Science and Technics / Technology & engineering

The Audiophile's Project Sourcebook: 120 High-Performance Audio Electronics Projects

by G. Randy Slone

Build audio projects that produce great sound for far less than they cost in the store, with audio hobbyists' favorite writer Randy Slone. In "The Audiophile's Project Sourcebook", Slone gives you - clear, illustrated...

Practical Lessons in Metal Turning - A Handbook for Young Engineers and Amateur Mechanics

by Percival Marshall

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality,...

Rope and Harness Work on the Farm - With Information on Rope Construction and Various Knots Used on the Farm

by Various

This early work on rope and harness work is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains information on the varieties and uses of knots on the farm. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly...

Keep Your Wrist Watch Clean and Ticking - A Guide to Wrist Watch Cleaning and Care

by Anon.

Learn to clean and maintain your own wrist watch with this helpful step by step guide. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly...

Clock Makers and Clock Manufacture in the North East of England - Celebrated Clock Manufacturers from the Golden Age of Northern Horology

by Anon.

Clock making has a long and distinguished history in the north of England, here is a guide to some of the celebrated craftsmen and the timepieces they created. Many of the earliest books, particularly those...

Basic Butchering of Livestock & Game

by John J. Mettler

This is the book for anyone who hunts, farms, or buys large quantities of meat. The author takes the mystery out of slaughtering and butchering everything from beef and veal, to venison, pork, and lamb. The...

Print and Specifications Reading for Construction

by Ron Russell

Accurately interpret graphic and written construction documents

Construction documents are the vital link between the architect's vision and the finished physical structure. Building professionals must accurately...

Risk and Crisis Communications: Methods and Messages

by Pamela (Ferrante) Walaski

The go-to guide for learning what to say and how to say it

In this climate of near constant streams of media messages, organizations need to know how to effectively communicate risks to their audiences and what...

A Fertility Program for Growing Vegetables - With Information on Soil, Manures and Use of Chemicals

by Ralph L. Watts

This early work on vegetable cultivation is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains information on manures, soil and use of chemicals. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended...

Cranberry and Blueberry Culture - With Information Relating to Growing for Profit

by Various

This early work on cranberry and blueberry cultivation is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains information on planting, insect control, harvesting and much more. This is a fascinating...

Diseases of the Horse - With Information on Diagnosis and Treatment

by A H Baker

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been professionally...

Growing Grain Crops in Dry Areas - With Information on Varieties of Grain Crop Suitable for Dry Land Farming

by Thomas Shaw

This early work on grain crops is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains information on the methods of growing grain crops in dry areas. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly...

The Mechanics of Clockwork - Lever Escapements, Cylinder Escapements, Verge Escapements, Shockproof Escapements, and Their Maintenance and Repair

by Anon.

Learn the mechanics of clockwork with this helpful guide to escapements and teach yourself the skills needed to fix them. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before,...

Growing the Stone Fruits - With Information on Growing Cherries, Peaches and Plums

by George W. Hood

This early work on fruit cultivation is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains information on growing cherries, peaches, plums and the best methods of their production. This is a fascinating...

The Inner Workings of a Watch - A Simple Guide for Enthusiasts of Clockwork Mechanisms

by Anon.

A guide to help the keen amateur teach themselves the wonderful curiosities of the mechanical watch. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce...

Techno-Fix: Why Technology Won't Save Us Or the Environment

by Michael Huesemann & Joyce Huesemann

A powerful and insightful critique of modern techno-optimism

Engineering Solutions for Sustainability: Materials and Resources

by John Wiley

A wealth of resources and topics of discussion from the Engineering Solutions for Sustainability: Materials and Resources workshop held in Switzerland in 2009

Natural resources are the lifeblood of agricultural...

Aqua Shock, Revised and Updated: Water in Crisis

by Susan J. Marks

An objective look at America's rapidly shrinking water supply

Once believed to be a problem limited to America's southwest, water shortages are now an issue coast to coast, from New England to California. In...

Hydrocolloids in Food Processing

by Thomas R. Laaman

In Hydrocolloids in Food Processing, a group of the most experienced and impartial experts explains what stabilizers should be used and how they should be used, food product by food product. Numerous actual...

Thermal Processing of Foods: Control and Automation

by K. P. Sandeep

The food industry has utilized automated control systems for over a quarter of a century. However, the past decade has seen an increase in the use of more sophisticated software-driven, on-line control systems,...