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Author
Series
Cambridge aerospace volume 52
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"This text explores the interface between aeroelasticity, flight dynamics and control. Presenting concepts in a rigorous yet accessible way, the book builds up to state-of-the-art models through an intuitive step-by-step approach. It empowers the reader to design better, more eco-friendly aircraft, and features many hands on examples"--
Author
Publisher
Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
A man's home is his castle, or so the saying goes, but could it withstand an attack by Attila and the Huns, Ragnar and the Vikings, Alexander and the Greeks, Genghis Khan and the Mongols, or Tamerlane and the Tartars? Backyard Ballistics author William Gurstelle poses this fascinating question to modern-day garage warriors and shows them how to build an arsenal of ancient artillery and fortifications aimed at withstanding these invading hordes. Each...
Author
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Jump into van life and living in a home on wheels doesn't mean you need to give up comfort or modernity. This book will guide you through every step, from choosing a van, to designing the layout, to plumbing and electrical systems, to self-building your new dream home-- all in as little as 21 days.
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel
Pub. Date
Ã2005
Language
English
Description
Sneakier Uses for Everyday Things covers 40 new educational and unique projects that anybody can successfully complete with simple household items. The book includes a list of necessary materials, detailed sketches, and step-by-step instructions for each gadget and gizmo.
7) The wild river and the great dam: the construction of Hoover Dam and the vanishing Colorado River
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"At the time of its completion in 1936, Hoover Dam was the biggest dam in the world and the largest feat of architecture and engineering in the country--a statement of national ambition and technical achievement. It turned the wild Colorado River into a tame and securely managed water source, transforming millions of acres of desert into farmland while also providing water and power to the fast-growing population of the Southwest. The concrete monolith...
Author
Series
Publisher
Tra Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Shigeru Ban Builds a Better World inspires children and families to learn about the remarkable work of one of the most acclaimed architects in the world, Shigeru Ban. Known for his innovative approach to materials and designs, Ban also regularly comes to the aid of disaster victims and refugees by designing temporary shelters that are typically made from inexpensive and recyclable paper tubes. His projects include a temporary school after the 2008...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Take a tour of our amazing planet - and learn to build the most spectacular things on Earth! Look inside volcanoes, explore the deepest depths of the ocean, learn about mighty waterfalls and glaciers, and much, much more! Includes more than 150 LEGO models to inspire you! What on Earth will you build first?"