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Blueprint for a Battlestar

Serious Scientific Explanations Behind Sci-Fi's Greatest Inventions

by Rod Pyle ...

"An enjoyable source of information on a wide variety of real or imagined technological marvels of the space age." —National Space SocietyThis beautifully illustrated pop science book answers the enduring questions raised by science fiction, such as: Do hoverboards really exist, how can you bring a dinosaur back to life and can we really travel in time and space.Packed with stunning images, ... Read more

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"An enjoyable source of information on a wide variety of real or imagined technological marvels of the space age." —National Space SocietyThis beautifully illustrated pop science book answers the enduring questions raised by science fiction, such as: Do hoverboards really exist, how can you bring a dinosaur back to life and can we really travel in time and space.Packed with stunning images,
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Pogue's Basics: Essential Tips and Shortcuts (That No One Bothers to Tell You) for Simplifying the Technology in Your Life

by David Pogue ...

Series Book 1 - Pogue's Basics
New York Times Bestseller!Did you know that can you scroll a Web page just by tapping the space bar? How do you recover photos you've deleted by accident? What can you do if your cell phone's battery is dead by dinnertime each day?When it comes to technology, there's no driver's ed class or government-issued pamphlet covering the essentials. Somehow, you're just supposed to know how to use your ... Read more

$19.42 NZD

New York Times Bestseller!Did you know that can you scroll a Web page just by tapping the space bar? How do you recover photos you've deleted by accident? What can you do if your cell phone's battery is dead by dinnertime each day?When it comes to technology, there's no driver's ed class or government-issued pamphlet covering the essentials. Somehow, you're just supposed to know how to use your
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Photographer's Guide to the Panasonic Lumix LX100

Getting the Most from Panasonic's Advanced Compact Camera

by Alexander White ...

With the release of this guide book for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 camera, White Knight Press has provided users with a complete guide to all operations of this advanced compact camera. Using a tutorial-like approach, the book provides guidance to beginning and intermediate photographers about how to accomplish things with the LX100, with tips about when and why to use the camera’s many ... Read more

$18.97 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

With the release of this guide book for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 camera, White Knight Press has provided users with a complete guide to all operations of this advanced compact camera. Using a tutorial-like approach, the book provides guidance to beginning and intermediate photographers about how to accomplish things with the LX100, with tips about when and why to use the camera’s many
... Read more
Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 III

Getting the Most from Sony's Pocketable Digital Camera

by Alexander White ...

This book is a complete guide to using the Sony DSC-RX100 III camera, one of the most advanced, but still pocketable, cameras available. With the publication of this book, author Alexander White provides users of the RX100 III with a manual covering all aspects of the camera. Using a tutorial-like approach, the book shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to accomplish things with the ... Read more

$18.97 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book is a complete guide to using the Sony DSC-RX100 III camera, one of the most advanced, but still pocketable, cameras available. With the publication of this book, author Alexander White provides users of the RX100 III with a manual covering all aspects of the camera. Using a tutorial-like approach, the book shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to accomplish things with the
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Photographer's Guide to the Nikon Coolpix P600

Getting the Most from Nikon's Superzoom Digital Camera

by Alexander White ...

This book is a complete guide to the operation and features of the Nikon Coolpix P600 digital camera. The book explains all shooting modes, menus, functions, and controls of this superzoom camera in clear language, accompanied by more than 300 illustrations and sample photographs. This guide shows beginning and intermediate photographers not only how to capture still images and videos with the ... Read more

$18.97 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book is a complete guide to the operation and features of the Nikon Coolpix P600 digital camera. The book explains all shooting modes, menus, functions, and controls of this superzoom camera in clear language, accompanied by more than 300 illustrations and sample photographs. This guide shows beginning and intermediate photographers not only how to capture still images and videos with the
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The Science Writers' Handbook

Everything You Need to Know to Pitch, Publish, and Prosper in the Digital Age

by Writers of SciLance ...

Popular science writing has exploded in the past decade, both in print and online. Who better to guide writers striving to succeed in the profession than a group of award-winning independent journalists with a combined total of 225 years of experience? From Thomas Hayden's chapter on the perfect pitch to Emma Maris's advice on book proposals to Mark Schrope's essential information on contracts, ... Read more

$28.99 NZD

Popular science writing has exploded in the past decade, both in print and online. Who better to guide writers striving to succeed in the profession than a group of award-winning independent journalists with a combined total of 225 years of experience? From Thomas Hayden's chapter on the perfect pitch to Emma Maris's advice on book proposals to Mark Schrope's essential information on contracts,
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Photographer's Guide to the Panasonic Lumix LX7

Getting the Most from Panasonic's Advanced Compact Camera

by Alexander S. White ...

