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  • LEGAL METROLOGY BASICS: A Complete Guide for Technicians and Inspectors

    by almachius Pastory ...
    Every measurement that matters — every weight on a market scale, every litre at a fuel pump, every load on a crane — depends on a system that most people never see. Legal metrology is that system: the branch of measurement science that carries the force of law, protecting consumers, enabling fair trade, and underpinning public safety from the shop floor to the courtroom.Legal Metrology Basics: A ... Read more

    12,99 €

  • 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

    181,25 €

  • The Seven Measures of the World

    by Piero Martin ...
    The fascinating stories behind the essential seven units of measurement that allow us to understand the physical world"Entertaining popular science and a literate tale of why things are as they are."—Kirkus ReviewsFrom the beginning of history, measurement has been interwoven into the human experience, shaping our understanding of nature, personal relationships, and the supernatural. We measure ... Read more

    19,49 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Yardstick Nation

    The Metric System in America

    by Hector Vera ...
    Honorable Mention, Robert K. Merton Book Award, American Sociological Association’s Science, Knowledge, and Technology (SKAT) Section, 2026Why is there no metric system in the United States? Why is it that a country known for its openness to the future, its scientific innovations, and its preference for practicality has not adopted the most practical, scientific, and innovative system of ... Read more

    13,13 €

  • Wealth Trading

    by Alfred Mbati ...
    There are a number of reasons why most traders don’t make a lot of money. This is not just limited to the naïve or beginners but traders who have lots of experience and education as well. This book will enlighten you on why this is so. Remember, Currency, Stock, Bond, Cryptocurrency etc. trading is like a zero sum game in which a majority of traders lose and contribute to the enormous incomes ... Read more

    9,09 €

  • Temi di Cinotecnia 11 - Anatomia, cinometrìa e trattamento dei dati

    Aspetti dimensionali nella valutazione dei cani e delle razze canine

    by Mario Canton ...
    Series Book 11 - Temi cinologici
    Questo testo fa parte di una collana di studi tecnici sul cane dedicato a materie che investono gli aspetti fisici e fisiologici dei cani e delle razze canine.I temi trattati non riguardano gli aspetti psichici del cane, come la sua etologia, psicologia, comportamento e le materie correlate come l'educazione o l'addestramento.Non vi sono trattati neppure argomenti legati all'allevamento – come la ... Read more

    9,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Atomic Physics

    by Paul Ewart ...
    Series series IOP Concise Physics
    Atomic Physics provides a concise treatment of atomic physics and a basis to prepare for work in other disciplines that are underpinned by atomic physics, such as chemistry, biology and several aspects of engineering science. The focus is mainly on atomic structure since this is what is primarily responsible for the physical properties of atoms.After a brief introduction to some basic concepts, ... Read more

    20,98 €

  • El Entrenamiento Completo del Peso Corporal En Español: Cómo Usar la Calistenia Para Estar en Forma y más Fuerte

    by Charlie Mason ...
    ¿Cree que necesita ir al gimnasio y trabajar hasta que le duela para perder peso y mejorar su estado físico y sus niveles de fuerza?Piense otra vez. ¡Podría hacer todo eso y más y todo lo que necesita es su propio peso corporal para hacerlo!Su cuerpo es una máquina increíble, más fuerte y más capaz de lo que usted sabe y es en este libro donde aprenderá cómo mejorar y adaptar sus rutinas de ... Read more

    3,99 €

  • AI and Blockchain in Agriculture

    Challenges and Opportunities

    by ILDELI COSTA ...
    "AI and Blockchain in Agriculture: Challenges and Opportunities" is an innovative work that dives into the universe of modern agriculture, exploring the convergence between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain. Throughout these pages, we unravel how these disruptive technologies are redefining the agricultural landscape, from optimizing processes to promoting sustainability.In the first ... Read more

    2,72 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    32,74 €

  • 從奈米到光年：有趣的度量衡簡史

    by 李開周 ...
    Series series HISTORY
    在歷史中，度量衡演進究竟在忙什麼？為何中國尺度比奈米還小？印度尺度卻比光年還大？為何荷蘭寸和瑞典寸會讓戰艦沉沒？書中自有千鍾粟，一鍾到底是多少？度量衡和我們人類的日常生活息息相關。無論是中國歷代度量衡，還是英制、美制的規定，世界上眾多「單位」爭奇鬥豔。長度、容量、面積、重量等測量，無一不與度量衡有關。早期人類的印象停留在「尺斗秤」，隨著科技快速發展，從極大到極小、時間、溫度、電流，甚至地球與月球的距離等，全都在人類測量的範圍。李開周老師首次發揮測量工程師的工作專業，結合詳實的歷史研究及考證，探究世界各國對度量衡的定義與演進發展的有趣歷程，一部關於度量衡的千年演化史！作者簡介李開周1980年生於河南開封，《南方都市報》專欄作家。著有《歷史課本聞不到的銅臭味》、《吃一場有趣的宋朝飯局》、《過一個歡樂的宋朝... ... Read more

