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Author Martin Kleppmann helps you navigate the diverse data landscape by examining the pros and cons of various technologies for processing and storing data. Software keeps changing, but the fundamental principles remain the same. With this book, software engineers and architects will learn how to apply those ideas in practice, and how to make full use of data in modern applications.

The Path Between the Seas tells the story of the men and women who fought against all odds to fulfill the 400-year-old dream of constructing an aquatic passageway between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It is a story of astonishing engineering feats, tremendous medical accomplishments, political power plays, heroic successes, and tragic failures. McCullough expertly weaves the many strands of this momentous event into a captivating tale.

Conquer the ASE P2 Exam: Your Guide to a Career as an Automobile Parts Specialist is a comprehensive study guide designed to help candidates master the skills needed to pass the ASE P2 certification exam and excel in their careers. This guide covers every aspect of the P2 exam, from customer relations and sales techniques to in-depth vehicle systems knowledge. Each chapter dives deeply into specific areas, including engine components, cooling, fuel, electrical systems, and brakes, ensuring readers have a clear understanding of the parts and functions they’ll encounter in real-world ...

Transportation planners, engineers, and policymakers in the United States face the monumental task of righting the wrongs of their predecessors while charting the course for the next generation. This task requires empathy while pushing against forces in the industry that are resistant to change. How do you change a system that was never designed to be equitable? How do you change a system that continues to divide communities? In Inclusive Transportation, expert Veronica O. Davis shines a light on the inequitable and often destructive practice of transportation planning and engineering.

Mastering AI Humanoid Robotics: Driving Generative AI and ChatGPT for Real-World Humanoid Applications is an essential listen for innovators, tech enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the rapidly evolving field of humanoid robotics. This book offers an in-depth exploration of how Generative AI, including ChatGPT, is transforming humanoid robots from science fiction into real-world solutions for industries like healthcare, education, and manufacturing.

We think we know the story of the Titanic—the once majestic and supposedly unsinkable ship that struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Britain to America—but very little has been written about the vessel’s 705 survivors. How did the events of that horrific night in the icy waters of the North Atlantic affect the lives of those who lived to tell the tale? Drawing on a wealth of previously unpublished letters, memoirs, diaries, and interviews with their family members, award-winning journalist Andrew Wilson brings to life the survivors’ colorful voices.

Some 40 million miles of roadways encircle the earth, yet we tend to regard them only as infrastructure for human convenience. While roads are so ubiquitous they're practically invisible to us, wild animals experience them as entirely alien forces of death and disruption. In Crossings, environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb travels throughout the United States and around the world to investigate how roads have transformed our planet. A million animals are killed by cars each day in the US alone, but as the new science of road ecology shows, the harms of highways extend far beyond roadkill.

Whether you're an aspiring or experienced welding professional, this comprehensive guide covers every critical aspect of the CWI Part A exam. It starts with a thorough exploration of welding safety and health, highlighting the significance of personal protective equipment and hazard identification. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of key welding processes like Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), including their advantages, limitations, and real-world applications.

This monumental book tells the enthralling story of one of the greatest accomplishments in our nation's history, the building of what was then the longest suspension bridge in the world. The Brooklyn Bridge rose out of the expansive era following the Civil War, when Americans believed all things were possible.

Dive into the world of radio communications with a practical guide that starts with the basics. Learn how radios operate and build a strong foundation with essential terminology, empowering you to make informed decisions for emergency preparedness, off-grid living, or survival scenarios. Discover why Baofeng radios are the go-to choice for individuals who prioritize preparedness, offering unique features and capabilities that set them apart from conventional communication devices.

This book was written for anyone currently selling or contemplating selling cars. Whether you’re an Old Car Dog or a Green Pea, these ridiculously short chapters are intended to help you sell more vehicles and make more money than you ever thought possible. As a famous quote from Henry Ford tells us, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right.” This speaks to attitude, and attitude is one of the two key ingredients that separate the top sellers from the bottom dwellers. The other ingredient is activity. As Steve has said more times than he can count, “...

Science is humanity's greatest achievement. It ranges from the study of the universe itself to the smallest particles of matter contained within it - and everything in between. If you want to better understand our physical world, as most of us do, gaining a basic understanding of science itself is profoundly important - yet many are intimidated by the breathtaking scope of such an endeavor. Now an award-winning science teacher has taken out the intimidation, harnessing that breathtaking scope into a series of 60 exciting, comprehensive, and accessible lectures.

Want to know what it takes to be a successful welding business owner or how to get your business to the next level? Then this book is your ultimate guide that is straight to the point about what you need to know and how to do it. It is your personal blueprint on how to start, establish and grow any metals related business. You will learn the following: How you can take a $1000 or Less Investment and be self employed in about one week from today. How to start a shop or manufacturing plant without buying equipment. How and where to find high profit margin, Town, City, State and Federal ...

Conquer the ASE L1 Exam: Your Guide to Advanced Engine Performance is an in-depth study guide crafted to equip technicians with the knowledge and skills required to diagnose and repair advanced engine performance issues. Covering key areas tested on the ASE L1 exam, the guide dives into vital topics such as powertrain diagnosis, computerized engine controls, ignition systems, fuel and air induction, and emission controls. Each chapter not only explains essential systems and components but also provides real-world troubleshooting methods and insights into how various vehicle systems interact...

The War Below reveals the explosive brawl among industry titans, conservationists, community groups, policymakers, and many others over whether the habitats of rare plants, sensitive ecosystems, Indigenous holy sites, and other places should be dug up for their riches.

Railway engineer and transport policy specialist Gareth Dennis shows why the railways are key to the fight for a better world for us all. The world's railways were almost entirely created by capital and empire for extraction and exploitation, so what right do they have to exist and how can they be harnessed for good? Railway engineer and writer Gareth Dennis builds a case not simply for railways as a common good, but argues that railways are a critical tool for humanity to survive and thrive.

Conquer™ the ASE T5 Exam: Your Guide to Suspension and Steering Systems is a comprehensive study guide designed to help technicians prepare for the ASE T5 exam, focusing on suspension and steering systems for medium and heavy trucks. The guide covers all essential components, including shock absorbers, leaf springs, torsion bars, ball joints, tie rods, and electronic power steering (EPS) systems. Each chapter provides detailed explanations of how these systems function, common issues that arise, and practical strategies for diagnosing and repairing problems. The book emphasizes real-world...

Excel in your FAA written exams, oral exams, and checkrides with expert tips strategies. Dive into an expertly crafted resource that offers a meticulous breakdown of essential regulations, procedures, and best practices. With clear explanations and practical insights, this book equips you with the knowledge needed to navigate the intricate landscape of aviation requirements with confidence.

A monumental retelling of world history through the lens of maritime enterprise, revealing in breathtaking depth how people first came into contact with one another by ocean and river, lake and stream, and how goods, languages, religions, and entire cultures spread across and along the world's waterways, bringing together civilizations and defining what makes us most human.

The Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge provides basic knowledge that is essential for pilots. This handbook introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that will be needed as they progress in their pilot training. Except for the Code of Federal Regulations pertinent to civil aviation, most of the knowledge areas applicable to pilot certification are presented. This handbook is useful to beginning pilots, as well as those pursuing more advanced pilot certificates.