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 has earned a reputation as one of the top choices for photographers who want an advanced camera they can carry around to capture great images without the complication and weight of a DSLR or other large camera. With features such as a very fast lens with an aperture of f/1.4, excellent image quality, and a solid array of burst-shooting capabilities, the LX7 has ... Read more

$18.97 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 has earned a reputation as one of the top choices for photographers who want an advanced camera they can carry around to capture great images without the complication and weight of a DSLR or other large camera. With features such as a very fast lens with an aperture of f/1.4, excellent image quality, and a solid array of burst-shooting capabilities, the LX7 has
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Farm Accounts and Farm Management - With Information on Book Keeping, Records, Arithmetic and Mapping the Farm

by Arthur D. Cromwell ...

This volume contains a guide to running a successful and profitable farm, focusing on account keeping. The management of money is one of the most important factors of farming, and this volume aims to walk the reader through what must be done and avoided to ensure fiscal success. “Farm Accounts and Farm Management” will be of considerable utility to prospective and existing farmers alike, and it ... Read more

$11.49 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This volume contains a guide to running a successful and profitable farm, focusing on account keeping. The management of money is one of the most important factors of farming, and this volume aims to walk the reader through what must be done and avoided to ensure fiscal success. “Farm Accounts and Farm Management” will be of considerable utility to prospective and existing farmers alike, and it
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Two-Stroke Engine Repair and Maintenance

by Paul Dempsey ...

Get Peak Performance from Two-Stroke EnginesDo you spend more time trying to start your weed trimmer than you do enjoying your backyard? With this how-to guide, you can win the battle with the temperamental two-stroke engine.Written by long-time mechanic and bestselling author Paul Dempsey, Two-Stroke Engine Repair & Maintenance shows you how to fix the engines that power garden equipment, ... Read more

$38.28 NZD

Get Peak Performance from Two-Stroke EnginesDo you spend more time trying to start your weed trimmer than you do enjoying your backyard? With this how-to guide, you can win the battle with the temperamental two-stroke engine.Written by long-time mechanic and bestselling author Paul Dempsey, Two-Stroke Engine Repair & Maintenance shows you how to fix the engines that power garden equipment,
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Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 II

Getting the Most from Sony's Pocketable Digital Camera

by Alexander White ...

With the release of the DSC-RX100 II camera, Sony has built upon the success of the earlier RX100 model, adding a hot shoe, tilting LCD screen, Wi-Fi capability, upgraded digital sensor, and other enhancements. White Knight Press, which published a well-received guide to the RX100, has just released Photographer’s Guide to the Sony RX100 II, a new book that addresses all of the new features of the ... Read more

$18.97 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

With the release of the DSC-RX100 II camera, Sony has built upon the success of the earlier RX100 model, adding a hot shoe, tilting LCD screen, Wi-Fi capability, upgraded digital sensor, and other enhancements. White Knight Press, which published a well-received guide to the RX100, has just released Photographer’s Guide to the Sony RX100 II, a new book that addresses all of the new features of the
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E-Reading: Getting the Most Out of Your Kindle or Other E-Book Reader

by Jeff Blum ...

Series Book 2 - Location Independent Series
A concise, but thorough, guide that will tell you everything you should—but probably don’t—know about reading in the digital age. Whether you are considering a new e-reader, are the happy owner of a Kindle or other device, or use an e-reading app on your mobile device, this book is for you.Part I discusses the different e-reading options, including dedicated e-readers and apps for personal ... Read more

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A concise, but thorough, guide that will tell you everything you should—but probably don’t—know about reading in the digital age. Whether you are considering a new e-reader, are the happy owner of a Kindle or other device, or use an e-reading app on your mobile device, this book is for you.Part I discusses the different e-reading options, including dedicated e-readers and apps for personal
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Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 VI

Getting the Most from Sony's Advanced Compact Camera

by Alexander White ...

