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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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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
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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 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

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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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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

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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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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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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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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 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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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
... Read more
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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Toy Photographer 2.0

How to Take Your Lego Toy Photography to the Next Level

by HowExpert, Pinar Alsac ...

Do you like photography? Do you like Legos? Why not combine the two and learn about toy photography?In this second book about toy photography by Pinar Alsac (who is the world's first author on this topic), the main subject of photographs is the world famous Lego toy.If you have read the first book "Toy Photography 101" and are looking for more, or if you want to take your toy photography skills to ... Read more

$18.97 NZD

Do you like photography? Do you like Legos? Why not combine the two and learn about toy photography?In this second book about toy photography by Pinar Alsac (who is the world's first author on this topic), the main subject of photographs is the world famous Lego toy.If you have read the first book "Toy Photography 101" and are looking for more, or if you want to take your toy photography skills to
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Thriving Under Drone Threats: Survival Tactics for Modern Conflict

by MOMo HALL VANGUARD ...

In an era where the skies have become the new battlefield, "Thriving Under Drone Threats: Survival Tactics for Modern Conflict" emerges as an essential guide for military personnel, security experts, and civilians navigating the complexities of drone warfare. This comprehensive manual delves deep into the revolution that has transformed modern combat, offering crucial insights and practical ... Read more

$16.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

In an era where the skies have become the new battlefield, "Thriving Under Drone Threats: Survival Tactics for Modern Conflict" emerges as an essential guide for military personnel, security experts, and civilians navigating the complexities of drone warfare. This comprehensive manual delves deep into the revolution that has transformed modern combat, offering crucial insights and practical
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Farming Machinery - Combine Harvesters - With Information on the Operation and Mechanics of the Combine Harvester

by Various Authors ...

This book contains a classic guide to vintage farming machinery, including detailed descriptions, explanations, and illustrations of the machinery treated. It contains information on the various types of harvesters and other examples of machinery that existed at the time of publication. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in farm machinery, especially the ... Read more

$11.49 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book contains a classic guide to vintage farming machinery, including detailed descriptions, explanations, and illustrations of the machinery treated. It contains information on the various types of harvesters and other examples of machinery that existed at the time of publication. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in farm machinery, especially the
... Read more
Laws and Models

Science, Engineering, and Technology

by Carl W. Hall ...

The "laws" that govern our physical universe come in many guises-as principles, theorems, canons, equations, axioms, models, and so forth. They may be empirical, statistical, or theoretical, their names may reflect the person who first expressed them, the person who publicized them, or they might simply describe a phenomenon. However they may be named, the discovery and application of physical ... Read more

$341.83 NZD

The "laws" that govern our physical universe come in many guises-as principles, theorems, canons, equations, axioms, models, and so forth. They may be empirical, statistical, or theoretical, their names may reflect the person who first expressed them, the person who publicized them, or they might simply describe a phenomenon. However they may be named, the discovery and application of physical
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Technologie automobile

Les Grands Articles d'Universalis

by Encyclopaedia Universalis ...

Concrètement, un véhicule se compose de pièces élémentaires (se comptant en dizaines de milliers) réunies en organes (quelques milliers), lesquels sont organisés en systèmes (quelques centaines). Ces derniers sont assemblés sur les véhicules unitairement ou par sous-ensembles appelés modules... ... Read more

$14.99 NZD

Concrètement, un véhicule se compose de pièces élémentaires (se comptant en dizaines de milliers) réunies en organes (quelques milliers), lesquels sont organisés en systèmes (quelques centaines). Ces derniers sont assemblés sur les véhicules unitairement ou par sous-ensembles appelés modules...
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Comprehensive Dictionary of Electrical Engineering

Edited by Philip A. Laplante ...

Succinct yet comprehensive coverage of the most important terms, acronyms, and definitions made the first edition of the Comprehensive Dictionary of Electrical Engineering a bestseller. Recent advances in many disciplines of this rapidly growing field have made necessary a new edition of this must-have reference. This authoritative lexicon includes more than 1500 additional terms, now supplying ... Read more

$427.28 NZD

Succinct yet comprehensive coverage of the most important terms, acronyms, and definitions made the first edition of the Comprehensive Dictionary of Electrical Engineering a bestseller. Recent advances in many disciplines of this rapidly growing field have made necessary a new edition of this must-have reference. This authoritative lexicon includes more than 1500 additional terms, now supplying
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Die kosmische Krise

Warum Außerirdische uns nicht retten werden

by Daniel Gerritzen ...

