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In Powering the Future, Nobel laureate Robert B. Laughlin transports us two centuries into the future, when we’ve ceased to use carbon from the ground. Boldly, Laughlin predicts no earth-shattering transformations will have taken place. Six generations from now, there will still be soccer moms, shopping malls, and business trips. Firesides will still be snug and warm.

Lightweight, compact, distinctively styled, and now, electric: The Brompton isn't the only folding bicycle—or even the first. But everyone who has been on one will enthusiastically testify to its marvelous design (virtually unchanged over decades) and the particular joy of riding it. Will Butler-Adams, CEO of Brompton Bicycles, has been at the company for twenty years. Initially, he worked as an engineer for Andrew Ritchie, the bike's brilliant inventor and the business's founder, before taking the helm in 2008.

The FAA requires students to obtain at least 40 hours before earning a private pilot license. The average student pilot requires twice that much time.

Are you thinking about becoming a Private Pilot? Are you interested in general aviation but don't know where to start? This book is for you! This reference manual covers everything you need to know about obtaining a Private Pilot certificate: the requirements, the financial and time commitment, flight progressions through training, and detailed information on the final Checkride.

We're at an inflection point in data, where our data management solutions no longer match the complexity of organizations, the proliferation of data sources, and the scope of our aspirations to get value from data with AI and analytics. In this practical book, Zhamak Dehghani introduces data mesh, a decentralized sociotechnical paradigm drawn from modern distributed architecture that provides a new approach to sourcing, sharing, accessing, and managing analytical data at scale.

Genius? Tyrant? Power broker? Enzo Ferrari is the impressively researched, fully detailed biography of one of the most powerful men of the twentieth century. Brock Yates penetrated Ferrari’s inner circle and reveals everything, from his early days in the town of Modena to his bizarre relationship with his illegitimate son; from his fanatic passion for speed to his brilliant marketing of the famous Ferrari image; from his manipulative but enormously effective management tactics to his own frustrated dreams. Fast, fun, and scandalous, Enzo Ferrari more than lives up to its remarkable subject.

In a book that is "a must for anyone who has loved a motorcycle" (Oliver Sacks), Melissa Pierson captures in vivid, writerly prose the mysterious attractions of motorcycling. She sifts through myth and hyperbole: misrepresentations about danger, about the type of people who ride and why they do so. The Perfect Vehicle is not a mere recitation of facts, nor is it a polemic or apologia. Its vivid historical accounts are intertwined with Pierson's own story, which, in itself, shows that although you may think you know what kind of person rides a motorcycle, you probably don't.

In Design in Context: A Framework for Strategic Differentiation, Todd Bracher invites you to reimagine the role of design in business. Drawing from his extensive experience, Bracher presents a compelling case for why design should be integral to strategic planning and execution. This book offers a roadmap for business leaders and designers to work together, emphasizing the importance of differentiation in achieving sustainable growth.

Why settle for ordinary when you can have a Barndominium—a home that screams "I’m unique, practical, and yes, I know my way around a hammer!" Whether you're a seasoned DIY-er or someone who’s never touched a power drill (no judgment), this book is your trusty sidekick on the adventure of a lifetime.

Railways are one of the most important inventions in modern history. From the 1825 opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in England, trains revolutionized both travel and trade and radically changed the way we experience the world. In the 24 richly illustrated lectures of How Railways Transformed the World, you’ll experience the amazing world and impact of railways, from the early 19th century to today’s futuristic trains, including extensive material on the pleasure and appeal of rail travel today.

In a small market town in the northeast of England in 1825, something momentous happened: ticket-bearing human beings started moving along wrought-iron tracks on a contraption with engine-powered wheels. The contraption was called a 'train'. What happened in Darlington, along a 26-mile line to Stockton, would kickstart the worldwide railway revolution.

If you want to learn how to drive a truck, improve your truck driving skills, and become a better truck driver, then check out HowExpert Guide to Truck Driving. This guide was written for the purpose of sharing knowledge with people who may want to enhance their driving skills. This book will talk about some safety rules you may want to follow. You will learn tips that will help you throughout your travels on the road. There is information that will give you the insight to become one with the vehicle you are driving.

"The Unwritten Laws of Engineering" by W. J. King is a seminal guide that transcends the boundaries of time with its pertinent advice for engineering professionals. Initially published in 1944, this book serves as an indispensable manual for both novice and experienced engineers, outlining essential principles for professional conduct, interpersonal relations, and career advancement within the technical and engineering spheres.

The bicycle is a vestige of the Victorian era, seemingly out of pace with our age of smartphones and ridesharing apps and driverless cars. Yet we live on a bicycle planet. Across the world, more people travel by bicycle than by any other form of transportation. Almost anyone can learn to ride a bike—and nearly everyone does. In Two Wheels Good, writer and critic Jody Rosen reshapes our understanding of this ubiquitous machine, an ever-present force in humanity's life and dreamlife, and a flashpoint in culture wars for more for than 200 years.

Handling computers has gotten easier than before. However, do you know the world of the internet? What makes a computer go online? How can you identify someone else’s device? What are the different types of networks and how can you safeguard yourself from the different threats? Let’s find out. We will also take a look at the career of a computer networking specialist and the challenges you can expect.

For over three decades, Ray Kurzweil has been one of the most respected and provocative advocates of the role of technology in our future. In his classic The Age of Spiritual Machines, he argued that computers would soon rival the full range of human intelligence at its best. Now he examines the next step in this inexorable evolutionary process: The union of human and machine, in which the knowledge and skills embedded in our brains will be combined with the vastly greater capacity, speed, and knowledge-sharing ability of our creations.

Willkommen in der KI-Fabrik – über die neue Ausbeutung der Menschen hinter der Maschine KI ist keine bunte Wolke, die frei durch den Äther schwebt. Wer nur staunt, wie schnell die Programme lernen, lässt sich täuschen: Denn die KI erschafft sich nicht selbst – ihre Entwicklung beruht zum großen Teil auf prekärer Arbeit. Es sind Menschen wie Anita in Uganda, die für einen Autokonzern in einem stundenlangen Klick-Reigen menschliche Anzeichen für Müdigkeit kennzeichnet, während ihr selbst jede Pause verwehrt bleibt.

Professional Guide to Plumbing a House: Expert Techniques and Tips is the ultimate resource for homeowners, DIY enthusiasts, and aspiring plumbers. This comprehensive guide covers everything from pipe installation and fixture selection to troubleshooting common plumbing issues.

Long Island's history is filled with fascinating firsts, magnificent mansions, and captivating characters. From Glenn Curtiss, the first pilot to fly a plane on the island, to Earle Ovington, who carried the country's first airmail, the area has been known as the cradle of aviation. Millionaire William K. Vanderbilt's Long Island Motor Parkway, remnants of which still remain, was the nation's first highway. The desolate ruins of an exiled Albanian king's estate lie in the midst of the woods of the Muttontown Preserve.

In December of 2005, Sridhar Deivasigamani was standing in his basement, ankle deep in water, looking at his leaking water heater. Little did he know, it was a moment that would change his life—and change the world. *In Hot Water* reveals the power of finding your purpose—and the power every single one of us has to make a difference, to take small actions that can truly change the world.