This book is a complete manual on the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI camera, one of the most advanced, but still pocketable, cameras available. With this book, author Alexander White provides users of the RX100 VI with a guide to all aspects of the camera’s operation. Using a tutorial-like approach, the book shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to take still images and record video ... Read more

$18.97 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book is a complete manual on the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI camera, one of the most advanced, but still pocketable, cameras available. With this book, author Alexander White provides users of the RX100 VI with a guide to all aspects of the camera’s operation. Using a tutorial-like approach, the book shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to take still images and record video
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Army Regulation AR 190-12 Military Police Military Working Dogs 11 March 2013

by United States Government US Army ...

This regulation prescribes responsibilities, policies, and procedures for the direction, management, and control of the Army Military Working Dog (MWD) Program. It explains how MWD teams are used in garrison and combat support missions including area security; movement and mobility support operations; law and order; and force protection, including narcotic, human, landmine, firearm, ammunition and ... Read more

$3.99 NZD

This regulation prescribes responsibilities, policies, and procedures for the direction, management, and control of the Army Military Working Dog (MWD) Program. It explains how MWD teams are used in garrison and combat support missions including area security; movement and mobility support operations; law and order; and force protection, including narcotic, human, landmine, firearm, ammunition and
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Army Techniques Publication ATP 4-91 (FMI 4-93.41) Army Field Support Brigade with Change 1 April 2013

by United States Government US Army ...

This Army Techniques Publication (ATP) manual provides basic doctrinal discussion on the organization and operations of the Army Field Support Brigade. The primary target audience for this field manual includes: Headquarters Department of the Army, Army commands, theater armies, direct reporting units, and supported units at all levels.ATP 4-91 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard (ARNG ... Read more

$2.99 NZD

This Army Techniques Publication (ATP) manual provides basic doctrinal discussion on the organization and operations of the Army Field Support Brigade. The primary target audience for this field manual includes: Headquarters Department of the Army, Army commands, theater armies, direct reporting units, and supported units at all levels.ATP 4-91 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard (ARNG
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Learning 5G in the Real World

by Wade Sarver ...

Learning 5G Systems in the Real WorldDo you want to learn more about the new technology that is coming out? Well, here it is, just for you. You can get a head start on the other people in the wireless industry by understanding the 5G systems that will be deployed throughout the world. This should help you gain a better understanding of 5G systems in the real world.What is 5G?What is Network ... Read more

$17.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learning 5G Systems in the Real WorldDo you want to learn more about the new technology that is coming out? Well, here it is, just for you. You can get a head start on the other people in the wireless industry by understanding the 5G systems that will be deployed throughout the world. This should help you gain a better understanding of 5G systems in the real world.What is 5G?What is Network
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Modern Steam Engines

an Elementary Treatise Upon the Steam Engine, Written in Plain Language; for Use in the Workshop as Well as in the Drawing Office.

by Joshua Rose ...

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain ... Read more

$39.96 NZD

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
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Apple Watch For Seniors For Dummies

by Dwight Spivey ...

All the info you want about Apple Watch, and none of the fluff you don’tApple Watch For Seniors For Dummies helps you get the most out of your smart device. Start with the very basics if you’re an Apple Watch newbie, or, if you’re upgrading, check out the no-nonsense coverage of the latest bells and whistles. The upgraded Sleep app, Afib monitoring that you can share with your doctor, the new ... Read more

$37.99 NZD

All the info you want about Apple Watch, and none of the fluff you don’tApple Watch For Seniors For Dummies helps you get the most out of your smart device. Start with the very basics if you’re an Apple Watch newbie, or, if you’re upgrading, check out the no-nonsense coverage of the latest bells and whistles. The upgraded Sleep app, Afib monitoring that you can share with your doctor, the new
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How a Log Cabin is Built - Engineering Books for Kids | Children's Engineering Books

by Baby Professor ...

Did you know that when your ancestors were your age, they have already begun to learn building log cabins? In this book, you’re going to learn the theories that will hopefully push you to act and create your own log cabins too. Engineering is fun. You just need to have the right tools to see it that way. Secure a copy of this book today! ... Read more

$8.99 NZD

Did you know that when your ancestors were your age, they have already begun to learn building log cabins? In this book, you’re going to learn the theories that will hopefully push you to act and create your own log cabins too. Engineering is fun. You just need to have the right tools to see it that way. Secure a copy of this book today!
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S1000D BRDP Reference Book for Issues 1.9 through 6

by Victoria Ichizli-Bartels ...