Im Juni 2021 gesteht der Direktor der amerikanischen Geheimdienste unter gewaltigem Medieninteresse ein, dass unbekannte Luftphänomene (UAP), besser bekannt als UFOs, wirklich existieren. Kurz darauf verabschiedet der US-Kongress ein Gesetz, das vorsieht, eine speziell eingerichtete Behörde des Pentagons für deren Erforschung zu gründen. Das All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office solle nun endgültig ... Read more

$37.99 NZD

Im Juni 2021 gesteht der Direktor der amerikanischen Geheimdienste unter gewaltigem Medieninteresse ein, dass unbekannte Luftphänomene (UAP), besser bekannt als UFOs, wirklich existieren. Kurz darauf verabschiedet der US-Kongress ein Gesetz, das vorsieht, eine speziell eingerichtete Behörde des Pentagons für deren Erforschung zu gründen. Das All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office solle nun endgültig
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iPhone For Dummies, 2026 Edition

by Guy Hart-Davis ...

Discover the features that make iPhones so popular!From day one setting up your Apple smartphone to utilizing it for everyday purposes, iPhone For Dummies breaks down the latest happenings with your device. Experienced Apple expert and tech educator Guy Hart-Davis walks you through how to make phone and FaceTime calls; send texts, messages, and emails; get online; and browse the web. Once ... Read more

$37.99 NZD

Discover the features that make iPhones so popular!From day one setting up your Apple smartphone to utilizing it for everyday purposes, iPhone For Dummies breaks down the latest happenings with your device. Experienced Apple expert and tech educator Guy Hart-Davis walks you through how to make phone and FaceTime calls; send texts, messages, and emails; get online; and browse the web. Once
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Feel the future

A revolução digital não tem surpresa, tem surpreendidos

by Francesco Farruggia ...

Todos sabemos – ou sentimos – que a tecnologia, a ciência e a inovação imprimem, de maneira cada vez mais acelerada, mudanças profundas em nossas vidas.Em Feel The Future, Francesco Farruggia nos convida a observar tais fenômenos de um ponto de vista privilegiado: se, por um lado, nosso cicerone acumula mais de duas décadas na organização e gestão do Campus Party – o mais importante evento de ... Read more

$9.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Todos sabemos – ou sentimos – que a tecnologia, a ciência e a inovação imprimem, de maneira cada vez mais acelerada, mudanças profundas em nossas vidas.Em Feel The Future, Francesco Farruggia nos convida a observar tais fenômenos de um ponto de vista privilegiado: se, por um lado, nosso cicerone acumula mais de duas décadas na organização e gestão do Campus Party – o mais importante evento de
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Practical Digital Landscape Photography

by Duncan Evans LRPS ...

Want to actually photograph landscapes and features in the landscape, rather than read endless theory? Practical Digital Landscape Photography has been designed and written so that whatever your skill level, you can jump right in and discover how to photograph, mountains and hills, waterfalls, harbours, windmills and watermills, woods, country houses and even cities at night. Each topic chapter is ... Read more

$5.63 NZD

Want to actually photograph landscapes and features in the landscape, rather than read endless theory? Practical Digital Landscape Photography has been designed and written so that whatever your skill level, you can jump right in and discover how to photograph, mountains and hills, waterfalls, harbours, windmills and watermills, woods, country houses and even cities at night. Each topic chapter is
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Antique American Steam Gauge

A Collector's Guide

by Barry Lee David ...

The age of steam engines brought with it the ever-present possibilities of horrendous explosions. It was no surprise, then, that around the middle of the 19th century, the steam gauge made its appearance and soon was found wherever a steam engine was used. Steam gauges were used everywhere, in great numbers and varieties. Some were strictly utilitarian in appearance; others were beautiful ... Read more

$45.67 NZD

The age of steam engines brought with it the ever-present possibilities of horrendous explosions. It was no surprise, then, that around the middle of the 19th century, the steam gauge made its appearance and soon was found wherever a steam engine was used. Steam gauges were used everywhere, in great numbers and varieties. Some were strictly utilitarian in appearance; others were beautiful
... Read more
Cutting Data for Turning of Steel

by Edmund Isakov ...

Mechanical Properties of SteelHardnessCarbon SteelsAlloy SteelsStainless SteelsTool SteelsCutting Tools MaterialsHigh Speed SteelsCemented CarbidesCermetsCeramicsPolycrystalline Cubic Boron Nitride (PCBN)Machining RecommendationsDepth of Cut and Feed RateCutting Speeds for Carbon ... ... Read more

$121.99 NZD

Mechanical Properties of SteelHardnessCarbon SteelsAlloy SteelsStainless SteelsTool SteelsCutting Tools MaterialsHigh Speed SteelsCemented CarbidesCermetsCeramicsPolycrystalline Cubic Boron Nitride (PCBN)Machining RecommendationsDepth of Cut and Feed RateCutting Speeds for Carbon ...
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