | Self Taught Physics | Science Grade 6 | Children's Physics Books

by Baby Professor ...

Here’s a physics book that discusses gravity and weight in a way that a sixth grader understands. Using this science book, your child will learn to distinguish between mass and weight. He/She will also learn how gravity affects masses. Lastly, the book will teach your child about the appropriate measuring instruments and units. Get a copy today. ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

Here’s a physics book that discusses gravity and weight in a way that a sixth grader understands. Using this science book, your child will learn to distinguish between mass and weight. He/She will also learn how gravity affects masses. Lastly, the book will teach your child about the appropriate measuring instruments and units. Get a copy today.
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El arte de la tesis doctoral

Todo lo que necesita saber y nunca encontró en un mismo libro sobre cómo hacer una tesis doctoral

by José Ramos Vivas ...

Es probable que el alumno que ingresa en un programa de doctorado en ciencias no sea del todo consciente de sus intereses. Alguien le tiene que explicar lo que es el factor de impacto de las publicaciones, cuál es el papel de un revisor de artículos científicos, lo que hace el editor de una revista, qué valor tiene publicar en una revistilla o lo que supone hacerlo en Nature o Science.Debería ... Read more

$9.64 CAD

Es probable que el alumno que ingresa en un programa de doctorado en ciencias no sea del todo consciente de sus intereses. Alguien le tiene que explicar lo que es el factor de impacto de las publicaciones, cuál es el papel de un revisor de artículos científicos, lo que hace el editor de una revista, qué valor tiene publicar en una revistilla o lo que supone hacerlo en Nature o Science.Debería
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Advanced Mathematical And Computational Tools In Metrology And Testing Xi

by Franco Pavese, Alistair B Forbes, Nien Fan Zhang, Anna G Chunovkina, Sascha Eichstadt ...

Series Book 89 - Series On Advances In Mathematics For Applied Sciences
This volume contains original, refereed contributions by researchers from institutions and laboratories across the world that are involved in metrology and testing. They were adapted from presentations made at the eleventh edition of the Advanced Mathematical and Computational Tools in Metrology and Testing conference held at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, in September 2017, organized by ... Read more

$145.49 CAD

This volume contains original, refereed contributions by researchers from institutions and laboratories across the world that are involved in metrology and testing. They were adapted from presentations made at the eleventh edition of the Advanced Mathematical and Computational Tools in Metrology and Testing conference held at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, in September 2017, organized by
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Fundamental Principles of Engineering Nanometrology

by Richard Leach ...

Series series Micro and Nano Technologies
Fundamental Principles of Engineering Nanometrology provides a comprehensive overview of engineering metrology and how it relates to micro and nanotechnology (MNT) research and manufacturing. By combining established knowledge with the latest advances from the field, it presents a comprehensive single volume that can be used for professional reference and academic study. - Provides a basic ... Read more

$141.59 CAD

Fundamental Principles of Engineering Nanometrology provides a comprehensive overview of engineering metrology and how it relates to micro and nanotechnology (MNT) research and manufacturing. By combining established knowledge with the latest advances from the field, it presents a comprehensive single volume that can be used for professional reference and academic study. - Provides a basic
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Stop Gaining Weight The Easy Way

How to maintain a healthy body and mind

by Alexander Adams, Dr Mike Dilkes ...

Series series Stop... The Easy Way
The world does not need another diet book. But what it does need, is a book that explains how to achieve and maintain a stable, healthy weight.With easy-to-understand chapters, focused firstly on why it is so easy to gain weight, and then how to effectively keep it off; this is an essential guide for anyone looking to take control of their weight in a safe and sustainable way.Combining their ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

The world does not need another diet book. But what it does need, is a book that explains how to achieve and maintain a stable, healthy weight.With easy-to-understand chapters, focused firstly on why it is so easy to gain weight, and then how to effectively keep it off; this is an essential guide for anyone looking to take control of their weight in a safe and sustainable way.Combining their
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The Long and the Short of It

How We Came to Measure Our World

by Graeme Donald ...

We’ve always measured the world around us, from how big things are, to how fast they go, how much they’re worth and practically everything in between. But who decided how we do it, and why?The Long and the Short of It takes us back in time to discover the origins and evolution of a huge variety of different units of measurement. On the way it answers such questions as:Why do we measure time in ... Read more

$8.29 CAD

We’ve always measured the world around us, from how big things are, to how fast they go, how much they’re worth and practically everything in between. But who decided how we do it, and why?The Long and the Short of It takes us back in time to discover the origins and evolution of a huge variety of different units of measurement. On the way it answers such questions as:Why do we measure time in
... Read more
Quick And Easy Tricks To Lose Weight Fast Without Exercise: Also Included: Diet Plan to lose 10kg Quickly

by Shirley Stone ...

In one month, I lost a little over 8 Kgs (~20 Pounds) without exercising. Three months later I was down 10 Kgs and clearing my mental barrier of the 70 Kg for the first time in a decade.All it took was the right motivation, a small change in diet, a body weighing scale, and a productivity hack.If you're looking to shed a few kilos, follow these steps in the same order. Motivation is by far and ... Read more

$12.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In one month, I lost a little over 8 Kgs (~20 Pounds) without exercising. Three months later I was down 10 Kgs and clearing my mental barrier of the 70 Kg for the first time in a decade.All it took was the right motivation, a small change in diet, a body weighing scale, and a productivity hack.If you're looking to shed a few kilos, follow these steps in the same order. Motivation is by far and
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Extreme Rapid Weight Loss For Woman

by Malia Kōnane ...

Have you ever tried to lose weight without success?Are you tired of having to deal with horrible diets that leave your life and joy tasteless?Extreme exercises that shorten your time and cause you body aches and with zero motivation?Well, I understand, I've been through the same thing once in my life, and I want to offer you what worked out for many people and me.In my book Extreme Rapid Weight ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Have you ever tried to lose weight without success?Are you tired of having to deal with horrible diets that leave your life and joy tasteless?Extreme exercises that shorten your time and cause you body aches and with zero motivation?Well, I understand, I've been through the same thing once in my life, and I want to offer you what worked out for many people and me.In my book Extreme Rapid Weight
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