Before this book, Victoria Ichizli-Bartels compiled and published three resources that mapped S1000D Business Rules Decision Points (BRDP) into meaningful, contextual groupings.The S1000D BRDP Reference Book for Issues 1.9 through 6 completes this work by offering this mapping not only for S1000D Issues 4.1, 4.2, and 5.0, as before, but also for the latest to date S1000D Issue 6 and showing how ... Read more

$16.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Before this book, Victoria Ichizli-Bartels compiled and published three resources that mapped S1000D Business Rules Decision Points (BRDP) into meaningful, contextual groupings.The S1000D BRDP Reference Book for Issues 1.9 through 6 completes this work by offering this mapping not only for S1000D Issues 4.1, 4.2, and 5.0, as before, but also for the latest to date S1000D Issue 6 and showing how
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Effective Approaches for Managing Electronic Records and Archives

by Bruce W. Dearstyne ...

This ebook is now available from Bloomsbury Academic. Bloomsbury Academic publish acclaimed resources for undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as the general reader, across a broad range of subjects including Archaeology, Art & Visual Culture, Biblical Studies, Business & Management, Drama & Performance Studies, Economics, Education, Film & Media, History, Linguistics, Literary Studies, ... Read more

$89.99 NZD

This ebook is now available from Bloomsbury Academic. Bloomsbury Academic publish acclaimed resources for undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as the general reader, across a broad range of subjects including Archaeology, Art & Visual Culture, Biblical Studies, Business & Management, Drama & Performance Studies, Economics, Education, Film & Media, History, Linguistics, Literary Studies,
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Farm Machinery

by Claude Culpin ...

This vintage book contains a detailed handbook of farm machinery, with chapters on everything from general maintenance to the fundamental principles of mechanisation. With detailed information and helpful diagrams, this timeless volume will be of considerable utility to modern farmers, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “Agricultural ... Read more

$16.43 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This vintage book contains a detailed handbook of farm machinery, with chapters on everything from general maintenance to the fundamental principles of mechanisation. With detailed information and helpful diagrams, this timeless volume will be of considerable utility to modern farmers, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “Agricultural
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English Industries of the Middle Ages

Being an Introduction to the Industrial History of Medieval England

by Louis Francis Salzmann ...

Example in this ebook The title of this book indicates at once its aim and its limitations. It makes no pretence to be a complete history of the early industrial life of England, but at the same time it does claim to be an introduction to the study of that subject. It is my hope, and indeed my belief, that from it the general reader, equipped with interest in the history of his country rather than ... Read more

$2.40 NZD

Example in this ebook The title of this book indicates at once its aim and its limitations. It makes no pretence to be a complete history of the early industrial life of England, but at the same time it does claim to be an introduction to the study of that subject. It is my hope, and indeed my belief, that from it the general reader, equipped with interest in the history of his country rather than
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El concepto de función y la teoría de situaciones

Bases epistemológicas y didácticas en la enseñanza del concepto de la función con la ayuda de calculadoras graficadoras

by Miryan Trujillo Cedeño ...

La obra plantea la naturaleza compleja y transdisciplinar de los problemas en la educación matemática, afirmando la necesidad de adoptar una posición epistemológica explícita y militante. Se presentan los fundamentos epistemológicos que orientan el diseño de situaciones de enseñanza de los conceptos matemáticos y la adopción de las unidades de análisis en la investigación sobre el uso de las ... Read more

$10.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

La obra plantea la naturaleza compleja y transdisciplinar de los problemas en la educación matemática, afirmando la necesidad de adoptar una posición epistemológica explícita y militante. Se presentan los fundamentos epistemológicos que orientan el diseño de situaciones de enseñanza de los conceptos matemáticos y la adopción de las unidades de análisis en la investigación sobre el uso de las
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Water Waves

The Mathematical Theory with Applications

by James Johnston Stoker ...

Series series Dover Books on Physics
First published in 1957, this is a classic monograph in the area of applied mathematics. It offers a connected account of the mathematical theory of wave motion in a liquid with a free surface and subjected to gravitational and other forces, together with applications to a wide variety of concrete physical problems. A never-surpassed text, it remains of permanent value to a wide range of ... Read more

$53.12 NZD

First published in 1957, this is a classic monograph in the area of applied mathematics. It offers a connected account of the mathematical theory of wave motion in a liquid with a free surface and subjected to gravitational and other forces, together with applications to a wide variety of concrete physical problems. A never-surpassed text, it remains of permanent value to a wide range of
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