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Apollo 8: The Thrilling Story of the First Mission to the Moon
JEFFREY KLUGER · Henry Holt and Co. Pages: 320 Format: Print book
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The untold story of the historic voyage to the moon that closed out one of our darkest years with a nearly unimaginable triumphIn August 1968, NASA made a bold decision: in just sixteen weeks, the United States would launch humankind's first flight to the moon. Only the year before, three... |
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Traveling the Power Line: From the Mojave Desert to the Bay of Fundy
Julianne Couch · University of Nebraska Press; 0th edition edition Format: Paperback
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In our power-hungry world, all the talk about energy—what’s safe and what’s risky, what’s clean and what’s dirty, what’s cheap and what’s easy—tends to generate more heat than light. What, Julianne Couch wanted to know, is the real story on power... |
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The Art of Freedom: Teaching the Humanities to the Poor
Earl Shorris · W. W. Norton & Company Format: Hardcover
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A conversation in a prison cell sparks an ambitious undertaking to attack the roots of long-term poverty. Seeking answers to the toughest questions about poverty in the United States, Earl Shorris had looked everywhere. At last, one resounding answer came from a conversation with a woman... |
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NFPA 70: National Electrical Code
National Electrical Code Committee · Natl Fire Protection Assn
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"Throughout the United States and around the world, NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) sets the foundation for electrical safety in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. The 2017 edition of this trusted Code presents the latest comprehensive regulations for electrical... |
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Wonderland: How Play Made the Modern World
Steven Johnson · Riverhead Books Pages: 336 Format: Print book
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From the New York Times-bestselling author of How We Got to Now and Where Good Ideas Come From, a look at the world-changing innovations we made while keeping ourselves entertained. This lushly illustrated history of popular entertainment takes a long-zoom approach, contending that the pursuit... |
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Make: The Maker's Manual: A Practical Guide to the New Industrial Revolution
Paolo Aliverti · Maker Media, Inc; 1 edition Format: Print book
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The Maker's Manual is a practical and comprehensive guide to becoming a hero of the new industrial revolution. It features dozens of color images, techniques to transform your ideas into physical projects, and must-have skills like electronics prototyping, 3d printing, and programming.... |
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Home Business Tax Deductions: Keep What You Earn
Stephen Fishman JD · NOLO; Eleventh edition
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Completely updated for 2014 returns! For any home business, claiming all the tax deductions you are entitled to is essential to your business's financial success. Don't miss out on the many valuable deductions you can claim. Here, you'll find out how to deduct: start-up... |
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Small Cattle for Small Farms
Margo Hayes · CSIRO Publishing Pages: 248 Format: Paperback
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* Answers real questions asked by those seeking to make a rural lifestyle change* Deals exclusively with small cattle* Information is provided in a detailed, easy to understand format with simple terminology Small cattle breeds are manageable to control and care for, and perfect for lifestyle... |
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The Lawyer Bubble: A Profession in Crisis
Steven J. Harper · Basic Books Format: Hardcover
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A noble profession is facing its defining moment. From law schools to the prestigious firms that represent the pinnacle of a legal career, a crisis is unfolding. News headlines tell part of the storythe growing oversupply of new lawyers, widespread career dissatisfaction, and spectacular... |
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