    7,23 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    17,49 €

  • Anxiety Control Eat Better not More

    by Fabian Vartez ...
    We have all felt anxiety or worry from time to time, especially when a person has to face situations that can be stressful such as speaking in public or going to a job interview. This occurs because anxiety is a common and normal emotion of people in the face of stressful and uncertain situations and the emotion fulfills a useful function that allows us to adapt to life. This type of anxiety can ... Read more

    2,99 €

  • Respira y adelgaza

    by Tadashi Yoshida ...
    ¿SABÍAS QUE APRENDIENDO A RESPIRAR BIEN PUEDES PERDER PESO MÁS FÁCILMENTE?Casi todas las personas respiran mal, y esto les dificulta adelgazar. Tendemos a respirar superficialmente, utilizando solo una parte de nuestra capacidad pulmonar. Esto queda demostrado cuando realizamos prácticas tan saludables para la salud como la meditación, donde se realiza una respiración más completa. Además, los ... Read more

    9,49 €

  • 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

    42,60 €

  • 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

    6,49 €

  • The Overproduction of Truth

    Passion, Competition, and Integrity in Modern Science

    by Gianfranco Pacchioni ...
    The way science is done has changed radically in recent years. Scientific research and institutions, which have long been characterized by passion, dedication and reliability, have increasingly less capacity for more ethical pursuits, and are pressed by hard market laws. From the vocation of a few, science has become the profession of many -- possibly too many. These trends come with consequences ... Read more

    19,71 €

  • 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

    Was 16,84 € Now 11,65 €

  • Optofluidics, Sensors and Actuators in Microstructured Optical Fibers

    Edited by Stavros Pissadakis, Stefano Selleri ...
    Combining the positive characteristics of microfluidics and optics, microstructured optical fibres (MOFs) have revolutionized the field of optoelectronics. Tailored guiding, diffractive structures and photonic band-gap effects are used to produce fibres with highly specialised, complex structures, facilitating the development of novel kinds of optical fibre sensors and actuators.Part One outlines ... Read more

    171,07 €

  • How to Lower the Cholesterol In 30 days

    by Ricardo Ripoll ...
    If you're reading this, then you're probably very concerned about cholesterol. If you're worried it's because you've read statistics that suggest high cholesterol can be terribly harmful.Whether the focus of your concern is particularly on yourself or because someone you know has been diagnosed with high levels of "bad" cholesterol, the truth is that we can all begin to learn more about this ... Read more

    5,99 €

  • Size

    How It Explains the World

    by Vaclav Smil ...
    'There is no author whose books I look forward to more' Bill GatesThe New York Times bestselling author returns with a mind-opening exploration of how size defines life on Earth.Explaining the key processes shaping size in nature, society and technology, Smil busts myths around proportions - from bodies to paintings and the so-called golden ratio - tells us what Jonathan Swift got wrong in ... Read more

    9,49 €

  • Advanced Techniques for Assessment Surface Topography

    Development of a Basis for 3D Surface Texture Standards "Surfstand"

    by Liam Blunt, Xiang Jiang ...
    This publication deals with the latest developments in the field of 3D surface metrology and will become a seminal text in this important area. It has been prepared with the support of the European Community's Directorate General XII and represents the culmination of research conducted by 11 international partners as part of an EU-funded project. The aim of the project is to inform standards ... Read more

    162,06 €

  • Fundamental Principles of Engineering Nanometrology

    by Richard Leach ...
    Series series Micro and Nano Technologies
    Working at the nano-scale demands an understanding of the high-precision measurement techniques that make nanotechnology and advanced manufacturing possible. Richard Leach introduces these techniques to a broad audience of engineers and scientists involved in nanotechnology and manufacturing applications and research. He also provides a routemap and toolkit for metrologists engaging with the rigor ... Read more

    121,57 €

  • How to Measure Anything

    The Science of Measurement

    by Christopher Joseph ...
    Learn about scales of measurement used in everything from meteorology to music notation in this comprehensive and informative reference guide.Measurement is constantly all around us. It forms the foundations of science – the ohms and amps of physics and the moles and isotopes of chemistry – and shapes our every day.Our relationships with measurement start the moment we wake and check the day’s ... Read more

    16,84 €