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If you've made the decision to open up your ham radio world by going for the General Class License, great! General is certainly more challenging than technician, but The Fast Track to Your General Class Ham Radio License explains the reasoning and technology behind each correct answer on the General Class exam so you'll understand and remember the subject matter.

What is it that fascinates so many people about Ronnie Biggs and makes him a household name sixty years on from the crime that made his name? Is it the man or the myth that makes Ron a latter-day Robin Hood, and the odd man out who is best remembered from a gang of sixteen who held up a mail train in August 1963? This book covers Ron's entire life including the Great Train Robbery, his conviction and subsequent escape from HMP Wandsworth. Ron tells how he managed to outrun and outthink the posse of law enforcement officers and the media that chased him around the world.

Check out HowExpert Guide to Recycling to learn how to recycle, eliminate disposables, reduce waste and pollution, conserve resources, save energy, and protect the environment.

Here is the dramatic chronicle of the men and women who comprise the Jungle Aviation and Radio Service (JAARS), the flying arm of the famous Wycliffe Bible Translators. Viewed from a distance, they live a life of color and adventure, but however dramatic and colorful the job of these pilots may seem, it is basically a rigorous, lonely, and thankless task.

Wird der Mensch in wenigen Jahren von der Technik vollständig ersetzt? Was geschieht, wenn die künstliche Intelligenz wahres Bewusstsein erfährt? Was haben die jahrtausendealten ägyptischen Hochkulturen mit der heutigen Entwicklung zu tun? Gibt es einen übergeordneten Plan, die Menschheit auszurotten oder wird die Zukunft golden? Die technische Entwicklung steht an einem entscheidenden Punkt: Vor uns liegt eine Explosion aller Entwicklungsbereiche, die unser Leben auf unvorstellbare Weise verändern kann.

The definitive account of India’s energy journey and a blueprint for an energy-efficient future. The historic oil crisis of 1973, which permanently altered significant economic policies worldwide, marked a turning point in India’s energy odyssey, putting the country on the path towards energy efficiency. A young energy researcher at the National Productivity Council at the time, Padu Padmanabhan soon found himself at a juncture that would lead him to the many watershed moments of this journey.

Bob Muglia helps us understand how innovation in data and information technology have led us to AI—and how this technology must shape our future. The long-time Microsoft executive, former CEO of Snowflake, and current tech investor maps the evolution of the modern data stack and how it has helped build today's economy and society. And he explains how humanity must create a new social contract for the artificial general intelligence (AGI)—autonomous machines intelligent as people-that he expects to arrive in less than a decade.

Nearly everything people know about airships is wrong. Few realize that prior to the Hindenburg disaster airships transported passengers without a single casualty for more than twenty years, a record unmatched by any other form of transportation. When Giants Ruled the Sky tells the true but little-known story of the USS Macon (ZRS-5), the world's largest, most expensive, and most technologically advanced airship of her day, and the four men responsible for conceiving, designing, building, and flying her.

Are you tired of expensive car repairs and unexpected breakdowns? Do you want to take control of your vehicle's maintenance and keep it running smoothly for years to come? If so, Automobile Maintenance Cheats, Hacks, Hints, Tips, and Tricks Guide is the perfect resource for you.

Honey Bee Colony is an all-encompassing manual that helps beekeepers become experts in creating healthy honey bee hives. This audiobook is an indispensable resource for anybody serious about maintaining robust and healthy bee colonies. The comprehensive Honey Bee Colony covers all facets of successful beekeeping, emphasizing practical practices and professional guidance. Listeners will walk away with a thorough comprehension of the complex inner workings of a hive, from the variety of honey bee species and their traits to the duties played by the queen, the workers, and the drones.

There are stories in all our discarded things: who made them, what they meant to a person before they were thrown away. In the end, it all ends up in the same place – the endless ingenuity of humanity in one filthy, fascinating mass. When we throw things ‘away’, what does that actually mean? Where does it go, and who deals with it when it gets there? In Wasteland, award-winning journalist Oliver Franklin-Wallis takes us on an eye-opening journey through the global waste industry.

There’s not much more frustrating than sun rays beaming on the inside of your vehicle, as well as lack of privacy in your vehicle. If you want to make money solving these problems for others, then look no further than starting a window tinting business!

Auf Tour- außergewöhnliche Reisen mit dem Zug (Südamerika, Asien, Europa). Hoch hinauf zu den Teeplantagen von Darjeeling oder zum schneebedeckten "Dach der Welt" abwechslungsreiche Strecken und Züge erwarten sie: Die ersten Sonnenstrahlen kündigen den nächsten Tag in den Bergen an. Auch heute wird die Alishan Forest Railway neue Besucher hinaufbringen, welche die einzigartige und wundervolle Bergwelt Alishans erkunden wollen. Der Giant Trees Trail ist sehr beliebt bei Spaziergängern. Er führt durch einen einzigartigen Wald voller tausend Jahre alter Bäume.

Auf Tour- außergewöhnliche Reisen mit dem Zug (Kanada, Asien, Europa). Mit dem "Jacobite" durch das schottische Hochland oder im luxuriosen "Canadian", abwechslungsreiche Strecken und Züge erwarten sie: Von Toronto nach Vancover 4500 km. durch die beeindruckende Landschaft (Winnipeg, Jasper, Moraine See, Chateau Lake Louise): Die Hauptstrecke der Canadian Pacific Railroad, die durch das westliche Kanada führt, wurde 1885 erbaut, doch der Komfort in dem berühmten Zug "The Canadian" ist auf dem modernsten Stand und für zusätzlichen Luxus gibt es die Bullet Lounge und die Art Deco Bar.

Auf Tour- außergewöhnliche Reisen mit dem Zug (Afrika, Südamerika, Asien, Europa). Mit Dampf durch den Triglav Nationalpark oder im luxuriösen Desert Express in durch Namibia, abwechslungsreiche Strecken und Züge erwarten sie: Windhoek ist die faszinierende Hauptstadt Namibias und hier beginnen wir auch unsere Reise mit dem Zug durch das Land und erleben die Magie des Landes im luxuriösen Zug- dem Dessert Express bis Swakopmund. Namibia ist völlig zu Recht ein beliebtes Reiseziel. Weiße Wüsten, wilde Tiere, Berge und Schluchten und weiße Strände.

Most books gloss over submarines at Midway and, if they are mentioned at all, conclude they failed miserably and had little impact on the outcome of the battle. It is undeniable that carrier aviation and intelligence saved the day, but the role of the submarine was an important one in defense of an anticipated amphibious assault. Midway Submerged is a comprehensive examination of a little-known aspect of this pivotal naval battle, explaining how Nimitz used his submarines at Midway and the Japanese misused theirs based on a flawed tactical plan.

The coal-mining town of Fushun in China’s Northeast is home to a monstrous open pit. First excavated in the early twentieth century, this pit grew like a widening maw over the ensuing decades, as various Chinese and Japanese states endeavored to unearth Fushun’s purportedly “inexhaustible” carbon resources. Today, the depleted mine that remains is a wondrous and terrifying monument to fantasies of a fossil-fueled future and the technologies mobilized in attempts to turn those developmentalist dreams into reality.

Satisfy your dream collector-car desires with this one-stop reference for starting or expanding your collection beyond traditional classics and muscle cars. Focusing on the interests and needs of Generation X and Millennial car collectors, The NextGen Guide to Car Collecting offers a concise history of car collecting to present day, guidance on car buying and living the car-collector life, and an overview of collector cars with a focus on cars built from the 1970s through the 1990s while also touching on more contemporary cars.

Are you looking to get the most out of your Amazon Fire Stick? Do you want to discover hidden features, optimize your streaming experience, and customize settings to suit your preferences? If so, then this book is for you! Amazon Fire TV Stick Cheats, Hacks, Hints, Tips, And Tricks Guide is a comprehensive guide that is packed with detailed cheats, hacks, hints, tips, and tricks to help you unlock the full potential of your Fire Stick.

The world of manufacturing is about to be disrupted by a wave of technology that will sweep aside those who are ill-prepared for what is about to hit them. In Remake, Lou Leuzzi, a global technology executive with over 25 years’ experience implementing innovative solutions for industry, explains why the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will be a game changer for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of all shapes and sizes.